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October 2010

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Blackheath Rhodo Festival 2010

This is the 58th Blackheath Rhododendron Festival, one of the longest running festivals in NSW. This year the Grand Parade and the street market are on Saturday November 6th with the wood chopping, the coal shovelling, the roof bolting and the Festival of Flowers and other events on over the whole weekend.

The official opening, the awarding of the art prize and the crowning of the Festival Princess is on Friday 29th October at 7pm at Blackheath Community Centre. The rhododendron gardens are open for inspection until November 8th.

The Rhodo Festival Revue “Midwinter Murders” is on November 12th14th at the Blackheath Community Centre.

What a great way to celebrate Spring! See the website for more details www.rhodofestival.com.au

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Relay for Life

Seen a UFO or Yowie recently?

30th - 31st October

Katoomba based Blue Mountains UFO Research Club [established 1999] researches UFOs [Unidentified Flying Objects] throughout the Blue Mountains, and is seeking sightings reports from residents.

Come and support the Relay for Life teams over the weekend of 30 to 31 October from 12 noon on Saturday through the night to 10am Sunday at the Katoomba Showground There will be a number of ceremonies including the very moving Candlelight Ceremony of Hope, and the Survivors and Carers walk.

There will also be plenty of fun with entertainment, music, Zumba dancing, RFS display and a junior rugby league game. Get a group of friends together and join in.

All money raised goes to Cancer Council NSW for research, support and prevention initiatives. Contact Sandra at the Cancer Council to register and for more information: 9354 2005

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Who wrecked it all? - Genesis 1 If you want friendly fellowship and good, plain Bible teaching with un-modern worship style, Katoomba Baptist Church, Waratah St (opp Coles) 10am Sundays Ph 4758 8674 2

Art Society Features Photographers Blackheath Art Society will present ‘Exposures’, a three day exhibition which will be officially opened at 2.30 pm on Saturday October 16 by guest of honour, David Stratton, of ABC TV’s ‘At The Movies’.

The exhibition brings together a diverse range of work from seven Blue Mountains photographers – Wendy Watson, Denis Gallagher, Sue McLeod, Paul Cosgrave, Carole Hampshire, Robert Simmonds and John Clark – and the themes of nature, travel, dance, landscape and contemporary photographic art will be featured. The exhibition will show both colour and black and white images, with film and digital capture equally represented and traditional and digital image processing in formats between 35 mm and large format.

Blackheath Art Society is the Mountains’ longest continuously running art society and has recently welcomed a large number of new members.It began life in 1975 with its paintings hung in a church hall. The Society embarked on a growth period in the eighties and erected its purpose-built studio in 1992.

The Society thanks its printing sponsor bennettsprinting.com.au. ‘Exposures’ will show on October 15–17 at 139a Station St, Blackheath and can be previewed at blackheathart.com.

New Theatre Company comes to town Pub Plays Australia, the country’s newest theatre company will be coming to Katoomba in October performing its premier production “Come to Bits” at the Clarendon Guesthouse and Theatre on 14 October.

Directed by NIDA and London trained performer Wayen Van Keren, Come to Bits is a two-act dinner show all about “Talent” and the show has been very well received in pubs across NSW during September.

Set in a fictitious country town, Come to Bits is a riotous foray into what floats to the surface when the

You are welcome at St Hilda’s 125th Anniversary Celebrations St Hilda’s Anglican Church Katoomba is celebrating 125 years of caring for our community. Come and join us at one of the following activities: Old Fashioned Sunday School Picnic Sunday 24th October from 12pm Come dressed circa 1885 and join in the sack race or egg and spoon races Rejoice in Song Sunday 14th November 1.30-4.00pm A journey down through the ages singing some of the great Christian songs of the last 125 years St Hilda’s Anniversary Day Guest Service & Luncheon Sunday 21st November 10am Special Guest Bishop Ivan Lee, all welcome but tickets required for luncheon Phone 47821608 or www.sthildas.net

townspeople are courted for a talent show.

Diva Tea Ladies, a travelling salesman (or is it a woman), bush poetry and Shakespeare all feature as Tobey (local Committee stalwart and self appointed MC) attempts to tie things

together and present something “ordinary people” will like. Stand-up comedy, Kate Bush and Blondie also make their way through the tunnel of talent that is “Come to Bits”.

“Every community has surprises just under the surface” says Van Keren. “All we do is bring it out in one evening. Having toured regional and remote Australia for over 10 years, we know that everyone will recognise at least one character that they know in this production.”

‘Come to Bits’ is on for one night only at 8.30pm on Thursday 14 October at the Clarendon Guesthouse.

Tickets are limited so booking is essential. Phone 4782 1322 for more details.

Riotous Comedy Theatre from Australia’s newest theatre company

One Night Only 8.30pm Thursday 14 October Bookings Essential Ph 4782 1322

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Blue Mountains Community Exchange You might remember the old Blue Mountains LETS system that was around a decade ago which allowed members to trade in goods and services with one another using a local currency called ecos instead of cash dollars. We used to boast the largest LETS system in Australia with over 1000 members at its peak.

There is an exciting new global system called the World Wide Community Exchange.

Now our local chapter the Blue Mountains Community Exchange is globally linked online through a central webpage to hundreds of different similar groups and exchanges all over the world. Members can socialise, network and trade with other members of their local exchange community accessing a wide range of quality goods and services here in the Mountains for local currency instead of cash (now called emus). They can also go online through the same webpage to connect and trade with a global community of like minded people.

The Blue Mountains Community Exchange will be holding an all emus trading day on Sunday 17 October in Leura. Members will be trading their goods and serivce and promoting their businesses. There will also be a LETS cafe and a workshop to discuss how members can make the most of their membership. The market is open to the general public who will be able to join on the spot free of charge and start trading straight away.

For more information on the global exchange go to www.community-

exchange.org. To join up go to www. bmces.org. Please phone 4734 8304 or 0401 171 581 for more details on the trading day.

Documentary Triple Feature

To mark 20 years of making documentaries local filmmaker Gary Caganoff will be presenting his three most popular films at The Edge Cinema complex on Sunday 17 October.

The first will be Gary’s award winning film, ‘The Second Step’, on double leg amputee Warren Macdonald’s epic journey to Tasmania’s wild and remote Federation Peak. The second is his film on the reconstruction of the historic National Pass walking track at Wentworth Falls, and the third, his latest epic on Afghanistan, ‘The Garden at the End of the World’ featuring local permaculturalist Rosemary Morrow.

Please come and join Gary on Sunday afternoon at 3pm 17 October at The Edge Cinema Complex, Katoomba. Tickets $15 on sale at The

Edge Box Office phone 4782 8900.

DVDs of each film will be on sale, so please bring some cash. All proceeds go back into making more great films.

For more details go to: www.LysisFilms.com.

Jazz on the Fairways

Everglades House and Garden and the Leura Golf Club present Jazz on the Fairways highlighting the 20 piece Bird Yard Big Band on 17 October.

Swing Dancers are invited - prizes given. Food and drinks available - bring your own picnic rug. Plenty of free parking. Bookings essential phone: 4782 5077 enquiries phone: 0410 312 827 Sandy. Held at Leura Golf Club, Sublime Point Road, Leura. $35 per person $28 concession.

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Falls Artfest 2010 Falls Artfest, which will be held 22 to 24 October is a great community event and an opportunity to pick up unique works of local artists and crafts people at affordable prices.

Artfest annually showcases a vast array of quality art and crafts in a wide variety of styles and influences. This year’s works will be inspired by the World Heritage Area, celebrating the tenth anniversary of the World Heritage status of the Blue Mountains.

This year’s feature artist is Jane Canfield. Jane works ‘en plein air’

(outside) capturing light and shadow and exhibiting a series of urban rooftops overlooking the World Heritage Area. Jane is influenced by impressionists and women artists of the 1930s and 1940s, and her work is represented in collections nationally and internationally. Her passion for architecture is prevalent in her works and, like architecture, she lays down strong foundations in her drawings before applying inks or paint.

“Falls Artfest is the major fundraiser of the Wentworth Falls Public School P&C” said School Principal Liz Strasser. “Profits from the weekend go

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to supporting the school in many vital areas. The proceeds of last year’s Artfest went towards buying resources such as electronic whiteboards for the school,” she said.

There will be a wide range of unique artworks, jewellery, cards, homewares, decorations and much, much more. The weekend will also include delicious food, kids’ activities and music performances.

Friday 22 October 7.30pm-10pm Saturday 23 October - 9am to 5pm Sunday 24 October- 10am to 4pm For more information go to www. fallsartfest.org.au

GENTLE EXERCISE AFTER BREAST CANCER

The next Permaculture Design Course being facilitated

by Lis Bastian and Rosemary Morrow from the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute will commence on Friday 8 October and will run on Friday evenings and all day Saturdays for a 7 week period (with one Sunday included) until the 20 November.

It’s a great time of year to start designing and creating a productive garden and lifestyle. The course will include sessions by guest teachers and visits to properties in the Blue Mountains and Lithgow, and will predominantly be run from Blackheath and Katoomba.

If you’re interested in lowering your footprint, reducing your living costs, building self reliance and resilience (personally, locally and regionally), creating a design for your property and building your skills as a designer, if you’re interested in further permaculture study and possible work opportunities, if you’d like to learn more about growing your own healthy food, keeping bees and chooks and other animals, saving seed, preserving food, storing water and energy, restoring the natural environment, building community and preparing for a creative and inspiring post-peak world, this course will offer all of the above and more.

There is a strong permaculture community in the Blue Mountains - this course is a great way to find out what permaculture is all about and to connect with this vibrant community, working to make the Blue Mountains Community stronger and more resilient into the future.

Bookings essential to Lis on 47877533 or email lis@ bmpi.com.au. Visit the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute website at www.bmpi.com.au

The ENCORE program is a free 2 hour (8 week) gentle exercise program for women who have had breast cancer surgery at any time in their lives.

It incorporates gentle floor and hydrotherapy movements to improve mobility in the arms and shoulders, increase circulation in the lymphatic system, renew self esteem and foster wellbeing.

Commences 22 October in Katoomba.

Bookings are essential. For further information or to enrol contact Penrith Womens Health Centre on 4721 8749.

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“Girls Day In” at Sunshine Hair Studio Michelle at Sunshine Hair Studio in Wentworth Falls is hosting a “Girls Day In” on Saturday October 23rd for the third year.

The all day event is providing beautifying services, a cake stall and raffles with all proceeds raised on the day being donated to the Cancer Council.

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Did you know that nine out of ten women diagnosed with breast cancer do NOT have a family history of the disease.

Michelle says, “Janelle and Steph, who work in the salon, and myself, decided to do this each year because so many of our clientele have lived through some form of cancer or it has affected someone close to them. Our goal for this year is $2,000.

Donations can be made in the

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Solitary our 10th Birthday

celebrations continue October 9th Wine-makers dinner with Kevin Mitchell from Killikanoon Wines SA 5 courses $120

October 22nd Art Series Dinner with local painter and former Herald cartoonist Andrew Ireland $89 for 3 courses and glass of Jansz on arrival with canapes

The club is seeking sightings reports from residents. The club has locals with members from Sydney and the Central West at its meetings, which include regular Skywatches and is operated by local identities Rex and Heather Gilroy.

Rex, a lifetime UFOlogist, firmly believes we are not alone in the Universe and that there are countless planets ‘out there’ capable of supporting Intelligent life forms. “If so, there could be many advanced

salon before the event and until 30th October or online at http://nsw. cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/ sunshinehairstudio We are offering

• Shampoo & Blowdry $20 • GHD Straighten $15 • GHD Curls $15 • Braid $5 • Finger/Toe Nail Polish $5

Please come along to help us raise money for such a great cause. super-civilisations exploring space, even visiting Earth. There have been many Blue Mountains UFO sightings over recent months,” adds Rex. The Club, a non-profit, no fees group of enthusiasts, welcomes anyone wishing to join and meets at the Gilroys’ Katoomba home. Their phone number is 02 4782 3441.

Besides UFOlogy Rex is a known lifetime researcher of ‘Unexplained’ mysteries, ancient civilisation contacts with Australia, the Yowie and mystery animals which are also discussed at meetings.

First Birthday Special 20% off at PJ Thai Billy celebrates his first year with PJ Thai on the 5th October and is offering a generous 20% off all food for one week 11th to 18th October *.

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November 19th Slow Food Blue Mountains “Blue Nose Dinner” A night of delicious seasonal food and Central West wines $80 for members - $85 for non members

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All aboard for Kids’ Caravan!

The Blue Mountains produced children’s radio has hit the airwaves featuring music, comedy and a platform for the kids to do the talking! Kids’ Caravan is broadcast Nationally via the Community Radio Network and can be heard on BLU FM every Tuesday at 5:30pm from November.

left to right: Brianna Peterson(Producer),James Misbrener(Audio Producer) and Danielle Roberson(Education Director).

Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre KNC has been a dynamic and friendly place of community activity and involvement for over 30 years. It

provides information and referral to a broad range of services in the mountains; creates and supports opportunities for people to participate and build connections in their local community and provides a range of services for people of all ages.

The neighbourhood centre is now coming into a new era with the departure of the long time manager, Dianne Jacobus and the employment of new manager, Kath Harrison. Kath has recently left the NSW Department of Health after 31 years. Kath worked most recently with the Sydney West Area Health Service in a number of senior management positions. Kath comes with a long history delivering and managing community health services within the Blue Mountains.

She brings a wealth of management and leadership experience, strong connections with the local community and is bursting with new energy.

We welcome Kath to this challenging position.

Neighbourhood centres in NSW have recently received an increase in funding identified in the last state budget, in recognition of their valuable work within communities. KNC will benefit from this increase in funding,

and is currently developing the strategic directions for the future, in part enabled by this new opportunity.

KNC is therefore looking for new people to join our management committee in this exciting time.

Orientation and support are given to all new committee members. The KNC Management Committee is friendly and inclusive and always welcoming.

See below for more details.

Anglicare

Local residents now have access to new services through Anglicare in Katoomba at St Hilda’s Anglican Church. The Family Accommodation Support Service is for families who are experiencing or at risk of becoming homeless. Phone 4728 4466 for appointment Counselling & Relationship Services for couples, individuals, families, adolescents’ children and carers.

Phone 4731 6467 for an appointment.

Commonwealth Respite and Carelink which provides information about services to help older people and people with disabilities to stay at home for as long as possible.

There is also information for carers.

Phone 1800 052 222.

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9am-5pm 1pm-2pm 7pm-8.30pm

Free Financial Counselling 6332 3456 Women’s Recovery AA 4759 1831 Narcotics Anonymous 0403 478156

TUESDAY 9am-5pm 9am– 5pm 10-11.30am 7.30 -9.30pm

Free Tax Help Relationship Counselling Katoomba Chorus Buddhist Meditation

7.30-9.30pm

Wednesday AA 0416 046031 37 Practices of Mind Training 4757 3328

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For information or RSVP call 4782 1117 TAFE Outreach at KNC

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THURSDAY 10am-12pm 12pm-1.30pm 4.45 -6.15pm 6.30pm-8pm

Breastfeeding Asn (Monthly) 4758 7945 Community Lunch (1st week of month) Ananda Marga Lunch (2nd week of month) Hatha Yoga 4784 2720 Living Sober 0404 549316

FRIDAY 9am-12pm 6-7.30pm

TAFE Computer Class Meditation and Yoga

4782 1117 4782 6652

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Tuesday 12th October for 8 weeks For information or RSVP call 4782 1117   www.theecho.net.au

SUNDAY 10.30am-12pm As Bill Sees It (AA) 4.30 -6.30pm African Drumming

4782 5107 0414 229624

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Katoomba North Public School

If you are interested in enrolling your child in the school for kindergarten in 2011 or would like to know about all the wonderful programs at the school, contact us on 4782 2743 or just pop in to the office.

With multicultural activities, students were given the opportunity for an insite into other countries and their cul2010 Iris Show at tures. The Scholastic book Blackheath fair was an opportunity to purchase quality books at Presented by The Iris Society of Australia, extremely reasonable prices NSW region, the Show is on Saturday 23 either for themselves or for and Sunday 24 October in the Blackheath the school and the Com- Abigail Peralta paying her respects at the War Memorial Community Hall, Great Western Highway, munity Hub provided a free Blackheath. This year’s show will celebrate sausage sizzle. The fantastic Multicultural concert followed the Macquarie 2010 Bicentenary. On sale will be rhizomes with students dressed up as their favourite book character and potted Elizabeth Macquarie irises, limited edition of in the colours or costume of the country they had studied Wedgewood Mugs plus seeds, plants and craft. in class. There was a huge array of colourful and wonderful Admission is $5 adults (concessions available) and chilcostumes and parents, family and community members en- dren under 16 are free. Wheelchair access. joyed the bright spectacle.

For enquiries and show schedules contact Di Cox on Students from years 5 and 6 went to Canberra, visited 4784 2727 or dicoxiris@bigpond.com Parliament House had a tour, a role play and met members of Parliament. They went to the War Memorial and had a Frogs & Friends ‘touching history tour’ and then to the National Dinosaur The Frogs & Friends Garden is open until the 16th OcMusuem which included a night tour. On Friday they vistober, from 9.30am to 4pm. It is at 23 The Mall, Leura and ited the Electoral Education Centre which included a multihas a children’s theme with something for all ages. There media presentation. a self guided process of elections and are over 20 different displays to view with history from the an election scenario. Questacon was next on the itinerary first established steam laundry in the Blue Mountains. then on to the National Museum of Australia.They returned Entry for adults is $5 with children free. Helen Robertto school tired but happy. Thanks to Mr Mason, Mrs Murray sonopens her garden to raise funds for Children’s Cancer and Mrs Sanderson for making this excursion possible. research and 100% of the takings are donated.

Care & Celebration of the Land

Foster Carers Needed

Buddhist, Muslim, Brahma Kumaris, Christian, Baha’i and Indigenous representatives have formed a multifaith network to take action for climate change & the environment.

Join us in sharing A Time of Sacred Celebration including Indigenous Ceremony, Prayer, Meditation & Music.

2.30pm October 17 Brahma Kumaris Centre Stone Cottage Garden186 Mt. Hay Rd Leura More info Alison Croft 4757 4394

Is it possible to trust when you’ve always been let down?

We believe it is.

YOU CAN HELP THEM to believe it too by becoming a foster carer....

Teens get Creative

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

www.theecho.net.au

The Blue Mountains Teen Homeschool Group is gathering momentum and new members and has a varied program on offer for Spring.

In October we welcome Margo Daly as our Creative Writing tutor. Margo enjoys a successful career as a writer of short stories, creative nonfiction, poetry and travel writing and, luckily for us, is available for a series of fun and rewarding workshops. Wednesdays in Leura.

Popular artist Jane Davidson is back for a second term, this time to explore Sculpture. Try your hand at clay modeling, create an out-sized wire/papier mache figure, puzzle together a funky assemblage with found objects and explore the world of paper and card sculpture.Tuesdays 1-2:30 at the Mid Mountains Community Centre.

Small, friendly classes in French and Japanese will keep you busy and there’s also a fun Picnic Market Day planned to celebrate National Home Education Week on November 18.

For bookings or more information contact Jane on 4784 2337 or jane@hrlearning.com.au

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Radio Plays

The August Radio Plays made $4,185 for Guide Dogs at the fund raiser. “It should buy a couple of puppies!” says organiser Juliette Frederick.

The 31st October Plays are on Halloween, two goodies, "Calling all Souls" very suitable for the date, and for light relief, "For Business Reasons" It is important to book on 4782 2155 at Mountain Heritage for seating and catering purposes. Entry is still only $12pp. and we start at 2:30pm in

Local

the Lounge or the Ballroom depending on the numbers. The Mountain Heritage is on the corner of Apex and Lovel Streets. Katoomba.

Book Sale East Timor

30-31st October, CWA Hall Leura. The very popular annual Blue Mountains East Timor Sisters book sale moves thousands of books, CDs and DVDs for as little as $1 to $2. Itbrings in up to $10,000 dollars each year which support education, health and micro-economic development

projects. As BMETS have few overheads almost 100% of funds raised go direct to projects in East Timor.

BMETS have established direct links with East Timorese community development workers who advise on projects to support.

Please drop off any books to the front verandah of 8 Westbourne Ave, Wentworth Falls. (No magazines, text books, encyclopaedias or videos) Enquiries: Ruth 4757 1953.

And... don’t forget to come to the sale!

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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

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COUNSELLING

Compassionate Grief Counselling

Mobile service, I will come to you Flexible fees, 100% confidential Phone Christine

0405 309 320

BEAUTY

ELECTRICIAN

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

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ACCOUNTING

BMR Accounting & Taxation Services CPA & Tax Agents

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4757 4738 or 0438 260 098 CLEANER Complete Cleaning Services Regular or Holiday Lettings Reliable & Trustworthy $25/hour

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

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

WE DESIGN. WE INSTALL. WE GUARANTEE. www.theecho.net.au

COUNSELLING

Julie Newbury

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

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MUSIC LESSONS

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‘Your worries My work’ Maintenance, carpentry etc.

Small jobs OK.

Johan Candor 0410 508 276 HANDY MAN

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Piano & Keyboard Lessons

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

Early Childhood Classes Phone 4757 1476

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PLUMBER

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

No job too small!

Anything you can think of!

Four Seasons Pool Heating

PHOENIX RESTORATION Pensioner Discount No job too small • Free Quote Phone John

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

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RESTAURANT

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WENTWORTH FALLS COUNTRY CLUB Special Events 13 October 2-3pm and 7-8pm Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre - two information sessions before the AGM on November 25.

See page 8 14 October “Come to Bits” at the Clarendon Guesthouse and Theatre See page 3

22-24 October Blackheath Art Society ‘Exposures’

See page 3 17 October Everglades House and Garden and the Leura Golf Club present Jazz on the Fairways See page 4 17 October Blue Mountains Community Exchange will be holding an all emus trading day in Leura

See page 4 17 October Interfaith Care & Celebration of the Land

See page 9

22-24 October Falls Artfest, Wentworth Falls Public School See page 5 P&C www.fallsartfest.org.au 22 October International Rock Blues guitarist and singer Wolf Mail at The Clarendon Guest House 4782 1322 for bookings.

22 October Art Series Dinner with local painter and former Herald cartoonist Andrew Ireland at Solitary Restaurant see page 7 23 October Girls’ Day In, Sunshine Hair Studio, 28 Station Street, Wentworth Falls.

See page 7 23-24 October Blackheath Iris Show

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29 October - 27 November Blackheath Rhododendron Festival www. rhodofestival.com.au See page 1 30-31 October Blue Mountains Relay For Life 30-31 October Footbeat Festival Wentworth Falls TAFE www.footbeatfestival.com.au 30-31 October Book Sale For East Timor, CWA Hall, Leura

Monthly Events Sunday October 10 Poetry at the Pub, Blackburn’s Family Hotel, Katoomba Ph 4782 6623

Wednesday October 13 10am Leura Literary Society. Contact Marie: 4782 7382 Thursday October 14 - 9.45am -12noon Wentworth Falls Garden Club - 4757 2638 Saturday October 16- 4 pm Cello concert at Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 www.georgcello.com Tuesday October 19 - 9.45am Leura Home Garden Club 4784 2679

at Wentworth Falls Country Club. Guest speaker from the SES 4757 1859 Saturday October 23 - 4 pm Gypsy Music at Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 www.georgcello.com Sunday October 31 - 2.30pm Radio Plays at the Mountain Heritage.

Ph 4782 2155 for bookings Saturday November 6th- 1pm Board Games at Edison’s Lab. 0402 773 000 Friday November 12 Leura/Katoomba Probus Club Katoomba Golf Club 47821672

Weekly Events Mondays CWA Leura every Monday at 9.30am Insight meditation. Sitting and walking meditation at a Buddhist Centre in Medlow Bath 7pm 4788 1024 or 4782 3040 Tuesdays 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

Tuesday October 19 -1pm Blackheath CWA

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

Katoomba Uniting Church, 4782-1117 to book

Tuesday October 19 Wentworth Falls Lions Club Dinner 4782 6801

Wednesdays Meditation classes 6-7pm at Ananda Marga Centre 19 Lovel St. Katoomba

Wednesday October 20 Ladies Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains at the Leura Golf Club. 10am Saturday October 27 - 1.30pm Katoomba Garden Club 4782 2883 Robert McFawn will give a Bonsai demonstration at at 87 Narrow Neck Road Katoomba Wednesday October 27 Katoomba View Club Luncheon Meeting

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.

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 Wednesday Dinner

Kids Eat Free *conditions apply

Saturday 16 October – FREE Trivia, Cash Prizes – 7:30pm Saturday 16 & 23 October - Katoomba Tyres Cup - Golf Challenge Sunday 31 October - Melbourne Cup Day Calcutta Draw Tuesday 2 November - Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon

Thursday Special

Parmigiana Dinner

$12pp ($10 members) Friday

Friday Night Carvery

$21pp ($18.50 members)

(Bookings essential) www.theecho.net.au

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