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Welcome to Blackheath and Medlow Bath The Echo has been delivered into letter boxes in Katoomba, Leura and Wentworth Falls for the past 18 months. It is now being distributed to Blackheath and Medlow Bath and we are looking forward to supporting the community. See page 7

New Art Award open The Inaugural GREENS @ LEURA ART AWARD for Drawing & Painting is an art award and exhibition initiated

by Leura resident and international artist, Alison Jane Rice of the Botanical Theatre Artist Studio. Its aim is to encourage artists from across Australia to create inspirational works of art related to the theme of golf, especially in association with the Leura Golf Club.

The closing date for entries is 4pm Friday 10th September 2010 with the awards night Saturday 9th October

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A cash prize of $2,000 will be awarded to the Overall Winner, a cash prize of $500 for the most Outstanding Watercolour and prizes to the value of $1,500 will be awarded in the Honourable Mention and Youth Prize categories (16-21 years of age).

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each section and overall champion.

This makes three consecutive wins.

Congratulations Greg. He said “My trophy is a fair-dinkum barrel made of proper wood and everything by Bundy Kegs. It’s tops.” Have a listen to some of his poetry at www.gregorynorth.com.au

Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre The Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre (BANC) has much to offer the Upper Mountains community with many programs and activities running throughout the year. See page 3

G’day mates, “Good news! I competed at the Australian bush poetry championships in Bundaberg on the weekend and won!”

Local poet Greg North has won this national competition with first prize in

Greg North and female champion Jan Facey from Bundaberg.

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Explorers Christian

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Community Groups Community Health Centre Katoomba Neighbourhood Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre The Salvation Army - Community Services - Rehabilitation Centre Breastfeeding Association Blue Mtns Bushcare Blue Mtns Cancer Help Katoomba Girl Guides Katoomba Men’s Shed Rotary (Upper Blue) W. Falls Lions Club Leura/Katoomba Probus Central Blue Probus Toastmasters Alliance for Sustainable Wellbeing Blue Mtns Lapidary Club Blue Mts Teen Homeschool Group

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Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre The Winter months can be quiet in the centre as people hibernate through the cold or leave town for warmer climates. An important service that BANC provides to the community is emergency relief for food. We have a food pantry that can be accessed by those in need of provisions particularly over the colder months.

We are reliant entirely on donations to maintain our pantry and it is at this time of the year when demand is high that we are most in need. Any non perishable or freezable goods are most welcome at our centre.

This is also tax time and at BANC we offer free Tax Help to those people earning less than 40K P/A and who have simple tax requirements. If this sounds like you do go ahead and call our centre to make an appointment.

We always enjoy meeting new people and sharing stories with our regular local drop ins. Come and visit us to find out more about our programs or for a free cuppa and a chat.

Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre Gardiner Crescent Blackheath, P: 4787 7770, E: community@banc.org.au

Leura’s Best Gardens Open to the Public for Spring Festival When the 46th annual Leura Gardens Festival takes place in October, ten of the Blue Mountains’ most spectacular gardens will open to the public, showcasing a kaleidoscope of colours, musical performances and art.

The Festival will take place at various locations around Leura from October 2 – 10, with the Leura Village Fair held in Leura Mall on October 9 and 10.

For more information, visit www.leuragardensfestival.com.au. To request a brochure, contact info@leuragardensfestival.com.au or contact John Ewan on 0431 095 279.

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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.

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BLUE MOUNTAINS HOME DELIVERY SERVICE Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Enjoy a box of superbly fresh fruit and vegetables delivered to you from the local markets: • Standard family box from $30 with free delivery • Half box from $15 Standard box usually contains potatoes, pumpkin, onions, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes, red apples, oranges, bananas plus three or four seasonal varieties.

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News From The Nursery We are a not-for-profit organisation.

All the money from our plant sales goes back into running the nursery.

We help maintain and re-establish the endemic plant biodiversity of the Blue Mountains.

Winter sees a slowing down of activity in the nursery and the volunteers, led by our nursery coordinator, Tanya, are busy looking for inside jobs! Some rescues are also taking place before the bulldozers get to them.

Education is part of our brief and we have worked with school and TAFE groups to this end and participate in supplying plants for Tree Day. Our recent fund raising efforts have included a Sausage Sizzle at Bunnings in Penrith to raise money for a new fridge for our seed bank, and “Winter Magic”. We had a very successful time and though it was cold it was a lovely sunny day.

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over-winter plants, so also on our required list, are a horticultural tunnel and nursery benches to get the trays of plants off the ground. The benches will also defeat the rabbits that are partial to our Acacias and Lomandras!

million volunteers have planted over 15 million native trees and shrubs across Australia!

Customers are still welcome at Oak Street from Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm but we are not open on Saturdays during winter.

If you like the outdoors Bushcare is for you. Young and old, fit or frail there is a weeding job for you that will help your local area to recover to its former beauty.

Tree Planting Day

No experience needed as everyone is welcome to come along and plant one or many plants.

Tree Planting Day at Blackheath with Frog Hollow Bushcare Group is on 14th August. Come and join us to return some native plants to the swampy area at the base of Minyago Street Blackheath. The planting will begin at 10am and we will have some morning tea at 11:30am.

Tree planting is a good start to get down and get your hands dirty to help the planet! This year some Bush care groups on their regular workday will be contributing to the 16th annual National Tree Day events. To date more than 2

NATIVE PLANT NURSERY We are open for sale of tube stock & rescued plants Tuesday-Friday 10am-4pm Clairvaux Community Centre 14 Oak Street Katoomba

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Local Businesses Support Winter Magic ‘Support the businesses that support the Festival’ This is the updated list of sponsors including those not listed last month. The major sponsors were Sydney Water, the Carrington Hotel, Scenic World and the Tanya Loviz Gallery. The others were: The Bamboo Box, Greco’s, the Three Sisters Chinese Restaurant, Cafe Zuppa, the Soup Shop, The Hatters Cafe, Hominy Bakery, Cafe Expresso, the Parakeet, Chekhovs Three Sisters Second Hand Books,Top End Newsagents, Blue Mountains Books, Mr Pickwicks, Mountain Style Clothing, Vivianna Creations, Lynne Curran Designs, Incantations, Ravir boutique, Woody’s House & Garden, Zuri Homewares, Very Fashion, Katoomba Workwear, The Hattery, Weirder the Better, JC Party Shop, Jobfind, Nova Employment, Village Fitness, Katoomba Sports & Aquatic Centre, High and Wild,YHA, Blue Mountains Hardware, LiIianfels, Theo Poulos Real Estate, Colless Frozen Foods, Gemglow, Blue Mountains Beauty Supplies and Pierced Off. Katoomba Workwear, at 174 Katoomba Street is one of the businesses that has supported Winter Magic for the past 3 years. As well as financial sponsorship, the shop was an outlet for ticket sales and had a stall out in the street. Owner Glen says “It’s nice to be part of such a great community event as well as it being good business sense with all the additional customers around. I would certainly encourage other businesses to become involved next year”. Katoomba Workwear has a great range of outdoor wear including clothing made from bamboo.

Diabetes Clinic Launched!

On Monday 19th July a multi-disciplinary Diabetes Clinic was launched at the Blackheath Family Medical Centre, part of the Blue Mountains GP Super Clinic. This evening event was attended by a group of around 25 people who are all keen to participate and proactively manage their health. This is the GP Super Clinic’s first chronic disease clinic as part of the Blue Mountains GP Super Clinic, and a move welcomed by patients who suffer from this increasing prevalent condition.

One Day Workshops

1.Cancer & Taking Responsibility for Your Health

Does everyone have the capacity to bring their body back into balance by taking responsibility for their own health? Why is cancer feared?

Learn what natural methods, diet and lifestyle have been used to build up the immune system of some cancer victims.

The comprehensive team includes specialists in dietetics, Sunday 29th August from 9am – 4pm exercise physiology, podiatry, diabetes education, Saturday 4th September from 9am – 4pm psychology, optometry, as well as the GPs and nursing staff.

Advice provided may cover healthy eating, physical activity, 2. Intuitive Health (from your local shops & markets) Achieving Good Health need not require a lot of effort and money. blood glucose monitoring and healthy lifestyle choices that What is ‘Intuition’ and how vital is its role in Good Health today? will empower patients suffering from diabetes and help them Solutions and simple recipes and remedies for a healthier You to obtain and maintain good blood glucose control. The clinic Saturday 28th August from 9am - 4pm will also guide patients through their cycle of care.“The unique Sunday 5th September from 9am – 4pm nature of this clinic is the comprehensive team of practitioners 3. Introduction to The New World Order from all disciplines of health care participating to improve our This relates to the foreign take over of Australia, rising unemployment patients’ health. We are excited about being involved in this & living costs, loss of farms and small businesses and destruction on a new model for chronic disease management” said Kate Gunn, global scale. Includes ‘Invisible Empire: A New World Order Defined,’ a film by Jason Bermas.

Founder and Director of Balance! Healthcare.

Saturday 11th September from 9am - 4pm Sunday 12th September from 9am – 4pm The Diabetes Clinic will run over a one-week period every three months on an ongoing basis.

Where: Nevaeh House, Cnr of East View Ave & the For more information on the Diabetes Clinic please contact Great Western Hwy, Leura Cost: $66 (Inc GST) – includes light refreshments the Blackheath Family Medical Centre on 4787 8225.

Enquiries: please call Julie at 4782 6955 or email at For more information on the Blue Mountains GP Super Clinic nevaehhouse@gmail.com please phone 1300 854 340

Blackheath Family Medical Centre Part of the Blue Mountains GP Super Clinic 110 Wentworth Street, Blackheath

PH: 4787 8225 DOCTORS AVAILABLE: Dr Lili Jones * Dr Paul Stephens Dr Ann Cripps * Dr Chris Coghill

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Monday - 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday to Friday - 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

For more information on the Blue Mountains GP Super Clinic please contact Balance! Healthcare on 1300 854 340 www.balancehealthclinic.com.au

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ashcrofts licenced restaurant

After ten years of operation ashcrofts restaurant in Blackheath has earned it’s place as an “icon of fine dining” in the upper Blue Mountains dining scene.

Having won many major regional awards over the past ten years, including Regional Restaurant of the Year 2006 and being recognised with a chefs hat in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide for three consecutive years 2006, 2007, 2008, ashcrofts is a dining destination which continues to offer a unique and memorable experience.

In 2008 ashcrofts added another dimension to their clients dining experience by opening upstairs, above the dining room, a chic artspace dedicated to showcasing works in a multitude of medium by regional artists. ashcrofts art launches are an exclusive opportunity throughout the year for Corinne and Mary-Jane to say thank you to their clients by inviting them to enjoy ashcrofts fabulous food matched with fine regional wines introduced by the wine makers whilst having a first hand opportunity to meet and speak to the artists.

If you would like the opportunity to enjoy ashcrofts multi dimensional dining experience, phone: 47878297 or book online at bookings@ashcrofts.com

Committee Brimming With Talent

This years Blue Mountains Relay For Life has a new organizing committee with 8 local men and woman leading the way.

Returning Chairman Ken Shaw is proud of his team.

“Our committee has wonderful diversity of talent and skills” said Ken Shaw. “We are all looking forward to organizing the best possible Relay For Life for the Blue Mountains.” “ I am happy to see a few of the previous committee members return so they can share their past experience with those new to the event, “ said Relay For Life Coordinator, Sandra Tahmasby “ I thank the entire committee on behalf of the local cancer patients who will benefit from their generosity.”

provides local news and events as well as low cost advertising for local businesses. It’s great to be able to extend the distribution to Blackheath and Medlow Bath.

The Echo is delivered as ‘unaddressed mail’ and there will be plenty of extra copies to be picked up in the arcade in Blackheath and other places if you have a ‘No junk mail’ notice on your letter box or you live outside the area.

A digital edition is available on the website www.theecho.net.au and you can register for email notification when the new edition is on-line. Contact the editor if you would like to submit any local stories, community events or advertise in the area. Births, deaths and marriage announcements are free and we love to hear about good news and special achievements.

Relay For Life is an overnight, community fundraising event organised by a local committee of volunteers. Money is raised in the lead up to the event for research, support and education programs run by the Cancer Council NSW.

Free Fathers Day Family Fun Day

For further information on how you can support the Blue Mountains Relay For Life Oct 30- 31 Katoomba Showground phone the Cancer Council on 9354 2005 or visit www.relayforlife.com.au/nsw.

The Day will begin with an open air church service at 10am, followed by a devonshire tea. There will be a myriad of activities for young and old including: jumping castles, Mr Magic the magician, games, an assortment of fun activities and a BBQ. Best of all it is all free.

Welcome to Blackheath and Medlow Bath

Come and join in for some good family fun.

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Blackheath Baptist Church is organising a free Fathers Day Family Fun Day. This will be held on Sunday September 5th at Blackheath Community Hall and surrounding grounds.

For more information contact Blackheath Baptist church ph: 4787 8243

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1 in 5 Creative Arts Association First Exhibition

1 in 5 Creative Arts Association is having its first exhibition for the Upper Mountains/Lithgow branch in September. Date to be advised.

Our group is made up of people living with mental health issues and their supporters and at this stage we offer an annual membership to those interested in creativity in all its forms. We have writers, poets, musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers and web designers so far.

Membership forms are available from Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre and at an annual cost of $10 will give members the chance to participate in workshops, exhibit, perform and to be on the organising committee if they wish.

The statistic, one in five, represents those who at some stage will be affected by mental health concerns, a common yet often ignored illness.

1in5 has a credo of “creativity, understanding, expression, your cue to living.”

Please contact Megan on 0401 701063 for more information.

Art Award The Viewers’ Choice nominee announced via the Club‘s website in December will receive a Superior Golf package courtesy of the Leura Golf Club. After Opening Night the 50 finalists’ works will alternate between the Leura Golf Club and the Fairmont Resort solely for exhibition purposes.

of Leura Golf Club, which has been for many decades a well-loved venue for golfers. I am sure that your initiative and contribution will prove to be very beneficial. Would you please convey my best wishes to all involved for a most successful and memorable gathering.”

The Award details are available at www.leuragolfclub.com.au.

Alison Jane Rice was motivated to create this Award to financially assist the preservation of the century old Leura Golf Club. She recently met with Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales, in May 2010 to discuss the Award.

Unfortunately, due to a longstanding commitment on Opening night, she will not be able to attend but in her personal letter to me on June 30th she wrote (excerpt): “Your Art Show demonstrates an important initiative in support

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Fifth Avenue Chiropractic Ivo: I hail from Hamburg, Germany and graduated from the German Sport University in Cologne with a Masters in Sport Science and Exercise Physiology.

In 2005 I moved to Australia to obtain my Masters degree in Chiropractic from Macquarie University and have been practicing as a Chiropractor in country Victoria and Sydney for last 2 years.

Being part of the chiropractic profession affords me the opportunity to do what I feel passionate about, which is helping people to gain a higher quality of life. I am really excited about establishing my Chiropractic clinic in Katoomba and serving the people of the Blue Mountains.

I see the body as an amazing piece of art and all too often we just do not listen all that closely and recognise where it may be out of balance. I enjoy helping my patients to gain a better understanding of how to listen to their body. My natural approach to

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Chiropractic care is not merely to focus on the physical causes of disease and illness, but also to address the nutritional, emotional and toxic stresses that affect the body on a daily basis.

I love the outdoors and know from personal experience how debilitating it can be when the body is not functioning and how this can restrict your daily activities. Chiropractic helped me to get back on track and I wish to do the same for my patients.

and their families. The group will work with local facilitators to provide classes and workshops specially designed for the interests and abilities of its members and endeavours to create a social circle that enhances the homeschool experience for everyone.

The group currently meets at the Mid Mountains Community Centre. For more information please contact Jane on 4784 2337 or jane@hrlearning.com.au.

Combining the knowledge from my work as a Paramedic, Personal trainer, Sport Scientist and as a Chiropractor I am looking forward to serving the community of the upper Blue Mountains for many years to come.

Ivo Ahlquist Chiropractor Fifth Avenue Chiropractic

New Group For Teen Homeschoolers Blue Mountains Teen Homeschool Group is a new group coming together to create a community for teenagers homeschooling in the Blue Mountains

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Leura C.W.A Leura C.W.A. held their monthly meeting on 12th July. Arrangements are in process for our International Day on 16th August when the children from Leura School will attend with their winning posters accompanied by their headmistress. Scottish food will be served and our Area Internatrional Officer will be the guest speaker.

A “Thank You” card was received from the Women and Children’s Refuge Centre thanking us on the “number of donations” they received. We have

begun making rugs etc. to help for the future.

Decisions were made regarding our Allocations for the Year. We will donate to: Medical Research, Youth off the Streets, A.C.W.W., C.W.A. Emergency Fund, Coins for Friendship, Flying ‘Doctor’s Fund, Associate Fund etc. amounting to $5,000. The Allocations for this area will be discussed next month.

We will be taught how to do Bargello Work on Handicraft Day. Anyone wishing to call in and join us for a cup

of tea etc., is always made welcome every Monday around 10am. See the “Welcome:” sign on thedoor.

Margaret Muirhead (Secretary) 47 825975 Constance Fry (Hall Booking Officer) 47 587168

Parade of Baileys Fashions Spring/Summer Parade of Baileys Fashions at St Albans Church Hall, Leura at 10.30am, 2nd September.

Morning tea $5.00. Proceeds go to St Albans Women’s Fellowship.

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‘For that Showroom Finish’ Call Chris 0418 239 048 Or Free call 1800 1 52637

ACCOUNTING

CARPET CLEANING

Phone 4782 9355 Lic No. 148730C

BMR

10%*

Accounting & Taxation Services CPA & Tax Agents

Phone: 4782 7485 For all your BAS, Taxation & Accounting needs Email: bmraccounting@bigpond.com

BATHROOMS & TILES

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 SUPPLIES

Savings

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Steam or Dry Clean Upholstery cleaning End of lease cleaning Car interiors & more..

To find out how you can clean FREE Deodorising 0422 436 562without the use of FREE Quotes toxic chemicals, CLEANING please To find out how youcontact can Kris Post on clean without the use of 4757 4738 or toxic chemicals, please 0438 260 098.

Friendly and Reliable Local Carpet Cleaning Service

EXCAVATION

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

4757 1560 or 0414 541 560 FIRE PROTECTION

FIRE PROTECTION & First Aid Supplies

Sales and Service of Portable Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits and other safety related products

0417 664 475 shawken@bigpond.net.au www.kenshawfire.com.au

FIRST AID TRAINING

contact Kris Post on

4757 4738 or 0438 260 098

COUNSELLING

Julie Newbury

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

0427 038 384

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

www.theecho.net.au

ELECTRICIAN

August 2010

HANDYMAN CANDOR HANDYMAN SERVICES

‘Your worries My work’ Maintenance, painting etc.

Small jobs OK.

Johan Candor 0410 508 276

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SECURITY SERVICES

• Home / Business protection • Parties and special functions (female guards) • Holiday/ Emergency services available • Residential • Cornices

• Repairs Essential service, Affordable prices, Free quotes • Extensions • Restorations

HANDYMAN Sam The Handy Man Can ...

4782 5900 Master Lic 409168415

No Job too small

MOUNTAIN EAGLE

SECURITY SERVICES

• Home / Business protection • Parties and special functions (female guards available) • Holiday / Emergency services

Mark Gentle

“Offering a professional much needed service to our community since 2005”

LIC:223838C

Essential service, Affordable prices, Free quotes

Ph: 0410 436 997 Email: MGlinings@hotmail.com

Handyman Services available PLUMBER

HOUSE CLEARANCE

RESTAURANT

24hrs 47824782 59005900 Master Lic 409168415

PO Box 68 Katoomba

Master Lic 409168415

SOLAR HOT WATER

POOLS AND SPAS

MOVING HOUSE? We buy all Antiques and Collectables

Explore Retro Scott 0412 860 040 HYPNOTHERAPY

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Paint the house!

Fix the fence!

Hang the door!

Fix the lock!

Cut the grass!

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Preserve your precious memories

Yes Dear

PARTY HIRE

For all your Commercial & Domestic Maintenance

Lithgow Party Hire

vhs/tapes photographs/slides memorial/tribute to professionally edited DVD movies

0416 279 377 or 4753 7761 WALLPAPERING

Ph 0432 422 www.theecho.net.au

August 2010

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Special Events

Monthly Events

Markets

14th August

Tree Planting Day at Blackheath with Frog Hollow Bushcare Group *

Thursday Aug 12 - 9.45am -12noon Wentworth Falls Garden Club.

(2nd Thursday of the month)

Blackheath Community Market

2 September

Thursday Aug 12

5 September

Tuesday Aug 17 - 9.45am

9 October

Tuesday Aug 17 -1pm Blackheath CWA (3rd Tuesday of the month)

Parade of Baileys Fashions at St Albans Church Hall, Leura * Fathers Day Family Fun Day Blackheath Community Hall and Grounds * Greens @ Leura Art Award *

2-10 October

46th Annual Leura Gardens Festival *

30-31 October

Footbeat Festival Wentworth Falls TAFE www.footbeatfestival.com.au

30-31 October

Relay For Life - www.relayforlife.com.au/nsw

Free vegetarian lunch at KNC (2nd Thursday of the month) Leura Home Garden Club 4784 2679 (3rd Tuesday of the month)

Tuesday Aug 17

W. Falls Lions Club Dinner 4782 6801 (3rd Tuesday of the month)

Wednesday Aug 18

Ladies Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains at the Leura Golf Club.

Wednesday Aug 25 - 7pm

Weekly Events

Katoomba Garden Club 4782 2883 North Katoomba Public School Hall (4th Wednesday of the month except Dec)

Mondays at 9.30am

Sunday Aug 29 - 2.30pm

*More details inside

CWA Leura every Monday

Tuesdays

Katoomba Chorus for over 50’s Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre - Tues 10am till 11.30 7.15-9.30pm Blackheath Phoenix Choir - love good music, love to sing it, meets Uniting Church Hall Govetts Leap Rd Blackheath Small fees, no auditions. Contact 47877149

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 Bush & Colonial dancing at WF School of Arts 7-9pm $5 0412 786 988 Blue Mountains District Dart Night Ph: 47841583 for details.

Radio Plays at the Mountain Heritage.

Ph 4782 2155 for bookings (Last Sunday of the month)

Saturday Aug 7 - 1pm

Board Games at Edison’s Lab. 0402 773 000 (First Saturday of the month)

Saturday 21 August - 4 pm

(every 3rd Sat of the month) Cello concert at Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 www.georgcello.com

Saturday 28 August - 4 pm (every 4th Sat of the month) Gypsy Music at Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 www.georgcello.com

1st Sunday of the month, 5th Sept, Blackheath Public School Hall Time: 9am to 1pm Contact: Lis on 47877533 www.blackheathgreenhouse.com.au

Moutains Craft Markets Blackheath

3rd Sunday of the month, 22nd Aug (Closed Jan) Blackheath Community Hall GW Highway, 10am to 3pm Contact: 4751 3906

Blackheath Growers Markets

2nd Sunday of the month, 15th Aug Blackheath Community Centre Corner of Gardiner Street & GWH 8am – 12noon Contact: Pollyanne Feneck 4572 6260 www.blackcastleevents.com.au

Leura Village Craft Market

Every Friday + 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month (Sat 7th and Sat 21st Aug) CWA Hall Megalong St Leura, 9am to 3pm

Leura Public School Market,

Great Western Higway, Leura.1st Sunday of each month (Sun 5th Sept), 9am - 3pm

Bullaburra Craft Markets

1st Saturday of the month, 7th Aug Bullaburra Progress Hall Cnr Noble & GWH Time: 9am to 3pm Contact: 4757 2907

Magpie Markets Lawson

3rd Sunday of the month, 21st Aug Lawson Public School, GW Highway Time: 9am to 2pm Contact: Cheryl 4759 1823 No market in December

Mountains Craft Markets Lawson 2nd Sunday of the month, 14th Aug Mid Mountains Neighbourhood Centre New St Lawson.

Time: 10am to 2pm

WENTWORTH FALLS COUNTRY CLUB Telephone Club 4757 1202 • Pro Shop 4757 1899 • Restaurant 4757 3330 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls www.wfcc.com.au

Every week in the Restaurant Monday to Friday Lunch Special - $10pp Thursday Special Parmigiana Dinner $12pp ($10 members) Friday Friday Night Carvery $21pp ($18.50 members Bookings essential) Open for lunch Everyday and for dinner Wed to Sat www.theecho.net.au

What’s on in August Saturday 7h – FREE Family Disco – 7:30pm Friday 13th – Karaoke & Cocktails (Black Friday Special) – 8:30pm Saturday 14th – FREE Trivia, Cash Prizes – 7:30pm

“Present this advert at the Sunday Raffle, from 4pm, in August, for $5 free raffle tickets” August 2010

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