O C TO B ER , N OV EM B ER , D ECEM B ER 2013

BLACKHEATH AREA NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTREGARDINER CRESCENT, BLACKHEATH 2785

Tel: 4787 7770 • Fax: 4787 7777 • community@banc.org.au • www.banc.org.auServing: Blackheath, Medlow Bath, Megalong, Bell, Mount Victoria, Shipley, Mount Irvine, Mount Wilson and Mount Tomah.

BANC acknowledges the traditional indigenous owners of this land, the Darug and Gundungurra people.

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THE Blackheath Community Alliance is a partnership of Blackheath-based community groups including BANC and Blackheath Chamber of Commerce & Community who want to work together for the betterment of Blackheath, its residents and businesses. 

The Alliance was formed ahead of the 2012 local council elections.

Since the 2012 Council election the Alliance has met regularly with Ward 1 Councillors Begg, McGregor and Stock. 

Working together the Alliance has achieved funding for the Community Centre, the War Memorial and the public toilets in Govetts Leap Road.

The Alliance has also met with and formed a working relationship with local police to address community concerns.

In June representatives of the Alliance met with BMCC

THANK YOU!JUDY KENYON has resigned as leader of Blackheath’s walking group after 8 years.

We take this opportunity to thank her for her generosity and her passionate commitment to opening up the world of walking and fi tness to so many in our community over such a long time.

Congratulations to you, Judy! We thank, acknowledge and honour you.

general manager and senior staff to discuss The Memorial Park, Katoomba to Mt Victoria bike track and local traffi c issues.

Since then the Alliance has hosted a guided ‘Walk in the Park’, introducing Councillors and senior Council staff to issues confronting The Memorial Park. 

We are working with all levels of government towards upgrading this iconic park, acknowledging its historical, geographical and social signifi cance.  

High on our agenda is revamping Gallipoli Steps ahead of the 1915 centenary.

The Alliance recently met with candidates of the major parties to raise a number of issues, including the need for more capacity at the local phone exchange and high speed internet, creation of local jobs, and prioritisation of the movement of freight by rail.

By working together, all

Blackheath-based groups are joining forces as an Alliance to advocate for and to maximise opportunities for Blackheath that will benefi t all local residents and businesses.

For a full list of Alliance members please go to <www.banc.org.au/blackheath-community-alliance>.

2013 marks the year that BANC turns 20 years old. A neighbour-hood centre for the Upper Moun-tains was driven by the commu-nity, supported by the Katoomba Neighbourhood Centre and fund-ed initially through the Western Sydney Area Assistance Scheme.

We started out as a very small concern with one and a bit work-ers.

BANC now has a staff team of 32 and provides a range of services in the community.

BANC turns 20 this year1993 saw BANC incorporated as

a separate, independent organisa-tion, standing on its own feet.

We would like to make contact with people who were involved in BANC – as staff , volunteers and management committee mem-bers or in other capacities. You might have stories to tell or photos to off er.

Please come in and speak with Cornelia or Judy at BANC, phone 4787 7770 or email to <events@banc.org.au>.

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Come and enjoy classic French fi lms with subtitles at BANC

Second Friday of the month from 6pm. $7.50 each.A delicious supper is served. Mingle with interesting people and discuss the fi lm! Bookings are essential.

Contact: BANC on 4787 7770 or volunteer@banc.org.au

If you love watching movies made in what was arguably the greatest era of movie-making, then come along to BANC and

enjoy a morning of

Movie Magic - The Golden Years

Classic movies from the 30’s through to the 60’sTime: 10am. 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

during school term.No need to book and it’s totally FREE!

BLUE MOUNTAINS CHILDREN’S CHOIR

For children aged 5 - 10 years who love singing and performing

Rehearsals at BANC from 4:15 to 5pm each Wednesday

$55 per family, per termFor more information contact:

Jade Tinkler: sloktj@studialoka.net 0415 804 450

FIBRE ARTSCommunity gathering to share skills and keep all textile

skills alive: spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, lace making, felt-making, patchwork.$3.00 per class. All welcome

Call Ailsa on 6359 0777Wednesday from 6 to 8pm at BANC

U3A - BETTER PHOTOGRAPHY*A six week course for Term 4

Mondays: Oct 14, 21, 28 and Nov 4, 11, 18 –from 10 am to 12 noon

Tutor: David Hobbs (4787 8115 or 0414 392 744)Discover some of the secrets of professional photog-raphers and have a lot of fun at the same time.Learn to produce attractive high quality images for a multitude of uses – pictures you might frame and dis-play. Learn to “think like a photographer”.Places are limited. Participants will require: their own working digital camera, the user’s manual for that camera and a laptop computer. Participants will be asked to practice with simple, enjoyable assignments between sessions. For best results, it is essential that all six sessions be attended.

U3A – FRENCH*Thursdays from 12:30pm to 4:30pm – Call Heather

0405 393 281

U3A – PLAYREADING SHAKESPEARE*Mondays 2.00-4.00pm at BANC

Come and enjoy the fun of reading Shakespeare aloud.

Contact Judith Finney - jafi n9@bigpond.com - 4787 7877

or Elizabeth Beckett - lochtiebecket@hotmail.com

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*U3A (Over 50 Years of Age? - U3A could be for you)For $30 per annum U3A Members can attend as many classes as they like, (please note number of students in

each class are limited).Special Note: Please contact tutors to ensure that you can join their courses – before joining U3A as the $30 joining fee is non-refundable. Also, please visit the U3A website: www.u3anepean.org for all U3A courses available in the Upper Blue Mountains as several U3A courses are conducted in pri-vate homes and not at BANC.

Living with HaemochromatosisInformal support group meetings held in BANC

meeting roomSecond Wednesdays

September/October/November 2013from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm

ENTRY FREE. ALL WELCOME.Enquiries: Barbara  4787 7937

email: barbara@ozemail.com.auHaemochromatosis contact, Blue Mountains Health

Support GroupsSee: www.nbmml.com.au/wp-content/

uploads/2013/06/BlueMountainsFinalReport.pdfSee also: Meetings Tab national support group

www.ha.org.au

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BLACKHEATH ART SOCIETY 139a Station Street, Blackheath

Workshops, Studio Groups, Exhibitions.Enquiries Ph 4787-6016

or visit www.blackheathart.com

VILLAGE RESTAURANT BLACKHEATHEvery Wednesday 11.00am to 1.00pm at the

Blackheath RSLAre you over 55 years of age? Would you like to enjoy a delicious low-cost meal with great company? Come along to the Village Restaurant on Wednesdays and enjoy great food, good fun and friendship. The delicious meal is provided by Blue Mountains Food Services. Community Transport provides a bus pick-up if needed. Please ring 4759 2403 to book a place on the bus.

The meal costs $8.00 (plus $3.00 for the bus if needed)

U3A–CURRENT EVENTS*Informal discussion of current events and

social trendsFortnightly on Friday 2.30pm to 4.00pm

Contact Peter McNeill on 4787 6178 or burntrice@bigpond.com

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Rotary Club of Upper Blue MountainsSUNRISE – Join in on Tuesdays 7.15-8.30 am

At the Mountain Heritage Coach House,Penault Street, Katoomba

This club covers the villages in the Upper Blue Mountains from Wentworth Falls to Mt Victoria. New

members are welcome. Contact: Secretary, Helen Audsley 0414 658 316

MOUNT VICTORIA& DISTRICT MUSEUMTHREE HEARTY CHEERS FOR BLACKHEATH ROTARY for their support in staging the brilliant new display at the Mount Victoria museum, which commemorates the bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains. Come to the museum housed at Mount Victoria Railway Station and see for yourself the changes that have been made. The new opening times are 12 midday to 3pm every weekend and school holiday.

Admission $5 adults/ $1 children Enquiries: 4782 7866

THE ROTARY CLUB OF BLACKHEATHDINNER MEETING

Join us Thursdays 6.30 for 7pm Blackheath Golf Clubfor a night of Fellowship and Fun.

“Rotary helps make the world a better place”Our motto is “Service Before Self”

Join Rotary - Volunteer World WideRing Mina Howard 4787 1780

BLACKHEATH TENNIS CLUBSocial Tennis – everybody welcome on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays,

9am – 12noonCOURTS FOR HIRE

For enquiries call Kay Benger on 4787 7779 or Sue Gracey on 4787-7887

Blue Mountains Croquet Club Inc.Experience the magic of mallet sports! Join us in playing

Croquet or Gateball at Clanwilliam St, Blackheath Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 12 noon.

Now at weekends too! See our website for times: https://sites.google.com/site/bluemountainscroquetclub/

Party bookings by arrangement.For further information, call: 4787 6614 or 4787 6885

THE BLACKHEATH KNITWITS!Join us every Tuesday 2-4pm at the Ivanhoe Hotel

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!We knit in winter for Wrapped With Love, and in summer we make warmer things for an orphanage in Mongolia.

For information call Judy on 4787 5529

BLACKHEATH PHOENIX CHOIRPhoenix is an SATB community choir. We sing a range of music including classical, ancient, modern, sacred and secular works - usually accompanied, sometimes a cappella. We perform several concerts each year and also hold occasional social and fund-raising events. New members are always welcome.Rehearsals: 7.15 - 9.30 pm on Tuesdays during school terms

at Blackheath Uniting Church Hall, Govett's Leap Rd.Enquiries: 0437 255 816phoenixchoir.org.au

BLACKHEATH BOOKWORMS STORYTIME

10.30am to 11.30am Every Tuesday during school term

at BATES HALL

THE CAMPBELL GARDENS

Springtime – it’s blooming beautiful!Flowering exotics in native bushland

Volunteers Needed from 4th October to 10th November

Bacchante Street, Blackheath4787 8965 – 4787 7298

www.rhodogarden.org.au

Open for Teas4th October to 10th November

9am-4pm

THE BLACKHEATH and DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY INC.

93rd year of Flower and Craft ShowsShow entries submitted Friday. – Judging Sat. 12th

October 9am, then open noon to 5pm and Sun. 13th October 10.30am to 3.30pm

This Traditional Show judges a wide range of fl owers, and pot plants from bonsai to succulents, fl oral art, cooking and backed up with handicrafts. Also for the fi rst time a photographic section. Come and participate, just for the fun of it and support your Village Community. Everyone welcome to exhibit FREE! Children’s Sections in many categories. A feature of this show is a plant stall with a wide range of plants at aff ordable prices. REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

$5.00 Entry, 15 years and under FREEEnquiries: Walter 4782 2292 or Joan 4787 5859

www.blackheathdhs.com

WANTED: DRESSMAKERS’ DUMMIES OR STORE MAN-NEQUINS for Mount Victoria museum to display some superb clothes from the last century. A donation is pre-ferred but we could pay a reasonable amount.

Please contact Jean Winston on 4782 7866

Need to Attend a Doctors Appointment, Work from Home or Just Need Time for You?

Blue Mountains Occasional Care runs an engaging Preschool Program and an Enriching Infant, Toddler Program.

We are here to support families in raising vibrant young children by off ering low cost education and care when needed. We also

off er one of the most aff ordable preschool programs in the Mountains, run by an Early Childhood Teacher. A Service of

Mountains Outreach Community Service.BLACKHEATH ~ FRIDAY

Fees: $6 p/h 0-3 year olds. Minimum (3.5 hrs) $21 or max (4.5hrs) $27 $5 p/h 4 -5 year olds. Minimum (3.5 hrs) $17.50 or max (4.5hrs) $22.50 $5 per hour rate for siblings also. Plus subsidy is available to all families.

Phone: 0412 932 80 – www.mocs.org.au

Each Thursday from 10am to 11am you can tune into the “BLACKHEATH HOUR”

presented by BANC’s volunteer host, Bryn Town.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. We would encourage you to support your local community radio

station, so tune in to 89.1 Radio Blue Mountains. For more information contact Leah at BANC on 4787 7770

or visit… www.rbm.org.au4

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BOOSH is a fully-accredited service, and we adhere to National Quality Standards and Education and Care Serv-ices National Regulations. We follow the standards for staff -to-child ratios, and hire qualifi ed and trained staff .Breakfast is provided during Before School Care, and afternoon tea is provided during After School Care and Vacation Care. Childcare benefi t is available to most families. Your fees will be reduced according to your entitlement.BOOSH is open from 7am to 9am before School, from 3pm to 6pm after School, and from 8am to 6pm during holidays.

4787 7150 or 0438 099 006 or <boosh@banc.org.au>

At BOOSH we promote a safe and friendly atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore and to use their imagina-tion. We provide experiences such as gardening, cooking, art and de-sign, dance, drama, and so much more in a home-like environment. We also off er a sports program with the assistance of the Australian Sports Commission so that your child can enjoy a variety of well-rounded ex-periences outside of school hours.

• Whitegoods such as fridges, washing machines• Essential electrical goods • Furniture

• Medical equipment • Other worthwhile purposesRepayments are tailored to suit individual circumstances.

The term of the loan is usually 12-18 months.Contact Deborah Allen on 4787 7770

or <nils@banc.org.au>

NILS provides no interest loans to people on a low income living between Leura and the Mounts.Loans may be used to purchase essential household items including:

The Community Access Service provides both recreational and life skills development opportunities for people living with a disability in the Blue Mountains.  The Community Access Service uses a person-centred approach to create individualised programs tailored to meet each person’s specifi c needs, interests and goals.  We believe in supporting each person to create meaningful connections within their community which promote independence, fun and friendships.  We are please to advise that CAS is now pre-qualifi ed to provide Active Ageing and Life Choices programs.

CAS receives fi nding from NSW Ageing Disability and Home Care

Contact Tiff any Coles on 4787 5684 or <cas@banc.org.au>

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL contact Cyber_Shed Coordinator, Simon Hare

0458 099 001 or email cyber_shed@banc.org.auopen Wed, Thu, Fri 9:30am to 2:00pm

at The Old Principals Cottage: off -street parking availableCyber_Shed is a Broadband for Seniors Kiosk, an initiative of the Australian

Federal Government

Cyber_Shedupper mountainsdigital literacy

| introduction to the internet for beginners free | | help with my.gov.au registration - eHealth, Medicare,

Centrelink, DisabilityCare, child support etc | learn on high-speed desktop PCs | bring your laptop/tablet & use our wi-fi

| learn a range of social media | workshops for small fee |

Playgroupsat Blackheath Public School

Mondays during term-time from 9am-11am in the school hall

at Mount Victoria Public SchoolWednesdays during term-time from 9.30am-11am

in the libraryAll Welcome! Just turn up and meet other children, parents and carers in a friendly and informal setting.Cost: Gold coin donation and a piece of fruit to share at morning tea.Also: Toy Library borrowing available at Blackheath only.Contact: Jo on 4787 7770 or jo.davies@banc.org.au

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Meets at BANC every second Tuesday from 12-2pmWe welcome guests and new members

Our purpose is to support artists with a lived experi-ence of mental health issues. Our membership includes painters, poets, creative writers, digital artists, photog-raphers, sculptors and musicians. We arrange work-shops, exhibitions and poetry in the pub.

If you are interested in fi nding out more about us, drop in to the next meeting at BANC

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THE ‘HEATHENS A community singing group for BlackheathWednesdays from 2pm to 4pm @ BANC• ALL AGES, NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY For more info call singing group leader

Chris Wheeler 4787 5725

Blackheath History ForumDoors open at the Blackheath Public School at 3.30 for a

4.00pm start.  Admission is $5.00.October 12: Tasmanian Aborigines and the Question of

Evidence of Settler Massacres in the Black War - Lyndall Ryan

October 26: The Queen of Queensland (and the other States) – The ‘Secret History’ of the Queen and the Australian States - Anne Twomey

www.blackheathhistoryforum.org.au

Blackheath Walkers are into eight years of walking as a local community group. Many friendships have been formed. We walk in a variety of amazing locations around Blackheath village each Monday at 8.30am.This is a health walk and the purpose of this program is to promote both regular exercise and create an activity which provides motivation to continue. Walking with a group is more social and less ‘have to’.

Blackheath Walkers meet at Jubilee Park next to Blackheath Oval on Mondays at 8.30am

After the weekly walk, walkers are encouraged to bring their morning tea, and to mix with the entire group.

For information contact BANC on 4787 7770

BLACKHEATH WALKERS

“…the fi nest park and swimming pool on the mountains” – The Katoomba Daily (1935)

OPEN EVERY DAY 9:30am- 6:30pmfrom last weekend of November

FoBP&MP meets 6.00pm on second Thursday each month, new members always welcome.

Contacts: friendsofblackheathpool@gmail.comhttp://friendsofblackheathpool.blogspot.com 

tweeting as: @Blackheath_Pool

Blackheath Pool

is gearing up for a top month of fun this year, with some new features set to appear beside the annual traditions.The Parade will be held on Saturday 2nd November, wending a familiar path from the oval along Wentworth Street to The Gardens, which will be packed with stalls selling everything from candles to jewellery, ornaments and plants. There will also be “food alley” along Gardiner Crescent.On the Sunday 3rd, for the fi rst time, the Croquet Club is hosting an ‘Afternoon of Mallet Sports’ on the club lawn in Clanwilliam Street with golf croquet, G Ball (pri-marily for kids) and Gateball. Beginners will be welcome and there will be afternoon refreshments, all for a $5 charge to cover the green fees.Back again in this 61st festival year will be the Art Show from October 25; woodchopping at the Ivanhoe on Rhodo Saturday; the window display competition; the Revue (November 8 to 11) which takes a comic look at “The Whole Crossing Business”; and the Age of Elegance Ball at the Community Centre on November 16.The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens will be in full bloom and serving terrifi c Devonshire teas in the Lodge from October 5 to November 10 (daily 10am-4pm). More fl owers are on display at St Aidan’s Anglican Church from 10am-4pm on Rhodo Saturday.Musically, the Uniting Church will have its Rhythm & Pews (November 2) and the Ivanhoe hosts the Local Composer’s Concert on November 15 and a Weekend of Jazz (November 22-24).

The full program will be out soon www.rhodofestival.com.au

The Rhododendron Festival Committee

New in Town? Come along to...THE WELCOME TABLE

on Friday mornings, to meet other localsThis is not a club – no need to join. Just a time and place to have a

coff ee and meet other locals. Come and go as you please!Fridays 9am-11am at Memento Cafe in Wentworth St.

Starting on 18 October 2013Host of the table is Lindena Robb 0410 310 205

BANC Management Committee – join us!On 6th December BANC will be holding its 2013 Annual General Meeting and a new committee will be elected. There will be spaces for new members and we will be wel-coming people from the local community to join.

If you are interested please be encouraged to phone Judy Finch, the manager of BANC, on 4787 7770 and make a time to come in and discuss what might be required.

Alternatively, you could attend an information ses-sion for prospective management committee mem-bers on Tuesday 26th November from 7 pm – 8 pm. You are most warmly invited.

Give Judy a call if you would like to fi nd out more.

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• Open Fire/Wood burner and fuel stove sweep and inspections • Repairs - Door seals, heat bricks and parts

• Weddings - Lucky Chimney Sweep visits your special dayProperty maintenance includes:

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Tuesday evening 7pm until 8.30pm easy dancing, followed by supper and more advanced dances to 9.30pm

• Teenagers to oldies • Singles • Couples • No experience required• Casual dress • Soft shoes if possible

This is social dancing and is usually danced in groups of 6 or 8 people. We dance just for fun, exercise and to meet people.So come along, look around and introduce yourself.First night is FREE • $5.00 per evening after that

Annual fee is $10.00 for membership and then $4.00 per evening

Scottish Country Dancing

Catholic Church Hall, Inconstant St, BlackheathEnquiries: Pat Whitehead 4787 5230

or Bob Reyswood 4757 2694

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YOGA FOR EVERYBODY – TuesdaysIn the Satyananda Tradition

Incorporating postures, breathing practices, guided relaxation and meditation. Students are encouraged to work within their own level of ability without strain. Develop peace of mind and enhanced physical well being.

10am-11.30am General class11.45-1pm Gentle Stretch & Relax (suitable for Seniors)MASONIC HALL, Wentworth Street (above pre-school)

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FROM THE VAULTBest regards to you all from the team at BANC.

If you have not met us yet, please come in say hel-lo. Or if we are in your ambit, please turn your eye and direct your path our way again and reacquaint yourself with us. If you are one of the ‘regulars’, we appreciate you and we hope that you feel likewise.

Our small office base at the rear of the Blackheath Community Centre is busting at the seams. We have been nicknamed the “Tardis” because so much em-anates from our very small space, so much happens within the space itself. Fortunately, our Community Access Service and BOOSH operate from separate bases and we are grateful to our partnerships with Blackheath Public School and Balance Health Care in providing affordable access to buildings from which to offer our day programs for people with disabilities and child care. We could never do it all from Gardiner Crescent.

BANC is looking for community support to solve our space issue. We are constrained in what we can provide to you – the community – and we need to get this sorted so that your amenity in using your neighbourhood centre is improved and we can put on additional staff to meet community needs. Any ideas welcomed! Thanks in advance for your sup-port in this.

As the year progresses, we are getting closer to the release of the revised train timetables. We have not yet given up hope that the Upper Mountains might achieve an hourly service (is this too much to ask?). Please add your voice to this call for a better public transport service through our area. This is vi-tal!!! And urgent! You can make your appeal to our local member or through us here at BANC.

BANC turns the great age of 20 this year and we will be celebrating our maturity at a party / AGM on the Friday 6th December in the early evening. You are most warmly invited to attend and hear about our achievements over the years and our plans for the next 20! BANC has always been a very key part of the local community and it is time to celebrate this!

– Judy Finch, Manager

COMMUNITY ACCESS SERVICE HAPPENINGS

connecting people with communities; creating opportunities for inclusion;

contributing to resilience of people and placeBlackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre (BANC) is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that is based in

Blackheath and serves local communities in the Upper Blue Mountains of NSW.

BANC supports activities and services that enhance its communities; provides programs that empower people to

improve the quality of their life and realise their potential; and works to build a community that supports its members.We seek to be inclusive, help people connect, and build

community resilience.

BANC is open from 9.30am-4.30pm Monday-FridayFind us on facebook or subscribe to our blog www.banc.org.auWELCOME: BANC is committed to the promotion of a fair,

just and inclusive community. We welcome everyone! This includes people who are from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people who identify as indigenous, gay, lesbian, bisexual,

transgender or intersex.

DISABLED ACCESS: Disabled access parking is available at the front of the building. BANC is wheelchair accessible and

has a disabled person’s toilet.

FREE internet/email and computer accessFAX: $1.10 plus $0.55 per page

PHOTOCOPYING: One-sided A4: 25c • One-sided A3: 30cLAMINATING: A4: $1.00 each • A3: $2.00 each

VENUE USE: The BANC meeting room is available during business hours, and on evenings and weekends. Premises are

carpeted and heated, and kitchen facilities available. A nominal fee of $5 for the first hour and $2 for each hour thereafter for non-profit organisations. For profit organisations are charged

$10 for each hour of use.

NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING:Non-profit organisations can advertise for free in the

“Around Town” section.For profit organisations can book a free-standing

advertisement. The following charges apply:

Small 3.5cm $20 • Medium 5cm $35 • Large 6.5cm $50Advertisements are dependent on space and will be

distributed on a first come first served basis. Advertisers need to pay in advance to secure a place.

For advertising enquiries please contact:Leah on 4787 7770 or <leah.godfrey@banc.org.au>

THE Community Access Service (CAS) is a project of BANC. The service provides living and life skills dev-elopment opportunities for people with a disability as well as a recreation program.

In the Moment – Celebrating the Artistry of People with a Disability

Members of the Community Access Service performed in the “In the Moment” concert at the Joan Sutherland Centre.

This performing arts initiative was funded by Arts NSW Disability Partnership and attended by people with a dis-ability and their carers from the Mountains and Sydney. CAS members performed a tap routine and their own rendition of the 60’s hit “Downtown”.

This annual event is a wonderful opportunity for peo-

ple with a disability to showcase their talents, achieve-ments and special areas of interest. Lawson Community Disco

The Community Access Service is proud to present the Lawson Community Disco. The Disco is run on the third Friday of every month from 6.30 to 8.30pm. DJ Murray R plays a wide variety of music including some old disco favourites. Lucky door prizes are drawn throughout the night, and drinks and snacks are available for purchase. Please contact Tiffany on 4787 5684 for more details.Upcoming Musical Production

The Pirates of Blackheath will be taking over Phillips Hall on Friday 4th October starting at 11.30am. Join us for lunch, dancing and our annual musical production. Contact Helen on 4787 5684 for more details or to book.