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I am Sydney born and bred, and one of 8 children. As a school prefect at Waverley College, I was actively involved in Representative Rugby, Swimming and College Cadets and a humble recipient of various awards. After successfully completing an Economics degree at Macquarie University my journey took me to Financial Markets as an InstitutionalRead More...click heading for more

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.Read More...click heading for more

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 aRead More...click heading for more

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 Leura Uniting Church and, byRead More...click heading for more

  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 will be a trip toRead More...click heading for more

  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 led him to prepare aRead More...click heading for more

  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.  ...click heading for more

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 stage she taught singing and dramaRead More...click heading for more

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 and a concern for theRead More...click heading for more

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 crew and passengers in lifeboat drill,Read More...click heading for more

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”...click heading for more

  Senior Constable Mikala Weston   Mikayla Weston is the Crime Prevention Officer at the Blue Mountains Police Area Command and has been in the police force for 12 years. The topics she will discuss are: – Home security – Frauds and scams – Personal safety – Transport safety...click heading for more

  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 for Fair Trading.Read More...click heading for more

“The Women of the Bounty” Kate Cameron’s career as a teacher, teacher educator and author has been devoted to teaching and learning about all kinds of history. Kate has visited historical sites around the world, however one of her favourite places is quite close to home. While the outline of Norfolk Island’s history is generallyRead More...click heading for more

Bill Avery is a retired business executive. He is also the pioneer of the Federation track, a 3,000km bushwalking route from Sydney to Adelaide via Melbourne. He was a member of the inaugural Great North Walk from Sydney to Newcastle in 1988, the Sydney Coastal Walk in 2008 and the Sydney Harbour and Coastal WalkRead More...click heading for more

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Aubtin is an experienced educator and musician with a knack for all things technical, and a deep passion for Arts in the community. With a Bachelor of Music (music Education) from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, he is currently Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts at Glenmore Park High School. Away from the classroom, AubtinRead More...click heading for more

Gail will speak on all programs and services Cancer wellness has to offer Gail is married with two girls and four grandchildren. She worked for the police department prior to having her children then worked at Franklins until the company folded and she started with Cancer Wellness Support. Gail has been managing the Penrith Op-ShopRead More...click heading for more