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

MusicNSW is providing free 1-on-1 Zoom or phone sessions with our Regional Music Officers (RMOs) in September. Whether you’re a musician or you run a music business, you can register now for a 30-minute session with your RMO to talk about your goals and challenges and how MusicNSW can help you move your career forward. This might include discussing networking opportunities, teeing up facilitated meetings, providing you with general advice or putting you in contact with like-minded people in your local music community who you may not have met yet. Spots are limited and each session is only 30 minutes long, so it’s essential that you come with a clear, specific idea of what you want to discuss. For more information or to register, head to the link below or contact Michael Simic, the RMO for the Southern Highlands.

Date: Wed 1 September 2021 - Thu 30 September 2021

Website: https://www.musicnsw.com/2021/09/regional-music-officer-1-on-1s/

Email: michael@musicnsw.com

Address:
Online

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 September 2021

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

Email: southernhighlands.viewclub@gmail.com

Address:
Mittagong RSL
Cnr Hume Hwy & Bessemer Street
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 we want to make it OK for men to ask for help if they need it. The Man Walk Bowral meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning at Bowral Swimming Centre at 545am, and every Wednesday evening at the Scottish Arms Hotel at 5pm. 

Date: Tue 14 September 2021 - Thu 16 September 2021

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

Email: secretary@themanwalk.com.au

Address:
Bowral Swimming Centre
152 Mittagong Road
Bowral

COVID UPDATE: The markets are ON! 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 16 September 2021

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

Email: onthegrowmossvale@gmail.com

Address:
Cnr Railway Street & Spring Street
Moss Vale

The world changed in 2020 and Tulip Time will change in 2021. You will still be able to marvel at the spectacular curated displays of 75,000 mass planted tulips nestled among the Spring blooms and blossoming cherry and magnolia trees in Corbett Gardens. There will also once again be entertainment and stalls with a large range of handcrafted wares, local produce and refreshments. However, this year you must pre-purchase tickets online for entry to Corbett Gardens at a designated date and one of two daily sessions. The good news is that the festival will run for an extra 4 days, from Friday 17th September to Monday 4th October! Tickets will be available online from Tuesday 6 April 2021.

Date: Fri 17 September 2021 - Mon 4 October 2021

Website: https://www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au/event/tulip-time-festival/

Email: tuliptime@wsc.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Corbett Gardens
Bendooley Street
Bowral

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 25 September 2021

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

Address:
Community Technology Centre
58-60 Hoddle Street
Robertson

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 September 2021

Email: yerrinboolvillage@bigpond.com

Address:
Yerrinbool Train Station
Hume Highway
Yerrinbool

Bowral Cars & Coffee is back in 2021! After a long hiatus in 2020, vintage car owners and enthusiasts are once again gathering 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 September 2021

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

Address:
Bradman Oval
St Jude Street
Bowral

The Berrima Schoolyard Markets are back! After a long break due to COVID the markets resumed in May 2021, welcoming back many wonderful long-standing stallholders as well as lots of brand new faces! The markets are held on the fourth Sunday of every month in the grounds of Berrima Public School, running from 9am to 2pm. Anyone interested in becoming a stallholder can contact the organisers via the email below.

Date: Sun 26 September 2021

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

Email: info@theschoolyardmarkets.org

Address:
Berrima Public School
Oxley St
Berrima

Since its inception, The Vocal Muster has existed to support and encourage emerging vocal talent from high schools. Their goal is to allow students the opportunity to express their passion by performing, thereby gaining vital experience and confidence, plus pursuing their dreams of singing. Over the upcoming school holidays The Vocal Muster will be holding four virtual songwriting workshops for fire impacted youth of the Southern Highlands between the 27th and 30th of September. For more information contact Richard Lane at The Vocal Muster using the contact details below.

Date: Mon 27 September 2021 - Thu 30 September 2021

Website: https://wvmuster.com.au/

Email: richardlane@wvmuster.com.au

Address:
Online Event

COVID Update: The RMSI is closed while the regional NSW lockdown orders remain in place. 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 28 September 2021 - Thu 30 September 2021

Website: http://www.robertsonmensshed.wixsite.com/website

Email: robertsonmensshed@gmail.com

Address:
Community Technology Centre
58-60 Hoddle Street
Robertson

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 28 September 2021

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

Address:
Colo Vale Community Hall
28 Railway Ave
Colo Vale

Covid Update: The Garden is closed while the regional NSW lockdown is in place. 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 30 September 2021

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

Email: info@mossvalecommunitygarden.org.au

Address:
Moss Vale Community Garden
9 Railway Street
Moss Vale

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 30 September 2021

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

Email: margaretvconnor@gmail.com

Address:
Baptist Church Hall
Merrigang Street
Bowral.

Phone: 0466166866

COVID Update: The RMSI is closed while the regional NSW lockdown is in place. 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 1 October 2021

Website: http://www.robertsonmensshed.wixsite.com/website

Email: robertsonmensshed@gmail.com

Address:
Community Technology Centre
58-60 Hoddle Street
Robertson

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 2 October 2021

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

Email: info@exetervillagemarket.com

Address:
Exeter Park
Exeter Road
Exeter

Phone: 0419 808 022

Covid Update: The Colo Vale Village Markets have been suspended until further notice. The Colo Vale Village Markets are back! 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 2 October 2021

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

You'll never know the bargains you can find at the Bundanoon Men's Shed Shop until you visit! You can pick up power tools, garden art, miscellaneous hardware, furniture, books and much more! Eftpos is available and social distancing is in place. The shop runs on the first Saturday of every month, 9am to 1pm. 

Date: Sat 2 October 2021

Website: https://www.bundanoonmensshed.asn.au/

Email: bundanoonmensshed2578@gmail.com

Address:
Bundanoon Men's Shed
11 Burgess Street
Bundanoon

Covid Update: Retford Park is closed until further notice. Stay tuned for updates. 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 is open to the public on the first weekend of every month. 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! All visitors must pre-book a timed ticket via the link below. The estate is open 10am to 4pm.

Date: Sat 2 October 2021 - Sun 3 October 2021

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

Address:
Retford Park
1325 Old South Rd
Bowral

Come along to the 5th Annual Groove Away the Blues Fundraiser on the rescheduled date of Saturday, 2nd October at the Mittagong RSL! The event supports mental health awareness and suicide prevention for The Black Dog Institute and includes dinner, a live auction and live performances from local artists such as The Martini Henrys. Dress code is black tie and masquerade, and festivities start at 6pm. Tickets are $110 and can be purchased through the Mittagong RSL website via the link provided below!

Date: Sat 2 October 2021

Website: https://mittagongrsl.com.au/event/groove-away-the-blues/

Address:
Mittagong RSL
Cnr Bessemer St & Old Hume Hwy
Mittagong

Covid Update: The Bundanoon Markets have been suspended until further notice.  Please watch this space for updates. 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 3 October 2021

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

Email: makersmarkets.stalls@gmail.com

Address:
Bundanoon Public School
14 Church Street
Bundanoon

Phone: 0411 297 963

With a strong belief that swimming is a life skill that should be accessible to everyone, Moss Vale Aquatic Centre is offering free infant swim classes for infants up to four months old. Splash Time is an educational program structured around developing parental aquatic skills and building experience in handling a baby in water in a fun, social and nurturing environment. The classes will be held on the first Wednesday of every month until December 2021. Bookings are essential and can be made via the link below.

Date: Wed 6 October 2021

Website: https://splashtime.com.au/

Email: mossvale@bluefit.com.au

Address:
Moss Vale Aquatic Centre
8 Kirkham Street
Moss Vale

Covid Update: The Meetings are currently being held over Zoom. Contact the secretary to join! 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; you are most welcome to join us for an evening and share our meeting and entertainment. Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 

Date: Thu 7 October 2021

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 7 October 2021

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

Address:
Eden Brewery
Cavendish Street
Mittagong

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 7 October 2021

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

Email: southernhighlandsaps@gmail.com

Address:
Moss Vale CWA
66 Elizabeth Street
Moss Vale

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 9 October 2021

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

Email: enquire@bowralmarket.com

Address:
Bowral Bowling Club
40 Shepherd Street
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 9 October 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

Covid Update: The markets will resume when the regional NSW lockdown lifts. 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 10 October 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 10 October 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 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. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, 11th of August at 10.30am. Visitors and new members are very welcome. For any information members of the community can contact Laurie Kent on 0408 419 768.

Date: Wed 13 October 2021

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

Address:
Mittagong RSL
Cnr Hume Hwy & Bessemer St
Mittagong

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 14 October 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 Wingecarribee Rivercare Group is part of the Bushcare and Rivercare working bees program run by Wingecarribee Shire Council. This group meets on the third Friday of every month at 9.30am and works to restore and rehabilitate the natural riparian area along the Wingecarribee River at the Burradoo end of Bong Bong Common. 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: Fri 15 October 2021

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

Email: mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au

Address:
Werrington Street
Burradoo

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 16 October 2021

Website: https://mittagongmarkets.com/

Email: s.colyer@bigpond.com

Address:
Uniting Church Grounds
Cnr Alice & Albert St
Mittagong

After cancelling the 2020 event due to COVID-19, Bicycling Australia is excited to host the 5th Bowral Classic in October 2021! The event will see over 3,500 cyclists from across the country 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 and enjoying the on-course support, volunteering or hosting a food stall in the Event Village. Head to the link below for more information!

Date: Sat 16 October 2021 - Sun 17 October 2021

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

Email: info@bowralclassic.com.au

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 21 October 2021

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

Email: gardenclubbundanoon@gmail.com

Address:
Garden of Memories
29 Railway Avenue
Bundanoon

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 this October. 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 festival will be held the weekend of October 30th and 31st at the Moss Vale Showgrounds. ⁠

Date: Sat 30 October 2021 - Sun 31 October 2021

Website: http://www.southernhighlandsfoodandwine.com.au/

Email: president@southernhighlandsfoodandwine.com.au

Address:
Moss Vale Showgrounds
Illawarra Hwy
Moss Vale

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