ADJUNCT PROFESSOR ROD STOWE PSM, FRSN Career summary Rod Stowe formally retired from the NSW Public Service in November 2018 following a distinguished career spanning 41 years. Over this period, Rod spent 30 years in the Fair Trading/Consumer Affairs portfolio where he held various positions, including six years as Commissioner...

Geoff Nadin – Author Geoff is a retired business consultant who wrote too many dry-as-dust reports for too many indifferent readers! Seeking an outlet for his unacknowledged talents, he turned over a stone and found, right on his doorstep, a whole world hidden in plain sight: the long-forgotten saga of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Junction 142 is a Support Network in Katoomba for the Homeless & Disadvantaged people of the Upper Blue Mountains. they will be talking about its origins, history, clients and the support activities that are available. Kerry Jordan has a background in Primary Teaching & Youth activities, is the Treasurer of...

  Harley Rustin is a brilliant photographer with many national and international awards. He will take us on a photographic journey to France and Japan with an in depth presentation of the people and their culture. We will be taken on a river cruise though parts of France. Another highlight...

  Paul’s journey as an entertainer began in 2010 when he introduced nostalgia video shows to his mother’s retirement village. These featured iconic artists from the 1930s an 1940s such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers, Andrew Sisters etc. The residents embraced these shows. His success...

  We have five of our members speaking on a topic of their choice – their life – past professions – past adventures. Our membership is full of most interesting people so their stories should be most entertaining.  ...

What’s Happening Now – at the Rhodo Gardens   Blue Mountains Rhododendron Society member Deborah Wells is a professional performer who thoroughly enjoys talking about the Campbell Rhododendron Gardens (among other topics). Deborah’s life was spent in Musical Theatre with short bursts in pharmacy between shows. After retiring from the...

Peter has been a resident of Sydney’s Upper North Shore for over 30 years. He has an interest in local community affairs primarily through his involvement with the Rotary Club of Wahroonga and the Hornsby/Ku-ring-gai PCYC. He is a Justice of the peace and has an interest in all cultures...

    The Costa Concordia Story, the story of running aground less than three hours into a Mediterreaneum Cruise, why, how, and results of many factors to cause this terrible accident, and the subsequent recovery efforts.A fascinating story of inadequate shipbuilding standards, a captain who behaved badly, poor training of...

      Billy Brglevski Manager – Bendigo Bank Katoomba and will be talking about “Banking Scams”       Kerry Jordan Kerry is a member of the Upper Blue Mountains Ladies Probus and will speak on “The Idiosyncrasies of Ian Jordan”  ...