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Wentworth Falls to BlackheathMay 2011 Issue 27

Mountain Opera Choruswith their annual Queen Victoria’s Birthday

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Great Train Weekend Bigger Than Ever

Mount Victoria’s 7th Great Train Weekend is a celebration of Railway History over Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29. The centrepiece will be public rides on an 1890 Steam Engine, one of the last remaining from a total of 191 made for NSW Government Railways. The train will go back and forth all weekend between Mt Victoria and Katoomba.On the Eve of Winter the whole of the Village of Mount Victoria will be chooffing with activities with Free Hot Chocolate, Food, Music, Markets, Cake Stalls, Show Bags, Treasure Hunts, Pony Rides, Engine Displays, Opera, Theatre, Film and much more. Of particular interest the Mount Victoria Railway Station’s Museum, who are mounting a special Railway Display.St Peters Church will re-create a Railway Refreshment Room from the 1940’s/1950’s, and staffed throughout the weekend by women who worked as Railway waitresses way back then - appearing in their real uniforms!

The Public School will present one of the largest Model Railway Exhibitions in the country, and will be giving Thomas the Tank Engine rides along with other activities for kids. Eltham Park is holding a 100 Mile Dinner on Saturday evening, along with a Craft Display and Market throughout the Weekend.The Manor House will be hosting an Antique Sound Society demonstration and will be host performances by Blue Mountains theatre group The Radio Players.The Victoria & Albert Guesthouse will be featuring an Operetta performance by The Mountains Opera Chorus, and serving Free Hot Chocolate all Weekend. The heritage cinema Mount Vic Flicks have a themed train weekend film treat with an organ recital.Tickets to the Steam Train Rides will be available at both Katoomba and Mount Victoria Train Stations on the day, or pre-booked at Trains Planes and Automobiles, 86 Great Western Hwy, Mt Victoria 4787 1282 or 4787 1590 Visit http://www.mountvicflicks.com.au/GreatTrainWeekend.html


Emergency Services 000Katoomba Police Station 4782 8199 Police Assistance Line 131 444Lifeline 24-Hour Counselling 131 114

Blackheath ChurchesSt Aidans Anglican 4787 8127Sacred Heart Catholic 4787 8540Baptist 4787 8243Presbyterian 4784 1255Uniting Church 4782 2603

Katoomba ChurchesSt Hilda’s Anglican Church 4782 1608St Canice`s Catholic Church 4782 2804Uniting Church 4758 8295 Lighthouse Church 4782 1352Katoomba Baptist Church 4758 8674 Bethany Gospel Hall 4782 5956The Salvation Army 4782 5124Seventh-day Adventist 0401 686 245

Leura ChurchesSt Albans Anglican Church 4782 4503St Bonaventure’s Catholic 4782 2804Uniting Church 4757 3435Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 4784 2373

Wentworth Falls ChurchesHoly Trinity Anglican Church 4757 1516 St Frances Xavier Catholic 4782 2804St Andrews Presbyterian 4784 1255

Community GroupsCommunity Health Centre 4782 8201 Katoomba Neighbourhood 4782 1117Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre 4787 7770The Salvation Army - Community Services 4782 9251 - Rehabilitation Centre 4782 7392Breastfeeding Association 4782 9474Blue Mtns Bushcare 4780 5528Blue Mtns Cancer Help 4782 4866Katoomba Girl Guides 4739 1772Katoomba Men’s Shed 4782 7438Rotary (Upper Blue) 4787 1857W. Falls Lions Club 4782 6801Leura/Katoomba Probus 4782 1672Central Blue Probus 4757 4695Toastmasters 4757 4094Alliance for Sustainable Wellbeing 4784 1349Blue Mtns Lapidary Club 4759 2440Blue Mts Teen Homeschool Group 4784 2337Wentworth Falls RSL Sub Branch 4757-3163Blue Mountains Cohousing 0424490554

Sports ClubsKatoomba Swimming Club 4782 2292Cricket Club 0402 167 136Blackheath Tennis 4787 7779Katoomba Tennis (keys from the Handystore) Juniors Competition 4782 2303Wentworth FallsTennis 4784 1044(keys from the Falls Food Hall)Junior Rugby League 0432 219 564 Table Tennis 4782 3174Blue Mountains District Darts 4784 1583

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Blue Mountains Artist extends reach to The

Big Apple“Out from Down Under and Beyond” is the theme for New York based Agora Galleries new exhibition starting on May 12th.. Alison-Jane Rice, a local Leura artist, will have works on display in the exhibition.Agora Gallery is a fine art gallery established in 1984, located in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea art galleries district. It is famous for showcasing a spectacular array of talented artists from around the world.Alison-Jane’s contributions to the exhibition include works in Watercolours. “Watercolor, she says, “Is an immediate fluid channel for my emotions.” Her art revolves around an interest in the flora, fauna and landscape of her homeland, New South Wales, and the rich culture of indigenous mythology surrounding it. Fluid, maternal and steeped in spiritual prose, Rice produces work expressing her intuitive response to nature and the “physical sensations of the earth.”An activist as well as an artist, she received the World Health Organization Healthy Cities Award for contributions to Youth, Arts and Environment in 1994.

Below: “Arnhem Flower” by Alison-Jane Rice

Mount Victoria War Memorial Refurbishment

Vandalism and a lack of proper maintenance over the years had led the Mount Victoria War Memorial to be in a state of disrepair. Recently the Blackheath/Mount Victoria RSL Sub Branch has been working on refurbishing the memorial. The journey began with grants and fundraising and the Blue Mountains City Council has been engaged to carry out the work. “It has been a slow and demanding project but the end is in sight and it will be worthwhile” said Tony Jacques of the Blackheath- Mount Victoria RSL Sub Branch.“The BMCC has been engaged to carry out the work and is doing a great job. The memorial is being stabilised, it will be re-rendered and repainted , the spheres that had been broken off have been replaced and the nameplates replaced. It should look as good as new and all

Mt Vic locals should keep a fatherly eye on it if they are in the area,” reports Tony.There will be a rededication to which all descendants and locals will be invited.Below: The refurbished memorial.


Aboriginal Community

Information and Assistance Day

An Aboriginal Community Information and Assistance Day will be held at the Katoomba Sports and Aquatic Centre, Catalina Ave, Katoomba on Wednesday 18 May 2011 between 10.30am and 2pm. Many Government services and non-Government services will be there to support the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, including Births, Deaths and Marriages who will offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders free NSW birth certificates on the day (please bring 3 forms of identification to obtain a birth cert.)

This outreach event is held with the support of Blue Mountains Aboriginal Cultural and Resource Centre (ACRC), Blue Mountains City Council, NSW Government and the Commonwealth Government. Transport will be provided from the Katoomba Railway Station to the event throughout the day by the ACRC bus.

“This is an important event for members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community”, said Ceane, from ACRC, “there will be alot of information on the services available for the community” For more details call Ceane or Jennifer (ACRC) on 4782 6569, or Peter 9685 2409. Free lunch provided.

Getting out is easy with kids!

Have you ever thought a walk in the bush would be a good idea, but worried your pram or stroller would be a hindrance? The Fairfax Heritage Track at Blackheath may be the way for you to get out and enjoy the bush with toddlers and children. The 1.8 kilometre track was purpose built in 1987 to provide access for people with kids, prams and wheelchairs. The easy grade is suitable for all ages of walkers, and rest spots are provided along the way. The track begins at the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre, where an interactive exhibition explains the formation of our magnificent landscape. Within the Heritage Centre is a theatrette with daily screenings of videos, an art gallery and a shop where you can stock up on Australian made gifts, and meet our helpful staff.The Fairfax Heritage Track is a great way to introduce the kids to the extraordinary variety of plants that live in the upper mountains, and don’t forget to show off our scribbly gums, heavily marked with the trails of hundreds of little caterpillars. You may even see a red triangle back slug, one of the creatures that love damp cool weather. Misty days make this track even more exciting as each turn brings a new forest view; with groves of grass trees giving way to the giddying heights of George Phillips Lookout, on the edge of the cliff. The lookout is fully fenced, and a stone shelter built around 1920 is a favourite place to shelter or have lunch. From here it’s a short walk to views of Govetts Leap waterfall, the tallest single drop waterfall in the Blue Mountains. The return walk is the same, or a slightly steeper gravel track follows Govetts Leap Road back to the Heritage Centre.

Animal Lovers - Join the walk!

The RSPCA Million Paws Walk will be held at Melrose Oval, Albion Street in Katoomba on 15th May and is THE big day out for animal lovers! Whether you have pets in your family or not, you’re invited to join the pack and walk with hundreds of people and pets to help raise vital funds for the RSPCA and the animals in our care. The Million Paws Walk is attended by more than 60,000 people and 20,000 pets nationally and provides a real festival atmosphere with entertainment, games and a BBQ by Rotary. Don’t forget to bring a few dollars for the raffle. Registration starts at 9am, the walk starts at 10:30am and the event finishes at around 1pm. Length of the walk is 1km - 5km. Registration is available online http://www.katoomba-nsw.com/millionpaws.html or on the day. Please visit our RSPCA Million Paws Walk website at www.millionpawswalk.com.au for more information.Heated kennels, shade cloth for outside runs and shutters to keep out the cold are some of the items which now make pets interim homes more comfortable thanks to the fundraising efforts on behalf of the RSPCA Shelter in Katoomba.

Head On Photo Festival on display in May

The gallery at The Heritage Centre on Govetts Leap Rd in Blackheath has been chosen to host part of Sydney HeadOn photo festival in May. Head On Photo Festival is Sydney’s major innovative showcase for Australian and international photography, reflecting a vibrant, diverse cross-section of new and traditional photographic practices covering all genres. Head On aims to present good photography regardless of the celebrity of either the subject or photographer.The local exhibition is simply titled ‘themountains’. Images to be exhibited are both broad and intimate and capture the essence of the mountains, its people and the extremes of its landscapes. Photographs have been produced using digital and traditional techniques. The exhibition setting is within the Blue Mountains National Park and its unique surroundings. From Thursday 26 May until Sunday 26 June. Visit http://headon.com.au/ for more information.

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Resourceful Living LaunchResourceful Living is a new publication for people living with or recovering from mental health issues and their carers. Packed with useful contact information, tips and other tools, this is an essential resource for all consumers, carers and service providers in the Blue Mountains. Resourceful Living will be officially launched on Friday 13th May 2011, 10.30 am to 11.00am at the Vale Street Social and Recreation Centre, 21 Vale St, Katoomba, followed by morning tea. All welcome!To RSVP for the launch or order your free copy of Resourceful Living, please contact the Mountains Community Resource Network on 4759 3599 or email [email protected]

History Forum: Crossing the Blue Mountains

On the anniversary of the original exploration, Lithgow City Council and Hartley District Progress Association are hosting a public History Forum titled “The Crossing of the Blue Mountains”. As the bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813 approaches, a prestigious list of guests will facilitate discussion about the crossing, its significance for both Aboriginal and European communities of the Central West, Blue Mountains and the colony of New South Wales.Speakers will include historians Dr Anne-Maree, Whitaker, Dr Siobhan Lavelle, Associate Professor Ian Jack, author Andy McQueen, Dr Emma Dortins, Kath Schilling, Ray Christison, Kevin Boole and film-maker Alan Bardsley. Attendance is free and morning and afternoon tea are provided, however RSVPs are essential. The Forum runs from 9am to 4.30pm on Saturday 14 May, in the Millennium Room of Lithgow Workmens Club. To reserve your place, phone Lithgow Tourism on 1300 76 02 or email [email protected].


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Ladies Probus Club Goes Aquatic

On Friday 8th April, the Ladies Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains took to the water on the Tall Ship the “Southern Swan” on Sydney Harbour. It was a perfect day with the sun shining on the water showing the harbour at her best.The ladies were invited to help raise the sails and one trepid member took them up on it, but most were too busy enjoying themselves with a glass of champagne or wine and a very good buffet lunch. Fellow passengers lined up to have their

photo taken with the group. The Probus crew was very surprised at how still and quiet it was when the ship sailed. It was a truly memorable day.The Probus Club always offers something to do- planned trips for the club include a tour of the State Theatre and shopping in King St Newtown. The Probus ladies have their next meeting at the Leura Golf Club on Wednesday the 18th May at 10 am. Please ring Diana 4784 1304

Recital Another Step in Edwin’s Path

When Edwin Taylor takes to the stage on 29th May at Katoomba’s Uniting Church he will be another step along in realizing his lifelong dream. Edwin, who started piano lessons at the age of 5 was attending Canberra Boys’ Grammar School when he began organ lessons in Year 10. It was then that Edwins special talent was recognized and nurtured by eminent organ teachers Peter Guy and Phillip Swanton. Edwin Taylor is currently completing the final year of the Bachelor of Music Performance degree at the Sydney Conservatorium where he is organ accompanist for the Sydney Conservatorium Choir. Upon completion of his degree Edwin’s dream and strongest ambition is to further his study of Church Music in the UK as organ scholar at one of the great English Cathedrals. Edwin has an enviable performance record and is highly sought after as a soloist in Sydney at the console of organs in prestigious venues, including St Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, Sydney and Christ Church St Laurence.A Benefit Concert to assist Edwin Taylor in realising his dream is being held in Katoomba Uniting Church, 142 Katoomba Street on Sunday, 29th May commencing at 2 pm. Edwin will be the featured soloist playing the historic Richardson Pipe Organ supported by associate artists Sue Capper (flute) and Sherine Prins (soprano).

Associate artists Sue Capper and Sherine Prins are no strangers to the Blue Mountains musical scene and they have chosen a program of pieces to delight with a lovely arrangement for voice and flute obligato of Panis Angelcus by Cesar Franck. Other works include Schubert’s Serenade and Meditation from Thais by Massenet. Admission to the recital is Adults: $15, Children and Concession $10, and includes afternoon tea.

Left: Edwin in practice earlier ths month.

Blackheath History Forum - Coming Soon!The Blackheath History Forum’s 2011 season begins on July 30 with a talk by Jenny Hocking about her new biography of Gough Whitlam. On the following 6 fortnights talks will come from Alison Bashford, Andy Macqueen, David Lowe, Penny Russell, Stephen Foster and a very special final speaker. Keep an eye on http://www.blackheathhistoryforum.

Hospital Auxiliary support takes shape

The Blue Mountains District Anzac Memorial Hospital Auxiliary takes great pleasure in announcing that we now have a shop within the Hospital. They sell craft and handmade items ranging from knitted clothing, quilts, patchwork, and a large variety of handmade items suitable for gifts, which are donated by auxiliary members and the general public. “The shop is open weekdays and staffed by volunteers, all the money raised is used to purchase medical equipment for the Hospital. Together with other fund raising events during 2010 we have donated around $30,000 worth of equipment,” said Paula Savage, President of the Auxiliary. “We also appreciate the generous assistance given by hospital staff, local businesses and the general public which allows the auxiliary to function in this way.” Membership enquiries can be made to Paula Savage on 4757 2007. Below: The completed shop.

Biznet Regional Business Expo

The third annuial Biznet Regional business Expo will be held at Springwood Civic Centre on Wednesday 11 May from 11am.Biznet- the Regional Chamber of Commerce- will bring over 50 of theregion’s leading businesses under the one roof. Graduates of the Women in Business Mentoring participants Will join other businesses from the region to showcase their products and services to the local community.Free business seminars will be running throughout the day and expo entrants will receive a ticket to go inthe draw for a prize. John Todd from Blue Mountains Business Enterprise Centre (BEC), Major Sponsor of the Expo, said “The Expo is a great initiative promoting the expertise and talent of small to medium localbusinesses – you’d be crazy to miss it.”There are still spaces left if you would like to showcase your business. Call 4782 5307 to book.

The Leura Gardens Festival

Needs A HandOne of the Blue Mountains iconic annual events is the Leura Gardens Festival taking place October 1-9. The festival is entirely managed and run by an army of dedicated and committed resident volunteers.

The Festival raises funds for medical equipment and works at Katoomba Hospital. Last year more than $80,000 was donated.

More than 300 happy helpers contribute during the festival’s nine days and an invitation is extended to interested locals to join to the ranks of volunteers.

Volunteers assist by tasks including garden sitting, selling tickets and helping visitors from near and far enjoy the wonderful spring gardens.

Volunteers can select the times they wish to assist, either a morning or afternoon shift of three-and-a-half hours duration.

Both male and female volunteers are invited to participate.

Volunteers who lend a hand during the Gardens festival are not required to have deep knowledge of the subject- more important is a welcoming and outgoing manner.

At the end of the festival all of the volunteers are invited to a thank you barbecue allowing the festival committee to say thanks for their contribution. Contact Ray or Margaret Wiles on email: [email protected] or telephone 4784-1643 for further details.

The Festival’s website is a good place to look for infomation- visit www.leuragardensfestival.com


Permaculture Blue MountainsPermaculture is the practice of designing sustainable human habitats by following nature’s patterns.Origins... In the mid 1970s two Australian ecologists, Dr. Bill Mollison and David Holmgren, started to develop ideas that they hoped could be used to create stable agricultural systems. This was in response to the rapidly growing use of destructive post-war industrial agricultural methods that were poisoning the land and water, reducing biodiversity, and removing billions of tonnes of soil from previously fertile landscapes. A design approach called ‘permaculture’ was the result and was first made public with the publication of Permaculture One in 1978. (article originally published at www.knowledgerush.com) More on this can be found at www.knowledgerush.com/kr/encyclopedia/PermaculturePermaculture Blue Mountains is an active and vibrant association who will contribute a monthly column to lift the awareness of permaculture and how you can be involved on a personal level. More permaculture information is at http://www.permaculturebluemountains.netWelcome to the first column, from Pat of Permaculture Blue Mountains...

What is Permaculture? It is more than mulched garden beds. Permaculture is a design system for a sustainable habitat. The word is derived from ‘permanent’ and ‘agriculture’ but more recently ‘culture’.Many people start in permaculture by applying the design principles to their gardens. We see this with Josh Byrne on the ABC’s Gardening Australia program. But you don’t need a garden, permaculture design principles can be applied to a terrace with a small concrete backyard or to broad acres. So how permaculture is applied varies from person to person. Permaculture practitioner, Ian Lillington says “For many people it is about how they meet their needs from local sources and contribute no waste to the environment.”For me a grandmother living on a double block in Blackheath, it is applying the ethical and design principles to my house, and garden, the way I collect and use energy and renewable resources like water and wood.This column will look at how anyone can get started and apply design principles to their particular situation and lifestyle. Next month... Where to start?

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Uniqueness the Theme at Market

The Community Markets at Blackheath Public School are a quaint and slightly alternative place to spend the first Sunday of the month. All stalls are unique, whether the stall holder has home baked, hand woven, hand built, hand painted, picked, collected or photographed & framed their product. “You won’t likely see it on any other stall because it is one of a kind,” said market officer Marina. If you feel like something to eat, she added, “there is great coffee from local boys 2FD who roast their own beans, and the P&C’s bbq is a hit with bacon and egg rolls and grilled haloumi and mushrooms with local rocket. They sold out twice last market!”If you grow your own produce and have some left over, bring it to the co op produce stall, which has other eco features such as a recycling station and biodegradeable coffee and tea cups, which are designed to be planted with seedlings inside after use. Local musical entertainment is becoming a feature. Trio “Bernie and John and Richard” play an underlying, mellow sound, and at the last market, local choir “Eco pella” did an impromptu gig whilst returning home. “Hopefully more choirs will follow suit,” Marina added.

Below: A Katoomba house set up for a permaculture lifestyle.



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Playback Theatre in Katoomba!

It began in 1975 in New York, It has since circled the globe and is alive and well in Katoomba. It’s exciting, It involves a small yet skilled cast, a musician, an MC and ….NO SCRIPT! …it’s Playback Theatre....“Playback“ is improvised theatre, it thrives on audience participation although not all audience members are required to participate and some may chose to just watch... The MC prods the audience for a great story which the cast then use as the source of the performance,” says Anne, a Playback regular. Along with Theatresports, Playback shares the characteristic of being an improvised form of theatre; however this is where the similarities stop. “Playback is more in line with an improvised play rather than a series of games” continues Anne, “When the MC extracts a story from the audience; the result is instant creative collaboration between performers and the audience. It can be quiet fascinating how the evening can unravel”Aside from the show having a varied and different theme each month, shows have a large scope for quality entertainment due to the fact that the audience and the actors are often very different and the content is totally improvised. It is also important to note that due to the improvised nature of the shows, it may not be suitable for children. The troop currently has 9 members and always welcomes people to visit rehearsals and performances. To visit rehearsals call the Artistic Director, Sarah on 4782 7660.Public shows are held on the first Thursday of the month in St Hildas Hall in Katoomba St, Katoomba – tickets at the door. More information can be found at www.bluemountainsplayback.com.au

Below: Members of the Blue Mountains Playback Theatre troop ham it up.

Ever Visited the Katoomba

Community Garden?The Community Garden at Harold Hodgson reserve is not one but many gardens; an aboriginal garden, flower garden, soup garden, dappled heritage apple walk, the medieval garden, labyrinth and performance space as well as a dedicated childrens’ play area. A protected swamp, creek and bush areas undergoing regeneration complete the picture in this much loved public space. In 1993 the first brambles were cleared, and the first trees planted. All year round volunteers and partner organisations work together to keep these delightful gardens open to the public, and on 1st May the gardens will host Permaculture Day, an open celebration of everything permaculture.Events on the day are wide and varied and include walking tours, a community exchange of goods and services and a composting Q&A and more... Entry by $5 donation.Below: A big pumpkin from the community garden!

In From The FringeBlue Fringe Arts commenced in 1992 as the Adrienne Brown Awards, named after a young local artist who struggled with schizophrenia. The Blue Fringe Trust is dedicated to using art to raise funds and awarness for mental illness. They will be holding their annual Literature Event and Awards Evening on May 17th, at the Wentworth Falls School of Arts, 217-219 Great Western Highway, Wentworth Falls between 6.30pm and 9pm, commencing with a light supper.

More details can be found at www.http://bluefringeart.org


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