Community Directory

1st Blackheath Scout Group
Phone
James Robinson 0448 633 781
Email
James.Robinson@nsw.scouts.com.au
Meeting Times
Meeting times: Venturers (15 - 18yrs): Monday 7:30pm - 9:30pm, Cubs (8 - 11yrs): Tuesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Joeys (5 - 8yrs): Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:00pm, Scouts (11 - 14yrs): Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Blackheath & District Chamber of Commerce & Community
If you operate a business within Blackheath whether full time or part time we encourage you to become a member of the Blackheath Chamber of Commerce and contribute to the overall direction and promotion of our local business community. Connect via our FB group Blackheath Business Community
Email
https://www.blackheathchamber.org.au/contact/
Blackheath & District Horticultural Society
Meetings include a mini flower show, morning tea and a guest speaker.
Email
bdhsinc89@gmail.com
Address
Blackheath Uniting Church Hall 43 Govetts Leap Road
Meeting Times
first Thursday of every month
Blackheath & Mt Victoria Rural Fire Service
The Blue Mountains is a unique world heritage area and also one of the most bush fire prone areas in the World. The population across the district is 75,000 people who live in, or in the vicinity of 27 towns and villages across the Mountains.
Phone
488038122
Meeting Times
Training is held every Wednesday at 7pm and every Sunday at 8.30am Brigade Meeting Details - General Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every month at 7.30pm
Blackheath Anglican Church
Some of the services and facilities we offer to our communities and the wider public are: Weddings, Funerals, CelebrationsnHire of our church halls at Blackheath and Mt Victoria
Phone
Michelle Seers at 0421 313 898
Email
blackheathanglican@gmail.com
Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre
Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre (BANC) is a not-for-profit community based organisation based in the upper Blue Mountains at Blackheath. We provide a range of services to the local community and to the wider Blue Mountains community.
Phone
4787 7770
Blackheath Areas Men’s Shed
Members enjoy a variety of activities, including woodworking, small machine maintenance, assisting community organisations, but most of all a time of friendly banter over a cuppa and fresh baked bread.
Phone
47002345
Email
info@bams.org.au
Address
8 Bundarra Street Blackheath,
Blackheath Art Society
Blackheath Art Society is a dynamic group of Blue Mountains artists who paint, draw and print in our unique purpose-built Studio. Each week we meet in our different groups to work in the south light-filled space of the Studio.
Phone
Adele at 0402 808 636 or the studio at 4787 6016
Blackheath Baptist Church
The regular service is at 10 am Sundays.
See the Bulletin tab for other services and events. All are welcome!
Phone
4787 8243
Email
office@blackheathbaps.com
Address
6 Bundarra Street, Blackheath
Meeting Times
Office Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 2 pm
Blackheath Branch Library
Phone
4780 5901
Address
Community Hall
Great Western Hwy, Blackheath
Meeting Times
Monday: 10:00am- 2:00pm Tuesday: 1:00pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00am- 2:00 pm Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 12:00 pm Sunday: Closed
Blackheath Bridge Club
The Blackheath Bridge Club meets every Monday at the Blackheath Catholic Church Hall. Play begins at 9.30am. All level of players welcome. No partner required.
Phone
Sandy 0410312827
Address
Catholic Church Hall
Meeting Times
Every Monday at 9.30am
Blackheath Catholic Church
Visit http://sacredheartblackheath.org.au for a full list of mass times.
Phone
4787 8540
Address
167 Wentworth St
Blackheath Choir Festival
"The friendliest choir festival in the world!"
Email
https://blackheathchoirfestival.org/contact-us/
Blackheath Cockatoo Playgroup
Just turn up and meet other children / parents / carers in a friendly and informal setting. This playgroup facilitated by a trained worker from Thrive Services as well as volunteers. Bring a gold coin donation and a piece of fruit to share at morning tea.
Address
125 Wentworth Street
Meeting Times
Monday 1pm to 3pm during school term
Blackheath Community Center Hall Committee
The Centre is ideally located on the Great Western Highway directly opposite the Blackheath Railway Station and is adjacent to the picturesque gardens. It is a multipurpose venue, which makes it suitable for a variety of activities.
Phone
Jade at 4787 7770
Blackheath Community Farm
The Farm is a place to connect as well as to share knowledge, stories, skills, and food in a beautiful environment. Everyone is welcome - come when you have time! Bring gloves, a drink and food to contribute to a shared lunch.
Phone
407437553
Email
lis@thebigfix.org
Meeting Times
Sundays from 10 am until 1pm, and often longer.
Blackheath Community Markets
Encouraging sustainability, recycling, upcycling and creative artisans.
Email
murrayjreid@gmail.com
Meeting Times
Markets are the first Sunday of every month
Blackheath Cricket Club
Blackheath Cricket Club was established on March 29, 1890, making it the oldest running Cricket Club in the Blue Mountains Cricket Association. We cater for ages 8 and up, male and female players.
Phone
403349332
Blackheath Cyber Shed and Phone Fix-IT
New smartphone, tablet or laptop? Let us explain how to make it work best for you. Learn one-to-one, in a no jargon, non-threatening way.
Phone
47877770
Blackheath Football Club
Blackheath FC is a community football club based in Blackheath NSW, Australia. We cater for age groups from 4 - 7 in our Mini Outlaws, and Under 6 through to Mens and Ladies in the LDFA Comp.
Email
blackheathfc@gmail.com
Blackheath Golf and Community Club
Come to Blackheath Golf & Community Club and enjoy a game of golf, dinner in our restaurant or simply have a relaxing drink on our deck overlooking the course. Check website for full event program.
Phone
(02) 4787 8406
Email
info@blackheathgolf.com.au
Blackheath Growers Market
The Blackheath Growers Market is on the 2nd Sunday of every month at the Blackheath Community Centre. We proudly host over 60 growers who can tantalise your tastebuds with a wide array of local and regional foods.
Phone
0422 582 773
Email
blackcastle.events@bigpond.com
Blackheath Highway Action Group
BAG was established in 2008 in response to the State and Federal Government announcement to upgrade the Great Western Highway between Mount Victoria and Lithgow.
Phone
Amy Douglas-Baker 0423278917
Blackheath History Forum
The Blackheath History Forum is open to anyone interested in understanding Australian history in both its national and global contexts.  Our aim is to highlight ‘the past in the present’.
Phone
https://blackheathhistoryforum.org.au/contact-us/
Blackheath Out Of School Hours Service
Phone
Laura - 0438 099 006
Email
boosh@banc.org.au
Meeting Times
BOOSH is open from 7am to 9am before School, from 3pm to 6pm after School, and from 8am to 6pm during holidays.
Blackheath Phoenix Choir
While we have many experienced singers, membership is open to anyone who is willing to learn. We provide online music resources and extra workshops and rehearsals, which are particularly helpful to those who do not read music and/or are discovering and developing their singing voice.
Phone
02 4700 9308
Email
secretary@phoenixchoir.org.au
Blackheath Public School
Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
Phone
02 4787 8253
Email
blackheath-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Blackheath Red Cross International
Supporting overseas and domestic projects. We welcome you to join us!
Phone
Gail 4787 6461
Meeting Times
2 pm on the second Wednesday each month
Blackheath RSL
A Sub-Branch that serves the local Community and our members, providing the Community with ANZAC services all year. The RSL hall just over the railway crossing is a venue for hire.
Phone
419639226
Email
Blackheathrsl2@gmail.com
Blackheath Scrabble Group
Member of the NSW scrabble Association. Exercise your brain, make friends and have some fun! Morning tea at 2.30pm
Phone
Diane at 4787 6488
Meeting Times
Tuesday afternoons, 1pm - 4pm
Blackheath Tennis Club
Whether you are looking for a game of tennis during a weekend at Blackheath or you're new to the region and want to make great friends come to Blackheath Tennis Club NSW. 
Phone
Bill Hume at 4787 8325
Blackheath Theatre Company
Blackheath Theatre Company aims to produce plays, encourage local playwrights, run workshops in all aspects of theatre from production to advertising, make-up, sound and lighting, acting and directing. We aim to be inclusive, providing a platform for a range of talents.
Phone
Sabine at 0414 185 332
Email
sabine24@bigpond.net.au
Blackheath Walkers
Blackheath Walkers are into ten years of walking as a local community group. Bring your morning tea!
Phone
Ian Gilchrist at 4787 8150
Meeting Times
Blackheath Walkers meet at Jubilee Park next to Blackheath Oval on Mondays at 8.30am.
Blue Gum Montessori Children’s House
Blue Gum offers a quality Montessori and Nature-Play preschool program for children 2 1/2 – 6 years.
Phone
4787 5075
Email
admin@bluegum.org.au
Address
95 Wentworth St
Blue Mountains Occasional Care
We run a mixed aged program at Occasional Care for children 4mths – 6yrs. We offer long-term or short-term bookings so that parents can take a break, study or attend appointments. Older children enjoy leadership opportunities and pre-school learning with an Early Childhood Teacher and team of Educators.
Phone
0412 932 801
Meeting Times
Open Hours: 9.30am-2pm
Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute
At the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute we are advocates for non-formal education and have over one thousand graduates from around the world. We teach a range of permaculture courses, including permaculture teacher training, and develop resources to assist permaculture teachers.
Phone
407437553
Email
lis@bmpi.com.au
Blue Mountains Rhododendron Society
The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens are unique in the world – no other garden has attempted to plant exotics underneath their existing native bush on such a large scale. The gardens have a series of nature walks leading to the valley floor and the lake, with limited disabled access – most of the paths from the Lodge are bitumen, as is the service road through the valley. The rest, including all the paths on the far side of the valley, are in a natural state and have a varying number of steps to be negotiated.nn
Phone
The Lodge – 02 4787 8965 (leave a message) Lodge attended on Mondays.
Boomerang Bags Blackheath
Boomerang Bags Blackheath has been set up to reduce the use of single-use plastic in Blackheath. Working bees are held at the Blackheath Community Op Shop where anyone can come to learn and help make reusable shopping bags to distribute to local businesses.
Phone
Anna Ingham 0404 483 720
Email
anna.ingham@gmail.com
Meeting Times
Thursday and Saturday mornings (ring Anna to confirm)
Community Reading
Community readers are needed to assist students in developing their literacy skills at Mt Victoria Public School.
Phone
4787 7770
Country Womens Association Blackheath Branch
From getting involved in projects, campaigning on issues or becoming part of an interest group, the Blackheath CWA Branch offers a diverse range of opportunities. Local participation can also include fundraising at events to sharing delicious recipes too!
Phone
Jules Vovos 0419018516
Address
CWA Rooms Cnr Wentworth St & Gardiner Cres
Meeting Times
1pm 3rd Thursday
Dances of Universal Peace
Join our Circle of Friends who come together on the second Sunday of the Month at the Blackheath Uniting Church Hall in Govetts Leap Road, to Dance and Sing sacred phrases from various Spiritual Traditions of the Earth & experience Joy.
Phone
0422 331 451 or 0490 552 127
Meeting Times
Second Sundays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Join your community for a relaxed and enjoyable dinner! Free BBQ and wood-fired pizza available. A great way to make new friends and wind down from the week. All ages and all abilities are welcome. Come solo or bring the family.
Phone
4787 7770
Address
125 Wentworth St
Meeting Times
5pm-7pm First Friday of the month
Friends of Blackheath Pool and Memorial Park
Friends of Blackheath Pool & Memorial Park has a mission to continue to protect this gem of the Mountains for the community now, & for future generations. Blackheath Memorial Park surrounds Blackheath Pool - one of the most beautifully situated public swimming baths in Australia - set amongst sweeping lawns & mature rhododendrons, at 1065 metres above sea level in the Blue Mountains of NSW. Opened in 1931, The Memorial Park was built by the community, for the community in the years following WW1.
Email
https://www.facebook.com/groups/147824813044/user/100009939633216
Fun with Trivia
In the New Ivanhoe Hotel Dining Room with your host Geoffrey. Come along, join in, bring a friend. Make a team of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more. It's free!
Meeting Times
Every first and third Tuesday of the month from 7 - 9.30pm
Heads Up For Fire
The Heads Up For Fire (HUFF) project is a Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre project that aims to ensure the wellbeing of people within the upper Blue Mountains in the event of bushfires or other emergencies. HUFF facilitators are people who volunteer their time to get to know their neighbours and share information with them about preparing for an emergency.
Phone
Phone BANC on 4787 7770 and ask for the HUFF coordinator.
Email
info@huff.org.au
Kookaburra Kindergarten
Kookaburra Kindergarten is a community run pre-school where parents are encouraged to become involved and participate in their child's early education. The kindergarten has been built by the hard work of volunteers over many decades and has been a place where children in Blackheath and surrounding villages have been looked after for over 60 years.
Phone
4787 8977
Email
kookakindy@bigpond.com
Leslie Memorial Presbyterian Church
The Leslie Memorial Presbyterian Church, designed in 1925 by the prominent Sydney architectural firm Ross and Rowe, is a good representative example of an Inter-war gothic church. The associated hall is a good example of a Federation carpenter gothic church in the Blue Mountains, and is the oldest Presbyterian Church in the Blue Mountains. nThe buildings have been associated with Presbyterian worship in the town of Blackheath since c.1900.
A different kind of social group.
‘Life, the Universe and Stories’ is a relaxed social group that centres around the reading, reflection and discussion of great short stories.
Address
Presbyterian Church Hall
125 Wentworth Street,
Meeting Times
EVERY THURSDAY – 10am to 12pm
Living with Haemochromatosis
Blackheath's discussion group. Friendly supportive atmosphere. Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disorder in Australia. About 1 in 200 people of northern European origin have the genetic risk for haemochromatosis. People with haemochromatosis absorb too much iron from their diet. The excess iron is stored in the body. Over time this leads to iron overload.
Phone
Barbara at 4787 7937
Email
barbara@ozemail.com.au
Medlow Bath Residents Association
Medlow Bath Residents Association meetings and afternoon teas are held on Saturdays at 2.30pm. The meetings are friendly and we aim to update all residents of Medlow Bath what is happening in your neighbourhood and Community. This is a great opportunity to meet other residents and to share ideas. Everyone is welcome to attend. nMembership to Medlow Bath Residents Association is just $10 for single and $20 Family per year.
Email
medlowbathresassoc@gmail.com
Meeting Times
2.30pm on Saturdays (check for dates
Mountain Archers
Archery Club run by volunteers and based in Mt Victoria, Blue Mountains NSW, Australia. We shoot on Sunday mornings at Browntown Oval in sunny Mt Victoria, with thanks to Blue Mountains City Council for providing the venue, and Blackheath Rotary Club for providing the clubhouse. We are part of the peak target archery body in Australia, Archery Australia. Our Recognised Governing Body being Archery New South Wales.
Email
Mat Bagley bags.laely@westnet.com.au
Address
Browntown Oval Mt Vic.
Meeting Times
Sunday mornings at 9 am
Mountains Christian College
Situated at Blackheath on 16 beautiful hectares overlooking the magnificent Kanimbla Valley Mountains Christian College is a low fee school drawing students from Woodford in the east to Wallerawang in the west.
Phone
4787 878645
Email
office@mountainscc.nsw.edu.au
Mountains Craft Markets
Quality local arts & crafts including beautiful handmade jewellery & delicious chocolate fudge, olives direct from the grower, unique paintings, clocks from bush timbers & children's wooden puzzles, honey, jams, pickles & chutney, cards, cakes, Blue Mountains photography, pyrography, scarves, knitwear and much more are available for sale at reasonable prices.
Phone
Rahim 0409 339 473
Meeting Times
3rd & 4th Sunday of each month from 9am to 2pm (RSL) - 2nd Sunday of each month from 8am to 2pm (Church Hall)
Mt Victoria Community Association
Being a part of the Community Association is rewarding. By becoming a financial member, you can vote on projects happening in Mt Victoria. Working bees, art projects, tidying up the village, connecting with Council, projects in our village and more… have a say and even initiate your own project! Being a part of the Community Association is a great way to make positive impact here in Mount Victoria.
Email
mountvictoria.nsw@gmail.com
Meeting Times
Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month. 7:30pm
NSW SES Blue Mountains
Volunteers assisting the community in times of need.  The Blue Mountains SES is the combat agency for storm and flood response.  The Unit Local Headquarters is located at Katoomba with a training facility also located at Faulconbridge.  Rescue West (Katoomba) training is on most Wednesdays at 7.30pm.  Rescue East (Faulconbridge) training is on most Tuesdays at 7.30pm
Phone
4782 3200
Meeting Times
See website for details
Popes Glen Bushcare Group
Volunteers welcome on the 4th Saturday of each month (except December) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come when you can, leave when you need to.
Phone
Alan Lane at 0425 382 441 or 4787 7097
Email
alanlane388@gmail.com
Meeting Times
4th Saturday of each month (except Dec.) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Probus Club of Blackheath
Probus is an association of retired and semi-retired people who join together in clubs, the basic purpose of which is to provide regular opportunities for them to keep their minds active, expand their interests and enjoy the fellowship of new friends.
Phone
Secretary – 4787 7959
Meeting Times
Meetings held at 10.00am on the 4th Thursday of the month.
Quota International Inc., founded in 1919, is a non-profit international service organisation with people of diversified occupations dedicated to a common cause: to serve those in need of help. It's a group of friends, who volunteer their time, to create projects which make an impact in our local community, and other communities around the world!
Phone
Janice Kearney at 4787 7090 or Glenys Bann at 4787 7953
Meeting Times
Meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month 7.30pm
Rhododendron Festival Committee
During the Annual Rhododendron Festival the Blackheath village comes alive with entertainment and street stalls. The Grand Parade takes place on the first Saturday in November and the Annual Art Show is held at the Blackheath Community Centre with over 300 exhibits including traditional and contemporary works
Email
https://rhodofestival.org/contact/
Scottish Country Dancing
New dancers and visitors are always welcome to join us.
Phone
Anita Ray 0414266337
Address
125 Wentworth St
Meeting Times
Tuesday nights from 7:30pm
Seniors Hub
Varied and interesting outings for active, older people. $15 per outing.
Phone
Octavia at 4787 7770
Meeting Times
Fortnightly every 2nd Monday at 8am. Call for details
St Vincent de Paul Society
Helping the community since 1881. In association with Sacred Heart Church in Blackheath, St Vincent de Paul Blackheath Conference supports Blackheath Public School, Mountains Christian School and the Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre, particularly with regular groceries for BANC's food pantry.
The ‘Heathens’ Choir
What do you call someone who sings in Blackheath? A Heathen of course! We are an inclusive and welcoming choir to all comers, from novices to experienced singers. If you love music but think you can't sing, we don't believe you. Our aim is to get the best possible musical result out of enjoyable rehearsals. In non-pandemic years we perform throughout the year at concerts, local festivals & community events.
Phone
Chris Wheeler at 4787 5725 or 0408 276 436
Email
members@heathenschoir.org
Meeting Times
Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm during school terms.
The Big Fix
The Big Fix Inc. is a local not-for-profit arts, community and media development service, linking storytellers to those in the community working to tackle the many challenges we are facing. Its goal is to change the story to grow a collaborative solutions-focused culture. As well as providing a local news service, TBF runs events, workshops, internships, a volunteer program, and co-ordinates Blackheath Community Farm and the Blue Mountains Permaculture Institute.
Phone
Lis Bastian 0407437553
Email
lis@thebigfix.org
The Blackheath Hour
The Blackheath Hour is a program of music, interviews and local news. If you are a songwriter, poet, storyteller, or have community news from Blackheath and the surrounding districts we would love to hear from you and join us on the program.
Phone
BANC at 4787 7770
Meeting Times
10 am every Thursday @ 89.1FM
The Blackheath Knitwits!
The Blackheath Knitwits are a knitting group that knit various items for community services and charity groups like Katoomba's Thrive Family Support services, Wrapped With Love, Junction 142 and Soul Kitchen. If you'd like to join in, head on down and meet new friends while knitting for some great causes.
Phone
Jo Williams 0427 512 719
Address
Gardner's Inn Hotel, lounge area, 255 Great Western Highway,
Meeting Times
Tuesday at 2 to 4pm
The Rotary Club of Blackheath
Dinner Meetings are always a night of fellowship and fun with new members and guests welcome. Rotary is a world wide movement helping to make the world a better place. Its motto is "Service Before Self".
Phone
Mina Howard at 0419 629 407 or 0413 118 371
Email
info@RotaryClubofBlackheath.com.au
Meeting Times
We meet every Thursday at 6.45 for 7.00pm
U3A Ukulele Classes
Come and learn to play the ukulele in a friendly, supportive group.
Phone
Merran Maclaren at 0403 901 207
Meeting Times
Mondays 10am to 12 noon
Uniting Church
A warm welcome to our church! We are a vibrant spiritual community in the beautiful Upper Blue Mountains.
Phone
0477 752 001
Address
43 Govetts Leap Rd, Blackheath
Meeting Times
Sundays 10:30am Communion Service is the 3rd Sunday of each month Tuesday Reflections 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month 10:30am for fellowship 11:30 for discussion
Vipassana Meditation Centre
The Vispassana Meditation Centre offers residential courses in Vipassana Meditation in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin as taught by S.N. Goenkan Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills.
Phone
4787 3600
Email
info@bhumi.dhamma.org
Meeting Times
7 - 9pm Wednesday evenings
Vocal Edge
Vocal edge is a women's vocal group who love to sing. We strive to improve our musical and performance skills through weekly vocal instruction provided by experienced leaders. First three weeks are free! For women aged 16+
Phone
Sharon at 0418 118 110 or Amanda at 0405 323 099