Narrow Neck Author Talk by the Bush Explorers

Authors and Blue Mountains bushwalking experts, the Bush Explorers, Michael Keats OAM, Brian Fox and Yuri Bolotin, take us on a journey to learn about the history of Narrow Neck Katoomba and bushwalking in this iconic part of the Blue Mountains. The new book is a definitive and comprehensive story of the region, expanding the …

Zines as a form of Activism and Rebellion

Location: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke St Katoomba Ages: Adults and accompanied teens under 18 years Cost: $25/ $20 for Insight Members (promo code required when booking for member discount)) Description: The act of making a zine is an act of rebellion, uncensored and un-edited zines are produced without needing to satisfy a commercial …

Apply to join the 2023 Blue Mountains Youth Council by 16 April

Applications for the 2023 Youth Council are now open! The Youth Council is an exciting opportunity to be a voice for young people in the Blue Mountains. Becoming a part of the Youth Council is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain an understanding of the role of local government and advocacy, while also …

Nominate a Citizen of the Year

Show a local legend some love! Think someone you know is a local legend? Then make it official! Nominate them for a Blue Mountains Local Citizen of the Year Award. The awards will recognise and reward those citizens who have a consistent record of excellence, who have made outstanding achievements in their field and have …

National Trust Heritage Festival Textiles Exhibition – Lithgow

Eskbank House Museum Corner Inch and Bennett St, Lithgow, NSW, Australia

To celebrate the shared stories theme of this years National Trust Heritage Festival, Eskbank House Museum has developed an exhibition of textile related collection objects including samplers and embroidery, underwear and handbags, blankets and quilts, tools and machinery. The exhibition will feature the nationally significant Sutton/Leake Crazy Patchwork quilt, handmade by members of the Leake …

Learn to Swim intensives (Glenbrook)

Date: 17 - 21 April Time: Various Location: Glenbrook Swim Centre, Corner Fletcher and Wascoe Streets Glenbrook Ages: Various Cost: $90 Description: Daily Learn to Swim lessons. Book at Glenbrook Swim Centre 4780 5987. Find out more: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/learn-to-swim-classes

Learn to Swim intensives (Springwood)

Date: 17 - 21 April Time: Various Location: Springwood Aquatic and Fitness Centre, 11 Plateau Road Springwood Ages: Various Cost: $90 Description: Daily Learn to Swim lessons. Book at Glenbrook Swim Centre 4780 5987. Find out more: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/learn-to-swim-classes

Learn to Swim intensives (Katoomba)

Date: 17 - 21 April Time: Various Location: Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre, Catalina Ave Katoomba Ages: Various Cost: $90 Description: Daily Learn to Swim lessons. Book at Glenbrook Swim Centre 4780 5987. Find out more: bmcc.nsw.gov.au/learn-to-swim-classes

Kids Wind-up Toys Workshop, Kindy – Year 3

Tuesday 18th April 2023. 10:00am – 11:00am, Katoomba Library. Design a cool creature and create it with air-drying clay. Bring it to life with a wind-up mechanism that makes it really walk! This workshop is suitable for children in Kindy - Year 3 and places are limited! If you have any queries, please contact us …

Let’s make zines!

Location: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke St Katoomba Ages: 7-12 years Cost: $25/ $20 for Insight Members (promo code required when booking for member discount)) Description: Do you know how to tickle an octopus? Lean how to create a zine about how to do … something. Anything! Zines are mini-handmade books that can be …

Let’s make zines!

Location: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, 30 Parke St Katoomba Ages: 7-12 years Cost: $25/ $20 for Insight Members (promo code required when booking for member discount)) Description: Do you know how to tickle an octopus? Lean how to create a zine about how to do … something. Anything! Zines are mini-handmade books that can be …

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