The Garden at the end of the World

See how permaculture can cure the world's ills.

THE GARDEN AT THE END OF THE WORLD

If you missed previous screenings of film maker Gary Caganoff’s beautiful film - The Garden at the End of the World - about permaculture in Afghanistan, you can see it next month. The film features the work of Blue Mountains permaculturist Rosemary Morrow. Gary will be available for a Q&A session after the screening. For more information, visit www.thegardenattheendoftheworld.info

WHERE        Springwood Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Macquarie Road, Springwood

WHEN          7.30pm, Friday June 3

COST           $5-10 donation

Energy Efficiency course

Learn how to save energy, money and emissions

Energy Efficiency for the home

This is part of the Certificate I Access to Work and Training course at TAFE. It is a one-day session from 9.00 - 3.30 at a venue in Parramatta which will be announced shortly. There will also be a follow up session on 18th Aug - time to be announced.

Contact:

ottilie bick-simpson | project officer

ethnic communities sustainable living project

ethnic communities' council of nsw  

221 cope st waterloo 2017  |  p 02 9319 0288   

e environment@eccnsw.org.au | www.ecslp.org.au

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General Meetings - BM Commuter & Transport User Assoc

General meeting to discuss Railcorp changes and future steps

Dear Friends,

2012 will bring many challenges for train users and commuters in the Blue Mountains.  Railcorp is seeking to cut station staff and reduce the number of carriages on services in the Blue Mountains.  Our trains are getting older, there aren�t enough carriages to go around and overcrowding continues to cause problems for commuters in the afternoons.  These are just some of the issues we face.  Now more than ever our association is needed to ensure the Blue Mountains gets the transport services it needs.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting and to your support throughout 2012.

Kind regards,

Michael Paag President/Secretary

PO Box 339, Blackheath NSW 2785

bluemountainstransport@gmail.com

http://www.infobluemountains.net.au/commuters/

Blue Mountains Commuter and Transport Users Association Inc.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Springwood 8pm to 10pm, Tuesday 30 August 2011 Springwood Red Cross Hall Macquarie Road, Springwood

Katoomba

1pm to 3pm, Saturday 3 September 2011 Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre Station Street, Katoomba

AGENDA

1. Outcome of 2011 AGM, introduction of new executive and discussion on membership drive

2. Update on meetings with
-      Roza Sage MP
-      NSW Commuter Council
-      Lachlan Valley Regional Transport Forum
-      Others

3. Issues moving forward
-      V sets - replacement and or refurbishment
-      2011 Timetable review (due out 23 October 2011) and impact on station staffing
-      2012 Timetable review 
-      Express commuter service 
-      Extra early morning and late evening services 
-      Increased capacity on afternoon services from Sydney
-      Station staffing and lift access
-      Infrastructure investment

4. Transport for NSW � restructure of NSW transport agencies

5. General business

Alternative Technology Association - ATA - meeting

Monthly meetig to discuss trends, projects and alternatives

ATA Blue Mountains Branch - First meeting at Varuna

When: Wednesday 31 August

Time: 7pm

Where: Varuna, The Writers’ Centre, 141 Cascade Street, Katoomba

Join us at our first meeting at Varuna and celebrate the return of regular ATA Branch meetings in the Blue Mountains!

This meeting will be a chance for everyone to get to know each other and to talk about what local members want to see happening at future meetings, so come along and participate in the discussion.

Look forward to seeing you all there!

ATA Blue Mountains Branch Committee

and

Garry Barbuto

Interim Branch Convenor

garrybarbuto@hotmail.com

www.ata.org.au

BM Fruit and Nut Tree Network eBulletin #30 (September 2011)

Events and tips for gardening

Permaculture orchard working bee and tour, Saturday 8 October, 10.30am to 12.30pm

We can take a tour of Jan and Ken Goodlet's spectacular permaculture food forest, which has over 150 fruit trees, after a working bee helping with garden maintenance on Saturday 8 October 10.30am to 12.30pm. Join us at

 81 Winbourne Road, Hazelbrook. Wear clothes suitable for gardening and bring gloves. Tools will be supplied. Any queries, contact Anitra (anitran@aapt.net.au and 4782 9003).

Katoomba Footlight Festival, 22 October at the Katoomba North Public School

Anne Elliot and Anitra Nelson will be on the Slow Food Blue Mountains stall at the Katoomba Footlight Festival on Saturday 22 October. We will run a workshop on preserving fruit with Fowlers Vacola and talk about the Blue Mountains Fruit and Nut Tree Network. Hope to see you there then. If you have produce to share or swap drop by and check out what's doing.

Spring Seedling Market, Sunday 30 October

A Spring Seedling Market will take place from 9am till 1pm at 21 Pulpit Hill Rd, Katoomba.

Growers participating include Louisa Casino (Seedsavers, Slow Food BM, and BM Food Co-op), John and Loret (Seedsavers), Deb Hurley (Quarry Garden), Daniel Hatfield (a permaculturalist, who keeps the Healthy Harvest NSW blog) and Robin Johnston (Your Sustainable Garden). For more details contact Rob and Lucy (robandlucyji@centaurcentre.com.au).

Fig cuttings

Lorraine Bewley has a wonderful number and variety of figs and can supply you with cuttings. We have had great feedback on this and we're running out of the ideal time of year to plant them. Ring Lorraine (4753 6096) or email (geebung@pnc.com.au). She is located at 180 Railway Parade, Warrimoo.

Funky Front Yard Farmers and Crop & Swap

Jo and Joe from Springwood and have recently initiated a community orchard in their local street (see http://www.funkyfrontyardfarmers.blogspot.com) and a community food swap, which will begin in November. The Crop & Swap will start on the second Saturday in November at the Faulconbridge Community Hall (see http://www.cropandswap.blogspot.com).

Bartering cuttings

Lindsay Swift, who is establishing a fruit and berry orchard (and much more), is interested in bartering fruit and nut tree cuttings (to either grow and/or to use for food-smoking) in exchange for preserving accessories or equipment that he sells at the Katoomba Country Brewer: Shop 2, 101 Katoomba Street Katoomba 4782 3000:  http://www.countrybrewer.com.au/

Transition Towns BM Big Gig Fruit Trees

If you buy a ticket for the Big Gig, at the Mid Mountains Community Hall in Lawson on 24 September, for Transition Towns BM you can order a 3 year-old apple, lemon, almond, pear and/or plum tree for $40 too. For more details see the Big Gig event at the Transition Towns BM site: http://transitionbluemountains.org.au or contact Jed (jw99@pnc.com.au).

TAFE Fruit and Nut Tree Growing in the Blue Mountains

If you're one of the lucky ones that got on the list to participate in Susan Girard's Introducing the Basics and More, make sure that 15 and 29 October, and 12 November 2011 are in your diary. FULLY BOOKED.

BM Fruit and Nut Tree Network Blog

Remember to check out our blog (URL below) every now and again and send us details (including images) of fruit and nut tree developments to include. Feel free to make comments.

Fruit and Nut Tree Network contact, and to unsubscribe, or change, e-details:

Anitra Nelson — anitran@aapt.net.au and 4782 9003

Take a look at our blog — http://bmfruitandnuttreenetwork.blogspot.com

An initiative of Slow Food Blue Mountains — http://www.slowfoodbluemountains.com.au/

Festival of Walking

A series of guided and self-guided walks across the Blue Mountains

Festival of Walking - 8^th to 15^th October 2011 There's a diverse programme of free and costed events during the 8 day festival including walks in gear from yesteryear, photographic exhibitions, walks to mystery locations and there will be guided and self guided activities for everyone from challenging wilderness treks to gentle street strolls. Click for more!

Sociocracy Workshop

A way of percieving and interacting with our communuity with wisdom and empathy.

Sociocracy Workshop

With Gina Price, National SociocracyTrainer/ Hosted by the Blue Mountains Co-Housing Group

Location: Mid Mountains Community Centre, New Street, Lawson (5 min. walk from train station)

When:  Friday 28^th October (introductory) and Saturday 29^th October (full day)  You are welcome to attend either or both.  You will have a fuller understanding of Sociocracy if you are able to attend both Friday and Saturday, but workshop assistant will provide additional information to those arriving on Saturday morning.

For more information on Sociocracy, visit the Information page in list of Projects on this web site.

To attend this valuable event, see registration form attached.

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Earth Day Event – 29th October 2011

Earth Day Event – 29^th October 2011

Hello All,

I have visualised a market-place where our front driveway now is - it has been

kept car-free for several months.

The first event I would like to have there is a follow-up or "sister" event to

the Footlight Festival at North Katoomba Public School.

So, who would like to come along to a seedling "swap-n-sell" on Saturday,

October 29th. It will be 930 - 12 in Katoomba, 21 Pulpit Hill Rd. A good way to

jump-start our Spring planting season- and inspire each other to get our

seedlings started ASAP- so we will have something to swap.

(A warm sunny windowsill would be a good place to get tomatoes going in little

clay pots- will try that in a week or so.)

Earth Day is currently celebrated April 22nd- so Footlight is perfectly timed on

Oct 22nd for the southern hemisphere. Also, traditionally festivities were held

over a whole week - so the 29th is still within range.

I hope this seedling event will enhance and add to the other things happening in

October - after all, you can't have too much sustainability.

Thanks,

Rob

"The youth gets together his materials to build a bridge to the moon, or,

perchance, a palace or temple on the earth, and, at length, the middle-aged man

concludes to build a woodshed with them."

-Henry David Thoreau

The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference

Annual gathering of those interested in better cities

Call for papers NOW OPEN

The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference will be a platform for Government and Industry sector professionals to discuss causes, effects and solutions that relate to population health, sustainability, natural resource management, transport, climate change, urban design and more.

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ArtyBra 2012 - Deadline

Submit your entry from you or your group

ArtyBra 2012 is Doing it for The Girls (and The Boys!)

Find out more…

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Radio Plays - Blue Mountains

The Plays for this month are "The Thought" and "Fibber Meets a Racketeer".

Hello all you wonderful supporters of the Radio Plays,

Can you believe it, another month & we are back again. We are urging you all to come to the Radio Plays at Mountain Heritage, cnr Apex & Lovel Sts. Katoomba. In the Ballroom, for 2 Plays & a yummy, scrumptious afternoon tea, provided by our sponsor, Whisk & Pin.

Please phone & tell us you are coming, so we can cater for afternoon tea, on 4782 2155

"The Thought" is from the Series: The Haunting Hour and went to air 10 June 1948.

Cleverly constructed play about a mentalist, who reads minds. The Great Marlow is played by David Cox, who is our sound S/Fx artist, recordist & actor. James Craib, a man of many parts & voices, Amanda Russell is Helen, the intended victim of the plot to kill someone! Deirdre Lassau, plays her friend Mildred, Philip Hammon is Helen's husband, Jack Thornton, his friend, Paul Allen is David Doyle. The rest of the cast are the stalwarts of the Blue Mountains Radio Players, Annette Emerson, & Rob Ricketson & Juliette Palmer-Frederick, who is our Director.

The second Play is "Fibber Meets a Racketeer" from the series: Fibber McGee & Molly.

The Announcer (Harlow Wilcox) is David Doyle, Fibber McGee is Philip Hammon, Molly is Annette Emerson, the Man is Rob Ricketson, Billy Willis is James Craib, Old Timer is also James Craib, Mrs. Abigail Uppington is Juliette Palmer-Frederick, Clerk is Desley Anderson, Mayor La Trivia is David Cox, Voice on P.A. is Derdre Lassau, Cop (Leiut.Nichols) is David Doyle, Mr. Wimple is our man of a thousand voices, James Craib. This is a very funny play which will have everyone in hysterics. As we have been in rehearsal.

Remember, 29th April, 2012, 2:30 pm in the Ballroom at Mountain Heritage, cnr. Apex & Lovel Sts Katoomba. $15.00 pp for 2 Plays & Afternoon Tea. Booking: 4782 2155

Slow Food Winter Blue Nose Dinner

Enjoy convivial company, great food and wines

Celebrate the cold with the Winter Blue Nose Dinner @ Avalon Restaurant, Katoomba with Windowrie Wines.  Thurs 12 July 7pm. Tickets $70 ($80 non members) for canapes, 2 courses and matching wines.  Invitations out to Members next week, else check online: www.slowfoodbluemountains.com.au 

Radio Plays at the Mountain Heritage & Spa Resort

Local talent performing world class radio plays

Hello All you wonderful Radio Play supporters,

Here we are again. Another month & we are rehearsing for two more great Plays.

"Dweller in Darkness" - You are really going to love these two. First one involves the game of Bridge & the supernatural, with dire results: which was broadcast in 1925 on the BBC. Those were the really early days of Radio.

Our cast has been practising their seance skills for this one!! Mrs Vyner is played by Annette Emerson, Henry by Philip Hammon. Amanda Russell is Phyllis, Mortimer is Colin Semmler, Professor Urquhart is James Craib. Mr. Vyner is David Cox, our very talented S/Fx artist. David Doyle is the SF/x operator.

"The Use of Man" - The second Play is one that was written in 1933 by the foremost British dramatist Lord Dunsany. It was commissioned for the Columbia Workshop Festival Series in 1939. It is about how Man has to have at least two animals testify of what use man is to the animal kingdom. It is a clever play & will appeal to all the animal lovers in our audience. The cast has to play many parts, & that gets pretty tricky.

Announcer is Juliette, 1st. Foxhunter James Craib, 2nd. Foxhunter Philip Hammon, Lord Gorse is David Doyle, Mr. Pelby (Master of Fox Hounds) is David Cox. Lord Gorse's son is James Craib, Diana a hunting lady is Amanda Russell. Dinner Guest & Hunter , Williams is Colin Semmler. Travelling Spirit is Annette Emerson, The Spirits of the Dog is Jan Vaughan, Of the Crow is Philip Hammon, the Bear is Colin Semmler, the Bee is Deirdre Lassau, the Cat is Juliette Palmer-Frederick, the Horse is James Craib, the Cow is Juliette, the Pig is Philip Hammon. The Hen is Deirdre Lassau, the Rabbit is Amanda Russell, the Birds are the Cast, the Mosquito is James Craib.

All this excitement will take place at the Mountain Heritage, on 29th. July 2012 at 2:30pm in the Ballroom, which is at the Cnr. Apex & Lovel Sts. Katoomba.

Tickets are $15.00pp at the door, or book on 4782 2155 - Includes Afternoon Tea & the Plays. Please phone for catering purposes for the Delicious, Yummy Afternoon Tea provided by our sponsors Whisk & Pin. CD's of our previous Plays will be available after the show.

 We look forward to seeing you.

 Cheers, Juliette Palmer-Frederick

EMERGE - In Lak'Esh

A family friendly event of music, dance and more.

Pop out on Saturday 4th August to see a few new local and extremely funky bands... Mezzaphonics, King Parrot Samba, and The Astrobeat Thunkestra with guest appreances by Cairo Rha, and the Theatre of Living Light, in a high spirited night out for the whole family.   All are emerging artists in the Blue Mountains, presented by the new local artists collective In Lak'esh. We are also celebrating ourselves, our families and our community as we begin to emerge out of winter and move towards Springtime!! We are also building a special kids and parents chill out play space at the venue for the night. There will be delicious dinner and drinks available too!   $15 adult, youth $5, children 6 & under free. There are also family group discounts available!

Bookings are essential for this show and all inquiries and payment are to be made through contacting Sharon on 0401 728 425 or (02) 4782 7461.

Getting the Cane at Mt Tomah

Bag a delightful assortment of fruit canes and cuttings

Berries are a rare treat and many don’t travel well, making them a perfect candidate for growing your own. If you missed the last outing to this lovely orchard, here’s a second opportunity to bag a delightful assortment of fruit canes and cuttings from raspberries to mulberries, to fill your garden full of fruit. $10 including several propagules, additional stock available for purchase at bargain prices on the day. Registration essential, sign up here.

WHERE      Mt Tomah

WHEN        10am, August 5

Regional Community Meet Up

Gardeners gather to share and learn

Fruit and Nut Tree Network event

http://bluemountainscommunitygardens.org/2012/07/30/sydney-regional-community-gardens-meetup-at-katoomba/

Lawson Live

Launch Party

Lawson Live Party

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Permablitz in Blue Mountains

Join in and make a difference in one day through implementing permaculture.

PERMABLITZ EVENT

16th September in Katoomba.

Please contact the host David Brazil to put yourself on the list to attend!

Vege food and drinks provided. Children welcome.

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Pecha-Kucha Night #3:

6pm - 10pm Thursday 20th September, 2012

Champagne Charlies Bar and Lounge, The Carrington

 Dear members of our creative community,

 Following the success of PKN Blue Mountains #1 & #2 please join us for another great night of fun, ideas, thoughts, works, drinks... and just about anything really! Pecha-Kucha Nights are about creative people coming together to meet, network and share their work in public.

 Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of conversation - "chit chat", the presentation format of Pecha-Kucha Nights is based on a simple idea: 20 images x 20 seconds. It's a structure that makes presentations concise, and keeps things moving at a rapid pace.

 We are very proud to announce that PKN Blue Mountains #3 is being hosted by The Carrington and we are looking for presenters! If you would like to present to a relaxed group of like-minded creatives, get in touch with me at pknbluemountains@gmail.com.

 Keep an eye on www.pecha-kucha.org for PKN Blue Mountains #1. #2 presentations will be uploaded soon! Otherwise if you would like to be a member of the audience and support your creative community phone 02 4782 1111. Numbers are strictly limited.

 Please note, this is a licensed venue and does not cater for children.

Pecha-Kucha Nights Blue Mountains is proudly supported by The Carrington, Scenic World, KFM Media and Australia PR. Pecha-Kucha Night - Devised and shared by Klein Dytham architecture.

 Hope to see you there!

Lizzy Marshall

Pecha-Kucha Organiser - Blue Mountains

P.S. Forward to a friend and support our local creative community.          

Blue Mountains Festival of Walking 2012

Celebrating the beauty of the Blue Mountains while enjoying the walk.

The Festival Of Walking is positioned to eclipse last year's audience reach and attraction of visitors and participants. Running for 9 days and 8 nights from 6 to 14 October, Festival Director Sean Greenhill stated "We have already taken more than 300 participant bookings still with a month to go. Bookings will no doubt increase significantly as we promote the Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon region as the finest natural scenery on the continent." Sean identified there will be something for everyone "The Festival is not just for hardened wilderness athletes, there are a wide range of walks for diverse interest groups to enjoy including family walks welcoming children."

Visit Blue Mountains Festival of Walking 2012

Looking for something to do over the weekend? Lots on in the Blue Mountains ...

Cultural e-news:
Welcome to the new format Cultural e-news from Blue Mountains City Council. Discover how you can be part of the rich cultural life of the Blue Mountains by creating, innovating, celebrating and participating in the many and diverse community cultural activities on offer. We hope you pass this email on to your networks so that even more people can get involved.

• Sunday 7th October - Blue Mountains Community Garden's Festival of Joy, Katoomba https://www.facebook.com/events/308536622586862/
• Friday 12th October, 8pm - Live at the Village presents Bellyache Ben and the Steamgrass Boys + The Rescue Ships, Presbyterian Hall, Springwood Ph. 47515171 or The Turning Page Bookshop, Springwood
• 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th October -The Blue Mountains Film Festival & Yowie Awards www.bluemountainsfilmfestival.com
• Friday 12th October - Katoomba Dance Theatre presents Wellspring group performing Recipe #3: Everyday, Mavis Wood Hall, Mid Mtns Centre, Lawson Ph. Julie  0448 358353
• 11th, 18th, 25th October - School for Social Entrepreneurs BM Information Sessions in Katoomba and Springwood www.sse.org,au Ph. Tracey  0416 628 908
• Have Your Say: the consultation period for Blue Mountains City Council's Draft Arts and Cultural Activities Policy has been extended to 22nd October 2012 - your feedback is welcome and encouraged.   http://bluemountainshaveyoursay.com.au/artsandculturalactivities
   

COMMUNITY GARDENING • SCHOOL GARDENS • PERMACULTURE • PLACEMAKING

ECO-TOPIA

—supporting SEED FREEDOM FORTNIGHT
Join us—and plant ideas for seed Freedom fortnight in Sydney...

:
2:00pm - SEED SAVING with JANE MOWBRAY.

Night Program: $25 (if you can’t make it to the day program): 

6:30pm - DINNER (BYO drinks)— moussaka, slow roasted eggplant, zucchini, tomato, potato & onions—salad: + beetroot, cabbage, sultana, parsley, honey yoghurt dressing + roasted vegetables, honey mustard dressing (Catering by Agape Organic Restaurant).

7:30pm - FILM—SEEDS OF FREEDOM (from The Gaia Foundation and the African Biodiversity Network, narrated by Jeremy Irons)... followed by a discussion facilitated by Fiona Campbell and others.
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9:15am - KEYNOTE: Seed Savers’ Network—SEED TO SEED GARDENS. 

Jude and Michel Fanton will explore what Seed Freedom is and we will have a chance to explore, in small groups, actions that school and community gardeners can take.

10:10am - KEYNOTE: Seed Savers’ Network—HOW TO START SEED GARDENS IN SCHOOLS.

12:00noon - Australian Food Sovereignty Alliance seeking our collaboration in advocating a People's Food Plan for our nation.

2:00pm - PRODUCING NEW PLANTS—cuttings and seed propagation with horticulturist and permaculture designer, Emma Daniell.

3:30pm SEED SAVING THE PLANET with Local Seed Network and community gardener, Jane Mowbray.
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- Night Program only: $35 (if you can’t make it to the day program): Friday celebratory night with organic pizza and music by Kooii.
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Find out more at: 
http://events.communitygarden.org.au/2012/09/25/seed-freedom-fortnight/
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ECO-TOPIA IS A PRE-PAID EVENT (this helps volunteers with catering and planning).

To book go to:
http://events.communitygarden.org.au/2012/08/04/eco-topia/#more

Salone del Gusto 2012 international Trade Fair

The Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Adelaide is pleased to provide you information regarding an opportunity to be part of an Australian delegation of exhibitors/visitors at Salone del Gusto 2012, the international trade fair focused on “slow food” products, to be held in Turin, Italy.

Please find all the information attached and feel free to contact our office in order to receive additional information if required.

 Do not miss this wonderful opportunity to exhibit in the 72sqm Australian stand that will have a pre eminent position with 3 open sides.

 The biannual International trade fair is on the 25/29 October 2012 in Turin.

 I urge you to register your interest by looking at the attached information and providing us with the attached “registration of interest” form, so that we may plan the proposed “Australian” space for companies wishing to attend and provide an accurate quote based on your specific needs.

 Click here in order to watch a quick video on Salone del Gusto 2012.

 I look forward to hearing from you soon

 Kind regards

 Antonio Rosato

Business Development Manager
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Italian Chamber of Commerce - Adelaide

262a Carrington Street - ADELAIDE  SA  5000

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Festival of Green

Connect with your local school and community and Go Green

Springwood Public School P&C's

Festival of the Green - 27 October from 10.00am to 4.00pm

Costa Georgiadis from Gardening Australia will make his first visit to the
lower mountains to host workshops on no dig gardens at Springwood Public
School.

This is part of an exciting and innovative food and gardening
festival promoting and showcasing a farmers’ markets with locally and
regionally produced food and gardening workshops.

Other attractions include pony rides for the kids, stalls, amusement rides
and entertainment.
Entry by gold coin donation. All proceeds go to Springwood Public School.

Find us on http://www.facebook.com/Festivalofthegreen
For further information contact Sally - 0402 657 863 or Andrea - 0414 348 377

Blue Mountains Radio Players

Local radio plays going worldwide

Hi Everyone!

Well, our news is very exciting as we are going to air live with the Radio Plays from Mountain Heritage,in the Ballroom. We will be streaming Worldwide & you will be able to hear us on the internet through Radio Blue Mountains. The address is http://www.rbm.org.au/

The broadcast starts on 28th October 2012 at 2:30pm Eastern Daylight Saving Time here in Katoomba, N.S.W. Australia.

This is the first time the Radio Plays have been performed live to air, as far as I know, emanating from the Blue Mountains Radio, Community Radio Station & I would love to receive your reaction. So would Mountain Heritage & all our players & our sponsor, Whisk & Pin.

My email address is historyhwy@yahoo.com, If you enjoy this broadcast we could probably do it more often, so do let us know.

Happy listening,

Cheers, Juliette Palmer-Frederick

Director, Blue Mountains Radio Players.

Bi Cenntinary Events

Bi Cenntinary Events

The photo above, taken by Shay Tobin, is from Crossing Country, Making Tracks, Sharing Culture. It is from a project developed earlier this year with funding from Arts NSW and auspiced by Blue Mountains City Council. 

If you have an event you'd like to include as part of the Blue Mountains Bicentenary Crossings, Council is hosting aCrossings Events workshopon Thursday 29th November from 9 am to 1 pmat the Mid Mountains Community Centre, New Street, Lawson. The workshop will provide information about the Crossings, how to register an event, what events Council is managing, and will encourage public participation in the calendar of events. RSVP tocrossings@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
For more information contact Kerrin O'Grady at BMCC on 4780 5659

And if you haven't yet visited the newCultural Centre in Katoombathere's a free family friendlyPoetry Under the Stars event onFriday 30th November

Katoomba Community Christmas Fair

Come and support your community and SHOP LOCAL

Katoomba Community Christmas Fair is on this Sunday 2^nd Dec 10 am - 2 pm 

It is shaping up to be a fun day (entry off Waratah St) . With over 50 stalls, many of them featuring local and handmade products , you are sure to find a unique Christmas gift whilst keeping money in the Mountains (and saving you a trip to Penrith!!). There will also be a big second hand stall run by P & C for all you fossickers out there.

 There will be a BIG free jumping castle (8 x 8 m - up to 12 years of age), a fire engine as well as some other kids activities so you can shop whilst the kids play. With live music, great food and real coffee it is the place to spend a chilled out Sunday. Hosted by Katoomba Public P & C and Connect Family Services this is a fun raiser but the emphasis is on community so local community groups such as RFS, Men's Shed and Women's Health Centre, Katoomba High etc have been given free stalls to raise both money and their profile.

Come and support your community and SHOP LOCAL. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday

This should be a GREAT DAY

Blue Mountains Culture activities

• Saturday 15th December - Master Makers: at the Katoomba Cultural Centre. Join talented stylist Jane Frosh and be inspired to create beautiful sustainable gift wrap. Bring up to 3 presents along for wrapping. Ages 12+ Bookings essential to 4780 5410 Cost: donation of a $5-$10 gift for Christmas gift appeals.

• Saturday 15th December - Leura Place Concert presents an Indian Classical Music Concert with Bobby Singh (Tabla) and Adrian McNeil (Sarod). A short walk from Leura Station. Bookings to meg.musichunter@gmail.com Ph. Meg 0425 270 632

Mayoral Invitation to the Arts Community

Blue Mountains Creative Council gathering

 
The Mayor of the City of the Blue Mountains has extended an invitation to all members of the arts community to attend a discussion on the possible formation of a Blue Mountains Creative Council at the Carrington Hotel, Katoomba from 6-9pm on Monday 17th December.

From the Mayor:

"This body is intended to provide an ongoing forum for local artists to network with all levels of Government as well as non-Government organisations, philanthropists and the private sector.

I believe very strongly that as our local area possesses such a wealth of artistic talent, it should be a natural destination for Art and Cultural attractions. This can and will only occur if driven by the arts community in partnership with the stakeholders outlined above. As your Mayor, I would like to build a stronger relationship to help achieve this goal.

The meeting will include but not be limited to:

• Suggestions on the structure of a Blue Mountains Creative Council
• Update on the revamp of the old Katoomba Library to a multi-use space incl. Community Theatre
• Update on the forthcoming BMCC Arts and Cultural Policy
• Information on the Blue Mountains City of the Arts Trust

I look forward to seeing you there and hearing your views on how to enhance the status of the Blue Mountains art.

Kind Regards, 

Clr Daniel Myles
Mayor
City of the Blue Mountains"

Arts and Cultural Activities

• Thursday 7th February, 2.30 - 3.20pm (arrive by 2.20pm) - Screening of The Greenhorns, a documentary about America's new young and inspiring farming communities at The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mt Tomah, World Heritage Exhibition Centre Theatre. Bookings essential to Foundation & Friends Ph. 9231 8182 Email: foundation.friends@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au or visit www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/tomah/whats_on

• Friday 8th February, 6 - 8pm - Opening of 2 new exhibitions at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre: How Yesterday Remembers Tomorrow and Close to Home: Artists of the Blue Mountains. FREE. No bookings. www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

• Saturday 9th February, 2pm - Artist Talk at Blue Mountains Cultural Centre with Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro from the exhibition How Yesterday Remembers Tomorrow. FREE. Bookings appreciated. Ph. 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

• Saturday 9th February, 8.15pm - Penelope Sai, an evening of jazz at The Clarendon, Katoomba. Ph. 4782 1322  www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au/

• Sunday 10th February,1pm - Summer Sunday Screening of Tomorrow When the War Began at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre. FREE but bookings essential to 4780 5410 www.bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au

Soul Food and Ambient Music Festival

Sunday 9th February 2013The Community Gardens, Victoria St Katoomba 12.30 - 3.30 pm

Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spiritual Learning

Brahma Kumaris activities for the family

Keep peaceful and cheerful, Warm regards, Sally and the Leura team Brahma Kumaris Centre for Spirtual Learning 186 Mt Hay Rd Leura NSW 2780

Bolivia: Earth-worshippers in power, sort of

Presented by Eileen Haley

MoonCourt, Blue Mountains

Saturday 23rd February, 10am-1pm

Eileen tells a story of how Earth-worshippers came to power in Bolivia and what they have done with that power. The story is based on solid research and marvellously weaves magic, history, ritual, geography, political struggle and harsh realities into a fascinating tale that is filled with romance but not romantic.

 This work was first presented, to much acclaim, at the GAIA Conference in October 2012.

The text was then posted online on the PaGaian website (http://pagaian.org/essays/bolivia-earth-worshippers-in-power-sort-of) and linked to other notable websites globally .

Eileen now offers an updated version, with full visual and experiential components, that takes in the 2012 Summer Solstice, celebrated in Bolivia as the shift of the centre of Earth's energy to Lake Titicaca, the womb of the world, and the beginning of a time of harmony and balance.

 Presenter Eileen Haley is a Sydney-based crone, poet and PaGaian with longstanding connections to Latin America and a love of magic realism in all its forms.

Contribution: $20 -10 sliding scale

To book in: email glenys@pagaian.org or phone 4751 6100. Pre-payment welcome, to confirm numbers.

 Tea/coffee and cakes provided. Bring prepared lunch to share if you wish to stay a while after 1pm.

Lust for Life

Family and community fun

In Lak'esh presents...

Hi friends, our next community event is "Lust for Life"

Be your self and be part of a fun night. Self expression is welcome. Our idea is to create events that are fun, away from pubs, community friendly, kid friendly and body moving. 

Early start of 6.30 for a fun wild rewarding evening on Sat 23rd of Feb Katoomba Masonic Hall, opposite council Chambers

See you there, bring 'Your Thing' to the event like Dance, Juggle whatever, Flag Dancing, Poy Balls, ... :) 

See you soon :)

Strengthening your Community group