THINGS TO DO

Luddenham Country Market returns

Enjoy a lazy Sunday drive and then a browse through the stalls at Luddenham Showground next weekend, with Luddenham Country Markets taking place from 9am to 1pm. The event will host a variety of market and food stalls, as well as amusements, ensuring there will be something for the whole family. Visit the Luddenham Country Market Facebook page for info.

BARGAIN BUYS

Op Shop at Kingswood

Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood. Morning tea every Friday morning.

Penrith Markets

Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

BUSINESS

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce

Regular events.

For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

Free weekly Tai Chi classes

Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

Penrith Valley Seniors Computing

Annual General Meeting of the Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club will be held at the Penrith Senior Citizens Centre (86 Station St, Penrith) on Thursday, June 22 from 11am. Notify Lorraine Brown of your attendance on 0437 692 356.

Dogs on Show at Orchard Hills

If you’re looking for a fun dog sport to enjoy with your dog, or want some advice on what dog would suit your lifestyle, then look no further than Dogs on Show. The free and fun event will be held at the DOGS NSW grounds at 44 Luddenham Road, Orchard Hills, next Saturday, June 17 from 9am to 4pm. For more information, visit dogsnsw.org.au.

Community Groups

Jordan Springs Probus Club

Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611.

Nepean Riverlands Probus Club

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Nepean Rowing Club from 10am. New members are always welcome.

Penrith Lions Club

Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook.

Penrith NASHOS

Monthly meeting at Penrith RSL. Call 0400 129 006 for details.

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month from 9am2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244.

Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club

For those interested in ham radio, the club meets at 7pm on the first Friday of the month at the old scout hall at 4 Moore St, Glenbrook. Call Ron on 0408 483 269 for more information.

Community Services

JP Service

Special afternoon of music

Following the success of their premiere performance in May 2018, Penrith Youth Orchestra, musicians from the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Penrith Symphony Orchestra will be returning to The Joan this Sunday, June 11 to present a concert filled with the music of Offenbach, Tchaikovsky, and many more. To book tickets, visit thejoan.com.au.

Arms of Australia Inn

Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

Nepean Food Services

Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

Free Food Shop

Tuesdays 9am-11am at 51 Henry Street, Penrith.

Free community breakfast

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7.30am-8.30am at 51 Henry Street, Penrith.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Museum of Printing

Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information.

Nepean Naval Museum

Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia.

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains..

Support Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous

Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group

Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594.

Gamblers Anonymous

Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499.

Penrith Autism Community Network Carers support group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm at Maze Cafe, Penrith RSL. Phillip on 0420 209 015 for more details.

Following their festival-filled summer spent playing events like Spilt Milk, Lost Paradise and Falls Fest, Telenova is taking their sophomore EP ‘Stained Glass Love’ on tour, with a stop in the Blue Mountains locked in.

Just two years after forming in 2020, Telenova experienced a milestone year, which saw them take home ‘Breakthrough Independent Artist of the Year’ at the AIR Awards, and perform at the 2022 APRA Awards. But, it’s their latest single ‘Lost In The Rush’ that’s really put them on the map.

Front-woman Angeline Armstrong reflects on the writing process of the song.