The Spring School Holidays are almost upon us! We have plenty of excellent Spring school holiday activities that will keep your children active, boost their confidence and engage them in amazing outdoor experiences. We are very excited to tell you all about these fantastic opportunities that are happening in the Blue Mountains these school holidays!…
2020 marks the twentieth anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000, when people came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation to show their support for a more reconciled Australia. Teaching our children about Indigenous culture is possible any week of the year though – and the Blue Mountains have just the…
Reading 1,000 books with a child prior to beginning school is said to prepare them for a lifetime of learning and a love of reading. So whether you are searching for gift ideas for your own baby, a baby shower or other celebration, our list of favourite books for babies and toddlers will provide a…
We are famous for our wonderful community Blue Mountains markets. They bring great fun and atmosphere to our weekends, whilst supporting local businesses and communities. This Spring, many markets are open, whilst some remain closed until further notice. Please check each market’s Facebook Page and website for updates. For the markets that are on, each…
The first time expectant parents walk into a baby store to choose a child restraint, they are often overwhelmed and confused with the sheer number of restraints on the market. However, it doesn’t have to be complicated to make the right decision. Local Dad and Blue Mountain’s most trusted child restraint installer, Luke Begg, answers…
How’s the Serenity? Spring is the perfect time of year to visit The Campbell Rhododendron Gardens Blackheath! This is when the Rhododendrons are in their most vivid and spectacular beauty. On sunny days – and even when the weather is cold – the (COVID safe) the Rhododendron Gardens Blackheath are a wonderful place to stroll…
Four Local Mums have been busy creating bespoke handmade cloth face masks for our community. These masks are excellent quality, affordable and look so stylish! If you still need to buy your family face masks, have a look at these locally made ones. They are fun, practical and most importantly, comfortable to wear. Masks may…
AUGUST 2020 IS EDUCATION MONTH Featherdale Sydney and Mogo Wildlife Parks have a very special offer for all teachers this month. In what has been a challenging year for us all, Zookeeper Chad and the team at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park and Mogo Wildlife Park have not forgotten the difficulty this year has placed particularly…
There are so many talented local Mums in the Blue Mountains making and selling cloth face masks so we thought it might be helpful to have one central guide that compiles the details of everyone who is making and selling masks for us to purchase. Please add your details below if you would like people…
In Sweden, there is a famous saying that encourages folk to spend time outdoors, regardless of the weather: There is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. In recent years, we have been inspired by the Scandinavian style of education and the value that they place on outdoor learning from a very young…