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May 10th to May 16th is Neighbourhood Centre Week and time to drop in for a cup of tea to meet the people who run the Centre or join one of the fantastic activities planned for the week.

Transition Towns have a fun series of workshops on knitting and crocheting, which continue on to the following week. They are also running the hugely popular retrofitting workshops on Saturday 15th May from 1- 5 pm. This workshop teaches participants how to weatherproof their houses, including making pelmets and DIY plastic double glazing. It was so popular last year, it ended up being run twice,but still people missed out, so book as early as possible! Materials are available for purchase at cost price, childcare is available on request.

The cost is $30 full price, $15 part

Blue Mountains Relay For Life The Blue Mountains Relay For Life is returning in October and the existing organizing committee needs volunteers to make it even bigger and better than last year.

Ken Shaw, returning chairperson, is inviting all locals to become part of the Committee.

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Local Climate Action

Feeling concerned about climate change but not really sure what you should be doing about it – or whether it will make any difference? It can be hard to understand the complex policy issues and scientific debates.

Katoomba Area Climate Action Now (KACAN) is a local group which

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aims to help the Blue Mountains community better understand these issues and work out the best ways of responding. KACAN is currently supporting the national 100% Renewable Energy campaign being launched this month. For more information see www.100percent.org.au.

Business Expo Friday May 14 Biznet presents the Blue Mountains Innovative Business Expo to show local people what is available and innovative in businesses in our own region. The expo is at The Mountain Heritage Hotel at Katoomba and entry is free.

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Ken Shaw, chairperson, says “I encourage all those who are interested and passionate to contact us. We have a chance to create something special for our community and those diagnosed with cancer each year” “I would especially like to extend an invitation to local cancer survivors and carers. At the core of the Relay For Life is a celebration of survivorship and the importance of honouring those we have lost to the disease. There are opportunities available for anyone that would like to be involved. The one common denominator we are looking for is enthusiasm.”

“Relay For Life is an overnight community fundraising event that spreads a message of hope and support to those affected by cancer,”said Sandra Tahmasby Relay For Life coordinator for the Cancer Council.

“Last year Relay For Life in Katoomba was a wonderful success,” said Sandra “I would like to thank all those people who volunteered their time on last year’s committee and welcome back those who are able to assist again this year.”

For further information how you can help contact Sandra Tahmasby at the Cancer Council on 9354 2005 or visit www.relayforlife.com.au/nsw

Innovative Business Expo Friday May 14 is the date Biznet will be presenting the Blue Mountains Innovative Business Expo to show local people what is available and innovative in businesses in our own region.

The expo, sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank, will run from 11am to 7pm at The Mountain Heritage Hotel at Katoomba and entry is free. Highlighted will be the innovative products, services or procedures available from, or used by, the exhibiting businesses. Vent Thomas has been preparing for the expo and says “iVent Services are looking forward to taking the opportunity of launching some new products at the Expo that will help our clients become more productive and innovative with their web presences.” Geoff Snowden from People Motion has been very excited at the prospect of doing one of the seminars. “Innovation is doing something differently, so start with doing something differently with your people - trust them to make some mistakes.

Some of the greatest innovations started with a mistake.”

A series of free half hour business seminars will be run throughout the day as follows. Everyone is welcome to attend – just turn up.

11.30am: Innovation and Employees – Geoff Snowden from People Motion 12.15pm: Effective Business Communication – Jenny Mosher from Mosher’s Business Support 1.00pm: Investing in the Australian Share Market – Nancy Strah from EL & C Bailieu Stockbroking Ltd 1.45pm: Maximising your Website as a Sales Tool – Ben Curran from Stralia Web 2.30pm: Get on board with the New Mobile Revolution - Vent Thomas from iVent Services 3.15pm: How to Network Successfully – Lynda Davis from Spa Sublime 4.00pm: Get Good Value from your Lawyers – They can Help Your Business! – Philip Penman from Liberty Legal & Conveyancing 4.45pm: Success Principles – Cath Edwards from Yes You Can! Coaching International

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Friday 14th May, 11am – 7pm Mountain Heritage Hotel Katoomba Cnr Apex & Lovel Sts, Katoomba

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See the best of Business Innovations the Mountains has to offer; • Web Design & Technologies • Preservation of Memories • Sport • Legal • • Human Resources • First Aid • Promotion materials •Health and Pampering • • Computer Solutions • Safety• Publishing • Employment • Business Support • • Celebrations • Marketing • Banking •and more...

1/2 hour Business skills seminars run concurrently throughout the day – FREE! For further information, phone Biznet on 4782 5307 visit www.expo.biznet.org.au for free registration and see information on Exhibitors and Seminars

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Raise The Rainbow Flag In Katoomba Monday, May 17th at 9.45am for 10.00am flag raising outside Blue Mountains City Council.

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The flag raising makes a clear statement by Council that homophobia is not acceptable in our community and that the LGBT community is fully recognised by the City of the Blue Mountains.

There will be music provided by the wonderful local duo Spiral who have composed a song for the flag raising ceremony. Speeches & flag raising will be followed by free morning tea courtesy of BMCC. May 2010

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Coping with Hearing Loss

• Emotional problems caused by reduced self-esteem and confidence.

There are meaningful ways you can offer your support to someone livHearing loss is one of the world’s ing with an untreated hearing loss: most common health problems and • Offer support and encourage is also one of the most ignored. For a them to speak with a hearing healthvast number for people, hearing loss care professional. is a natural part of the ageing process • Accompany your loved one or and the onset is usually gradual, with friend to the hearing evaluation. people not aware that their hearing • Gain their attention before you has deteriorated. begin to speak.

Hearing loss can be the result of • Have eye contact with them enear infections, genetic medical condisuring your face can be seen clearly. tions, illness, traumatic injury or pro• Speak normally and clearly, avoid longed exposure to noise. speaking too quickly and do not yell.

It is estimated that 1 in 10 people • Use facial expressions, gestures experience some degree of hearing and body language to communicate. loss and with the rising noise levels in • Rephrase words or sentences; everyday life, and the ageing populasome words are easier to lip-read than tion the number of people with hearing others. loss will continue to grow.

• Be aware of background noises Hearing loss can affect a person in that can inhibit comprehension of different ways: conversations.

• Reduce educational and job If you feel a friend or family memopportunities due to impaired ber has a hearing loss and would like communication. to learn more, or require further infor• Social withdrawal due to reduced mation on communication techniques access to services and difficulties comcome and talk to us as there are about municating with others.

90% of people that can be helped with the use of hearing instruments.

Come in or call Matthew or Rhonda at the Medical Rhonda Rhonda HughesHughes and Matthew O’Neill FREE hearing assessments for Pensionand Matthew O’Neillwill willbe be available available forfor FREE hearing assessments for Pensioners and War Veterans.

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Local Business profile James Warrington-Mercer, Registered Nurse and Clinical Hypnotherapist, has opened a new therapy room at 29 Parke Street, Katoomba. It has both ground floor and wheelchair access and amenities for visiting clients. The place is bright and comfortable with a reception area to sit in for early arrivals. There is good off and on street parking availability. The premises are at the top end of Parke Street and a short walk from the railway station.

James says that if you are struggling with something personal, and have tried different therapies and nothing is working, hypnosis is a powerful yet gentle way of dealing with problems, and it’s really fast. During Hypnosis you remain in control and cannot be made to do or say anything you would not do or say normally. James says the work he does is aimed at helping people lift their boundaries; find their inner strengths and healings.

So whether it is to stop smoking, lose weight, emotional or psychosomatically issues, James is here to help you.

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Visioning the Blue Mountains in 2020

Local Personality

Sunday May 23rd 1.30pm- 4.30pm Masonic Hall, Station Street Katoomba Transition Blue Mountains is facilitating an interactive visioning workshop exploring what we cherish and want to ensure continues into the future in our community, what we may need to create to ensure a sustainable future, what we need to recover from the past and what we will refuse to take into the future. We’ll look at the many different aspects of our community including housing, food, waste, energy, the arts, education, the psychology of change, transport and more....

Vision without action is merely a dream Action without vision only passes the time Vision with action can change the world Joel Barker

Please join us and pass the invitation on to others.

See www.transitionbluemountains.org.au Phone : 0450 921 095. Transition Blue Mountains auspiced by Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre.

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Brain researchers using local brain power!

Neuroscience researchers have called upon all Bridge players across Australia to use their brain power next month in the name of medical research. The Bridge for Brain Research Challenge, supported by the Australian Bridge Federation, will take place in the first week of May, and 30 bridge players from the Leurabased Mid-Mountains Bridge Centre have signed up to raise crucial funds for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research.

“Australia’s population is ageing, and that means more and more of us will be affected by dementia or some other disorder of the brain,” says Professor Peter Schofield, CEO of the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute. “Our researchers are working hard to conquer these diseases, and we’d love to see more Bridge players get involved in the Challenge this year.

Participation will not only keep your mind sharp, it will also help us find better treatments and a cure.”

John Ellison, whose latest works are on show at the Nolan on Lovel Gallery in Katoomba until May 23, has been painting and teaching art in the Blue Mountains for many years and states that he paints to express the wonder and amazement he feels in being alive and to be able to witness all the joys of the natural world and the people who surround him.

This wonder and fascination comes across vividly in his latest collection of works with subjects ranging from sensitive interiors, which reflect the serenity of his own surroundings, to landscapes and nudes which showcase his ability to portray the beauty of the landscape and the human form.

John is passionate in his belief that creativity is a central component in a balanced and meaningful life. John began the Winter Magic Festival in 1994 whilst working as the Cultural Development Officer for Blue Mountains Council.

During John’s exhibition there is a concert with Irish musician/artist Alan Healy and friends at the Nolan on Lovel Gallery from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm on Saturday 15th May.

Currently, more than 67,000 Australians will be diagnosed with some form of dementia over the next 12 months – that’s more than 1,300 people every week. The annual cost to the community is estimated at $5.4 billion and rising.

Ian Spight of the Mid Mountains Bridge Centre says.

“The Club and its players are very proud to participate this year to raise crucial funds for this important research. We love playing Bridge and knowing that it protects our brains too is a wonderful bonus.”

To make a donation to the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute towards finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias please ring 1300 888 019 or visit www.powmri.edu.au. For more information, contact Ian Spight on 4782 7415 or midmountains@gmail.com

Talking Birds in Autumn Summer is over and autumn, the best time for walks in the mountains, is here. There is always a change in the bird life in autumn. The large raucous Channel-billed Cuckoo and the Eastern Koel have suddenly become silent and have either left, or will shortly leave, for their winter holiday in Indonesia. For most birds, the breeding season and the battle for territories, is over, young birds are independent and it is time to refuel before winter.

Small migrants, such as Rufous Fantail, Rufous Whistler, Black-faced Monarch and Leaden Flycatcher will soon be heading north for the winter and in another month or so the honeyeater migration will be in full swing.

At this time of year small birds form loose feeding flocks for their mutual advantage. There are more eyes to watch for predators and also to spot hidden insects.

Tiny Striated Thornbills and Spotted Pardalotes glean insects and lerps high in the canopy, Grey Shrike-thrushes and Golden Whistlers pick larger insects from branches, www.theecho.net.au

White-throated Treecreepers hop up tree trunks prising insects from the bark crevices, while there is always a Grey Fantail hawking for any insects which may have escaped the searchers. Yellow-faced and New Holland Honeyeaters look for nectar-rich flowers and also take insects to provide the protein they need. In the shrub layer the resident Brown Thornbills, White-browed Scrubwrens and Variegated Fairy-wrens can be found, while there are usually a few Eastern Spinebills dashing through the shrubbery searching for flowers. Mountain Devils are one of their favourites. Watching these mixed flocks foraging is one of the joys of autumn. On a clear, crisp autumn day sitting in the bush watching the birds is the perfect place to be.

Blue Mountains Bird Observers have an interesting programme of walks planned for autumn. If you would like to come along have a look at our website: bmbirding.com. au/bmbo.

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Board Games Ronnie and Damien from Hideaway Retreat at Wentworth Falls are playing host to a budding community of Board Game Players, and would like to invite friendly and like-minded folk to join them for a game or two in Edison’s Laboratory.

“We have the classics like Scrabble and Risk and Monopoly,” says Ronnie, “but we want people to branch out a bit. We have some fantastic games.” So if you’ve ever wanted to play ‘Apples to Apples’ or ‘Killer Bunnies’, if you’re looking for fellow devotees of ‘Doom’ or ‘Dominion’, or your idea of a perfect evening includes ‘Beer’, ‘Bootleggers’ and ‘Billionaire’, then this is the place for you.

Some of the games are for two people, some of them can be played by up to 20 people, so you can bring a long a car-load of friends, and everyone can play.

The games are held the first week of every month. Players can arrive any time after 1pm, and play will continue till 10pm.There is a $5 charge, which includes tea and coffee and there are soft drinks for sale. Players are allowed to bring their own snacks.

As most of these games take some degree of concentration and skill, the evenings are aimed at adults or teens. Please note most of the games are aged for 8 and up and not really suitable for small children. All children under 15 years of age should be accompanied by their parents.

For more information, contact Ronnie or Damien on 0402 773 000, or visit the website at bluemountainsboardgames.weebly.com/index. html. The website includes a full list of games, and directions to Edison’s Laboratory, at the Hideaway Retreat.

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Winter Magic Parade Creative Project The Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre and the Katoomba Nth Primary School Hub will be hosting a Winter Magic Parade Creative Project, on Tuesdays from 3pm - 5pm, May 11th, May 25th, June 1st and June 8th.

Join with other families and local Arts worker Trish Adams to have fun, learn new creative skills and and make a group creation for the Parade.

Cost is $10 per family, book with Miriam at the Neighbourhood Centre (4782 1117), online at miriam@knc. org.au OR with Jeanette at the Hub.

Leura CWA Every year, each branch of the CWA comes together at an Area Meeting to submit and exhibit work in the categories of handicrafts, art and photography, and Land Cookery. This year the Katoomba-Leura branch of the CWA had sixteen entries and were awarded five 1sts and two 2nds.

The CWA combined their Easter Celebrations with a ninetieth birthday celebration for longtime member Constance Fry. The ladies wore their Easter hats, and presented Constance with a plaque to commemorate her services to the CWA. The celebration was a lovely surprise for Constance and was very much enjoyed by everyone.

Two delegates are going to the State 88th AGM in Port Macquarie.

Each person is only allowed two minutes to speak. One of the many items to be decided will be which Health Research fund we will support for the year 2010-2011. It will be a very busy weekend for the ladies, leading up to Gala Dinner on the Monday night.

May 2010

Our meetings begin with morning tea at 10 o’clock, every Monday at the CWA Hall in Leura. There is always WELCOME on the door.

Blackheath CWA Blackheath CWA held a very successful fashion parade on 19 April and donated to CWA projects, Royal Flying Doctor Service and Rural Doctor Scholarships. Thank you to all who supported it.

We also celebrated Joyce Burrows’ 83rd birthday. Joyce has devoted her life to working for CWA. We are looking forward to our International Day on Scotland to be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Govett’s Leap Road on Tuesday 25 May at 10.30am. Why don’t you come along and hear our guest speaker and partake in a Scottish lunch. Of course if you have anything tartan please wear it. You are welcome to join us at our handicraft mornings on a Tuesday or our meetings at 1pm on the third Tuesday of the month.

If you would like any further information please ring Wilga 4757 1332 or Pat 4787 5380.

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Love Curries... No Worries...

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Ankur Sharma has recently taken over previous Indian Restaurant - Zycca in Waratah Street, Katoomba. It is now called Anki’s with the catchy line of ‘Love Curries... No worries...’

Ankur is an experienced chef who has worked for the Lilianfels hotel and the Wentworth Falls Country Club. He has also had 10 years of international cooking experience, so although he specialises in Indian food he can cater for any kind of food, and can cook for functions or tour groups.

Ankur and his family moved to Katoomba a year ago. He says, “We are loving the lifestyle but find everything expensive here. I want to provide delicious Indian food at an affordable price”. The menu is extensive but prices are lower since he has taken over. The lunch special is a great value pre-plated Thali with rice, 3 curries etc.

Warm and Fuzzy Festival The Warm and Fuzzy Festival at the North Katoomba Community Hub is on again this year on Sunday June 27th 10.00 – 2.00 in the school hall at Katoomba North Public in Mistral Street.Come along and have some woolly fun with activities for all ages.To be involved in workshops beforehand ring Jeanette 4758 9966

54 Waratah Street, Katoomba ( Opposite the Vet) • Enjoy authentic Indian cuisine & Aussie favourites • Check us for tour buses - any kind of food available for less • Let us cook for your party or event

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Lunch Special Thali Vegetarian: $15 Non-Vegetarian: $18

4782 5536 or 0422 747 314 Senior Choir The Katoomba Chorus started as an activity for Senior’s Week, but has since established itself as a flourishing Choir for people of fifty and beyond.

New choir members are welcome to come along, and join the others as they “Sing for life, sing for love, sing for joy, and sing for health!”

The Choir meets at the Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre on Tuesdays from 10am till 11.30. For more information, please ring the Neighbourhood Centre on 4782 1117, or email Trish Adams on jockslady@yahoo.com

Ladies Probus Club

work of a housewife, interested in her community and the spreading of its news, that drove her step by step, to reach What a hive of activity prevailed at the Ladies Probus the successful stage of The Club of the Upper Blue Mountains Echo newspaper today. We on Wednesday 21st April. Our new thoroughly enjoyed her story.

President, Mrs Louise Mattay and her Another highlight was our committee was installed for 2010, we Probus ladies “doing their thing” farwelled our outgoing committee unwith their fitness exercises under the leadership of Mrs Kay West, der the guidance of Mrs Jeanwe were delighted with a demonstraette Treloar. These ladies meet tion by our fitness group ladies and each Wednesday at 2pm at St we welcomed a most interesting guest Bonaventure’s church hall, Leuspeaker to conclude our programme. ra, and have great fun trying to Our guest speaker managing Outgoing president Mrs Kay West welcomes reach Jeanette’s standard of fiteditor Margaret Stepniewski, had us in awe Mrs Louise Mattay ness suitable for their age group. with her initiative, drive and overwhelming The Ladies Probus Club of the Upconfidence in achieving the remarkable results of The Echo per Blue Mountains meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each Community Newspaper, distributed throughout Katoomba, month at the Leura Golf Club - enquiries from Mrs Di TonLeura and Wentworth Falls each month. It was simply the ner on 4784 1304 are always welcome.

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BUSINESS l a c o L DIRECTORY CAR CLEANING

AIR CONDITIONING

For all your air conditioning & gas central heating needs

• • • • • •

MOBILE CAR CLEANING

Regular special cleans Executive cleans Buffing & Hand Polish Under Bonnet Cleans Internal Details Seat & Carpet Shampoo

‘For that Showroom Finish’

WE DESIGN. WE INSTALL. WE GUARANTEE.

‘For that Showroom Finish’ Call Chris 0418 239 048 Or Free call 1800 1 52637

ANTENNA

EXCAVATION

Phone 4782 9355 Lic No. 148730C

Specialising in Digital TV Reception & TV/DVD & Top Box Set-up 34 Years Servicing the Mountains Sydney & Wollongong Stations

SALES & SERVICE

BRIAN PHILLIPS TV ANTENNAS

4782 2507

ALPINE EXCAVATIONS BOBCAT, EXCAVATOR & TIPPER HIRE

Rockhammer & Auger, Land Clearing, Yards Levelled, Driveways, Slashing, Rubbish Removed, Filling Supplied

162 Main St, Katoomba

4757 1560 or 0414 541 560

ARTS & CRAFTS

FIRE PROTECTION

MOSAIC WORKSHOP

FIRE PROTECTION & First Aid Supplies

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Sales and Service of Portable Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits and other safety related products

BATHROOMS & TILES

FIRST AID TRAINING

2 Sundays - June 20 & June 27 $130 y! Scribbly Bark Studio Fun & Eas

TRC Bathrooms & Tiles Your LOCAL supplier of Bathroom Plumbing Products Wall & Floor Tiles • Huge Showroom

Full Bathroom renovation service available 14/26 Megalong St, Katoomba

Ph: 4782 9944

CLEANING

Mountain Master Soda Blaster

Environmentally friendly, low pressure cleaning using bi-carb soda.

Also high pressure water cleaning

Ph 0400 119 885

www.theecho.net.au

0417 664 475 shawken@bigpond.net.au www.kenshawfire.com.au Online, Workbook and Face-to-face Training

Frances Davidson R.N.I.C.U. IV TAA p: 0447 475 524 e: frances@pulsetraining.com.au w: www.pulsetraining.com.au

HANDYMAN

Candor Handyman Services ‘Your worries My work’ Punctual and reliable, Maintenance, painting etc.

Johan Candor

0410 508 276 May 2010

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www.theecho.net.au from just $25 a month For more information, call

4773 8974 HANDY MAN

Sam The Handy Man Can ...

FIX IT

Doors Windows Fly Screens Gyprock Tiles, Paint Brick Problems Leaky Taps/Showers

CLEAN IT

BUILD IT

BBQs Extensions Brick Laying Stone Work Water Features Concrete Footings Retaining Walls All Brickwork

Lawn Mowing, Garden Care Gutter Cleaning, Rubbish Removal General Property Maintenance

M:

0416 373 172

‘Service with a smile’

All work guaranteed

Lic No: 185734C

HANDYMAN

No job too small!

Anything you can think of!

Call Lucian on 4784 1707 0415 232 901 HANDYMAN

PHOENIX RESTORATION Pensioner Discount No job too small • Free Quote Phone John 4759 1236 • 0414 186 097 HYPNOTHERAPY

Clinical Hypnotherapy

Caring & Confidential Emotional & Physical issues Smoking, Weight, Phobias, Relationships James W-Mercer Reg. Nurse Dip.CHt. NLP, EFT.

Accredited CMAHA • Medibank Provider 29 Parke Street, Katoomba

4782 5557 or 0414 860 420 10

KITCHENS

PLUMBER SECURITY

Leura Plumbing Services MOUNTAIN EAGLE Andrew Mollenhauer SECURITY 4784 3778 orSERVICES 0414 788 588 • Experienced shop fitters • Home / Business protection Drainage, • Parties and specialPlumbing, functions (female guards) • Locally manufactured • Holiday/ EmergencyGasfitting services available& Roofing • Wide range of designs & materials Let our experienced friendly team help you with a new kitchen

Phone 4759 2944 LEGAL SERVICES

Essential service, Affordable Free quotes Lic.prices, No. L8678

4782PHOTOGRAPHY/WEBSITES 5900 Master Lic 409168415

Wentworth Falls Legal

LURLINE Eddie de Sousa LLB, MDR

tel:

LEGAL SERVICES

4757 2915

mob: 0414 57 2915 fax: 4757 2917

Solicitor, Mediator, Conveyancer, Civil, Criminal - Commercial Law, Wills and Estates

Photography Events, Products Portfolios, Informal Portraits, Tourism

Websites

Ecommerce Sites Brochure Sites Domain Names Ebay stores

p 4782 3048 m 0403 969 336

202 Gt Western H’way, Wentworth Falls eddesousa@swiftdsl.com.au

mike@photo.net.au : www.photo.net.au

MOTORCYCLES

POOLS & SPAS

For the best honest deals on bikes & accessorieS

Four Seasons Pool Heating

SECURITY MOUNTAIN EAGLE

SECURITY SERVICES

• Home / Business protection • Parties and special functions (female guards available) • Holiday / Emergency services “Offering a professional much needed service to our community since 2005” Essential service, Affordable prices, Free quotes

24hrs 47824782 59005900 Master Lic 409168415

PO Box 68 Katoomba

Master Lic 409168415

SOLAR HOT WATER

SPECIALISING IN SOLAR

Ph 1300 650 806

FACTORY/SHOWROOM

4782 2507

162 Main St, Katoomba

MUSIC LESSONS

Piano & Keyboard Lessons

Friendly & inspiring atmosphere • Contemporary method • Musicianship & Composition Classes • Beginners & adults • All styles • Exams available

Early Childhood Classes

UNIT 2/112 RUSSELL S T EMU PLAINS

• New Systems • Insurance Work

• Service & Repairs • Free Quotes

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Paint the house!

Fix the fence!

Hang the door!

Fix the lock!

Cut the grass!

Blah blah blah blah ...

Developmentally appropriate music & movement programme • Newborn to 7 yrs • Singing & Instruments • Gift Certificates Available •

Phone 4757 1476

Yes Dear

PARTY HIRE

For all your Commercial & Domestic Maintenance

Lithgow Party Hire Digital Jukeboxes with Karaoke 6000+ songs & 2000+ karaoke songs

•••Frozen Cocktail Machine••• Phone 63552438 or 0413 302 934

W www.lithgowpartyhire.com E sales@lithgowpartyhire.com

PLASTERER

Mark Gentle

Ph: 0410 436 997 Email: MGlinings@hotmail.com LIC:223838C

Handyman Services available www.theecho.net.au

vhs/tapes photographs/slides memorial/tribute to professionally edited DVD movies

0416 279 377 or 4753 7761

Ph 0432 422 515 RESTAURANT

Sada Thai Restaurant

• Residential • Cornices • Repairs • Extensions • Restorations

VIDEO TO DVD Preserve your precious memories

Authentic Pure Thai Cuisine Takeaway lunch special $9.90 from 11.30am-2.30pm Tues-Sun Open 7 days • Eat in or Takeaway

4757 3623

1/24 Station St, Wentworth Falls

RUBBISH REMOVAL

NT Rubbish Removal All types of Clean Up

Building Sites, Small acreage, Mowing, Deceased estates, Shops.

Will beat any competitors price by 10%

0420 573 632 May 2010

WEDDING HIRE

Blue Mountains Special Event Hire

Tables • Chairs • Marquees • Cutlery Linen • Glasses • Lights • Candelabra Phone 4782 1023 www.blueysmountainhire.com.au

YOGA FOR Adults & CHILDREN

Mon 10am Gentle Yoga Mon 11am Beginners Course (BSH) Thurs 5pm Kids Yoga 5-12 yrs (BPS) Thurs 6pm General Yoga 7pm Meditation (BPS) Sat 8am General Yoga (BPS)

0419 292 420

10 visit pass $150 Ph Tracey on 5 visit pass $85 www.yogaembrace.com.au Casual visits $20 Classes at Blaxland Public School (BPS) & Blaxland Scout Hall (BSH)

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What’s on Special events

local Listings

Monthly events

See Page 7 for Neighbourhood Centre Week events

Monday May 10

Mondays at 9.30am

Thursday May 13 9.45am -12noon

Tuesdays

Tuesday May 19 at 1pm

Tuesdays

Zonta Club dinner meeting at the Grandview Hotel in Wentworth Falls. Ph 0407 823 897

Friday May 14

BIZNET Business Expo at the Mountain Heritage 11am to 7pm FREE ENTRY *

Monday May 17

Raise the Rainbow Flag at BMCC 9.45am *

Sunday May 23 1.30pm- 4.30pm

Masonic Hall, Station Street Katoomba Transition Blue Mountains workshop *

Weekly events

(Second Thursday of the month) Wentworth Falls Garden Club (Third Tuesday of the month) Blackheath CWA *

Wednesday May 19

CWA at the CWA Hall in Leura every Monday * Katoomba Chorus for over 50’s Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre - Tuesdays 10am till 11.30 * Winter Magic Parade Creative Project, on Tuesdays during May from 3pm - 5pm, at the Katoomba Nth Primary School Hub.*

Wednesdays

ArtyBras Auction at The Carrington Hotel. BM Cancer Help 4782 1311

Practical workshops for Male Carers and Mens Group ‘A Meal Can Be a Great Yarn When It’s Shared’ 10.30am – 12.30 Katoomba Men’s Shed,No 6 Orient Street, Katoomba. Contact Marlene at the Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre on 4782 1117

Sunday May 30

Wednesday May 19

FREE listing for local community groups.

Wednesday 26th May

Low rates for business or commercial events. Send your details to: info@theecho.net.au

Thursday May 27 to June 27

Nolan on lovel gallery Group exhibition

Saturday May 29

Parenting Seminar, Anglicare Shop *

Saturday June 5 at 12 noon

Ladies Probus Club of the Upper Blue Mountains at the Leura Golf Club.*

“Getting to Know One Another: Issues in Muslim/ Christian Relations” Leura Uniting Church

Saturday June 12

Katoomba Garden Club AGM & sale of library books, North Katoomba School cnr Victoria & Mistral Sts 4782 2883

Saturday June 19

Sunday May 30 at 2.30pm

Nolan on lovel gallery music 5.30-7.30pm

(Last Sunday of the month) Radio Plays at the Mountain Heritage.

Ph 4782 2155 for bookings

Winter Magic Festival

Sunday June 27 at 10 - 2pm Warm and Fuzzy Festival *

Saturday June 5

30-31 October 2010

(First Saturday of the month) from 1pm Board Games at Edison’s Lab. 0402 773 000 *

Blue Mountains Relay For Life *

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