ReFrame is a FREE walk-in service for young people aged 12-25 in the Wollondilly and Wingecarribee areas. ReFrame provides psychological therapies delivered by our Mental Health Professionals and Youth Engagement Workers. We provide information, support and services for young people who are having a tough time managing:

• Stress, anxiety or worry
• Depression or feelings of sadness
• Physical health
• Family and relationships, study or work pressures

ReFrame is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. For further information you can also contact 0455 104 104 or email mhintake@communitylinks.org.au. 

Date: Fri 1 January 2021 - Fri 31 December 2021

Website: https://www.communitylinks.org.au/reframe/

Email: info@communitylinks.org.au

Address:
1/68-70 Station Street
Bowral

Ngununggula, meaning 'belonging' in the traditional language of the Gundungurra First Nations people, opened in October 2021 and is the first regional art gallery in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Ngununggula's program will represent the region and beyond through significant exhibitions, artist-led projects, live events, workshops, artist talks, collaboration and cooperation with local schools, and public programs. The first exhibition is 'High Jinks in the Hydrangreas' by Tamara Dean and will run until the 17th of December. The gallery is free to visit but you must register for a time here. Please note the gallery is located on a brand new lane off the corner of Rowland Road and Jonathan Street in East Bowral.

Date: Tue 12 October 2021 - Fri 17 December 2021

Website: https://www.ngununggula.com/

Address:
Ngununggula
Retford Park
1 Art Gallery Lane
Bowral

The Man Walk provides an opportunity for men to get together to walk, talk and support each other in a regular and healthy way. The aim is to provide an environment that is positive, supportive and inclusive, where there is no pressure and no barriers to entry. The Man Walk wants to make it OK to talk, and we want to make it OK for men to ask for help if they need it. The Man Walk Bowral meets every Tuesday at Bowral Swimming Centre at 545am and again at 645am, and every Wednesday at the Scottish Arms Hotel at 530pm, then again on Thursdays at 545am at the Bowral Swimming Centre.

Date: Tue 7 December 2021 - Thu 9 December 2021

Website: https://themanwalk.com.au/bowral/

Email: secretary@themanwalk.com.au

Address:
Bowral Swimming Centre
152 Mittagong Road
Bowral

The RMSI is a community organisation devoted to promoting health and well being for the men and women of Robertson and the surrounding community. An amazing new facility opened in February 2021 ushered in a new era for RMSI, and the organisation welcomes new members from anywhere in the Southern Highlands. No skills are needed, just a willingness to make new friends. The Men's Shed Days run on Tuesday and Thursday, 9am to 3pm. 

Date: Tue 7 December 2021 - Thu 9 December 2021

Website: https://robertsonmensshed.org.au/

Email: info@robertsonmensshed.org.au

Address:
Community Technology Centre
58-60 Hoddle Street
Robertson

Dads in Distress in a FREE support group for and by separated dads. The group is 100% confidential, dad friendly and caring. New dads are always welcome. There is no cost, preperation or booking required - just turn up before 7pm on a Tuesday at the Bowral Bowling Club. The event runs every week. If you are separated and struggling, this is for you. Many topics are covered, including (but not limited to) family law and court, communication issues, child contact and custody, child support, financial issues and feelings of isolation and loneliness. Fore more information about the event, visit their Facebook site via the link below. Free support is also available seven days a week via the Dads in Distress website here.

Date: Tue 7 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/peersupport.men

Email: men@peersupport.men

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shephard Street
Bowral

The Festival of Lights will run form the 7th to 28th December, with locals and visitors will be able to wander the central business districts of our towns and villages, soaking up the festive atmosphere. Local businesses are encouraged to display colourful lights in the premises, and late night shopping and outdoor dining will be offered across the region. Twilight shopping and festive season events kick off on the 7th, with tree lightning ceremonies in Bowral (7th December, 430pm at Corbett Plaza), Moss Vale (9th December, 430pm at Wingecarribee Shire Council Chambers) and Mittagong (10th December, 430pm at Destination Southern Highlands). There will be a special Christmas Wonderland event on the 17th and 18th December in Corbett Gardens. Festival of Lights is organised by the Southern Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Industry in conjunction with Wingecarribee Shire Council. For more information head to the link below!

Date: Tue 7 December 2021 - Tue 28 December 2021

Website: https://festivaloflights.com.au/

Email: contact@festivaloflights.com.au

The National Servicemen's Association of Australia represents all former national servicemen in matters relating to their service. The Southern Highland Sub Branch meets regularly at the Mittagong RSL on the second Wednesday of every month. Visitors and new members are very welcome. For any information members of the community can contact Laurie Kent on 0408 419 768.

Date: Wed 8 December 2021

Website: http://www.nashos.org.au/nnsw.htm

Address:
Mittagong RSL
Cnr Hume Hwy & Bessemer St
Mittagong

The Man Walk provides an opportunity for men to get together to walk, talk and support each other in a regular and healthy way. The aim is to provide an environment that is positive, supportive and inclusive, where there is no pressure and no barriers to entry. The Man Walk wants to make it OK to talk and to make it OK for men to ask for help if they need it. All are welcome. There is no need to book, just turn up. The Man Walk Bundanoon meets every Wednesday at 7am at the Soldiers Memorial Hall in Bundanoon.

Date: Wed 8 December 2021

Website: https://themanwalk.com.au/bundanoon

Address:
Soldiers Memorial Hall
3 Railway Ave
Bundanoon

The Railway Street Fresh Food and Produce Market is an authentic farmers market with an accent on primary produce (the freshest fruit and vegetables) grown locally using regenerative farming practices. You can also pick up delicious sweet treats, organic sourdough bread, jams and preserves, free range local eggs, amazing green juice, fresh local flowers and more. The market runs every Thursday in Moss Vale on the corner of Railway Street and Spring Street, 3pm and 5.30pm. 

Date: Thu 9 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/RailwayStMarketMossVale

Email: onthegrowmossvale@gmail.com

Address:
Cnr Railway Street & Spring Street
Moss Vale

Moss Vale Community Garden is where the community can gather to grow and share healthy food whilst developing supportive friendships. Everyone is welcome, no matter what your experience or knowledge! Whether you want to learn more about growing healthy food and the principles of permaculture, you want to contribute to the upkeep of the garden with a lot of laughs along the way, stop by and say hello! The best day for prospective members to drop by the garden is Thursday between 9.30am and 5pm.

Date: Thu 9 December 2021

Website: https://mossvalecommunitygarden.org.au/

Email: info@mossvalecommunitygarden.org.au

Address:
Moss Vale Community Garden
9 Railway Street
Moss Vale

Daniel Champagne is heading to the Southern Highlands in December. The young virtuoso recently described as ‘the finest guitar player of this generation’ is bringing his tour to Bowral Bowling Club on the 9th of December. One reviewer recently wrote “Daniel Champagne exudes a natural ease on stage, as he sings poignant lyrics and beautifully crafted melodies that invariably whisk the heart up with grand romanticism. Coupled with an exhilarating guitar talent that transcends mere acoustic playing to replicate a whole band, Champagne is just magical”. Get in quick and purchase tickets via the link below.

Date: Thu 9 December 2021

Website: https://www.eclecticsounds.com.au/

Email: info@eclecticsounds.com.au

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shepherd Street
Bowral

The Mittagong Creek Rivercare Group is part of the Bushcare and Rivercare working bees program run by Wingecarribee Shire Council. This group meets on the second Thursday of every month at 9am and works to encourage natural regeneration of native plants through the removal of weeds along the riparian land on either side of Mittagong Creek. If you are interested in volunteering you must register as a volunteer with Council by completing the online application form, available through the link below. For more information you can also contact the Council Environment Officer at 02 4868 0888.

Date: Thu 9 December 2021

Website: https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Events-Directory/Mittagong-Creek-Rivercare-Group

Email: mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Sherwood Avenue
Bowral

The RMSI is a community organisation devoted to promoting health and well being for the men and women of Robertson and the surrounding community. An amazing new facility opened in February 2021 ushered in a new era for RMSI, and the organisation welcomes new members from anywhere in the Southern Highlands. No skills are needed, just a willingness to make new friends. The Women's Shed, affectionately known as the 'She Shed', runs every Friday morning, 10am to 1pm. Come along, share a laugh and be creative!

Date: Fri 10 December 2021

Website: https://robertsonmensshed.org.au/

Email: info@robertsonmensshed.org.au

Address:
Community Technology Centre
58-60 Hoddle Street
Robertson

Harbison invites the Southern Highlands to come together and Par-Tee! Funds raised will go towards supporting mental health in the Southern Highlands. Tee-up with your team of four to help all your mates who may be going through a rough time. Local businesses can tee-up and Par-Tee by sponsoring your hole on the day. The event starts at 830am on Friday, 10th of December. You can register for the event via the link below. If you would like to make a donation, head here!

Date: Fri 10 December 2021

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=782080&

Email: zac.hulm@harbisoncare.org.au

Address:
Highlands Golf Club
Old Hume Highway
Mittagong

Experience the wonder of Santa's Grotto in the Southern Highlands this Christmas! This is a free community event for the whole family hosted by C3 Destiny Church and generous local volunteers. You will be able to walk through a winter wonderland and take free photos with Santa, and there will also be face painting, food stalls, live music, a coffee van, a petting zoo and much more. The event will run from 10th December to 24th December. Follow the Facebook page (link below!) for updates to the event and the program!

Date: Fri 10 December 2021 - Fri 24 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/santasgrottobowral

Email: connect@c3destinychurch.com

Address:
44 Boolwey Street
Bowral

Robertson business owners and The SHAC (Southern Highlands Artisans Collective) invite locals and visitors to a joyful celebration of community and Christmas on the evening of Friday, 10th of December. There will be pop-up artisan stalls, gourmet food, street buskers, a jumping castle and much more. Santa will also be there! Local traders will also be open late for the street party, running 5pm to 8pm. Save the date and follow The SHAC on Facebook (link below) for more details and special offers over the next couple of weeks.

Date: Fri 10 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/theshac

Address:
Robertson

The Bowral Market is one of the oldest and best attended markets in the Southern Highlands. Producers, artisan and made in Australia stalls offer an eclectic selection of quality foods, produce, plants, clothing, jewellery, gifts and more. The markets currently operate from 8am to 1pm on the second Saturday of each month at the Bowral Bowling Club, 40 Shepherd St, Bowral.

Date: Sat 11 December 2021

Website: https://www.bowralmarket.com/

Email: enquire@bowralmarket.com

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shepherd Street
Bowral

After cancelling the 2020 event due to COVID-19, Bicycling Australia is excited to host the 5th Bowral Classic in December 2021! (Please note the new dates after the event was postponed from October!) The event will see cyclists participate in one of four road cycling events designed to showcase the best of the Southern Highlands as they pass through Bowral, Berrima, Sutton Forest, Robertson and Kangaloon. Locals are encouraged to get involved with the event, through registering for the ride or volunteering. Head to the link below for more information!

Date: Sat 11 December 2021 - Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://www.bowralclassic.com.au

Email: info@bowralclassic.com.au

Retford Park was once the home of James Fairfax AC, who always believed that the estate should be preserved for the enjoyment and benefit of future generations. In 2016 Mr Fairfax gifted his historic home to the National Trust of Australia, and the estate (home and gardens) is currently open to the public every weekend. Visitors can explore the grand Victorian homestead and the magnificent gardens. One of the best way to enjoy the gardens is to pack a picnic! Visitors who wish to tour the house are strongly encouraged to pre-book a timed ticket via the link below. The estate is open 10am to 4pm.

Date: Sat 11 December 2021 - Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/retford-park/

Address:
Retford Park
1325 Old South Rd
Bowral

The Moss Vale Bushcare Group is part of the Bushcare and Rivercare working bees program run by Wingecarribee Shire Council. This group meets on the second Saturday of every month at 9am and works to maintain and enhance areas around Whites Creek in Moss Vale. If you are interested in volunteering you must register as a volunteer with Council by completing the online application form, available through the link below. For more information you can also contact the Council Environment Officer at 02 4868 0888.

Date: Sat 11 December 2021

Website: https://www.wsc.nsw.gov.au/Events-Directory/Moss-Vale-Bushcare-Group

Email: mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Cosgrove Park
Berrima Road
Moss Vale

Southern Highlands Artists have created a Pop-Up Event, a collective of Artists and creatives who will be opening their studios and sharing their stories. Join more than 20 artists in the first two weekends in December as they open their studios for the first time this year! This is an opportunity for you to meet the artists, enjoy their space and appreciate all that there is on offer. It is also a fantastic opportunity to support local! Studios will be open 10am to 4pm on the weekends of December 4th/5th and December 11th/12th. You can find more information about the artists on their facebook page (link below).

Date: Sat 11 December 2021 - Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Shprojectpopup

Email: erin@eaexperience.com.au

Address:
Various Venues
Southern Highlands

Join the Burrawang community for this FREE event on Saturday, 11th December from 4pm to 7pm. Bring your family and bring your friends! This is a seasonal celebration of village life and the community hopes you will join them. Bring your lawn games, enjoy the sausage sizzle and meet Santa when he arrives at 5pm! This is event is free but for the purpose of planning the organisers would like to know you're coming. RSVP by reserving free tickets via Trybooking HERE. For more information, call Erica on 0407300837 or Karen on 0412377681.

Date: Sat 11 December 2021

Website: https://burrawangvillage.com/whats-on/

Address:
Burrawang Park Oval
Burrawang

The Robertson Country Markets are returning in November! Treasure hunters and bargain hunters will be in their element at the Robertson Country Markets. They are a great way to soak up the atmosphere of the Southern Highlands and sample unique, recycled and homemade goodies at old-fashioned prices. For stall bookings you can contact Pat on 0408 238 575. The markets are held the Second Sunday of the month 8.30am - 2pm at the Robertson School of Arts Hall. 

Date: Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Robertsonmarket

Email: robertsonsofa1885@gmail.com

Address:
School of Arts Hall
55 Hoddle Street
Robertson

Highlands Folk Music offers the opportunity to play music that would be heard at an Australian Bush dance, Irish céili, English or Scottish country dances, as well as the occasional song. The Robertson Second Sunday Session is held on the second Sunday of each month at the Robertson Bowling Club from 11am. Music for the tunes played is available at the website below and it would be great to bring new tunes to add to the mix, or just come to listen in. Lunch is available from the Three Spuds Bistro and drinks at the bar.

Date: Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/highlands-folk-music/robertson-session

Email: highlandsfolkmusic@gmail.com

Address:
Robertson Bowling Club
1 Yarranga Street,
Robertson

The Moss Vale Showground Market is reopening! After a very long hiatus the team at HiViz Markets is planning a wonderful opening day on Sunday, 12th December leading up to Christmas, and then the market will be back in 2022, opening on the fourth Saturday of the month starting in February. Keep an eye on their Facebook page via the link below for updates on which stallholders will be joining them. They look forward to seeing you there!

Date: Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/mossvaleshowgroundmarket

Email: kerrie@hivizmarkets.com.au

Address:
Moss Vale Showgrounds
Illawarra Highway
Moss Vale

Mental Bowral is very excited for the FREE upcoming "Deep Encounter: Writing for Insight and Transformation" workshops happening at Mental on Sunday 5th December and Sunday 12th December with local artist and writer Jessica Raschke. Learn writing skills and exercises to take you deep within yourself: journaling, poetry, letters to past and future selves and life writing. The workshop runs 10am to 3pm. Get in touch with Jess via the email below, or book at ticket to the workshop using the Trybooking link below.

Date: Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://www.trybooking.com/BVDMS

Email: the.raschke@gmail.com

Address:
Mental Bowral
11 Station Street
Mittagong

Let's face it - it's hard being this hot in the Highlands. Come to the Mental Market where you will find all kinds of vintage, designer, custom and upcycled pieces. There will be live music and food and the market will run from 10am to 4pm. Mental is a arts platform for the community to connect, supported by a variety of innovative programs and events held at their gallery and studio in Mittagong. Their mission is to provide as much access to the arts and its benefits as possible - to make anything achievable by providing space and support for all kinds of arts-related things: visual art, music, digital content, performance, writing and design.

Date: Sun 12 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/1091908611584308

Address:
11 Station Street
Mittagong

The Berrima Schoolyard Markets are back in December and will be running a beautiful Christmas market on Sunday, 12th December from 9am to 2pm at Berrima Public School. There will be over 50 unique stalls selling fresh produce, gourmet food, gifts, clothing, Christmas wreaths plus entertainment for the kids and live music! The markets are an important fundraiser which help to fund weekly cooking and gardening lessons for Berrima Public students.

Date: Sun 12 December 2021

Website: http://www.theschoolyardmarkets.org/

Email: berrimamarkets@gmail.com

Address:
Berrima Public School
Oxley St
Berrima

Phone: 0417419636

Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club is always seeking women who would like to make connections while making a difference! VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) offers a network for women to connect in the community, to enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships, while supporting the work of The Smith Family. The local VIEW Club hosts monthly meetings for members on the second Monday of every month at 6.30pm at the Mittagong RSL. Anyone interested can get in touch with Val Bunyan, the President of the Southern Highlands VIEW Club, on 0410 152 043.

Date: Mon 13 December 2021

Website: http://www.view.org.au

Email: southernhighlands.viewclub@gmail.com

Address:
Mittagong RSL
Cnr Hume Hwy & Bessemer Street
Mittagong

The Southern Highlands Older Womens' Network (SHOWN) meets at 2pm on the 2nd Monday of each month at Oaktree Retirement Village in Moss Vale. There is usually a fascinating guest speaker or activity and then time for friendship over afternoon tea. For more information contact Sue via the details below.

Date: Mon 13 December 2021

Website: https://www.ownnsw.org.au

Email: SHOWN@OWNNSW.org.au

Address:
Oaktree Retirement Village Community Centre
Willow Drive
Moss Vale

Phone: 0439 550 976

The Bundanoon Garden Club began in 1970 as the Bundanoon Beautification and Garden Club.  The original 23 members wanted to beautify the village by creating public gardens and planting trees. Fifty years later, members of the club still meet every month to enjoy a friendly hour or two of light gardening and weeding and maintain some of the gardens in Bundanoon.  Join them at the Garden of Memories at 9am on the 3rd Thursday of every month. The club also cares of Nancy Kingsbury Park and the Memorial Gardens.

Date: Thu 16 December 2021

Website: https://www.bundanoongardenclub.com.au/

Email: gardenclubbundanoon@gmail.com

Address:
Garden of Memories
29 Railway Avenue
Bundanoon

The Mittagong Markets are making all plans to return in December! The Mittagong Markets are a friendly, local, affordable country market for all the family... and your dog!  Enjoy a friendly, local, affordable country-style market with a wide range of stalls. The markets are held in the lovely grounds of Mittagong Uniting Church at the corner of Alice St & Albert St, Mittagong NSW, with easy access for people with mobility issues, flat terrain and plenty of parking. Dogs are permitted on market grounds during market days. The markets are held on the 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month, 8am to 2pm. 

 

Date: Sat 18 December 2021

Website: https://mittagongmarkets.com/

Email: s.colyer@bigpond.com

Address:
Uniting Church Grounds
Cnr Alice & Albert St
Mittagong

Regen Action Wingecarribee is a new group in the Southern Highlands that supports regenerative food growing from the backyard through to broad acre. Through collaboration, co-operation, communication and collective contribution we can regenerate our landscape to ensure a prosperous and safe future for all. In December Regen Action are running farm tours, which are a wonderful way to walk the farm and learn about the value of regenerative farming and the impact our choices have on the health of our planet. The tour is fascinating and informative and you will leave inspired. You will finish the tour by the creek for tea where you can ask questions on landscape regeneration. Head to the link below to book a ticket.

Date: Sat 18 December 2021 - Sun 19 December 2021

Website: https://www.regenaction.org.au/events

Address:
Scribbly Gum
Scribbly Gum Lane
Wingello

The Bundanoon Makers Market is a fabulously friendly local market crammed with arts and crafts such as knitted goods, clothing, ceramics, woodwork and jewelry. They also have fresh local produce, breads, eggs and honey, plus a glorious selection of homemade cakes, jams, chutneys and sauces. Delectable food stalls serve up fare with an international flavour. The market is held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 8:30am to 2pm.

Date: Sun 19 December 2021

Website: http://makersmarkets.com.au/bundanoon

Email: makersmarkets.stalls@gmail.com

Address:
Bundanoon Public School
14 Church Street
Bundanoon

Phone: 0411 297 963

Mahalia Barnes has been in and around music her entire life. Throughout her childhood years she was exposed to everything from Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett to Ike + Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, all of which helped shape her into the powerhouse soul and blues vocalist that has jaws dropping every time she picks up a mic. She will be back playing another stripped back and intimate show at Bowral Bowling Club as part of the Monday Night Music Program on the 20th of December!

Date: Mon 20 December 2021

Website: https://www.eclecticsounds.com.au/

Email: info@eclecticsounds.com.au

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shepherd Street
Bowral

Bowral Cars & Coffee is tentatively returning in November! Vintage car owners and enthusiasts gather at Bradman Oval in Bowral to talk cars over coffee on the last Sunday of every month, 8am to 10am. Roll up and check out an array of classic, vintage, veteran, sports cars and much more! This is a free community event with hot food, coffee and amenities available at the cafe at the Bradman Museum. Everyone is welcome, whether you bring your own classic car or just want to chat to fellow enthusiasts!

Date: Sun 26 December 2021

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Bowral-Cars-Coffee-399676280799668

Address:
Bradman Oval
St Jude Street
Bowral

Please note that the date of resumption of the Yerrinbool Market is tentative. The Yerrinbool Plant and Produce market is a great opportunity to pick up some locally grown and locally made produce such as jams, fruit, eggs, herbs and recycled goods! The market is held at the Yerrinbool Train Station on the fourth Saturday of every month and from 10am to 1pm. If you're a local producer you can get in touch with the organisers using the contact details below!

Date: Sat 22 January 2022

Email: yerrinboolvillage@bigpond.com

Address:
Yerrinbool Train Station
Hume Highway
Yerrinbool

The Colo Vale Community Association (CVCA) acts as an advocate for the residents of Colo Vale to both local and State Governments. The CVCA also aims to enhance neighbourhood life Colo Vale by creating and facilitating programs, services and resources for residents, visitors and volunteers. Members/Resident Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month (except December) at 6pm at the Colo Vale Community Hall.

Date: Tue 25 January 2022

Website: https://www.colovalecommunity.org.au

Address:
Colo Vale Community Hall
28 Railway Ave
Colo Vale

Southern Highlands Evening Branch of the CWA of NSW was formed in November 2011 for women who preferred an evening meeting and to complement the day branches in the district. The branch has grown quickly into a dynamic and vibrant organisation representing a wide variety of ages, interests and skills. There is something for everyone. Anyone is most welcome to join the meetings and share in discussions and entertainment. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 

Date: Thu 3 February 2022

Website: https://www.shecwa.org/

Email: secretary.shecwa@gmail.com

Address:
CWA Rooms
Main Street
Mittagong

Green Drinks is an international movement bringing together people working and interested in the environmental field for informal meetings and discussions over drinks. It's a great way to meet and catch up with other 'green minded' people in your local community. The event runs in 314 cities worldwide and has now started in the Southern Highlands! Our local Green Drinks will be held on the first Thursday of every month at 5.30pm at the Eden Brewery in Mittagong.

Date: Thu 3 February 2022

Website: http://www.greendrinks.org/

Address:
Eden Brewery
Cavendish Street
Mittagong

Dance for Parkinson’s Disease is a project that started in 2001 in New York. It is now a worldwide movement. For people with PD, simple rhythmic movement with (live) music can develop flexibility, confidence, integration of senses with body movement and pleasure in movement. The Southern Highlands class has been meeting weekly since 2015. Classes were suspended during COVID, but resumed in May 2021 and are held every Thursday, 1:30 - 2:30pm. The teacher is Margaret Connor, Accredited Dance Teacher and Occupational Therapist.

Date: Thu 3 February 2022

Website: https://www.danceforparkinsonsaustralia.org/

Email: margaretvconnor@gmail.com

Address:
Baptist Church Hall
Merrigang Street
Bowral.

Phone: 0466166866

SHAPS are a native plant garden club with members from all walks of life, some with long experience of growing native plants and others with none. All are welcome. SHAPS get together on the first Thursday of the month in the afternoons, either at the Moss Vale CWA where the group listens to speakers, buy locally propagated plants and chat over tea, or alternatively an outing is arranged to visit gardens or take gentle bushwalks. SHAPS are also involved in a number of community projects and donate to community organisations. For more information and details about the next meeting, head to the link below!

Date: Thu 3 February 2022

Website: https://www.austplants.com.au/Southern-Highlands

Email: southernhighlandsaps@gmail.com

Address:
Moss Vale CWA
66 Elizabeth Street
Moss Vale

Exeter Village Market is a country market with a vibrant community of makers, producers and sellers. The market has something for everyone, with handmade goods such as jewellery, knitwear, candles and homewares. There are also plenty of food stalls, with fresh fruit and veges, eggs, and delicious cakes, jams, relishes and preserves! The Exeter Village Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month, 9am to 1.30pm.

Date: Sat 5 February 2022

Website: https://www.exetervillagemarket.com/

Email: info@exetervillagemarket.com

Address:
Exeter Park
Exeter Road
Exeter

Phone: 0419 808 022

Each market has a different theme and the organisers encourage community displays such as Vintage Cars plus fresh local produce and great Devonshire Teas. The Village Men’s Shed provide an assortment of unique hand made items. A team of volunteers provide gourmet food for lunch at reasonable prices. The markets are held the first Saturday of every month, 8.30am - 1.30pm.  

Date: Sat 5 February 2022

Website: https://colovalecommunity.org.au/the-village-market/

Email: jrsps161@bigpond.com

Address:
Village Memorial Hall
28 Railway Avenue
Colo Vale

Phone: 0400 728 395

Eclectic Sounds is bringing Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier to the Southern Highlands for their rescheduled show 'Songs From The Book Of Life' in February 2022. There's not much you can say about the creative output of Deborah Conway and her partner Willy Zygier that hasn’t already been said. J-Wire reported that “Conway and Zygier seem to have enveloped an intimate, down-home, folk-blues sound that’s deeply relatable. The songs tend to wrap around you, like a favourite throw, or big, old jumper does, as you curl-up on the couch with your favourite melancholic thoughts.” Join them at the Bowral Bowling Club on Wednesday, 23rd of February. Tickets can be purchased via the link below.

Date: Wed 23 February 2022

Website: https://www.eclecticsounds.com.au/

Email: info@eclecticsounds.com.au

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shepherd Street
Bowral

After a challenging two years from bushfires, smoke taint and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Southern Highlands Food & Wine Association is back on track and feeling more revitalised than ever. They are ⁠absolutely delighted to announce that the Southern Highlands Food & Wine Festival will return in February 2022. The festival will feature local Highland vendors, restaurants, winemakers, distillers and brewers, along with a farmers market growers area. There will be live music, covered and open air dining spaces, cooking demonstrations and more! The rescheduled festival will now be held the weekend of February 26th and 27th at the Moss Vale Showgrounds. ⁠

Date: Sat 26 February 2022 - Sun 27 February 2022

Website: https://southernhighlandsfestival.com.au/

Address:
Moss Vale Showgrounds
Illawarra Hwy
Moss Vale

The Berrima Schoolyard markets are held on the fourth Sunday of every month in the grounds of Berrima Public School, running from 9am to 2pm. The market features many long-standing stallholders selling fresh produce, clothing, unique gifts and much more. Anyone interested in becoming a stallholder can contact the organisers via the email below. The markets are an important fundraiser which help to fund cooking and gardening lessons for Berrima Public students.

Date: Sun 27 February 2022

Website: http://www.theschoolyardmarkets.org/

Email: info@theschoolyardmarkets.org

Address:
Berrima Public School
Oxley St
Berrima

Eclectic Sounds is proud to bring Aria award nominees King Tide, Australia’s premier original Rocksteady Reggae band, back to the Bowral Bowling Club in September! King Tide have appeared at festivals around the world, and their work has been featured on many compilations such as 'Global Reggae' and others under the Ministry of Sound label. They are currently finishing of their 4th studio album, due for release in October 2021. Tickets for their rescheduled event can be purchased through the Moshtix link below!

Date: Sat 12 March 2022

Website: https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/king-tide-rocksteady-reggae-got-soul/128014

Email: info@eclecticsounds.com.au

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shepherd Street
Bowral

The Bundanoon Highland Gathering began on 21 October 1978 with a principle aim of raising funds for local charities and bring tourists to Bundanoon and the Southern Highlands, benefiting local businesses, guesthouses and hotels. The organising committee is thrilled to be bringing the event back to the Highlands in 2022. There will be Scottish Country and Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Highland Games and plenty of other entertainment and stalls! Tickets can be purchased via the webpage (link below), and the schedule for the day can be viewed on their Facebook page here.

Date: Sat 2 April 2022

Website: https://brigadoon.org.au

Email: publicity.brigadoon@gmail.com

Address:
Bundanoon Oval
Bundanoon

Expertise Events and the Highlands Theatre Group are pleased to announce as part of the inaugural Robertson Potato Festival that the hugely successful play 'The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race' will make its Southern Highlands debut as part of the Festival weekend. There will be four sessions with the first on Friday night, April 29, as part of the opening celebrations of the Festival. Only 400 tickets are available and bookings are already open! Book in time to see production using the link below!

Date: Fri 29 April 2022 - Sun 1 May 2022

Website: https://htg.org.au/eventsandboxoffice/the-appleton-ladies-potato-race/

Address:
Robertson School of Arts
59-61 Hoddle Street
Robertson

The inaugural Roberton Potato Festival will be running in April 2022! The festival will celebrate all things potato, which is very apt for the town that has become known for potatoes (and is the proud home of the Big Potato!) The event is being organised by Expertise Events, run by Gary Fitz-Roy, who has been farming in the district for 25 years. It will feature demonstrations, competitions, live music and also stalls with arts, crafts and food. If you are interested in exhibiting, visit the page below or contact Nicholas Fewtrell via the email below!

Date: Sat 30 April 2022 - Sun 1 May 2022

Website: https://expertiseevents.com.au/robertson-potato-festival/

Email: Nicholas.Fewtrell@expertiseevents.com.au

Address:
Robertson Showground
2315 Kangaloon Rd
Robertson