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Read More »Blackheath Locals Contribute to Global Mask Making Movement
Deidre Ikin wearing a home-made mask while out shopping How quickly (and understandably) people’s positions are changing in this volatile world we currently find ourselves in! It’s only been a matter of weeks since the WHO and many global leaders said there was no need for anyone, other than health workers, to wear masks during this pandemic. We now know …
Read More »Jerusalem Artichokes are Gold in a Barter Economy!
Almond Biscotti from Margaret at Glenella Guesthouse This morning a container of what’s turned out to be the most delicious almond biscotti I’ve ever tasted appeared on my doorstep – a trade for a bag of jerusalem artichokes and a raspberry plant. Thank you so much Margaret from Glenella Guesthouse. Freshly harvested Jerusalem Artichokes Suddenly jerusalem artichokes …
Read More »Blackheath Community Farm
Practising social distancing before stricter rules came into place It’s been just over three years since a group of locals, supported by The Big Fix, began work on a neglected piece of land generously made available to the community by Mountains Christian College. The dream was to create a small demonstration Farm for Blackheath village.
Read More »Community Afternoon Tea to Thank Blue Mountains Emergency Services
On January 4 the Blackheath Area Community Alliance organised an uplifting Community Afternoon Tea to thank our Emergency Services and provide support to one another after the Fires. We all know it’s not over yet but we also know we’re here for each other. View the video here:
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Decades of Healing @ Popes Glen Creek
Popes Glen Creek rises in Memorial Park, close to the town centre of Blackheath, then flows east for about 4km through Popes Glen Bushland Reserve and into the Grose River. Over decades this beautiful interface between the town and the Blue Mountains National Park had suffered the effects of polluted urban stormwater inundating a natural system, and had become …
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