Community Events

All Things Great Are Small @ Retford Park

"All Things Great Are Small" is a new exhibition at White Cottage Gallery at Retford Park. It is a big little exhibition featuring miniature and small artworks by a number of artists from the Southern Highlands who came together 15 years ago to promote and foster the appreciation of miniatures. For this exhibition artworks are restricted in size to 100 square centimetres. The exhibition will run from Thursday, 8th December to Sunday, 12th February with the opening event taking place on Friday, 9th December at 630pm. The opening is free but numbers are limited so book your ticket here!

Date: Thu 8 December 2022 - Sun 12 February 2023

Website: https://lovethatart.com.au/exhibitions/

Email: retfordpark@nationaltrust.com.au

Address:
White Cottage Gallery
Retford Park
1325 Old South Road
Bowral

Phone: 02 4861 1933

The Man Walk 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 31 January 2023 - Thu 2 February 2023

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

Email: secretary@themanwalk.com.au

Address:
Bowral Swimming Centre
152 Mittagong Road
Bowral

Robertson Men’s Shed Days

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 Tuesdays, 9am to 3pm. 

Date: Tue 31 January 2023

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

Email: info@robertsonmensshed.org.au

Address:
Community Technology Centre
58-60 Hoddle Street
Robertson

Colo Vale Community Association Meeting

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 31 January 2023

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

Address:
Colo Vale Community Hall
28 Railway Ave
Colo Vale

Dads in Distress Southern Highlands

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 31 January 2023

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

Email: men@peersupport.men

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shephard Street
Bowral

The Man Walk Bundanoon

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 1 February 2023

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

Address:
Soldiers Memorial Hall
3 Railway Ave
Bundanoon

CWA Southern Highlands Evening Branch Meeting

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 2 February 2023

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

Email: secretary.shecwa@gmail.com

Address:
CWA Rooms
Winifred West Park
Main Street
Mittagong

Railway Street Farmers Market

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 2 February 2023

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

Email: onthegrowmossvale@gmail.com

Address:
Cnr Railway Street & Spring Street
Moss Vale

Thursdays at the Moss Vale Community Garden

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 2 February 2023

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

Email: info@mossvalecommunitygarden.org.au

Address:
Moss Vale Community Garden
9 Railway Street
Moss Vale

Southern Highlands Green Drinks

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 2 February 2023

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

Address:
Eden Brewery
Cavendish Street
Mittagong

Southern Highlands Australian Plant Society (SHAPS) Monthly Meeting

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 2 February 2023

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

Email: southernhighlandsaps@gmail.com

Address:
Moss Vale CWA
66 Elizabeth Street
Moss Vale

Exeter Village Market

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 4 February 2023

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

Email: info@exetervillagemarket.com

Address:
Exeter Park
Exeter Road
Exeter

Phone: 0419 808 022

Colo Vale Village Markets

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 (except January), 8.30am - 1.30pm.  

Date: Sat 4 February 2023

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

Crop Swap Robertson

Crop Swap Robertson is a community based exchange group - swap your surplus crops, plants, mags, jars, baked goods or just good cheer! Everyone welcome - regardless of where you live. Their motto is: The more the merrier! Bring what you can, take what you need. Crop Swap Robertson runs every Saturday, 9am to 1030am!

Date: Sat 4 February 2023

Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cropswaprobertson

Address:
Community Technology Centre
58-60 Hoddle Street
Robertson

Retford Park Open Gardens

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 4 February 2023 - Sun 5 February 2023

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

Address:
Retford Park
1325 Old South Rd
Bowral

Bundanoon Makers Market

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 5 February 2023

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

Email: makersmarkets.stalls@gmail.com

Address:
Bundanoon Public School
14 Church Street
Bundanoon

Phone: 0411 297 963

National Servicemen’s Association Meeting

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 February 2023

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

Address:
Mittagong RSL
Cnr Hume Hwy & Bessemer St
Mittagong

Dogs of War @ Bowral Art Gallery

The Bowral District Art Society invites you to attend 'Dogs of War', a painting exhibition by Stan Korytnyj. The exhibition will run from Thursday, 9th February to Monday, 13th February. The official opening will ake place on Friday, 10th February from 6pm to 8pm. The gallery is open seven days a week, 10am-4pm.

Date: Thu 9 February 2023 - Mon 13 February 2023

Website: https://www.bdasgallery.com/

Address:
Bowral Art Gallery
1 Short Street
Bowral

Mittagong Creek Rivercare Group

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 February 2023

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

Email: mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Sherwood Avenue
Bowral

Dance for Parkinson’s

This weekly program uses a variety of dance-based exercise movements to address the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. The exercise group will be led by Margaret Connor, a professionally trained teacher and movement expert who will help participants stretch and strengthen muscles, gain balance and rhythm and concentrate mind, body and emotion on achieving greater confidence and a sense of grace in their environment. Research studies show that participation in movement-based community classes is associated with reduction in symptom severity, improved performance in daily living activities and improved balance. The program is held every Thursday, 130pm to 230pm.

Date: Thu 9 February 2023

Email: margaretvconnor@gmail.com

Address:
Baptist Church Hall
Merrigang Street
Bowral

Phone: 0466166866

Moss Vale Bushcare Group

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 February 2023

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

Fellowship of Australian Writers Southern Highlands (FAWSH)

The Southern Highlands Branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAWSH) is a non-profit organisation committed to supporting local writers. Their parent organisation is the Fellowship of Australian Writers. They meet on the second Saturday of each month (except January) from 10am to 1pm at Welby Hall and welcome new members. Every month they flex their writing muscles with some fun exercises, recitations and sometimes a guest speaker. They support members with all genres and have informal specialist groups for poetry and prose.

Date: Sat 11 February 2023

Website: https://fawsh.wordpress.com

Email: dupurcell@iinet.net.au

Address:
Welby Hall
Currockbilly Street
Welby

Phone: 02 4862 1793

Robertson Country Market

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 February 2023

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

Email: robertsonsofa1885@gmail.com

Address:
School of Arts Hall
55 Hoddle Street
Robertson

Fellowship of Australia Writers Monthly Meeting

The Fellowship of Australian Writers (Wollondilly Branch) is open to interested community members, novice writers and experienced authors. Meetings are on the second Sunday of the month at Bonnie Cottage in Bargo, starting at 12pm for an informal 'chew and chat' BYO lunch and then the meeting starts at 1pm. For more information you can contact FAW Wollondilly President Jean Mills on 4683 1544, or Vice President Susan Webb on 0412 773 879.

Date: Sun 12 February 2023

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Wollondilly-Fellowship-of-Australian-Writers-FAW-303697286483174

Email: wollondillybranch.faw@gmail.com

Address:
Bonnie Cottage
122 Hawthorne Rd
Bargo

Southern Highlands Evening VIEW Club Monthly Meeting

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. VIEW welcomes visitors, new members and any enquiries about their activities. Get in touch with Kath on 0437 590 819.

Date: Mon 13 February 2023

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

Email: southernhighlands.viewclub@gmail.com

Address:
Mittagong RSL
Cnr Hume Hwy & Bessemer Street
Mittagong

SHOWN Monthly Monthly Meetings

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 February 2023

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

Bowral Garden Club General Meetings

The BGC meet at 2pm on the second Monday of each month (except June and December, when they meet on the first Monday). The BGC are a group of like minded people who love to learn and share ideas and plants. They have a speaker at each meeting talking about something garden related and a trading table. There's always something to look forward to. The club also organises coach trips and visits to gardens local and afar. Join them and join in!

Date: Mon 13 February 2023

Website: https://bowralgardenclub.com

Email: evered.debra@optusnet.com.au

Address:
Bowral Uniting Church Hall
Cnr Bendooley St and Boolwey St
Bowral

Phone: 0402 814 119

Working Bees – Caring for Bundanoon Town Gardens

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 8am on the 3rd Thursday of every month. The club also cares of Nancy Kingsbury Park and the Memorial Gardens.

Date: Thu 16 February 2023

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

Email: gardenclubbundanoon@gmail.com

Address:
Garden of Memories
29 Railway Avenue
Bundanoon

Mittagong Markets

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 February 2023

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

Email: s.colyer@bigpond.com

Address:
Uniting Church Grounds
Cnr Alice & Albert St
Mittagong

Moss Vale Showground Market

The Moss Vale Showground Markets are back! The markets now run on the third Sunday of every month, however special markets are often held during holiday weekends. The markets run 9am to 2pm. Keep an eye on their Facebook page below for updates on vendors!

Date: Sun 19 February 2023

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

Email: kerrie@hivizmarkets.com.au

Address:
Moss Vale Showgrounds
Illawarra Highway
Moss Vale

Friends of the Wingecarribee Libraries – February Author Event

The Friends of Wingecarribee Libraries (FOWL) February Author Talk will feature Anne Maria Nicholson who will discuss her new novel, ‘Poker Protocol’. The event will be at 10am on Tuesday, 21st February, with morning tea provided after the talk. Tickets and more information via link below ($15 FOWL members, $20 non-members).

Date: Tue 21 February 2023

Website: https://library.wsc.nsw.gov.au/your-library/friends-of-the-library

Address:
Henrietta Rose Room
Bowral Library
Bendooley Street
Bowral

Yerrinbool Plant and Produce Market

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 25 February 2023

Email: yerrinboolvillage@bigpond.com

Address:
Yerrinbool Train Station
Hume Highway
Yerrinbool

Game On Southern Highlands BBQ Beer Wine Music Family Fun Festival

This is a festival not to be missed, showcasing all that is the Southern Highlands and surrounds and celebrating all that is BBQ, gourmet foods, beer, wine and music. There will be mastery butchery, chef and pitmaster demonstrations and an Australian BBQ Alliance Competition Sanction Round with a steak cook-off with BBQ competitors from around the country. At this family fun festival they will be chillin' and grillin' then going low 'n slow with live fire demos, great presenters, fun for the kids, Q&A sessions and sausage making. Shop and explore the regional stall holders and vendors galore while the musicians on stage will have you singing and dancing the show 'n shine and so much much more!

Date: Sat 25 February 2023 - Sun 26 February 2023

Website: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/gameonsouthernhighlands

Email: sales@gameonenterprises.com.au

Address:
Moss Vale Showgrounds
Illawarra Hwy
Moss Vale

Phone: 0421942517

Cars & Coffee Southern Highlands

Every month vintage car owners and enthusiasts in the Highlands gather to talk cars over coffee. They meet on the last Sunday at every month, 8am to 10am. Roll up and check out an array of classic, vintage, veteran, sports cars and much more. Due to a number of location changes, the group has been renamed from Bowral Cars & Coffee to Cars & Coffee Southern Highlands. This is a free community event with hot food, coffee and amenities available at Schmokin' in Berrima. Everyone is welcome, whether you bring your own classic car or just want to chat to fellow enthusiasts!

Date: Sun 26 February 2023

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

Address:
Schmokin'
1 Market Place
Berrima

Fundraiser Event at Welby Garden Centre

Come and join the team at Welby Garden Centre for a fundraiser event for their new training café and community gardens at Mittagong. The cafe will provide training for physically and/or intellectually disabled people wanting to gain new skills in the hospitality industry. The event includes a two course dinner with complimentary local beers and wines, non-alcoholic drinks, live jazz music, a silent auction and special guest speaker Costa Georgiadis (from Gardening Australia). The event will take place on Saturday, 4th March from 530pm and tickets are available via TryBooking HERE.

Date: Sat 4 March 2023

Website: https://welbygardencentre.com.au

Email: nursery@welbygardencentre.com

Address:
Welby Garden Centre
1 Bendooley Street
Welby

Phone: 48721244

Highlands Fest

A huge one day event, The Highlands Fest is on Saturday the 4th of March 2023 at Bong Bong Racecourse Bowral. Funded by the NSW Government in partnership with Wingecarribee Shire Council to reconnect the community, The Highlands Fest will showcase the regions diverse culture of artists, wine, produce and entertainers with free activities the whole family can enjoy. Non stop entertainment starts at 1pm with Bluey and Bingo. Main stage live music commences at 1:30 with a feast of Aussie talent headlined by iconic band, Eskimo Jo at 8:45 pm. Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy the best the Highlands has to offer. All day till late there will be great music, food, wine from regional wineries and beers from local breweries. For your free ticket and information go to the link below.

Date: Sat 4 March 2023

Website: http://www.highlandsfest.au

Address:
Bong Bong Racecourse
460 Kangaloon Rd
Bowral

Glorious Gardens in the Southern Highlands

The Women's Committee, National Trust (NSW), presents Glorious Gardens in the Southern Highlands, rescheduled from October 2022, visiting much loved cool climate gardens of great diversity and charm in the Moss Vale and Bowral districts. You can join by purchasing a self-drive ticket, or hop aboard an all-inclusive Coach journey. No matter how you join them, a spectacular autumn garden adventure awaits you. Garden visits will run from 10am to 12pm and then 2pm to 4pm on both days. Details of the gardens to visit will be provided to ticketholders before the event. More information and tickets via the link below.

Date: Sat 15 April 2023 - Sun 16 April 2023

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/event/two-day-visit-to-southern-highlands-country-gardens/

Email: lindesay@nationaltrust.com.au

Phone: 02 9363 2401