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Free Community Events, Groups, & Workshops

Join the fun and learning by taking part! Free activities include cultural talks, environmental workshops, art therapy, fire safety seminars, family fun days, parenting workshops, mental health first aid, basket weaving, yoga, eco dying, and regular events like our free monthly community lunch and craft circle.

Read our report about the success of a recent project called The Hub.

At BANC we believe a successful community is one that supports the social, cultural, and creative life of its people.

To apply to book, click here

Dec Weaving Workshop Anastasia (1)

Weaving Workshop with First Nation’s woman Anastasia

Friday 6th of December 2024, 1pm to 4pm

Located 125 Wentworth St, Blackheath. Dharug and Gundungurra Country.

For ages 16+ and no experience required

All Materials are provided and this workshop is Free!

Bookings are essential.

To book click HERE or contact us on 4787 7770

Proudly funded by the NSW Government Connecting Seniors Grant and Department of Communities and Justice.

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****FULLY BOOKED******Weaving with Francie Goudie

Free 8 week course

Come along and learn how to weave in a welcoming, relaxed, social setting.

3pm – 5pm on Saturdays

125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath

November dates: 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th
December dates: 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.

Bookings essential.
Please scan the QR code or call 4787 7770

Proudly funded by the NSW Government Connecting Seniors Grant and Department of Communities and Justice.

November MYS

Meet Your Street

Sunday 10th of November 11:30am- 1:30 pm, St Peters Church 79 GWH Mt Victoria

Free coffee and sausage sizzle!

Come along, meet your neighbours and learn about preparing for emergencies such as bushfire and storms from your hosts Mina Howard (HUFF) and Resilient Villages.

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*******FULLY BOOKED*******Fruit Tree Growing Workshop at Cliff View Community Farm

Sunday 10th of November 10:30am- 12:30 pm

Cliff View Farm 169 Shipley Road, Blackheath

Lunch Provided

Come along and learn about pruning, equipment, and soil fertility

Q&A: Bring your questions and a photo to show us what you’ve got!

This workshop is free but bookings are essential: https://forms.office.com/r/DQecy7t4Nc or call 4787 7770

Proudly funded by the NSW Government Connecting Seniors Grant and Department of Communities and Justice.

Soup Mondays

Soup, Sweet, and Social Arvo at BANC!

Every Monday from 1.30pm we have delicious soup and cakes for free, made by our wonderful volunteer, Ljiljana.

Come along and join us for a bowl!
Everyone is welcome.

41 Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath





Monthly Community Lunch 1

BANC Community Lunch

The First Tuesday of every month (except January)

Meet others, enjoy a delicious lunch, have some fun
12:30 to 2pm – Bates Hall

Bookings essential, call 4787 7770

OR click HERE

Free Cooking Class And Lunch (2)

Free Cooking Class and Lunch

Learn how to save $$$$$ making easy, nutritious and delicious meals.

Menu:
A soup using red lentils
Green lentil Shepards pie
Quorn bolognaise

12th November
10am to 12pm
Bates Hall, Blackheath

Bookings essential. To book in call us on 4787 7770 or Click HERE

Proudly funded by the NSW Government Connecting Seniors Grant and Department of Communities and Justice.

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BANC’s Craft Circle

Gather- Connect- Craft

Come along to our monthly Craft Circle with local crafter, Francie!

Bring a project you’re working on, or do something we provide and meet other crafters in an informal, social setting.

Held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month in the Bates Hall, Blackheath 4pm til 7pm.

Click HERE to book

Proudly funded by the Department of Communities and Justice.

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The Welcome Table is Back!

Come along every Friday and meet your host, Lindena, established locals and new residents in an informal, welcoming, and informative social setting.

This group is a way to learn about what’s happening in our area, and meet new friends.

Held every friday afternoon at the Gardners Hotel, front room over looking the highway. 3.30- 5pm.

No bookings needed, just turn up!

Tune in to BANC’s own radio show with your hosts, Murray Reid and Tad Breezee!

Hear what’s happening in the Blackheath area and listen to some tunes.

Thursdays 10am til 12pm on RBM 89.1FM

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PERSON CENTRED Emergency (PCEP) PLanning

Person Centred Emergency Planning (PCEP)

Are you interested in learning how to plan for an emergency?

BANC offers one-on-one sessions in planning and preparing for an emergency on Wednesdays. You will create your plan with support from a trained facilitator, and take home a booklet with your plan mapped out.

Book your session with Cathy today! Click HERE

Shared Reading Mount Victoria Now Meeting
Life Universe And Stories Mt Vic Page 2 Testimonials

Life the Universe and Stories is a relaxed twice-weekly social group that centres around the reading and discussion of great short stories.

To find out more, call Chris on 0468 346 834

Fully Booked Updated 2 With Funding Statement Creating Resilience Group

Creating Resilience Group

A specially tailored art therapy program to assist those who experience depression and / or anxiety

No artistic skills necessary – Just a willingness to explore, reflect, create and have fun in a safe, friendly environment.

Connect with others, gain new insights and purpose, learn helpful strategies and recognise and building on strengths.

All art materials and afternoon tea provided

Commencing on Monday 29th July 2024 and continues for 10 weeks

1:30pm to 3:30pm

at the HUB, 125 Wentworth Street, Blackheath

This is NOT a drop in group, registration is essential

Please phone Sue Wildman on 0438 830 390 on Wednesday or Fridays or email Sue at

JP At The NC

Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre

41 Gardiner Crescent, Blackheath

has a JP available on a Wednesday.

Please phone the NC

on 4787 7770

to check on availability.

Cyber Social 2024 Updated

CYBER_SOCIAL_2024 continues a season on Artificial Intelligence

how will it change our daily lives? 

Each month the discussion will focus on AI Artificial Intelligence.

These groups are proudly funded by the Connecting Seniors Grant from NSW Department of Communities and Justice.

The upcoming meetings will be:

1:30 to 4pm Monday 11th November 2024 and

1:30 to 4pm Monday 9th December 2024

in the newly refurbished Bates Hall, Blackheath Community Centre. 

All members welcome.
Afternoon tea provided, Book HERE

At the Neighbourhood Centre, we have the very friendly and knowledgeable Sophie and Anita from Mary Mackillop Today, providing No Interest Loans (NILS) applications.  They are here on a fortnightly Thursday and appointments can be made by calling the centre on 4787 7770 or emailing .

For No Interest Loans (NILS) you can

Borrow up to $2000 for:

Household items (fridge, washing machine, furniture and more)

Education fees and equipment

Laptops and technology

Car repairs and registration

Medical and dental costs

Borrow up to $3,000 for:

Bond and Rent in advance

Rates

If you have been impacted by a natural disaster

To enquire about a NILS loan and book an appt with Mary Mackillop Today contact 6331 2010

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Blackheathens support their community by donating their 2024 energy bill rebate!

In July, we can make a meaningful contribution to our community without reaching into our pockets.

If you can, please donate all, or part of, your energy bill rebate to the Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre (BANC).

BANC supports people in need in the Upper Blue Mountains.

BANC’s account details can be found in the “about us” tab of the website: https://banc.org.au/banc/donate/

Your support is gratefully appreciate, financial or volunteering. We make a bigger difference together.

Blackheathens Support Their Community By Donating Their 2024 Energy Bill Rebate
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