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Is your body ready for Spring?

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Music and Movies of Enduring Quality

Having trouble concentrating or sleeping properly?

Headaches, neck, back or shoulder pain? Is your body functioning 100%?

To improve your health,

Your Community News Issue 24

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Local Wins Carers Award

Christmas Carols

Elizabeth Yarker from Wentworth Falls has been awarded a Local Carer’s Award in recognition of her work as a full time carer. Elizabeth has been a full time carer for her husband James, who has a rare condition which had resulted in a significant disability, since they met in 2004.

The Minister for Disability Services, Peter Primrose, and the Member for the Blue Mountains, Phil Koperberg presented the award recently.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Thursday 16 December Katoomba Uniting Church 7pm 142 Katoomba Street, Katoomba

FREE

A Happy & Peaceful Christmas to all

Sunday 19 December St Hilda’s Anglian Church 5pm Free sausage sizzle, free face painting, free balloon sculpting 6pm Carol singing with the Blue Mountains City Band

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Saturday 18 December

Come and sing Christmas Carols as we travel around on the double decker red bus, 3pm-6pm! Free but bookings essential 4782 4675.

Late Night Christmas Shopping Katoomba Thursday 16 and Friday 17 December

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Our next edition of The Echo will be February 2011. Please submit your community news, events, advertisements or editorial by 18 January.

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All enquiries Email: info@theecho.net.au Phone/fax:

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Sports Clubs Katoomba Swimming Club 4782 2292 Cricket Club 0402 167 136 Blackheath Tennis 4787 7779 Katoomba Tennis (keys from the Handystore) Juniors Competition 4782 2303 Wentworth FallsTennis 4784 1044 (keys from the Falls Food Hall) Junior Rugby League

0432 219 564 Table Tennis 4782 3174 Blue Mountains District Darts 4784 1583

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Community Groups Community Health Centre 4782 8201 Katoomba Neighbourhood 4782 1117 Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre 4787 7770 The Salvation Army - Community Services 4782 9251 - Rehabilitation Centre 4782 7392 Breastfeeding Association 4782 9474 Blue Mtns Bushcare 4780 5528 Blue Mtns Cancer Help 4782 4866 Katoomba Girl Guides 4739 1772 Katoomba Men’s Shed 4782 7438 Rotary (Upper Blue) 4787 1857 W. Falls Lions Club 4782 6801 Leura/Katoomba Probus 4782 1672 Central Blue Probus 4757 4695 Toastmasters 4784 1349 Alliance for Sustainable Wellbeing 4784 1349 Blue Mtns Lapidary Club 4759 2440 Blue Mts Teen Homeschool Group 4784 2337 Wentworth Falls RSL Sub Branch 4757-3163 Blue Mountains Cohousing 0424490554

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Celebrate Christmas at your local Church Anglican Churches St. Hilda’s Katoomba

Top of Katoomba Street, opposite The Carrington

St Alban’s Leura

137A Megalong Street

Sunday 19 December

Sunday 12 December

8.00am Lord’s Supper 10.00am Lessons & Carols 5.00pm BBQ All Welcome 6.00pm Carols with Blue Mountains City Band

5.30pm Family Carols Service

Christmas Eve 11.00pm Lord’s Supper

Christmas Eve 11.30pm Lord’s Supper

Christmas Day

8.00 am Lord’s Supper 10.00 am Lord’s Supper

Christmas Day

9.30am Christmas Family Church

Holy Trinity Wentworth Falls

St Aiden’s Blackheath

Sunday 12 December

Sunday 19 December

1516 Armstrong Street

10.30am Family Christmas Pageant in Wilson Park Falls Road

Sunday 19 December

8.20am, 10.30am and 5pm Family Carols and Lord’s Supper

Christmas Eve

7pm Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Day

9am Christmas Celebration

Katoomba Uniting Church

Hat Hill Road

10.30am Carol Service

Christmas Day 10.30am Christmas Service

Local Catholic Churches Contact the Parish office 4782 2804

Salvation Army

142 Katoomba St, Katoomba

37 Waratah St, Katoomba (next to Centrelink)

Christmas Day at 9:00am

Christmas Day at 9:00am

The Lighthouse Church

Cnr Victoria St & South St, North Katoomba

Katoomba Baptist Church Waratah St, Katoomba (opposite Coles)

Sunday December 12 at 6.30pm

Christmas Day at 9.30am

Carols on the Lawn

Christmas Eve at 7pm

Presbyterian Church Christmas Eve

Leslie Memorial Presbyterian Church 125 Wentworth St, Blackheath 6pm Service

Christmas Day

St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Falls Road, Wentworth Falls 9am Service

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Pugsley Buzzard at The Clarendon

Pugsley Buzzard is a piano player and singer with a distinctive sound.

He plays funky New Orleans grooves, barrelhouse blues and Harlem stride and modern stylings that feature loads of tantalising improvisation. Pugsley’s shows are exciting and captivating, at the centre is his huge mesmerizing voice and dazzling piano playing.

Pugsley describes himself as "a grizzly bear in a pork pie hat rummaging through a piano." A fascinating character of imposing stature with a huge rich and raspy blues drenched baritone voice that can make the ladies sigh and and grown men cry. A bone shaking shaman howling the blues and an eccentric raconteur who never fails to entertain and delight his audiences.

Predominantly Pugsley writes his own tunes but also interprets classic material which he describes as…’Like putting the head of Count Basie on the body of Liza Minnelli and dressing the resulting creature in a suit of armour, a tutu and a fez.”

Pugsley has a background in avante - garde classical music having played on the new music scene as well as working as a bass player and multi – instrumentalist in rock bands in Perth and Melbourne playing accordion, keyboards, guitar, tenor banjo, trumpet, flugel horn, flute, percus-

sion, harmonica, kazoos and whistles.

Pugsley has also conducted his own avante- garde chamber orchestra and composed soundtracks for film and theatre. Some years ago he began travelling round Australia and Europe and started singing and accompanying himself on piano. The response was hugely positive and immediate

and he has been in great demand ever since.

A festival favourite performing at Jazz, Blues and Roots, Folk Festivals around Australia and overseas.

Last year he appeared at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival with sell out performances of his cabaret show “Noir”. He also thrilled audiences at the Himalayan Blues festival in Kathmandu.

The recently released CD " Wooden Kimono" has received critical acclaim from the music industry.

Summer Harvest Kitchen Workshops

In January and February, Slow Food Blue Mountains and Cittaslow Blue Mountains will again host a series of food related workshops aimed at locals and visitors alike.

Held in various venues across the mountains, they are part of ‘A Kitchen Garden in every Blue Mountains Home’ project. Both Slow Food and Cittaslow want to see most mountain residents growing much of their own produce and – as there’s no point growing produce if you don’t know what to do with it – the Summer Harvest Kitchen Workshops are a critical part of the plan. For visitors, it’s an opportunity to learn something while staying in this magnificent region.

As these events are in high demand, so please book early and RSVP is by payment only. Gift Vouchers are available to each event which would make a great Christmas Present.

Email bluemountains@ slowfoodaustralia.com.au to find out more.

Summer Harvest Kitchen Workshops A variety of food related events from end Jan to end Feb 2011 slowfoodbluemountains.com.au

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Buskers/Performers Wanted Late Night Shopping Katoomba Thursday 16 December and Friday 17 December Phone Very Fashion 4782 7715 to register

New community care centre

People struggling on the margins in the mountains community will be able to access much needed community services with the opening of a new ANGLICARE community centre in November.

The latest parish partnership project with St Hilda’s Anglican Church, Katoomba, the new service will be based at the church and operate three days a week. It will offer counselling and relationship support services, family accommodation support and the Commonwealth Respite and Carelink Centre will also operate from the site.

For St Hilda’s minister Ray Robinson, the partnership is a welcome opportunity for the church to reach out to the mountains community and care for others in need.

“We are excited about this development of the work we’ve already started through the partnership we have with the Katoomba ANGLICARE Shop,” says Mr Robinson.

“Katoomba has a vast range of needs from a significant part of the population that suffer from mental health issues to single parents struggling to look after their families. There are also a lot of retirees who are getting older and looking after a loved one.”

ANGLICARE program manager Kylie Gregson says the provision of a local face to care for people with local issues is a positive development.

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• 1300 2 PILATES • Mobile 0408 979 458 • www.pilateslife.com.au “This is the first time ANGLICARE will be providing community services to people in the Blue Mountains. Prior to this families had to travel to Penrith where the nearest ANGLICARE service is located. It is just one way we are lifting the extra burden on families in the mountains who need to travel to get assistance,” says Kylie.

According to Mr Robinson the provision of a range of different services from the new ANGLICARE office will go a long way to help many in need in the local area.

“The people in my congregations tell me of the needs they see around them, they’re a caring and concerned people who are very supportive of Anglicare’s helping those doing it tough.” says Mr Robinson.

“Not only do we look to care for people practically, we also hope to care from them in their spiritual journey as well.”

Janet Mays

Independent Candidate for the seat of Blue Mountains www.janetmays.com.au

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Christmas

SAVINGS in store now

Christmas & holiday checklist Visit my doctor for any prescriptions I’ll need.

Pick up medications I’ll need from the pharmacy.

Last minute gift shopping for family and friends.

New cosmetics so I look amazing at the Christmas party.

Picked up some batteries for kids toys for Christmas Day. I have sunscreen as I’ll be outside over the Christmas period.

Checked the Christmas & holiday season operating hours below.

Multi vitamins to boost the body to get me through the Christmas period.

Spoken to a pharmacist about my plans to quit smoking or lose weight.

Pick up my Safety Net prescription medication before the end of December.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their custom throughout the year, it’s greatly appreciated and we wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and all the best for the coming year.

Sheryn, Karen and all the staff.

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Love Long Ago

Helen Mountford, owner of retro frock shop ‘Very Fashion’ in Katoomba was recently pulling up the fabulous 50s lino in her bedroom when she unearthed a postage-sized wad of mint condition paper.

Unfolding it, it revealed a love letter circa 1960. The writer was one Neil Gordon “aged 6 years and 10 ½ months” of the same address. In his letter Neil professes his love of “Karen”. “You are now my partner,” Neil declares to the world.

Knowing the Gordon family had previously owned her house, Helen resolved to return the secret love letter to its owner. Many phone calls and a lead from a long serving teacher at Katoomba Public School put Helen in touch with Ian Gordon. “Yes, Neil’s my brother,” Ian said. He was charmed to read the tiny script. How well he remembered his childhood in the house.

But he didn’t know who “Karen” was. His brother Neil’s life had not run smoothly in the intervening 50 years. He was a quiet reclusive man. Ian would let him know of Helen’s good deed and this memento of love’s long ago first bloom. He would keep it in a safe place.

The family recently visited Helen at her house and have asked to bring the grandkids back one day to climb the tree the brothers used to.

Centrelink and Medicare together in Katoomba

Centrelink and Medicare Australia will work side by side under one roof for the convenience of Katoomba customers. The new office at 33-35 Waratah Street, Katoomba is due to open for business and will mean better access to government services for people. The change makes life easier for shared local customers who will be able to do business with both agencies in one location.

Neighbourhood Centre project receives $5,000 Positive Ageing Grant

The Minister for Ageing, Peter Primrose, and the Member for Blue Mountains, Phil Koperberg, recently handed over a $5,000 cheque to Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre for a project that encourages older people to remain active and engaged in their community.

Mr Koperberg said that the project Connected Through Stories: Connected Through Home aimed to reduce social isolation, enable community connectedness and enhance quality of life for local older people.

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New Driveway helps Katoomba Rural Fire Brigade

On Saturday 20th November 2010, South Katoomba Rural Fire Brigade officially thanked The Gully Group for their support of the acquisition of their new driveway with an afternoon tea, a Certificate of Appreciation and ribboncutting ceremony.

The Gully Group, traditional owners of Catalina Park and the surrounding area in Katoomba, were recognised for their tireless efforts and constant lobbying to Blue Mountains City Council. Representing The Gully Group were Aunty Sharyn Halls, Merle Williams, Uncle Ron Fletcher and Aunty Carol Cooper. Frank Garofalow from BMCC was also in attendance. “Thank you to the Gully Group for their support and their significant contribution to the driveway”, said Steve Parrott, Captain of South Katoomba RFB, as Aunty Sharyn and Uncle Ron cut the ribbon.

The South Katoomba RFB, located on the outskirts of Catalina Park, would have to drive their 5 tonne fire trucks down the rocky, dangerous driveway and out through the Blue Mountains Recreation Centre car park. On occasion, the entrance to the fire station would be blocked by parked cars, and there were a few near-misses with children in the car park.

Aunty Sharyn and Merle alerted the BMCC to the problem and, with much effort and lobbying on their part, funding of $60000 was awarded to the South Katoomba RFB to concrete a safer, alternate driveway to the fire station.

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Barnardos Temporary Family Care (TFC) Program, Penrith urgently needs Short Term and Weekend Carers for children 0 – 12 years in the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury areas.

For more information phone 4729 1211

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There is a saying that goes something like this- “Sticks and stone will break my bones, but faces and names won’t hurt me”, whereas a stick or stone might cause physical pain and an exclamation of ‘OUCH’, the subtleties of facial expressions from others, and their words, can have a far more reaching effect creating or destroying our potential.

Communicating a message can be by the spoken word, the written word or by body and facial expression. We influence others and ourselves by the spoken words we use, and anything that causes that inner dialogue to chatter; that self-talk, is so powerful because what we say to ourselves will affect our thinking, our responses, our abilities and ultimately the results in our life.

It is important to choose words that enhance our vision and stimulate the creativity within us. Words can motivate us; words can retard and hold us back; ill chosen words can strip us of our confidence and leave us feeling depressed and bad about our selves.

Well chosen words can lift us, bring feelings of joy, hope and love; and

pump up the passion to achieve, and aspire to Great and Greater things.

It is interesting to note that in the Bible, it is written; “In the beginning was the Word and the Word became flesh”. We speak it, it becomes it, and it takes on the character.

There is a direct link between words and thinking. For example the word ‘Noise’ and the word ‘Sound’, in a sentence “We hear a noise”, or “We hear a sound”. Or for example the words ‘Problem’ and ‘Challenge’, put into a sentence, - “We have a problem”, or “We have a challenge”. So by choosing a different word the impact is different and leads to different impressions and results. Well-chosen words will impact positively. Well chosen words will enhance, and motivate enthusiasm, and interest, impacting positively on a person’s thinking and actions and ultimately the results.

Words effect our beliefs, our belief about ourselves, about others and about life. So choose words wisely and choose words that paint the kind of reality you seek.

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Hits & Myths

There is no better way to start an argument than to create a list. So, just to stir the possum a bit, Hits & Myths have created two lists - one of cds and one of dvds but both claiming that every home should have every title on the list. This is the cd list and the cheery souls at H&M are quite happy to defend their choices should you want to amend or disagree. And, of course, they have multiple copies if you just wish to make a purchase.

• Beethoven’s 9th Symphony • Movie Adagios - Various • All That Soul - Various • Abbey Road -The Beatles • Essential Carole King • Essential Dylan • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road Elton John • Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd • Watermark - Enya • All That You Can’t Leave Behind - U2 • Hymns of the 49th Parallel - kd lang • Sigh No More - Mumford & Sons All titles currently available from Hits & Myths, 132 Megalong Street, Leura, info@hitsandmyths.com.

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CPA & Tax Agents

Phone: 4782 7485

For all your BAS, Taxation & Accounting needs

4784 2100

Email: bmraccounting@bigpond.com

59-63 Megalong Street, Katoomba

ACCOUNTING

AUTO MECHANIC

L.W. GRAY & Elizabeth G. PIKE Accountancy & Taxation Services 5/120 Katoomba Street Katoomba Tel: 4782 1445 Email: lwgray@pnc.com.au

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For all your air conditioning & gas central heating needs Phone 4782 9355 Lic No. 148730C

WE DESIGN. WE INSTALL. WE GUARANTEE. December 2010

All Repairs and Services 8am-5pm 6 days

4787 5545 263 Great Western Hwy, Blackheath

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Blackheath Pool

Ongoing wet weather has delayed the construction of the new balance tank at the Blackheath Pool It is now scheduled to open on Saturday 18 December, to coincide with the beginning of the school holidays, with a FREE open day between 10am and 3pm. New opening hours for the 2010/2011 season are weekdays 7am to 7pm and weekends 8am-7pm.

Please check the Blue Mountains City Council website www.bmcc.nsw.gov. au for updated details of the opening date and hours of operation.

Relay For Life

The 3rd annual Relay For Life has raised over $13,555 with all funds going towards cancer research and the final tally still growing!

Katoomba showground was transformed into a Relay Wonderland and saw over 100 participants come together and walk to raise funds in hopes of finding a cure for Cancer.

Thank you to the many involved

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such as BIZNET, Lions of Wentworth Falls, Blue Mountains Cancer Help, Springwood police, Rural Fire Services, Westpac Leura and the Katoomba Junior Rugby league club Clr Janet Mays officially opened the Relay For Life by cutting the start ribbon and Aunty Valerie Aurisch welcomed everyone to the land.

Katoomba High school also took part with students and teachers dedicating their weekend by wearing purple relay shirts and walking around the oval overnight. Chairman for the Relay, Ken Shaw said “it’s magnificent to see the community getting behind this super event, it is very special to a lot of people and it just keeps growing!”

“It’s a fun thing to be part of and it is very touching, we are always looking for more people to join us” said committee member Emily Lawson.

Entertainment was ‘a minute to win it’, emergency services tug of war, Michael Jackson dancer, local singer Jimmi Carr, a zumba demonstration, Lisa Budin sang the night away and the HOPE ceremony had many talented singers and a beautiful reading by committee member and cancer survivor Jackie Turner.

Relay For Life is about bringing the community together, celebrating cancer survivors and remembering those we have lost to the disease.

If you would like to get involved next year, contact Cancer Council Coordinator Sandra Tahmasby on 9354 2005.

CLEANER Complete Cleaning Services

ELECTRICIAN

Regular or Holiday Lettings Reliable & Trustworthy $25/hour

www.theecho.net.au

Christmas Special 3 hours $70 Rosalind: 4782 1879 mob: 0434 677 453

BATHROOMS & TILES

CLEANING

TRC Bathrooms & Tiles Your LOCAL supplier of Bathroom Plumbing Products Wall & Floor Tiles • Huge Showroom

Full Bathroom renovation service available 14/26 Megalong St, Katoomba

Ph: 4782 9944

BEAUTY

ALPINE EXCAVATIONS INTERIOR HOUSE CARE *Regular house cleaning *Move Out/Move In clean FOR A FREE QUOTE *Oven Cleans *Spring Cleans *Office Cleaning Phone Eric Satisfaction Guarantee 0429 875 482 www.1james.com.au

BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE Rockhammer & Auger, Land Clearing, Yards Levelled, Driveways, Slashing, Rubbish Removed, Filling Supplied

CLOTHING

FIRST AID TRAINING

Katoomba Workwear To find out how you can clean without the use of toxic chemicals, CLEANING please contact To find Kris Postout onhow you can clean without the use 4757 4738 or of toxic chemicals, please 0438 260contact 098. Kris Post on

4757 4738 or 0438 260 098 www.theecho.net.au

EXCAVATION

Workwear, casual wear, Quality budget bushwalking apparel, Eco friendly bamboo and organic cotton products

4757 1560 or 0414 541 560 Online, Workbook and Face-to-face Training

Frances Davidson R.N.I.C.U. IV TAA p: 0447 475 524 e: frances@pulsetraining.com.au w: www.pulsetraining.com.au

4782 6611

174 Katoomba St, Katoomba kiah3@bigpond.com

COUNSELLING

HANDYMAN

Julie Newbury

CANDOR HANDYMAN SERVICES

0427 038 364

Maintenance, carpentry etc.

Small jobs OK.

BEd Grad Dip Soc Sc, Grad Dip Psyc Grad Dip Ethical & Legal studies

Personal & Family Counselling, Mediation, Anger Management, Child Counselling, Education Counselling, Advocacy, Legal Counselling, Grief & Loss Counselling December 2010

‘Your worries My work’

Johan Candor 0410 508 276

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HANDYMAN

No job too small!

Anything you can think of!

Call Lucian on 4784 1707 0415 232 901

HANDYMAN

PHOENIX RESTORATION Carpentry, Furniture repairer, Flat pack assembly,General maintenance Pensioner Discount No job too small • Free Quote

Phone John

4759 1236 • 0414 186 097

PARTY HIRE

SOLAR HOT WATER

Lithgow Party Hire Digital Jukeboxes with Karaoke 6000+ songs & 2000+ karaoke songs

•••Frozen Cocktail Machine••• Phone 63552438 or 0413 302 934

W www.lithgowpartyhire.com E sales@lithgowpartyhire.com

PETCARE

Gindi Pet Nannies Walking • Feeding Grooming • Playtime

LOVING CARE FOR YOUR PETS

Mary-Anne 0418 400 359

HOUSE CLEARANCE

PLUMBER

PRINTER

Leura Plumbing Services Andrew Mollenhauer 4784 3778 or 0414 788 588 Plumbing, Drainage, Gasfitting & Roofing Lic. No. L8678

HOUSE SITTING

POOLS & SPAS

Let me care for your home while you are away.

Four Seasons Pool Heating

I can.... feed the cat, water the plants, walk the dog, collect the post and any other requests.

Reliable & Trustworthy Lady Call 0432 328 064

HYPNOTHERAPY

Clinical Hypnotherapy

LURLINE

Caring & Confidential Emotional LEGAL & Physical issues SERVICES Smoking, Weight, Phobias, Relationships James W-Mercer Reg. Nurse Dip.CHt. NLP, EFT.

Accredited CMAHA • Medibank Provider 29 Parke Street, Katoomba

SPECIALISING IN SOLAR

Ph 1300 650 806

FACTORY/SHOWROOM

UNIT 2/112 RUSSELL S T EMU PLAINS

• New Systems • Insurance Work

• Service & Repairs • Free Quotes

RESTAURANT

Sada Thai Restaurant

Authentic Pure Thai Cuisine Takeaway lunch special $9.90 from 11.30am-2.30pm Tues-Sun Open 7 days • Eat in or Takeaway

4757 3623

4782 5557 or 0414 860 420

1/24 Station St, Wentworth Falls

LANDSCAPING

RESTAURANT

Ph:1300 877 147 4782 5671 Open 7 days Lunch Dinner Take away Home delivery

172 Katoomba, St Katoomba

Friendly & inspiring atmosphere • Contemporary method • Musicianship & Composition Classes • Beginners & adults • All styles • Exams available

New roofing, Roof repairs & restoration, Supply & fit guttering & fascias, Tiled roofs, Colourbond roofs, Roof vents, Whirly Birds

Developmentally appropriate music & movement programme • Newborn to 7 yrs • Singing & Instruments • Gift Certificates Available •

Phone 4757 1476

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Preserve your precious memories • vhs/tapes • photographs/slides • memorial/tribute to professionally edited DVD movies

0416 279 377 or 4753 7761

Order online

ROOFING

Early Childhood Classes

VIDEO TO DVD

www.pjthairestaurant.com

MUSIC LESSONS

Piano & Keyboard Lessons

VET

Call 1300 938 876

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YOGA CLASSES

♥ Pregnancy Yoga and Mums & Bubs Yoga ♥ Corner Clan William St and Prince George St, Blackheath

Bookings essential Contact Peita 0405 719 812

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Community Noticeboard Special Events

Tuesday December 21 -1pm Blackheath CWA

Thurs 16 Friday 17th December until 8pm Katoomba Christmas Shopping nights activity up and down the streets with buskers, carol singers, lights, window displays etc… and the The Friday night will end with Carol singers and fun for the family in Carrington Place.

Friday December 10 Leura/Katoomba Probus Club 22nd Anniversary and Christmas lunch with entertainment 12.30pm $30 Katoomba Golf Club 47821172

December 11 Everglades Christmas Stall in Leura Mall.

Wonderful home cooked Christmas cakes, puddings etc. An ideal place to buy presents.

January 9 - 24 Leura Shakespeare Festival - Everglades Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Nights Dream, As You Like It

January 21 - February 26 2011 Summer Harvest Kitchen Workshops see page 4 More Information: www.sfbm.com.au

Monthly Events

Sunday February 6 Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School. 9am - 1pm, Books, Collectibles, Craft, CDs, DVDs, Records. Retro Clothes, Jewellery, Plants, Great Café.

Bring your Fruit/Vegies to be sold Enquiries: Deb Hurley 4787 7429

Sunday February 27 Radio Plays at the Mountain Heritage 2.30pm Roaring 20s month. 4782 2155 for bookings

Weekly Events

Wednesday December 8 10am Leura Literary Society. Contact Marie: 4782 7382

Mid Mountains Bridge Club 6.45pm, The Spires Gallery, 120 Leura Mall Contact Ian 4782 7415

Tuesdays Katoomba Chorus Choir - 10 to 11:30 Escape From the House! Rock The Town!

Katoomba Uniting Church, 47821117 to book Blackheath Phoenix Choir 7.15-9.30pm Love good music, love to sing it, meets Uniting Church Hall Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath.

Small fees, no auditions. Contact 4787 7149

Thursday December 9 - 9.45am -12noon Wentworth Falls Garden Club - 4757 2638 Thursday December 16 - 8pm Theatresports Blue Mountains Jack Thompson’s Gearin Hotel - 4782 6959

Wednesdays Meditation classes 6-7pm at Ananda Marga Centre 19 Lovel St. Katoomba Buddhist Teaching Khenpo Ngawang Dhamchoe Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm Insight meditation. Sitting and walking meditation at a Buddhist Centre in Medlow Bath 7pm 4788 1024 or 4782 3040 Bush & Colonial dancing at WF School of Arts 7-9pm $5 0412 786 988 Blue Mountains District Dart Night Ph: 47841583 for details.

Thursdays MId Mountains Bridge Club 12.45pm, The Spires Gallery, 120 Leura Mall. Contact Ian 4782 7415 Fridays Leura market CWA hall, Quality craft, live music, free entry.

Mondays CWA Leura every week at 9.30am

Sunday December 12 Poetry at the Pub, Blackburn’s Family Hotel, Katoomba Ph 4782 6623

Sponsorship of this page available

Saturdays Mid Mountains Bridge Club 12.45pm, The Spires gallery, 120 Leura Mall. Contact Ian 4782 7415 Drawing classes at Leura Golf Club 10am -12 noon. Call John 0416 271 964

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Thu 16- Fri 24 December Christmas activities, crafts, homemade presents, chocolate making and Ten Pin Bowling at Rooty Hill RSL.

Mon 17- Thu 27 January, 2011 Gala Day, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Life Be In It Fun, Papier Mache, Mock Olympics, Fiesta Fun, Wet & Wild Waterplay, create Designer Sunnies, Community Gardens visit, nature games, picnic lunch, cook damper, camp fire.

7am –6pm Bookings are essential !

on developing a resource kit for people experiencing mental ill-health in the mountains.

For information call 4782 1286 TAFE Outreach at KNC

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Tuesday 8th February for 8 weeks For information call 4782 1117 Call 4782 2533 or koosh@kncinc.org.au   www.theecho.net.au

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