Dawn Service

6:00am, Queen Elizabeth Park, Main Street,

Gunfire breakfast will be held at the Lithgow Workmen's Club, Tank Street from approx. 7:00am

March from 10:30am from Eskbank Street

Form up at Eskbank Street from 9:45am. March steps off at 10:30 sharp. March proceeds down Eskbank Street, Left into Main Street and continues to Queen Elizabeth Park.

Main Service

11:00 am, Queen Elizabeth Park, Main Street, Lithgow

Wallerawang

If people are wanting to participate in march they are to amalgamate from 8.20am at old railway goodshed , service starts at 9am at War Memorial, at conclusion of service morning tea will be available at Wallerawang Community and Sports Club.

Portland

Dawn Service- 6AM at the War Memorial. The Portland RSL will be hosting a free BBQ after the ceremony.

March- Anybody who wishes to take part in the march will need to be on the Vale Street side of the club at 10AM.

Main Service- 10:15AM at the War memorial.Refreshments will be served at the RSL club after the service.

Two up will commence at 2PM and will finish at 8PM

Tarana

Dawn service commences at 6am. Mumma Snow's Country Kitchen & General Store will be serving complimentary bacon & egg rolls for the Tarana community after the dawn service at about 6:45am, Coffee's will also be available to be purchased. Tarana pub from 7am just after the service as we traditionally do on Anzac Day. Two Up will begin from midday.

Rydal

The Rydal Pub will be opening after the Rydal memorial service on ANZAC day (from around 3:30pm). We look forward to welcoming you after the service, there will be two up and a special dinner menu.

ANZAC day sessions at Lithgow Cinema

DOCUMENTARY BEFORE FEATURE FILM- AUSTRALIA AT WAR - 1967 - RATED PG

Australia at War documents the highs and the lows during the First World War of the 'six-bob-a-day tourists', which the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) were affectionately called. This on-the-spot-footage highlights the losses, the poor rations, disease, the incessant work and the sacrifices the AIF made for a country most hadn't ever even seen.

Directed by: Barrie Pattison

Written by: Barrie Pattison

FEATURE FILM- BEFORE WINTER COMES - 1969 - RATED PG

Set on location in the Austrian Alps during the immediate aftermath of World War Two, Before Winter Comes is a story amid chaos and desperation of refugees, as they anticipate which new country they will be assigned to - the unenvious task of a British major (Niven). Due to the many different languages spoken by the refugees, disorder reigns, but one man, who is multilingual, appears on the scene and offers his services as resident interpreter. Before Winter Comes is based on a story called The Interpreter by Frederick J. Keefe.

Produced by: Robert Emmett Ginna

Directed by: J. Lee Thompson

Starring: David Niven, Chaim Topol, John Hurt, Anna Karina, John Collin, Anthony Quayle

The Workies

April 25

After the community dawn service, there will be a Gunfire breakfast. There will be all day bistro specials and two up from 1:30pm

Live music at Club Lithgow

April 25, 8pm

This Anzac Day, whether you attend the Dawn Service in Queen Elizabeth Park or have your moment of reflection later, come to Club Lithgow. A short stroll across the park brings you to the Club's open doors, where a warm welcome and hot breakfast awaits. Live entertainment is from Casey Macfarlane and Lithgow Pipe Band. The game at the heart of ANZAC tradition - two-up - is played across the day.

The Royal Hotel, Capertee

Join us for Anzac Day at the Royal Hotel Capertee! Enjoy a free community BBQ from 8:30-10am to commemorate this special day. Our kitchen opens at 11am serving up delicious meals, and the traditional game of 2-up kicks off from 12pm.

April 26, 8pm

Finish the work week with a cold one at Club Lithgow. Kell will take to the stage to help you settle in for the weekend.

April 27, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

April 27-28, 10am-4pm

The Ironfest Expo 2024 is Ironfest reviving. While all the elements that made the festival a hit will return eg stalls with quality & unique handmade/produced products; metal art, blacksmiths, re-enactment, Cosplay, Steampunk, LARP, music, theatre, dance, wrestling; historical, machine & automotive displays; and more - it will all be on a smaller scale than what we had in 2019. There won't be any large-scale historical battle re-enactments; jousting or birds of prey. The event is free and will be held at the Foundations, Portland.

April 27, 7pm

If you love old school Country music. Then this is the night for you!!!Come catch new songs that are apart of Jake's upcoming Debut Album before they're released!!! And sing along to some Slim Dusty, Johnny Cash and plenty of real Country music, in an awesome Country pub. Backed by The Stable Door, Underdog Guitars and Broken River Sign Company!!!

April 28, 12-4pm

The Artz Piknik is a bi-monthly event at the Vale Hall for artists of the near and far. Come along as a consumer of the good times or bring what you got for others to enjoy. You can even perform or run a little group or sell your wares as a participant. The whole thing is FREE!

Although, Jim-Bob does pay for the venue hire, so it would be appreciated if you can chuck some money in the hat so it can happen a second, third and 50th time. Punters are encouraged to support participants the same way as one would a busker (so bring your piggy bank - if you haven't got one, someone might be selling one).

Grab your picnic blankets, hammocks and chairs, pack a lunch, come along to the Artz Piknik and make some stuff happen!

April 28, 2pm

ARTSunday Special Presentation

BLOOD AND SAND - 1922 - SILENT MOVIE - RATED PG

A literary adaptation of the 1908 novel Sangre y arena by Vicente Blasco Ibez, Blood and Sand follows the rise to success of matador Juan Gallardo (Valentino). It has all the ingredients of a great story: dedication, passion, success, unfaithfulness, guilt, rejection, regret, forgiveness. If you can get past what now seem like incredibly exaggerated gestures and mannerisms and heavy make-up - even on the male actors - Blood and Sand is a real treat for the senses.

Produced by: Jesse L. Lasky, Fred Niblo (uncredited)

Directed by: Fred Niblo

Starring: Rodolph Valentino, Lila Lee, Nita Naldi, Walter Long, Rosa Rosanova

May 3, Doors open from 7:30pm for 8pm show

Ride your bicycles to the Workies for the ultimate Queen experience. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at club reception. This show is guaranteed to sell out fast, so get your ticket before another one bites the dust.

May 4, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

May 11, 10am

Back by popular demand! Come and paint the beautiful scenery and explore aquatic life on the banks of Lake Pillans in Lithgow at an event that brings art and science together in a day of painting, talks and science.

Bring your art materials (or use our paper and paints) and a chair and pick a spot to create an artwork in this unique and precious environment.

Enjoy a morning of creativity in the company of established artists and scientists.

Tickets are free and can be booked through Humanitix.

May 11, 5:30pm-9:30pm

LithGlow is a celebration of the rich industrial heritage of Lithgow and the transformative properties of lighting. Situated in Lithgow Blast Furnace Park the historic location associated with the first steel produced in Australia, LithGlow is a unique event catering for the entire family. Sample the delicious fayre from the food trucks provided by event partner Aussie Night Markets, or browse the retail markets for a bargain. Marvel at the lighting and projection reflecting a theme of industrial endeavour and warm yourself by the fire pits while you take in the eclectic sounds of the entertainment. Let the kids loose in the kids zone, or learn about the rich history of the site via the interpretative signage. The evening culminates in the Energy Australia Fireworks set to a pulsating soundtrack and adding another dimension to the glow theme at LithGlow.

May 17, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

May 18, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

May 25, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

June 1, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

June 15, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

June 22, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

June 23, 2pm

What happens when a comedian and an Opera singers worlds collide? An afternoon of entertainment at the Workies! Dave Hobson and Colin Lane star in a show that's sure to make you laugh. Tickets are $55 and are available at club reception.

June 29, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

June 27, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

August 10, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

August 17, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

August 24, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

August 31, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

October 19, 7:30pm

After you've finished dinner at the Bistro, why not head to the main lounge at 7:30pm for a relaxing evening of live music.

Gang Gang Farmers Market

Thursdays, 3pm

Gang Gang Farmers Market is coming together well with committed stalls, including:

We hope to see you come and get your locally grown fresh produce on Thursdays at the Gang Gang Gallery, in the outside area beside the gallery.

Fourth Sunday of the Month, 9am-1pm (From March 2023 onwards)

Take the opportunity to visit the picturesque Tarana for a chance to get your hands on some of the best locally grown or made produce.

Take in the scenery of the beautiful village, while you are peering at the stalls.

Mumma Snow's Country Kitchen and General Store will be open during the markets for your chance to grab a bite.

Capertee Makers Market

First Sunday of the Month (On Winter break, will return in Spring)

We have some exciting news for our market goers.

Our markets now have a new name and weekend.

Introducing CAPERTEE MAKERS MARKET. It will be held on the FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH. Making our first market for 2023, Sunday the 5th of March.

We will still be homed at the the Royal Hotel, Capertee

Watch this space for more information.

Wednesdays, 7pm

Looking for something to do tonight?!?

Why not bring your family and friends down to the Bowlo for an early week dinner at the Bistro and put your knowledge to the test?

Mondays, Register before 6:30pm

Come along to the Workies to put your knowledge to the test! Starting from February 5. It's free to register, so bring your clever people with you and have a good night.

Saturdays, 9:30am

Our Art Group will be starting on Saturday at the Lithgow Library. Art materials will be available. It will be run by Sandy Conway-Powles and local artist Jeff Bretherton. It is free and no bookings are required. If you would like more information, contact Sandy at 0428081783.

Fridays during school term, 7am

Fit for Life is resuming at Lithgow PCYC. Open to all young people aged 10-18 years old.

Come and start the day right with some exercise and a nutritious breakfast, starting from 7am. We then provide transport to Lithgow High School and TAFE.

No cost involved but you do need to register.

Every second and fourth weekend

Come and support local signwriters, the Portland Wallnuts to fundraise for the renovation of their building.

Visit their headquarters in 19 Vale Street for the opportunity to grab yourself a bargain.

There will be a range of goods to choose from, including toys, crystal glasses, memorabilia and more!

Thursdays, 10-11:30am

Playgroup has returned at the Hoskins Uniting Church parish centre with a new day and time!

For a gold coin donation you can take your under 4's (Babies included) to enjoy some games, craft, story time and more!

Boyd McMillian- Artist at Gang Gang Gallery

On display until March 17

Boyd McMillan makes artworks in drawing, painting and sculpture with a focus on the landscape and its elements. The work is often the result or the development of drawing on site and it may grow from ink drawing to acrylic on canvas or to metal and acrylic sculpture.

How the bush responds to change has been a major theme. As a participant in the Lara and Black Wednesday fires he became aware of the profound influence of fire on Australia. Witnessing and recording the response to environmental changes is a constant renewal. His training as a landscape architect added a different perspective and point of view to this conversation.

Lithgow City Council art collection

An exhibition showcasing a selection from Lithgow City Council's art collection will be open to the public to enjoy for free at the Seven Valleys Visitors Information Centre gallery from Saturday 1 July 2023.

The exhibition reveals some hidden gems from Council's art and ceramics collection, acquired or donated to Council over the past 50 years.

While some prominent local artist's names and signature styles may be familiar to local historians and art lovers, including John Barnes, Walter Brunner, Robert Cunningham, Stanley Ballard, Helen Hudson, Margaret Hunt, Maria Finnegan and Rick Slaven, others are less well known, but equally compelling.

The gallery is located downstairs at the Seven Valleys Tourist Information Centre, 1137 Great Western Highway Lithgow, and is open during regular opening hours, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 7 days a week.

The SES are looking at building their capability in flood rescue as well as new members.

If you feel you are fit and would like to be a part of helping your community and would like to join the team. Please get in touch via the NSW SES Portland unit Facebook page or you can visit the unit on a Monday night.

Every Thursday, Drawn from 6:30pm

$2 at ticket of $5 for three tickets. Tickets can be purchased from 4pm on the day.

While you're there, be sure to grab a nice meal from the Kitchen, which is open from 6pm.

10am-4pm Each day.

All located in the beautiful Hartley Valley, only 15 minutes from Blackheath or Lithgow, the gardens of Highfields, Hartvale, Harp Of Erin, Wild Meadows and Gory'u offer something for all garden lovers.

The collection showcases cottage gardens filled with a riot of colour, Japanese gardens, prairie gardens, beautiful water features and rare plants, extensive perennial borders, rock walls, loads of great ideas for the home gardener plus historic buildings and truly spectacular views.

Spring is exceptional in Hartley and these gardens keep getting better and better each year. Richer soil, sunny days and wide open spaces support a greater variety of plants to flourish in this climate promoting an explosion of colour, texture and movement. Four out of the five gardens have been featured on Better Homes and Gardens TV show.

Food, drinks and plants will be for sale with the gardens showcasing various Hartley cottage industries; Hartvale will be offering artwork by Jennifer Edwards and metalart by renowned sculptor Henryk Topolnicki of Gallery H, Harp of Erin will offer the metalart of Scott Leonard and other local artisans. Gory'u Japanese Gardens will have all manner of cold climate trees for sale.

Picnics are welcome, so bring your friends and family and experience what it's like to be surrounded by the wonderful spring flowers and creativity of the Hartley Valley.

COST: $15 per person per garden (Hartvale $12, Harp of Erin, free of charge)

Children under 16 free of charge

For more information- Search 'Central Tablelands garden trail.'

Join the Garden Club

To all the garden-minded people out there Lithgow Garden Club is now meeting at Club Lithgow on the first Monday of the month at 2pm. Go along and see what they're about.

September-November

The sun is coming out and everything is beginning to blossom. It is the perfect time of year to take the opportunity to walk around the picturesque botanic gardens at Mount Tomah. Why not take an upcoming nature therapy walk or a guided walking tour?

Celebrate the arrival of Spring next week with a guided walk among 5,500 blooming tulips!

Join senior horticulturist Mat Murray to explore the colours and scents of our extensive bulb displays.

Calendar dates:

Girls and Leaders hold weekly Unit Meetings during school terms at: Katoomba Guide Hall, Station Street, Katoomba.

Junior Guides aged 6yo-10yo on Tuesdays from 4.30pm-6pm. Guides aged 10yo-13yo on Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm

Our Mission Statement is "Empowering girls and women to discover their potential as Leaders of their world".

We provide girls with opportunities to grow, learn and have fun in relevant and meaningful ways. We are a non-profit organisation.

Website: https://www.girlguides-nswactnt.org.au/

A unique experience

Scenic World's Beyond Skyway experience is offering the ultimate adventure that's truly globally unique.

The Beyond Skyway experience takes just four guests at a time out on the iconic Skyway cable car into the middle of the Jamison Valley. Suspended 270 metres above the ancient rainforest canopy below, guests accompanied by our rooftop crew, climb up through the hatch to spend time atop of the cable car. Once on the roof, with no glass or fences to restrict the 360-degree view, the immersive experience is both exhilarating and completely serene.

Tickets are extremely limited. A maximum of 16 people can experience Beyond Skyway each evening.

Bookings are essential at www.scenicworld.com.au/beyond-skyway. Each ticket includes complimentary refreshments on board the Skyway, digital photo files, and celebratory champagne, wine or beer in the Skyway cabin on the return journey.

In your own backyard

Why not look at what's on offer for a regional staycation? Lockdown has lifted and tourism spots have opened up. There's plenty on offer with camping at Lake Lyell or Turon Gates. Or if you want to get a little more fancy you could opt for a stay at Emirates One & Only Wolgan Valley who are offering a locals discount. Capertee Bubble Tents are also a fun and different option to get up close with nature, but in a glamping way of course. For the love birds Eagle View Escape is the ultimate romantic getaway and situated near Lake Lyell.

Visit their websites and get booking. Don't forget to visit your local cafes and restaurants. There's no better time than now to support your local businesses and local tourism.

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