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Chris Webber – Historian Christopher Webber was born in England and lived in Sierra Leone and Sri Lanka before moving to Australia. He has been bushwalking in Australia and overseas for more than 50 years, and led walks for the All Nations Bushwalking Club. At the beginning of 2020, after the Federal government cut TAFE...

Rosie – Owner of The Exotic Animal Inn & Animal Lover With over 10 years of experience as a vet nurse and a lifelong love for animals, Rosie is the heart and soul of the Exotic Animal Inn. Raised on property and surrounded by pets her entire life, she brings unparalleled expertise and passion to...

Phil Isaacs will talk about Rotary and the great work he is associated with PHILLIP JOHN ISAACS OAM JP MSc EARLY HISTORY Schooling in Public School system in a single parent Family. Won cadetship to attend Sydney University Was a Scout achieving Queen Scout. Was on the NSW Training Team for Scouts. Later became a...

Peter Perry joined Blue Mountains Food Services in 2023 as General Manager. Prior to this, he has had a long career across many sectors, including government, manufacturing, banking, property, technology, education, disability, and aged care. His last role prior to joining Blue Mountains Food Services was as the CEO of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia. He...

On this day we will have over 25 exhibitors including Wool spinning, Arts and Crafts, Wood turning, Artists, Collectables. Jam making, Quilts, Pewter collection; First Day covers; Family History, Photography, Travel, Ukulele exhibition and strumming lessons, Wood carving, Table games, Outdoor adventure plus more. Exhibitors will be on hand to discuss their Hobby or Craft....

Chris joined the Sydney Morning Herald in 1984 and worked as a leader writer, Opinion page editor, Editorial page editor and Religious Affairs editor over the next 16 years. During this time he was also published in other newspapers and magazines in Australia, the United States and the UK. While still a regular columnist he...

Paul started presenting these Nostalgia Video shows in his mother’s retirement home at John Paul Village at Heathcote back in 2010. These shows were video clips from the 1930’s & 1940” featuring artists such as Bing Crosby, Shirley Temple, Andrew Sisters, Vera Lynne, Bob Hope, Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra etc. The residents...

Maurice will be talking about teapots. .

Guest Speaker is Patricia Healy Project Officer Waste and Resources Blue Mountains City Council. Want to learn how you could save up to $1000 per year by simply planning and maker clever choices when buying food and using leftovers. then this workshop is for you.The workshop will be interactive and there will be giveaways.  

It’s been an unpredictable, nomad gypsy life Ive led with a CV which includes selling Lightening Ridge black opals in the USA, owning/running a T-Shirt printing factory in Cairns, being Promotions Officer of the South Australian Jockey Club, a travelling saleswoman in the western Queensland mining country, a tour operator, for many years running a...