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Blue Mountains Disability Ambassadors “International Day of People with Disability is a great opportunity to see that people with disabilities are an integral part of our community, contributing to the diversity and the unique character of the Blue Mountains,” said Phillip Menzies, from Kirinari Community Services and a member of the organising committee. The committee is organising a calendar of events for the week leading up to International Day of People with Disability on the 3rd of December. “We are seeking people who identify as having a disability and who have made the sort of contribution to community that may inspire others”, said David Cretney from Sylvanvale Foundation. Nomination forms can be found at Neighbourhood Centres or downloaded from www.sylvanvale.com.au. For more information phone Phillip 4782 9371 or David 0439 649 949.
Hawkesbury Canoe Nathan Timms from Leura loves all outdoor sports, especially running ultra marathons and rock climbing. He decided to take up paddling a canoe about 5 years ago and is now training for a 111 km overnight paddle down the Hawkesbury from Windsor to Brooklyn! See page 3.
Walk for MS Research The Mudgee2Sydney Walk for MS Research is coming next month. The 270km walk from Lithgow to Glenbrook wants to raise $100,000 towards funding research into finding a cure for MS.
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City to Surf winners George Benger from Blackheath competed in the 40th Annual City to Surf race on August 8th. George is 81
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years old and one of only 39 people who have competed in the 14 km race every year since it began. George finished in a time of 155 mins on Sunday, and says his best time was 60 mins in 1974. George keeps himself fit by playing tennis 3 days a week and is planning to compete in the City to Surf until he is 90. The Blue Mountains City-2-Surf team, the Tumour Terminators, were honoured by team member and former Bullaburra boy Ben St Lawrence taking first place in the 2010 event. Ben finished in 41.05 minutes! He first entered the race as an eight-year-old. See page 7.
Spa Sublime Award Spa Sublime won the “Specialised Tourism Services” category for the fourth year in a row at the recent 2010 Blue Mountains Tourism Awards of Excellence. See page 4.
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grooming and play dress up using the ponies with our fun costume box. These unique ponies can perform a variety of tricks: rearing, laying down, kicking balls, jumping through hula- hoops and lots more. Our ponies are patient, gentle and calm. They enjoy showing everyone the special tricks that they can do but most of all they love the attention they receive from children. So if you’re interested in hosting a party that will have your guests smiling and laughing, phone Linda’s Pony Parties 041 047 3917 or visit www.lindasponyparties.com.au
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The Rooster Restaurant The Rooster has become something of an institution in the Blue Mountains - locals dine here regularly and visitors from all over make the trip up the hill especially for the experience. With glorious views over the Jamison Valley, inviting, elegant rooms and excellent French-inspired food, this is Mountains’ dining at its best. Select an array of delicious, freshly-cooked dishes from a seasonal à la carte menu with accompanying wines from an extensive cellar of Australian, New Zealand, French and German wines and liqueurs. All our waiters are experienced in traditional food and wine pairing, so please don’t hesitate to ask their advice or opinion. Dinner in The Rooster Restaurante is served every night of the week from 6pm to 10pm. Lunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 3pm. An elegant, private dining room (seating 16 people) is available for special occasions like weddings and birthday celebrations or for corporate functions.
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The annual Hawkesbury Canoe Classic is on the 23rd/24th October. It is a fun paddle with a serious purpose to raise money for the Arrow Bone Marrow Transplant Foundation to give hope to people suffering from diseases treatable by bone marrow and adult stem cell transplants. Nathan is looking forward to the challenge but is already planning the daunting task of paddling across Bass Strait, a journey of about 10 days. Compared to that, the moonlit paddle down the Hawkesbury will seem very easy!
Mudgee2Sydney Walk for MS Research We will be walking from Lithgow to Glenbrook Thur 16 Sept – Lithgow to Mt Victoria – 8.30am start from Browns Gap Rd, Hartley to Mt Victoria via Lawsons Long Alley Way Thur 16 Sept - Mt Vic Flicks Fundraiser – for $20 come and join us for a light supper and screening of “Creation” at 7.00pm Fri 17 Sept – Mt Victoria to Katoomba – walkers will come to meet and greet locals at Kristi’s Video, Blackheath at our Fundraising and Information Booth (FIB) manned by Blackheath Rotary Club and Foundation 5 Million (F5m) at 9am and at our FIB outside the Carrington Hotel in Town Square manned by Katoomba Rotary Club and F5m representatives at 11.30am Sat 18 Sept – Katoomba to Woodford – FIBs will be positioned at Leura and Wentworth Falls on this day Sun 19 Sept – Oaks Fire Trail – cycle or walk option available from Woodford to Glenbrook Park For information go to www.m2s.org.au
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Transition Blue Mountains are part of a global movement of communties that are forming Transition initiatives in their villages, towns or cities. The main idea behind Transition towns is that climate change and peak oil will have substantial impact on our lives, and it is more powerful to respond and create the 90 Cliff Drive, Leura Falls future we want to live in as a community, than react when the changes ocwww.solitary.com.au cur. There are now over 321 Transition initiatives around the world, with 26 in Australia. We’ve shown quite a few diverse films and had invited speakers, run retrofitting and reskilling workshops and participated in local festivals. We recently held a Visioning workshop where about 30 people discussed a sustainable Blue Mountains by looking at Function room available aspects of our community such as Order Online at www.pjthairestaurant.com 172 Katoomba Street, Katoomba (near Domino’s Pizza) energy, housing, transport, waste, GUAN-YIN: the arts, food, health etc. These Enjoy authentic fresh Thai cuisine The Goddess of will soon be on our website - www. Compassion and MEMBERSHIP to PJ Thai is Free Caring Statue is transtionbluemountains.org.au or available for all Members receive FREE FOOD with every 5th order contact us at info@transitionblueto view and for FREE WI FI mountains.org.au. Buddhist prayer.
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Relay for Life launch The local Blue Mountains Relay For Life has been launched with a ‘Paint the town Purple’ dinner and auction hosted by the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School in Leura. The local committee are planning a huge overnight event over the last weekend in October and are looking for teams to take part. There will be a number of ceremonies including the very moving Candlelight Ceremony of Hope, but also plenty of fun with entertainment, music, Zumba dancing, RFS display and a junior rugby league game so get a group of friends together and join in. Contact Sandra at the Cancer Council to register and for more information: 9354 2005
12 NOON Saturday to 10am Sunday Katoomba Showground All money raised goes to the Cancer Council NSW to be put back into cancer research, support services for those affected by the disease and prevention initiatives. Relay For Life is an overnight team event, where members of each team take turns in walking a track from 12 noon Saturday to 10:00am Sunday ACTIVITIES ON THE DAY INCLUDE: The Survivors and Carers Walk The Dusk Candlelight Ceremony of Hope Music and Entertainment Food and Refreshments Camping Out Overnight For more information contact
Katoomba Day Spa Award Spa Sublime in Katoomba has won the Blue Mountains Tourism Award award by demonstrating a continued passion and enthusiasm for the day spa and tourism industry in the Blue Mountains. The Director of Spa Sublime, Lynda Davis, recognises that training staff well together with encouraging a team commitment to service quality is the key to success. As a result, since opening 5 years ago, Spa Sublime has grown from strength to strength in matching customer’s needs in the day spa market, and now provides employment for 8 local people. Lynda said “I feel incredibly honoured to be recognised by the local tourism industry. This award is a credit to my hard working team who take pride in being part of this business.” Call 4782 3113 for appointments or look at the website www.spasublime.com.au
Kunsang Yeshe Buddhist Centre The Katoomba centre offers a series of courses in October. Australian monk, Venerable Jampa Ludrup presents a talk and weekend workshop on the Fundamentals of Feng Shui 31 Sept.and 1/2 Oct, whilst world renowned artist Andy Weber runs a 5 day course from 5-9 Oct on Tibetan Sacred Art, drawing & painting Om Mani Padme Hum – the mantra garland of Chenrezig Buddha of Compassion. He’ll also explain the symbolism and relationship between colours and emotions, elements and life, their roles in meditation and spiritual development.
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Thubten Yeshe, an American woman with a colourful life story, presents a talk on Work, Relationships and Spirituality and a one day workshop on Equanimity+Kindness=Happiness. T.Y, as she is fondly known, demystifies Spiritual practice, bringing it into everyday life in a no-nonsense, articulate manner. She’s a modern woman living a basis of ancient wisdom. Bookings are essential. 4782 3769 The Talks are at Katoomba YHA with workshops at 9 Sherman Ave, Katoomba. There are regular meditations, discussion groups, bookclub & other events run at the Centre. Check www.kunsangyeshe.com.au for more details.
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The Blackheath Family Medical Centre is now open until 8pm on Mondays and on Saturday mornings. One of the aims of the Blue Mountains GP Super Clinic is to make primary health care accessible to those in need in the Blue Mountains community and the extended opening hours of the Blackheath Medical Centre provides that accessibility. Chris Ireland Exhibition The Medical Centre is now taking appointments – phone Local photographer Chris Ireland would like to invite 4787 8225.For more information on the Blue Mountains GP The Echo readers to join her at the opening of her new Super Clinic phone 1300 854 340. exhibition “Coast Spirit”. The work takes an abstract look at the wild coastal habitats of NSW. Back-Up Your Pc Or Weep! The opening will be on Sunday 19th September, at How would you feel if you lost all your computer data? NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, Govett’s Leap All your documents, photos, emails, address book . . Rd, Blackheath, at 1pm. Please join Chris for a drink at the everything! opening. The show will hang until 30th October 2010. It happens all the time, about one in every fourteen computer hard disks will fail. And guess what, how many didn’t have a complete backup of all their important stuff? Sadly, for the home PC user, most of them. I hear it all the time, “I knew I should back up, but I wasn’t sure how to do it.” The fact that it could take hundreds of dollars to, maybe, salvage that data doesn’t add any comfort. Graham Hoade, author of ‘I wish I’d backed up’ has produced a simple step by step guide to doing your own backup. “I’ve been in the computer industry for over 20 years and knew I needed to give the non-technical person a hand here. It’s not difficult but you need a few tips to get it right.” This book shows you how to set up an automated system to take the worry, and mystery, out of the process at a fraction of the cost of getting a technician to do it. You’ll learn something about your computer along the way too. A computer disaster is heartbreaking.
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Heartmoves Fitness for the older woman As Jeanette Treloar reached her mid seventies she said “I became interested in the idea of fitness for the older woman. I realised that the general idea of fitness did not address our needs. We don’t want to run a marathon or lift great weights; we need to be able to get into a low cupboard, carry our shopping, cut our toenails and all the other difficult things we do. The idea of writing a book grew on me and in 2008 I decided to do a Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness. The more I learnt the more it
Permaculture Sustainability Talks On September 21 Craig Laurendet will talk about building his home in Medlow Bath in a talk called “Construction Using Recycled Materials”. Craig has been building his home for over 4 years and has meticulously recorded what he has used and how much it has really cost him to take this unorthodox path. The talks are held at the Lawson Bowling Club, Loftus St, featuring Blue Mountains residents and what they are doing to live more sustainably. 7:30pm
fascinated me and as I became a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness leader, my thoughts began to crystallize and I began to design a way to fitness that would help this age group. Early this year I attended a short course and became a licensed Heartmoves Trainer. In our classes we do cardio and strength work for heart and muscle health, balancing to help prevent falls, stretching to improve our suppleness. We play ball and dance to improve our coordination and to make us feel happy; we talk and laugh and feel good about ourselves.” to 9pm. Entry is free for Permaculture Blue Mountains members and $5 for non members. For more details call Pat on 4787 9108.
City to Surf Win The Blue Mountains City-2-Surf team, the Tumour Terminators, were honoured by team member Ben St Lawrence taking first place in the 2010 event. It was the first year that Ben represented the Tumour Terminators and he finished in front of 80,000 runners proudly sporting the Tumour Terminators team tattoo on
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0439 518 468 both arms. He acknowledged the efforts of charity fundraisers among the City-2-Surfers in his media speech following his win. The Tumour Terminator’s founder, Mark Lawrence, said “The team’s objectives are to raise funds to help find a 100% cure for childhood cancer, and the group has collected almost $200,000 since it began”. This year the team has been privileged to have an elite athlete such as Ben St Lawrence on their side”. Ben’s next challenge is representing Australia in the 5000m event at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.
BUSHCARE in Blackheath and Medlow Bath Residents all across the mountains are working together to help their local bushland. If you are a practical, down to earth person wanting to make a difference join one of the monthly groups. There are eight groups to choose from in Blackheath and Medlow Bath. Bushcare offers training, exercise, education, friendship, and fun for children and adults. Thursday 2nd September (Ist Thursday of the month), Sutton Park 9am-12noon. Meet at Carpark Saturday 4th September (1st Saturday of the month), Medlow Bath Park 2pm-4pm. Meet at Park St Medlow Bath Friday 10th September (2nd Friday of the month), Centenary Reserve 9am-12noon. Meet at the end of Brentwood Avenue Saturday 11th September (2nd Saturday of the month), Frogs Hollow 9:30am -12:30pm. Meet at the reserve on Minyago St Monday 20th September (3rd Monday of the month), Vipassana Meditation Centre 9am-12:30pm. Friday 17th September (3rd Friday of the month) and Sunday 26th September (4th Sunday of the month), Braeside 9:30am -1pm. Contact Vanessa NPWS 4787 3112 Saturday 25th September (4th Saturday of the month), Blackheath Glen 2-4pm. Meet at the end of Staveley Parade (near the Paul Harris Lookout) Saturday 25th September (4th Saturday of the month), Popes Glen 9am -1pm. Meet at campsite off Prince Edward St
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gourmet products. It was a great evening and friendly relaxed atmosphere. Randall Walker, the Regional Tourism manager said “Katoomba is very privileged to have such an inspirational development” The guests were impressed by the design and renovation of the space which has taken 10 years to complete since the plans were originally passed. All the work has been carried out by local people. Owners of the Carrington Hotel (L to R) Tom Muir, Michael Brischetto, Earl Cameron, Sheila and Mark Jarvis. Photo courtesy Connie Moran
The Carrington Cellars and deli is a unique and innovative gourmet store which was opened on 26th July. The building with the chimney behind the Carrington Hotel was built in 1910 as the power station for Katoomba. The Cellar specialises in the regional ‘Wines of the West’ and guests were served Redbank Emily “NV” Brut Bubbly, Yalumba Vermentino [Langhorne Creek] white wine and Tinja ‘05 Sangio-Merlot-Barbera red from Mudgee. There is a great range of imported and regional wines, variety of beers, quality liqueurs and spirits available as well as a deli with wonderful cheeses and
Medlow Bath Residents Association
The Resident’s Association discuss local community issues and events that impact on Medlow Bath and surrounding area. Meetings are held at the Rural Fire Services station every two months. We are a membership based group but other interested parties such as local councillors and other local business/service providers are welcome. Meetings are 2:30pm to 3:30pm followed by afternoon tea. Current discussions include landscaping on the railway bridge and along the highway,
road safety improvements to railway parade, the Hydro Majestic, and weed management. Next meetings: Oct 9 and Dec 11.
Leura C.W.A. We meet every Monday morning in the CWA hall. We will be having a “Facts Day” on 28th September in our hall when the State President, Secretary and Treasurer will attend to explain to the various officers their duties and they can ask any questions. It was decided to donate to North Katoomba and Leura schools, Leura, Cancer Help, The Guide Dogs, Leura Volunteer Fire Brigade and our evening branch. Enquiries: Margaret 4782 5975,Kerry 4757 4639 or Constance 4758 7168.
Bush Poetry in action. Three-time Aussie Bush Poetry Champ Greg North is performing some poetry shows at the Clarendon Guest House. He has one more show on Sunday 3rd October from 11am until 1 pm Gold coin entry (what a bargain!) See you at the Clarendon (68 Lurline Street, Katoomba. 4782 1322. Next to the RSL Club).
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Young Achiever in Tourism Award At the Blue Mountains Tourism Awards held in August, Michael Brischetto of The Carrington Hotel won the Young Achiever in Tourism Award. Michael works very hard in developing The Carrington Hotel business, but also volunteers on the Boards of Blue Mountains Tourism, the Winter Magic Festival and is the instigator behind many other community events. He is full of energy and enthusiasm for the Blue Mountains as a sustainable tourist destination, and a fitting role model for other young people in the area. Michael lives locally with his wife and 2 children. And, as a family, the Brischetto’s are very much involved with the community.
Brad’s Garage
‘You gotta love what you do’ If you are looking for someone with old fashioned mechanical know how, coupled with customer care then Brad’s Garage is there for you. Brad Holzmann is building up a solid reputation in Katoomba, having been established at 59 Megalong Street, opposite the bus depot for over 5 years.
The Holzmann name is well recognised and Brad is the third generation mechanic supported by his Dad Harry Holzmann, proprietor of Blue Mountains Fuel Injection. The workshop in Katoomba was a natural progression from Medlow Bath (where Harry’s father, Fred had the Mazda Dealership for over 25 years), as extra space was desired to have a dyno in the workshop. So what exactly makes Brad rather special? Winning Mazda’s Apprentice of the Year when he was 17 and the desire to look after his customers with “Old Fashioned Service” genuinely caring for their needs. Over 2 years ago John Harris joined the team. It’s also worth mentioning a bit about the only dyno in the upper Mountains… Brad uses the very best, Dyno Dynamics dyno, to test and sort out any gremlins in EFI cars as well as Carbi Cars. The dyno itself is portable and he takes every chance to take it out of the shop, on weekends, to go to car shows to setup dyno clinics. The team from Street Commodores was very grateful for his recent contribution at the recent Cruise For Charity that helped raise $45,000. Brad, Harry and John are able to work
on a wide variety of cars with regular logbook servicing, general repairs and maintenance. The invaluable experience dealing with different makes, early model cars as well as late model modern cars enables them to properly diagnose any problems.
A Circus Festival… Cirquinox’10 is the Blue Mountains’ very own circus festival and is held in the grounds of the Norman Lindsay Gallery in Faulconbridge on Sunday 19th September. Cirquinox will provide an amazing array of performances and activities for everyone in the family. Festival tickets also include entry to the beautiful Norman Lindsay Gallery.Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Bookings: $17.50 per adult, $12.50 per concession, $10.00 per child and $40 for a family pass (two children or one adult and three children) To pre-purchase your tickets, contact Cirquinox’s partner, Weirder the Better on 4782 9806 or email: sales@ weirderthebetter.com.au. The BBQ will be manned by Wentworth Fall Lions Club.
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4757 1560 or 0414 541 560 FIRST AID TRAINING 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
HANDYMAN
CAR CLEANING
CANDOR HANDYMAN SERVICES
For all your air conditioning & gas central heating needs Phone 4782 9355 Lic No. 148730C
WE DESIGN. WE INSTALL. WE GUARANTEE.
ANTENNA Specialising in Digital TV Reception & TV/DVD & Top Box Set-up 34 Years Servicing the Mountains Sydney & Wollongong Stations
SALES & SERVICE
BRIAN PHILLIPS TV ANTENNAS
4782 2507 162 Main St, Katoomba 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
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MOBILE CAR CLEANING
Regular special cleans Executive cleans Buffing & Hand Polish Under Bonnet Cleans Internal Details Seat & Carpet Shampoo
‘For that Showroom Finish’
‘For that Showroom Finish’ Call Chris 0418 239 048 Or Free call 1800 1 52637 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
‘Your worries My work’ Maintenance, painting etc. Small jobs OK.
Johan Candor 0410 508 276 HANDY MAN
Sam The Handy Man Can ... FIX IT
Doors Windows Fly Screens Gyprock Tiles, Paint Brick Problems Leaky Taps/Showers
CLEAN IT
BUILD IT
BBQs Extensions Brick Laying Stone Work Water Features Concrete Footings Retaining Walls All Brickwork
Lawn Mowing, Garden Care Gutter Cleaning, Rubbish Removal General Property Maintenance
M:
0416 373 172
‘Service with a smile’
All work guaranteed
Lic No: 185734C
COUNSELLING
HANDYMAN
Compassionate Grief Counselling
No job too small! Anything you can think of!
Mobile service, I will come to you Flexible fees, 100% confidential Phone Christine
0405 309 320 ELECTRICIAN
Call Lucian on 4784 1707 0415 232 901 HANDYMAN
PHOENIX RESTORATION Pensioner Discount No job too small • Free Quote Phone John
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RESTAURANT
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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
4782 5557 or 0414 860 420 MOTORCYCLES
For the best honest deals on bikes & accessorieS
4782 2507
162 Main St, Katoomba
MUSIC LESSONS
Piano & Keyboard Lessons
Friendly & inspiring atmosphere • Contemporary method • Musicianship & Composition Classes • Beginners & adults • All styles • Exams available
Early Childhood Classes
Developmentally appropriate music & movement programme • Newborn to 7 yrs • Singing & Instruments • Gift Certificates Available •
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
Don’t miss out. Secure your place now by calling Karen or John at Turner Associates Conveyancers on 4782 3255 to discuss further.
PLUMBER
VET
Leura Plumbing Services Andrew Mollenhauer 4784 3778 or 0414 788 588 Plumbing, Drainage, Gasfitting & Roofing
PARTY HIRE
POOLS & SPAS
6000+ songs & 2000+ karaoke songs
•••Frozen Cocktail Machine••• Phone 63552438 or 0413 302 934
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PLASTERER
Four Seasons Pool Heating 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
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Paint the house! Fix the fence! Hang the door! Fix the lock! Cut the grass! Blah blah blah blah ...
• Residential • Cornices • Repairs • Extensions • Restorations
Yes Dear
No Job too small
For all your Commercial & Domestic Maintenance
Mark Gentle
Ph: 0410 436 997 Email: MGlinings@hotmail.com LIC:223838C
Handyman Services available www.theecho.net.au
SOLAR HOT WATER
Need a professional office in Katoomba for 1 or 2 days per week? Join our happy group of businesses at 29 Parke Street, opposite the site of the Cultural Centre and the new Carrington development - this area is on the way up.
Lic. No. L8678
Digital Jukeboxes with Karaoke
4757 3623
1/24 Station St, Wentworth Falls
Professional Office
Phone 4757 1476
Lithgow Party Hire
Authentic Pure Thai Cuisine Takeaway lunch special $9.90 from 11.30am-2.30pm Tues-Sun Open 7 days • Eat in or Takeaway
Ph 0432 422 515 yesdearmaintenance@live.com September 2010
VIDEO TO DVD Preserve your precious memories • vhs/tapes • photographs/slides • memorial/tribute to professionally edited DVD movies
0416 279 377 or 4753 7761 WALLPAPERING
English master paperhanger. 35 years experience. Paperhanging and painting - small and large jobs. Free quotes.
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Special Events 5 September Fathers Day Family Fun Day Blackheath Community Hall and Grounds 9 September Girl Guides Trefoil Guild KNIT IN at the Girl Guides hall at 10am. Bring no 8 needles and 8 ply wool. 4787 7149 11 September Wine tasting Carrington Cellars 4782 0999 11-12 September Blue Mtns Hospital Auxillary Annual Quilt show. 10am - 4pm in the Blue Mtns Retirement Village (next to the hospital) 19 September Cirquinox ** see page x 19 September ‘The Work that Reconnects’ workshop. Santa Maria Centre Lawson www.transitionbluemountains.org.au Email: bmpower@live.com 21 September Sustainability talk ‘Construction with recycled materials’ ** see page x 25 September - 2pm - 4pm Introduction to Co-Housing talk Building a sustainable, intentional & intergenerational community in the blue mountains. Mavis Wood Hall, Mid Mountains Community Centre, Lawson. Contact - 0424 490 554 25-26 September Garden Open 10am - 4pm. Edgemount 14 Banksia Rd Katoomba. 100km views. Entry $5. Contact Gail 4782 1573 2-10 October 46th Annual Leura Gardens Festival www.leuragardensfestival.com.au
30-31 October Blue Mountains Relay For Life
Thursday Sept 9 Free vegetarian lunch at Katoomba N Centre
30-31 October Footbeat Festival Wentworth Falls TAFE www.footbeatfestival.com.au
Thursday Sept 9 Leura/Katoomba Probus Club Katoomba Golf Club 47821672
Weekly Events
Friday Sept 10 - 1.45pm Wentworth Falls RSL Sub Branch Meeting Members of Forces welcome, also Veterans
Mondays at 9.30am CWA Leura every Monday 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 Katoomba Chorus Choir - 10 to 11:30 Escape From the House! Rock The Town! Katoomba Uniting Church, 4782-1117 to book 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.
Monthly Events
9 October - 2.30 - 3.30pm Medlow Bath Residents Assoc Meeting **
Wednesday September 8 10am Leura Literary Society. Speaker Anne Bowman - a story of endangered species Contact Marie: 4782 7382
9 October Art Awards Night Leura Golf Club
Thursday Sept 9 - 9.45am -12noon Wentworth Falls Garden Club - 4757 2638
Sunday Sept 12 Poetry at the Pub, Blackburn’s Family Hotel, Katoomba Ph 4782 6623 Wednesday Sept 15 Ladies Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains at the Leura Golf Club. Saturday Sept 18 - 4 pm Cello concert at Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 www.georgcello.com Tuesday Sept 21 - 9.45am Leura Home Garden Club 4784 2679 Tuesday Sept 21 -1pm Blackheath CWA Tuesday Sept 21 W. Falls Lions Club Dinner 4782 6801 Wednesday Sept 22 - 7pm Katoomba Garden Club 4782 2883 North Katoomba Public School Hall Wednesday Sept 22 Katoomba View Club Luncheon Meeting at Wentworth Falls Country Club. 4757 1859 Saturday Sept 25 - 4 pm Gypsy Music at Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 www.georgcello.com Sunday Sept 26 - 2.30pm Radio Plays at the Mountain Heritage. Ph 4782 2155 for bookings Saturday October 2- 1pm Board Games at Edison’s Lab. 0402 773 000
More than 10,000 concert visitors in the past years Bookings 1300 76 3311
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