(3356,509,'description','<strong>Capertee &amp; District Progress Assn Inc.</strong><br>Mob: 0414 395 614<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:caperteeprogress@gmail.com\">caperteeprogress@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: The Secretary<br>Meetings held at 3pm on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Sunday of each month.<br>Our Hall is available for Hire.<BR><BR><strong>Capertee Valley Alliance Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 83 Rylstone 2849<br>Tel: 6379 7767<br>Web:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.caperteevalleyway.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.caperteevalleyway.com.au</a><br>Contact Donna Upton<br>Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/CaperteeGrandCanyon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/CaperteeGrandCanyon</a><BR><BR><strong>Cullen Bullen Progress Association</strong><br>6 Watson Ave, Cullen Bullen<br>Tel: 6359 0572<br>Contact Elaine Deveigne<br>Meetings held 1<sup>st</sup> Tuesday of the month. Annual meeting held in June.<BR><BR><strong>Hartley District Progress Association</strong><br>PO Box 372 Lithgow<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hartleyprogress@gmail.com\">hartleyprogress@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.hartleyvalley.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hartleyvalley.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce</strong><br>PO Box 3108 Bowenfels 2790<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretary@lithgowchamber.com.au \">secretary@lithgowchamber.com.au </a><br>Web:<a href=\"http://lithgowchamber.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> lithgowchamber.com.au</a><br>Meetings held at 6pm on 2nd Wednesday of the month<BR><BR><strong>Rydal Village Association</strong><br>9 Market Street, Rydal<br>Tel: 6399 0501 or 0467 062 701<br>Contact: Secretary Holly Davenport<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rydal2790@gmail.com\">rydal2790@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.rydal.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rydal.com.au</a>'),(3357,509,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3358,510,'description','<strong>Club Lithgow</strong><br>2c Lithgow Street<br>Tel: 6351 3375<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lcbc@lisp.com.au\">clublithgow@bigpond.com</a><br>Office hours: 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday<br>Restaurant hours: lunch &amp; dinner - Tuesday to Sunday.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Golf Club</strong><br>2 Golf Links Rd, Marrangaroo  2790<br>Tel: 6351 3164 or Golf Shop 6351 3164<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com\">lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au</a><br>Office Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Workmen\'s Club Ltd</strong><br>3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 7777<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@workies.com.au\">info@workies.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.workies.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.workies.com.au</a><br>Hours: Open from 10am 7 days per week<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Portland Bowling and Recreation Club</strong><br>Saville Park Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5210<BR><BR><strong>Portland Golf Club</strong><br>Wallerawang Rd Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5208<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.portlandgolfclub-nsw.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandgolfclub-nsw.com/</a><br>Opening hours:  Thurs: 4 pm - 5pm, Fri: 5pm -9pm, Sat: 5pm - 9pm, Sun: 12pm - 8pm<BR><BR><strong>Portland RSL Sport Recreation Club Ltd</strong><br>10 Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5203; restaurant 6355 5525<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandrsl@bigpond.com\">portlandrsl@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandrsl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandrsl.com</a><br>Fully equipped function room.<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Community &amp; Sports Club</strong><br>1 Mackenzie St Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 1434<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@wangbowl.com.au\">info@wangbowl.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wangbowl.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wangbowl.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Thursday from 3pm; Friday-Sunday from 10am.  Nanna D\'s Kitchen open Wed, Fri, Sat Nights.<br>Contact:  The Manager'),(3359,510,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3360,511,'description','<strong>Service Organisations</strong><BR><BR><strong>Country Women\'s Association - Portland Branch</strong><br>CWA Rooms, Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 02 6355 5490<br>Contact: President Mrs Mary Dray<br>Meetings: 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday of the Month, from 1.30pm, at the CWA Rooms<BR><BR><strong>Country Women\'s Association - Wallerawang/Lidsdale</strong><br>CWA Rooms, Tweedie Street Wallerawang<br>Tel: 6351 3626, 6355 1160<br>Contact: Kay Adams, Margaret Henning<br>Meetings held at 10am on 2<sup>nd</sup> Monday the month.<BR><BR><strong>Inner Wheel Club of Lithgow</strong><br>PO Box 456 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6355 1921<br>Contact: Gail Coates<br>Meetings: 3<sup>rd</sup> Monday of the month 10.30am contact secretary for details of venue. Coffee mornings 1<sup>st</sup> Friday of the month at 10.30am at Lithgow Workmen\'s Club.<BR><BR><strong>Kandos RSL Sub-branch</strong><br>Kandos Returned Services Community Club<br>20 Dangar St Kandos 2848<br>Tel: 6379 4304<br>Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12.00pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Aged Care Ltd Auxiliary</strong><br>Postal address: 101 Mort St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1005<br>Mobile: 0448 840 494<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:auxiliary@lithgowagedcareltd.com\">auxiliary@lithgowagedcareltd.com</a><br>Contact: Tracey Clarke or Elizabeth Clarke<br>Meetings are held on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday of each month at 2pm at Cooinda Homes with the aim of raising money for the residents of Cooinda &amp; Tanderra Homes.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Combined Probus Club Inc.</strong><br>20 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel:&nbsp; 6351 4590<br>Contact: Winsome Smith<br>Meetings: 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of each month at 10am at Lithgow Workmen\'s Club; social event 4<sup>th</sup> Thursday of the month.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Gateway Toastmasters</strong><br>Cnr, Roy Street and Hoskins Avenue Lithgow<br>Tel: (02) 6337 5885<br>Mobile: 0448 213 708<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:klehmann@live.com.au\">klehmann@live.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowgateway.toastmastersclubs.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowgateway.toastmastersclubs.org</a><br>Contact: Kathy Hanlon<br>Meetings held on 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7.00pm to 9.00pm<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Gain self-confidence by learning public speaking.  Toastmasters also helps with interview skills<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Lions Club</strong><br>P.O. Box 129, Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0408 026 275<br>Contact: Secretary Susan Eckford<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowlionsclub@gmail.com\">lithgowlionsclub@gmail.com</a>; <a href=\"mailto:deveneysusan@gmail.com\">deveneysusan@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: 2<sup>nd</sup> &amp; 4<sup>th</sup> Tuesdays of the month at 7pm at Commercial Hotel.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Optimist Club</strong><br>7 Evelyn Street, Lithgow<br>Mobile: 0439 678 393<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:edwardhealey61@gmail.com\">edwardhealey61@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Michael Cuthbert<br>Meetings: 1<sup>st</sup> Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Club Lithgow.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Quota Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 317, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4056<br>Contact: President Noela Williams<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:noela.williams2@bigpond.com\">noela.williams2@bigpond.com</a><br>Meetings: 1st &amp; 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7.30pm at Fatima Hall 1102 Great Western Highway South Bowenfels<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow RSL Sub-branch</strong><br>267 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2498<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowsb@rslnsw.org.au\">lithgowsb@rslnsw.org.au</a><br>Contact: Michael Cuthbert<br>Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am - 2.00pm<br>Meetings: 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Senior Citizens Club</strong><br>Tel: 6352 3415; 6352 2026<br>Contact: Mavis Rich or Nora Bird<br>Meetings 1pm-5pm every Thursday at Club Lithgow<BR><BR><strong>Portland Red Cross</strong><br>Uniting Church Hall Wolgan St Portland<br>Tel: 6355 7474<br>Contact: Debbie Stevens<br>Meetings held at 10am 1<sup>st</sup> Friday in August then bi-monthly.<BR><BR><strong>Portland RSL Sub-Branch</strong><br>Postal address: PO Box 201, Portland 2847<br>Mob: 0417 283 283<br>Contact: Secretary<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:PortlandSB@rsl.nsw.org.au \">PortlandSB@rsl.nsw.org.au </a><br>Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 4.30 pm at Portland RSL Sport &amp; Recreation Club.<BR><BR><strong>Portland Red Cross</strong><br>Uniting Church Hall Wolgan St Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5792<br>Contact : Secretary Margaret Clunne<br>Meetings held quarterly at 10am on the 1st Friday of the month, February, May, August &amp; November<br>New Members always welcome!<BR><BR><strong>Torch Bearers for Legacy</strong><br>PO Box 127 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1091<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tlewis@sydney-legacy.com.au\">tlewis@sydney-legacy.com.au</a><br>Meetings: 1st Tuesday of each month at 12.00pm at Club Lithgow<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>United Hospitals Auxiliary of NSW Inc</strong><strong>. - Lithgow Branch</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 6334 2064<br>Mobile: 0407 440 890<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jandjinoberon@bigpond.com\">jandjinoberon@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Jean Hills<br>Meetings: 2<sup>nd</sup> Monday of the month at 10am in the Hospital Education Room (excluding January).<BR><BR><strong>Vale Ladies Club</strong><br>Mort Street<br>Tel: 6355 2077<br>Contact: Joy Lawson; Jan Hawken 6351 2845<br>Bingo every alternate Monday night at 7.30pm; Wednesdays at 2pm every 3 weeks.<BR><BR><strong>View Club</strong><br>Mob: 0407 298 606<br>Contact: President Sue<br>Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 10.30am for 11.am at Lithgow Workmen\'s Club.<br>After the meeting stay for lunch where we are joined by interesting Guest Speakers.'),(3361,511,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3362,512,'description','<strong>Aboriginal Legal Service</strong><br>282 Howick Street, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6330 7900<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bathurst@alsnswact.org.au\">bathurst@alsnswact.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.alsnswact.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.alsnswact.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Aboriginal Health Worker Chronic &amp; Complex Care</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drew Drive Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2570<br>Contact: Kaysan<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Kaysan.Penning@health.nsw.gov.au\">Kaysan.Penning@health.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Building Strong Foundations (BSF)</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6350 2750<br>All new referrals 1800 222 608<br>Contact: Annette - Aboriginal Health Worker<br>Mob: 0407 595 475<br>Hours:  Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<br>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programme providing support for Aboriginal Children (0-5years), Families and Community<BR><BR><strong>First Nations Women\'s Legal Contact Line</strong><br>Tel:;1800 639 784<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am-12.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>First Peoples Disability Network (Australia)</strong><br>PO Box A2265, Sydney South 1235<br>Tel: (02) &nbsp;9267 4195<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto: enquiries@fpdn.org.au\"> enquiries@fpdn.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.fpdn.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fpdn.org.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Gorrie Ban</strong><br>Fatima Hall, Great Western Highway, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 1466 Mondays only after 12.00 noon<br>Mob: 0408 254 144&nbsp;<br>Contact: Christine Knott&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Mondays only after 12.00 noon<BR><BR><strong>Mingaan Aboriginal Corporation</strong><br>Royal Hotel, Hartley Historic Site<br>Tel: 6355 2491<br>Contact: Helen Riley<br>Meetings held&nbsp;12 noon -1pm on the second Saturday of each month.<BR><BR><strong>Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation</strong><br>PO Box 3123 Bowenfels<br>Tel: 6352 2473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mingaan.lithgow@ymail.com\">mingaan.lithgow@ymail.com</a><br>Office hours 9am - 5pm&nbsp; Tuesday and Wednesday<BR><BR><strong>New Careers for Aboriginal People (NCAP)</strong><br>Tel: 13 28 11<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.training.nsw.gov.au/</a><br>The NSW Department of Education is committed to improving the vocational outcomes and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people so that they excel and achieve in every aspect of their education and training.<br>In line with this policy, Training Services NSW has created the Aboriginal Initiatives unit to manage a number of programs. These programs focus on providing workplace mentoring, improving access to employment and training and creating business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<br><br><a href=\"https://gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NSW Aboriginal Safe Gambling</strong></a><br>Tel: 1800 752 948 State-wide service<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ccarafmi.org.au/images/atsisafegambling.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.ccarafmi.org.au/images/atsisafegambling.pdf</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://aboriginalsafegambling.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aboriginalsafegambling.com.au</a><br>Office hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Warruwi-Aboriginal-Safe-Gambling-104650274654127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/Warruwi-Aboriginal-Safe-Gambling-104650274654127<br></a><BR><BR><strong><b>One Mob</b></strong><br>Address: Wallerawang Bike Club next door to the Old Post Office<br>Mobile: 0405 375 007 (via SMS or voice mail only)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:murrawalizard@gmail.com\">murrawalizard@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Cyan Towers<br>Hours: Leave message via Voice, SMS or Email<br>Meetings: Last Saturday of the month at 3pm<br>Forming connections with all Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islanders in our community, inclusive of any background, gathering on Wiradjuri Country, and who supports and&nbsp; networks with other groups locally - for the wellbeing of Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander peoples, inclusiveness is Key.'),(3363,512,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3364,513,'description','<strong>Bowenfels Community Hub (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Located at 174 Landa Street Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6354 5910<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Homework Centre Wednesday 4-5pm, School Terms<br>Food Rescue Wednesday 2pm<br>Women\'s Afternoon Tea Wednesday 2pm<br>Bookings are essential for a community / program space.<br>All services welcome<BR><BR><strong>Can Assist</strong><br>PO Box 145 Lithgow 2790<br>President: Maree Statham<br>Secretary: Lesley Townsend<br>Tel: 0402 862 672<br>Liaison Officer 0497 112 675<br>Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm at Fatima Hall  1102 Great Western Highway South Bowenfels<br>Financial support for Cancer sufferers<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council Helpline</strong><br>Tel: 13 11 20 - all questions all answers<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.cancercouncil.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cancercouncil.com.au</a><br>Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council NSW - Western Office</strong><br>PO Box 1977, Orange, 2800<br>Tel:&nbsp; 13 11 20 or 6392 0800<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info.western@nswcc.org.au\">info.western@nswcc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/local-services/western-region/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cancercouncil.com.au/western</a><br>Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Information &amp; Neighbourhood Centre Inc. (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://linc.org.au/</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>LINC is a non-profit community organisation that provides a wide range of quality services to residents of the Lithgow Local Government Area.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>LINC Community Hub</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 5910<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Resilience Coaching<br>Social Circus Skills<br>Second Bite - Food Rescue Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday 12.30pm<br>Multicultural Worker Project<br>Community Conversation &amp; Development<br>Find us on <strong>Facebook</strong> <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre-189382944430203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc.</strong><br>148 Mort St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 872 777; Emergency contact Lithgow Police 6352 8399<br>Mobile: 0428 317 872<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@vrarescue.org\">lithgow@vrarescue.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://rescue.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rescue.org.au</a><br>Meetings:  Tuesdays, 7.30pm at 148 Mort Street, Lithgow<BR><BR><strong>MensLine Australia</strong><br>Tel: 1300 78 99 78- 24 hours/7 days<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:talkitover@mensline.org.au\">talkitover@mensline.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mensline.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mensline.org.au</a><br>24 hour 7 day online &amp; video counselling<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>NSW Farmers Association - Hartley Branch</strong><br>Tel: (02) 9478 1000<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nswfarmers.org.au</a><br>For local representative contact details please call our Sydney Office.<br>NSW Farmers is an Association of farmers and stakeholders of the agricultural industry.  We champion the rights of farmers and rural communities, meeting to discuss issues affecting their businesses and to learn about agricultural topics.'),(3365,513,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3366,514,'description','<strong>Al-Anon Family Groups<br>(Friends &amp; Families of Alcoholics)</strong><br>Tel: 4731 1442; 1300 252 666<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au\">alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.al-anon.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.al-anon.org.au</a><br>Hours: Thursdays 11am - 2pm<BR><BR><strong>Alateen</strong><br>Tel: 1300 252 666<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au\">alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.al-anon.org/australia/alateen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.al-anon.org/australia/alateen</a><br>Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else\'s drinking.<BR><BR><strong>Bellevue Park<br>Equine Assisted Counselling</strong><br>73 Franks Place Hartley 2790<br>Tel: 0407 830 319<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:BellevueparkEAC@gmail.com\">BellevueparkEAC@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Alison Eyles<br>The Hearts and Hooves Program develops skills created in the relationship with horses to boost confidence, improve self-esteem, increase life-skills and well-being.<br>A six week Equine Assisted Therapy program designed to reduce the symptoms of depression through contact with horses to work on relationship modelling, boundary setting and decision making<br>This program can be run individually or in a group of three. Bookings essential.<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Bellevue-Park-Equine-Assisted-Counselling-110513593774318/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&amp;eid=ARBu5ZsckJdFfrzxL6NhjR30_bTVWR-SLywo-Otks4O5VYG-QuAZdSdjSx2sGG8MsLMFAhJbulJDlLG6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/Bellevue Park Equine Assisted Counselling</a><BR><BR><strong>beyondblue Support Service</strong><br>Tel: 1300 224 636 24/7<br>Web: www.beyondblue.org.au<br>Depression &amp; anxiety information line.<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/beyondblue\">Find us on Facebook</a><BR><BR><strong>Briella Counselling and Wellness Practice</strong><br>Tel: 0475 904 163<br>Email: frisiangjb@gmail.com<br>Contact: Greg J Boerma<br>Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm<br>Explore your hopes and challenges in a supportive and non-critical space. Person centred Counselling<br>Individuals - Men, Women and Children<br>Men\'s Groups - Relationship tune-ups; toolkits for life and social support. Fathers and Teens<BR><BR><strong>Centacare Bathurst - Early Childhood and Community Programs (Outreach to Lithgow)</strong><br>107 William Street Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 02 6331 8944 for all enquiries<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:eccp@centacarebathurst.com.au\"> eccp@centacarebathurst.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://centacarebathurst.com.au/Home\">www.centacarebathurst.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm<br>Our free programs support parents, carers, children and young people. All activities are free and these include, drumming, Playing and Learning to Socialise (PALS), sharing Aboriginal culture, self-care, wellbeing and individualised support to help your family to thrive.<BR><BR><strong>Child, Youth &amp; Family Counselling</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cyfc@linc.org.au\">cyfc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au/\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Contact: Sue Craig, Counsellor at LINC on 0417 452 862<br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday at LINC<br>CYFC is a free and confidential service offering counselling, information, referrals and support to assist young people and families discover their own unique ways of improving their wellbeing and managing life challenges. We also work to strengthen supportive relationships and connection to community resources. At CYFC we can draw upon variety of strategies to build on your unique interests including expressive and creative activities, movement and play. We also offer Circle of Security and Black Box Parenting programs.<br>Inquiries are welcome via phone, text or email. No referral required<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=lithgow%20information%20%26%20neighbourhood%20centre\">Find us on Facebook</a><BR><BR><strong>Jennifer Edwards Counselling</strong><br>49 Sunray Avenue Little Hartley 2790<br>Mobile: 0404 531 555<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\">Jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Contact: Jennifer Edwards<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Counselling services in a beautiful, safe environment for when you want to move forward in life.<BR><BR><strong>Joanne Murray Counselling, Psychotherapy &amp; Training</strong><br>Mobile: 0407 263 077<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jbmurray@westnet.com.au\">jbmurray@westnet.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://jomurray.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jomurray.com.au</a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/joannemurraycounselling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/joannemurraycounselling</a><br>Contact Joanne Murray<br>Office hours: Monday to Saturday 8am - 8pm<br>Specialising in children, adults &amp; couples<BR><BR><strong>Gamblers Anonymous Australia</strong><br>Tel: 9726 6625 Helpline<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ga_nsw@hotmail.com\">ga_nsw@hotmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://gaaustralia.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gaaustralia.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Gambling Help NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1800 858 858<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gamblinghelponline.org.au</a><br>Hours: Free confidential service 24 hours/7 days by phone, face-to-face or online.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lifeline Central West</strong><br>Tel: 1300 798 258 for all appointments.<br>Email: info@lifelinecentralwest.org.au<br>Web: www.lifelinecentralwest.org.au<br>Hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Financial Counselling &amp; Gambling Help Counselling:<br>Weekly visits Thursday - Lithgow at Western Sydney University Cnr Mort &amp; Bridge Streets<br>Telephone Counselling:<br>24 hour Crisis and Referral Service 13 11 14 for 24 /7 crisis support<BR><BR><strong>Linda Kennedy</strong><br>Clinical Psychologist<br>Suite 5, 2 Roy Street Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0401 804 771<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:lindakennedy888@gmail.com\"> lindakennedy888@gmail.com</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Projects Inc.</strong><br>28 Main Street<br>Tel:, 1800 664 996 or 6351 2230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:intake@lcpinc.org\">intake@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lcpinc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Housing and practical support for the Lithgow community<BR><BR><strong>National Sexual Assault &amp; Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service</strong><br>Tel: 1800RESPECT; 1800 737 732;<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.1800respect.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.1800respect.org.au</a><br>National counselling helpline, information and support 24/7.<BR><BR><strong>Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750<br>C&amp;F Counselling Services - Children &amp; Adults<br>Central Referral Service 1800 222 608 for children, young people &amp; families, people with chronic &amp; complex health conditions<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday - Friday<br>Free and confidential counselling and support<BR><BR><strong>NSW Rape Crisis</strong><br>Tel: 1800 424 017;<br>Web:  <a href=\"http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nswrapecrisis.com.au</a><br>Counselling 24/7 for those affected by sexual assault, domestic and family violence.<BR><BR><strong>Relationships Australia NSW- Bathurst Centre</strong><br>Family Relationships Centre<br>91 Seymour St Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 02 6333 8888<br>Email: bathurstfrc@ransw.org.au<br>Web: www.familyrelationships.gov.au and http://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/<br>Monday 9am-5pm; Tuesday 9am-5pm (close the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm)<br>Wednesday 9am-5pm; Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday 9am-5pm<br>Family Advisor appointments (for mediation) and some groups are available at Lithgow.<br>Relationships Australia is a Not-for-profit organisation and our goal is to promote relationships that are safe, healthy and strong.<br>Our range of relationship support services includes counselling, dispute resolution (mediation), domestic violence support and relationship education programs.<BR><BR><strong>Sexual Assault Counselling Australia</strong><br>Tel: 1800 211 028<br>Hours: 8am - 11pm, Monday- Friday<BR><BR><strong>Sexual Assault Service (SAS), IVPRS, NSW Health<br></strong>Community Health Centres<strong><br>Tel: </strong>4734 2512<strong><br>Email: </strong><a href=\"mailto:NBMLHD-Referrals@health.nsw.gov.au\">NBMLHD-Referrals@health.nsw.gov.au</a><strong><br>Contact person: </strong>SAS intake worker<strong><br>Office days/hours: </strong>Monday -Friday  8:30am-5pm<strong><br></strong>Springfield Cottage provides counselling and support to people who have experienced sexual assault, as well as to their families and carers.<strong><br></strong><BR><BR><strong>Ted Noffs Foundation</strong><br>Adolescent and Family Counsellor<br>Tel: 1800 151 045<br>Mobile: 0447 321 181 No referral needed<br>Contact: Stephanie Fallon or Nathan Williams<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:fallons@noffs.org.au\">fallons@noffs.org.au</a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:williamsn@noffs.org.au\">williamsn@noffs.org.au</a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:team@noffs.org.au\">team@noffs.org.au</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://noffs.org.au/\"> www.noffs.org.au</a><br>Noffs provides counselling and support for young people aged between 12 and 25 who are experiencing difficulties with their own or someone else\'s Alcohol or other drug use. We also provide support to family and carer\'s to best support the young person in their life.<br>I am a mobile service and can see people wherever they are most comfortable. Noffs has rehabilitation services in Sydney and Canberra, and Street Universities for art, music, dance and drop-in in Penrith'),(3367,514,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3368,515,'description','<strong>Citizenship Ceremonies</strong><strong> </strong><br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact: Lithgow City Council<BR><BR><strong>English Language Classes</strong><br>TAFE NSW - Lithgow Campus, 2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 0444 or 6352 0431 Course Info Hotline: 13 16 01<br>Email: Andrew.johnson73@tafensw.edu.au<br>Web: www.tafensw.edu.au<br>Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30 Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>GambleAware Multicultural Service</strong> does not take direct referrals, but supports the mainstream services in the delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate gambling counselling.<br>For information regarding gambling related harm, please contact<br>GambleAware Line: 1800 858 858 (24hrs/7days)<br>Or<br>Your local GambleAware provider:<br>GambleAware Blue Mountains and Western Sydney: 1800 482 482<br>Tel: 9912 3850<br>Clinical Consultation &amp; Assessment Service 1800 856 800<br>Email: WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au<br>Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday- Friday. After hours contact the Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858<BR><BR><strong>Literacy &amp; Numeracy Courses</strong><br>TAFE NSW - Lithgow Campus, 2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Course Info Hotline: 13 16 01<br>Email: Andrew.johnson73@tafensw.edu.au<br>Web: www.tafensw.edu.au<br>Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Refugee Community Group</strong><br>Tel: 0490068308<br>Email: Cristina.Portilla@lithgow.nsw.gov.au<br>Contact: Cristina Portilla<br>Meetings 4:30 on the 3rd Friday of the month in Lithgow Library study room.<br>Please follow &amp; like us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LASARsupportgroup\">facebook @LASARsupportgroup</a><BR><BR><strong>Multicultural Problem Gambling Service for NSW</strong><br>Tel: 9912 3850<br>Clinical Consultation &amp; Assessment Service 1800 856 800<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au\">WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday- Friday. After hours contact the Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858<BR><BR><strong>NSW Adult Migrant Service (AMES)</strong><br>Tel: 132 637<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.ames.net.au/\">www.ames.net.au</a>; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NSWAMES\">facebook.com/NSWAMES</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.<BR><BR><strong>Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)</strong><br>Tel: 131 450 immediate phone interpreting<br>Client Liaison &amp; General Enquiries<br>Tel: 1300 635 820<br>Pre-booked phone interpreter bookings (existing booking enquiries)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tis.prebook@homeaffairs.gov.au\">tis.prebook@homeaffairs.gov.au</a><br>Enquiries about free services<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:tis.freeinterpreting@homeaffairs.gov.au\"> tis.freeinterpreting@homeaffairs.gov.au</a><br>Tel: 1300 575 847<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.tisnational.gov.au/\">www.tisnational.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 24 hours a day, every day of the year'),(3369,515,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3370,516,'description','<strong>Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)</strong><br>Tel: 132 111<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.capsau.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.capsau.org</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday closed on public holidays.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line</strong><br>Tel: 1800 810 784<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wlsnsw.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday &amp; Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm; Tuesday &amp; Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.<br>The Domestic Violence Legal Service provides a range of free and confidential legal services including: Casework, legal advice and advocacy, Education and training, Committees and Consultations, Policy development and law reform, Publications and resources<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Domestic Violence Line<br>Women\'s Legal Service NSW</strong><br>Family &amp; Community Services<br>Tel: 1800 656 463<br>Hours: 24/7<br>The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence.<br>Caseworkers on the Domestic Violence Line can help you: get hospital care, counselling and family support services, Understand what an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is and how to get one, Develop a safety plan for you and your children, Find emergency accommodation for you and your children, Help you with transport for you and your children, Talk to the police, courts and lawyers.<BR><BR><strong>Integrated Violence Prevention and Response Services</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750<br>Mobile: 0408 207 382<br>Contact: Lynda Barling-Day<br>Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday<br>Sexual assault Counselling for victims and non-offending family members<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Women &amp; Children\'s Crisis Centre</strong><br>PO Box 438 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1800 664 996 for intake or 6351 2230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lwccc@lcpinc.org\">lwccc@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lcpinc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>In emergency contact Lithgow Police 6352 8399 or 000<br>After hours accommodation support contact via the Domestic Violence Line on 1800 656 463 or Link2Home 1800 152 152<br>Accommodation and support for women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic violence or other life crisis.<BR><BR><strong>Police - Lithgow</strong><br>Mort Street<br>Tel: 6352 8399<br>Hours: 24 hours<br>Contact Domestic Violence Officer<BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS)</strong><br>Freecall Tel: 1800 938 227<br>Tel: 6361 3345 Central West Region<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: A duty lawyer will assist women who do not have their own lawyer at court.<BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Legal Advice Line</strong><br>Tel: 1800 801 501<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday 1.30pm-4.30pm, Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm<br>Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on family law, domestic violence, parenting issues and sexual assault. Read more about our legal advice services.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3371,516,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3372,517,'description','<strong>Australian Breastfeeding Association</strong><br>Tel: 1800 686 268<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.breastfeeding.asn.au</a><br>Breast feeding support and education for mothers, group meetings and counselling 24 /7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Community and Kids - (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6354 5906<br>Mobile: 0447 322 582<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:communitiesandkids@linc.org.au\">communitiesandkids@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">linc.org.au/</a><br>Communities and Kids supported playgroup schedule, during school terms only<br>Monday - Portland Central School 10am-12noon<br>Tuesday - Good Start Program - referral only: Story Time - Wallerawang &amp; Portland Library 10,30am<br>Wednesday - Gowrie Playgroup 10am-11.30am 88 Landa Street, Bowenfels<br>Thursday - Cooerwull Primary School Hall 9.30am-11.30am<br>Pamper sessions and Circle of Security Parenting Program - Please contact for dates<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Child Support</strong><br>Tel: 131 107<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.humanservices.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.humanservices.gov.au</a><br>Automated Child Support information service 24/7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Department of Communities &amp; Justice (previously FACS)</strong><br>109 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 0800<br>Helpline - 132 111<br>Email:  DCJ (previously FACS) <a href=\"mailto:admin.lithgowcsc@facs.nsw.gov.au\">admin.lithgowcsc@facs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Early Childhood Health Services</strong><br>Intake referral number: 1800 222 608<br>Tel: 6350 2750 for all appointments<br>Lithgow CHC - Monday-Friday<br>Portland Tabulam - every Tuesday<br>Immunisation Clinics<br>Portland Tabulam - 1st Thursday of every month<br>Lithgow CHC - 2nd &amp; 4th Wednesday of every month<BR><BR><strong>Family Relationships Advice Line</strong><br>Tel 1800 050 321<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.familyrelationships.gov.au</a><br>Strengthening family relationships, Helping families stay together, Assisting families through separation<br>Hours: 8am-8pm Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday, Closed Sundays and national public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>LINC Multicultural Worker</strong><br>Tel: 6354 5910<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:xanthe@linc.org.au\">xanthe@linc.org.au </a><br>Offers assistance to people who come from diverse backgrounds and responds to the client\'s need which included<ul>  <li>filling in form</li>  <li>Multicultural Funday Monday this is a monthly meeting, with various activities such as cooking, dancing, painting, pampering , excursion etc.</li>  <li>contacting the relevant agencies such as&nbsp; Immigration, ATO, Centrelink &nbsp;etc.</li>  <li>resume writing</li>  <li>language mentoring programme</li>  <li>referal to other service providers</li></ul><br>Hours: 7 hours per week.<BR><BR><strong>Nanna\'s Touch</strong><br>131 Chifley Road, Lithgow2790<br>Mobile: 0409 765 601<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nannastouch02@gmail.com\">nannastouch02@gmail.com</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/</a><br>Contact: Sue Murdock<br>Hours: 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday<br>Meeting Times: 10am - 2pm Tuesday - Sewing; 10am - 2pm Thursday - Community Connections<br>Find us on Facebook: Lithgow Nanna\'s Touch ASD Disability Support<br>Help for anyone within the community needing a social connection, guidance, and assistance, providing support network connections, creative crafts, sewing, and more, in an all-inclusive environment.<BR><BR><strong>Fees and bookings apply</strong><BR><BR><strong>NSW Rape Crisis</strong><br>Tel: 1800 424 017<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nswrapecrisis.com.au</a><br>Rape &amp; Domestic Violence Services Australia supports people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. We believe they deserve to be listened to and supported in their recovery.<br>We offer telephone, online and face to face counselling to people of all genders who have experienced sexual, domestic or family violence, and their supporters.<br>We also advocate with governments, the media and the community to prevent and end violence.<br>Counselling 24 hours 7 days<BR><BR><strong>Overeaters Anonymous</strong><br>Tel: 0432 421 520<br>Contact Nena<BR><BR><strong>Parentline NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 1300 52<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.parentline.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.parentline.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-9pm Monday-Friday; 4pm-9pm weekends.<br>Parent Line is a free Counselling and Support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 years who live in NSW<BR><BR><strong>Poison Information Centre</strong><br>Tel: 13 11 26&nbsp;&nbsp;24 hours, 7 days<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au&nbsp;</a><BR><BR><strong>Red Nose</strong><br>Tel: 1300 996 698<br>24hr Bereavement Support Line 1300 308 307<br>Web: <a href=\"https://rednose.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://rednose.org.au/</a><br>Hours Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Thrive Services (Blue Mountains Family Support)</strong><br>261 Main St, Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 4055<br>Open: Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm<br>Also at 2 Station Street Katoomba<br>Tel: 4782 1555<br>Open: Monday to Friday<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@thriveservices.org.au\">info@thriveservices.org.au</a><br>Thrive Services is a not for profit community organisation that supports children, families and others living in the Lithgow and Blue Mountains areas. All our programs are free and voluntary. We aim to support children, families and our communities to thrive by:<br>• Adapting to the changing needs of families and children<br>• Providing a welcoming and accepting environment<br>• Offering family and practical support\'<br>• Building a strong sense of community<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ThriveServicesLithgowBlueMountains/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find us on Facebook</a><BR><BR><strong>Weight Watchers</strong><br>Tel: 13 19 97<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.weightwatchers.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.weightwatchers.com.au</a><br>Meetings: Red Cross Hall 5.30pm Wednesday'),(3373,517,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3374,518,'description','<strong>Family First Credit Union</strong><br>148 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 369 900; 6354 1615<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@familyfirst.com.au\">enquiries@familyfirst.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.familyfirst.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.familyfirst.com.au</a><br>Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday &amp; Friday 9am - 5pm; Tuesday 10am - 5pm<BR><BR><strong>Financial Information Service</strong><BR><BR><strong>Department of Human Services</strong><br>Tel: 132 300 for information;<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.humanservices.gov.au/fis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.humanservices.gov.au/fis</a><BR><BR><strong>No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)</strong><br>Mary MacKillop Today<br>Tel: 0413 243 117 or 02 6331 2010<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@mmtloans.org.au\">lithgow@mmtloans.org.au</a><br>Contact: Sophie Tinning<br>Hours: 9am till 2pm Monday-Friday (on 02 6331 2010).<br>We provide interest and fee free loans for low income earners and Centrelink recipients to purchase essential items and services such as fridges, washing machines, furniture, car repairs and medical procedures.<br>We are also no offering free financial coaching and education workshops. The workshops are tailored to individuals needs and cover topics such as; budgeting, saving, banking, credit and loans, managing bills, debt reduction and tenancy.<BR><BR><strong>Reliance Credit Union</strong><br>124 Main St<br>Tel: 6350 3102<br>Call Centre:&nbsp; 13 24 40<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@mmpcu.com.au\">lithgow@mmpcu.com.au</a><br>Contact: Sarah Kunst, Daniel Whiteman&amp; Karen Houston<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Salvation Army - Community Welfare Centre &amp; Family Store</strong><br>101 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 3515<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.corps@aue.salvationarmy.org\">lithgow.corps@aue.salvationarmy.org</a><br>Hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Welfare Assistance 10am-12pm Tuesday &amp; Thursday<br>Contact: Theresa Pilla<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent De Paul Store - Lithgow</strong><br>193 Main Street<br>Tel: 6351 3774<br>Hours: 9am- 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Client assistance interviews: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm - 3pm.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul Store - Kandos</strong><br>60 Angus Avenue, Kandos NSW 2848<br>Tel: 6379 4555<br>Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday &amp; Thursday; 9am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul Store - Portland</strong><br>43 Willewa St, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5077; after hours emergency 6355 5901 or 6352 3774<br>Hours: 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, 9am-12noon Saturday<br>Client assistance interviews: Monday &amp; Friday1pm-2pm.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3375,518,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3376,519,'description','<strong>Hard Rock Memorials</strong><br>12 Blaxland Street, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: (02) 63557747<br>Mobile: 0429 942 454<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hardrockmemorials@hotmail.com\">hardrockmemorials@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Lee Blaker<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Hard Rock Memorials is a locally owned and operated business providing a wide range of monuments, plaques, vases and restoration work.<BR><BR><strong>Kerry Linegar Funerals</strong><br>157 Mort Street<br>Tel: 6351 2661<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.kerrylinegarfunerals.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.kerrylinegarfunerals.com.au</a><br>Contact Michael &amp; Jeannine Brown<br>Office hours: 24 hours 7 days<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Funerals</strong><br>101-103 Chifley Rd<br>Tel: Lithgow 6352 3368;<br>Office hours: 24 hours 7 days'),(3377,519,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3378,520,'description','<strong>All Sorts: by headspace Lithgow</strong><br>23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 7600<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au\">hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au</a><br>All Sorts is an all-inclusive group for young people who identify as LGBTIQA+ or are questioning their gender and sexuality. &nbsp;Stop by and spend time in a safe space where you can get to know your community through games, workshops, and social events.<BR><BR><strong>Twenty 10 incorporating GLCS NSW</strong><br>Tel: (02) 8594 9555<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:info@twenty10.org.au\">info@twenty10.org.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.twenty10.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.twenty10.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Twenty10incGLCSNSW/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find us on Facebook</a><br>QLife LGBTI Counselling Line: daily 3.00pm - 12.00am | Phone: 1800 184 527 or web chat: <a href=\"https://qlife.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.qlife.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Rainbow Lithgow</strong><br>Tel: 0425 777 338<br>Contact: Ali<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3379,520,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3380,521,'description','<strong>Families &amp; Friends of Missing Persons Unit (FFMPU)</strong><br>Tel: 1800 633 063<br>Email: : <a href=\"mailto:ffmpu@justice.nsw.gov.au\">ffmpu@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.missingpersons.justice.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.missingpersons.justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Facebook:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/missing.persons.501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com/missing.persons.501</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5pm<br>FFMPU is unique in Australia.  It is the only unit that provides counselling and support from trained professionals to families and friends of missing people. FFMPU is part of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.'),(3381,521,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3382,522,'description','<strong>Department of Veteran Affairs</strong><br>Tel: 1800 555 254<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:generalenquiries@dva.gov.au\">generalenquiries@dva.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.dva.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dva.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Legacy - Lithgow Division</strong><br>50 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1091<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tlewis@sydney-legacy.com.au\">tlewis@sydney-legacy.com.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 3pm Tuesday to Thursday<br>Contact: Tracey Lewis<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Supporting our Veterans families<BR><BR><strong>Open Arms - Veterans &amp; Families Counselling</strong><br>Tel: 1800 011 046<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.openarms.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.openarms.gov.au</a><br>Office hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Helpline: 24 hours 7 days<br>A service founded by Vietnam Veterans, now for all Veterans &amp; Families<br>A national, free and confidential counselling service that specialises in helping veterans and their families 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.<br>They can help you with a wide range of issues relating to employment, relationships, past trauma, wellbeing, transition to civilian life and more.<br>Founded by Vietnam Veterans and now for all Veterans and families, Open Arms also offers training programs and workshops, peer support and crisis accommodation. For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.openarms.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.openarms.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook at <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/OpenArmsVeteransAndFamiliesCounselling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/OpenArmsVeteransAndFamiliesCounselling</a><BR><BR><strong>Veterans\' Advocacy Service</strong><br>Legal Aid NSW<br>Tel: 9219 5148 (reverse charges accepted)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:veterans@legalaid.nsw.gov.au\">veterans@legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<br>Advice sessions conducted in regional areas.'),(3383,522,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3384,523,'description','<strong>Victim Services Victims Access Line</strong><br>Aboriginal contact line 1800 019 123<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.victimsservices.justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8am-6pm Monday to Friday.<br>Provides confidential support, referral and information for victims of crime'),(3385,523,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3386,524,'description','<strong>Lithgow Information &amp; Neighbourhood Centre Ltd (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Volunteers are always needed to assist with meal delivery, gardening &amp; social support for elderly people.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Volunteer Engagement and Management Program</strong><br>The Neighbourhood Centre Bathurst<br>96 Russell Street, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6332 4866<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:vmp@binc.org.au\">vmp@binc.org.au</a>; <a href=\"mailto:voltraining@binc.org.au\">voltraining@binc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.binc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.binc.org.au</a><br>Contact:  Cheryl or Karin<br>Facebook:  <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheNeighbourhoodCentre/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/TheNeighbourhoodCentre </a><br>Hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday'),(3387,524,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3388,525,'description','<strong>1st Portland Scout Group</strong><br>16 Cullen Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 0401 522 058<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mandy@wigginsclan.net\">mandy@wigginsclan.net</a><br>Contact: Leader in Charge, Mandy Wiggins<br>Meetings: Joeys Mondays 5pm-6pm;, Cubs Mondays 5pm-6.30pm; Scouts and Venturers Monday 6.45pm-8.45pm<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/1stPortlandScouts/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find us on Facebook</a><br>Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills\' such as camping and bush craft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and even flying! Scouts also have the opportunity to become involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events, such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, international events and service projects in developing countries.<br>Scouts is for boys and girls. Joeys start from Kindergarten to age 8. Cubs 8 to 11 year olds, Scouts 11 to 15 year olds and senior scouting groups (Venturers and Rovers) from 15 to 25 years.<br>Scouts can take part in an extraordinary variety of outdoor activities, from ‘traditional Scouting skills\' such as camping and bush craft, through to more extreme challenges such as abseiling, overnight hiking, rafting canoeing, canyoning, snow activities, rock climbing, sailing and even flying!  Scouts also have the opportunity to become involved in performing arts, leadership development, community service, amateur radio operation, environmental projects, large-scale Australian events, such as Cuborees, Jamborees and Ventures, international events and service projects in developing countries.<br>Scouts is for boys and girls.  Joeys start from Kindergarten to age 8. Cubs 8 to 11 year olds, Scouts 11 to 15 year olds and senior scouting groups (Venturers and Rovers) from 15 to 25 years.<BR><BR><strong>Anglican Church Youth Groups (St. Paul\'s)</strong><br>2 Roy Street<br>Tel: 6351 3070<br>Meetings: ONE: 7.30pm-9.00 pm Friday evening meeting at various places call for details (School years 6 - 12<strong>).</strong><span style=\"font-size: revert;\">Combined youth Group with the Baptist Church for all. </span>ARVOS: After School Program for school aged children Tuesdays 3.15pm-4.30pm. After School program for all primary aged children. Contact: 6351 3070 Mondays &amp; Thursdays for more details.<BR><BR><strong>Anglican Church Youth and Children\'s Programs</strong><br>Lithgow - Contact: John Young 0418 610 655<br>Glow - kids club years k-6<br>Friday nights during school term 5-6pm<br>Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St<br>‘One\' - Youth Group years 6-12 (or equivalent age)<br>Friday nights during school term 7-9pm<br>Lithgow Anglican Church Hall Roy St<br>KFJs - (Sunday school for 3yrs old - yr2)<br>Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)<br>Lithgow Anglican Church<br>Tic Tacs - Sunday school for yr 2- yr6<br>Sunday Mornings 10am (Starts in church)<br>Lithgow Anglican Church<br>Portland - Contact: John Young 0418 610 655<br>Kid\'s Church - Sunday school for all age children<br>Sunday Afternoon 3pm (Starts in church)<br>Portland Anglican Church<BR><BR><strong>GINDAAY Youth Drop-in Centre</strong><br>9 Wolgan St, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 4104<br>Contact Ian &amp; Miriam Palmer<br>Open 3pm-4.30pm Monday &amp; Wednesday during school terms for children from Year 3-Year 12. Youths enjoy a variety of activities and crafts, as well as afternoon refreshments. This is all free.<BR><BR><strong>Girl Guides</strong><br>Lithgow Guide Hall, 19 Young St, Lithgow 2790<br>Junior Guides (Age 7 to 10yrs ) Monday (during school terms) 4.15pm to 6.15pm<br>Guides / Senior Guides (Age 10yrs to 18yrs) Tuesday (during school terms) 5.15pm to 7.15pm<br>Contact: Jacqueline Mitchell - District Manager<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au\">lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>Mob: 0432 385 414<br>Contact: Joanne Martin - Assistant District Manager<br>Mob: 0427 791 236<br>Contact: Cheryl Rutherford - Junior Guide Unit Leader<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowjg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au\">lithgowjg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>Mob: 0415 951 380<br>Krystelle Fitzpatrick - Guide/Senior Guide Unit Leader<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au\">lithgowg@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>Mob: 0478 846 711<br>Lithgow Girl Guides Support Group<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au\">lithgowdm@girlguides-nswactnt.org.au</a><br>State Contact: <a href=\"mailto:guides@girlguides-nswact.org.au\">guides@girlguides-nswact.org.au</a><br>Tel: 1300 447 548<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.girlguides-nswactnt.org.au/\">www.girlguides-nswact.org.au</a><br>Emergency Contact for any issues concerning the property: Lithgow City Council on 6354 9999<BR><BR><strong>Guides - Portland</strong><br>Portland School of Art, corner of Wolgan and Villiers Streets, Portland<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandgirlguidesnsw@gmail.com\">portlandgirlguidesnsw@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: Tuesday afternoons during school terms.<br>Guiding offers girls and young women the opportunity to grow and learn leadership skills in a fun, flexible, and supportive environment that opens up worldwide opportunities, friendships and adventurous experiences, as well as a sense of purpose in the community as they develop into maturity. Guides are welcome from age 5-17, and leaders from age 18+.<br>Contact: District through our Facebook page at <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/PortlandGirlGuidesNSW/about/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Portland Girl Guides NSW</a><BR><BR><strong>headspace Lithgow</strong><br>23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 7600<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au\">hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/</a><br>headspace Lithgow offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice, and general information. We are a team of friendly workers who specialise in youth wellbeing. We can discuss and help with any issues from mental health, sexual health and contraception, education support, to drug and alcohol counselling. headspace Lithgow services are available at no cost.<BR><BR><strong>Hoskins Youth Group</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre<br>43 Bridge St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Mobile: 0488 200 818<br>Operating Hours: 4- 6pm Thursdays<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com\">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.<br>Hoskins Youth group is for children in School Years 7-12. School terms only.<BR><BR><strong>Legal Aid NSW Youth HotLine</strong><strong> (under 18s) </strong><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Tel: 1800 10 18 10<br>Hours: the Hotline provides legal advice &amp; information to young people under 18 and operates 9am - midnight Monday to Thursday; 24 hours service. Friday 9am to Sunday 12 midnight and on public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>One Youth Group</strong><br>Combined Lithgow Baptist and Anglican Church Youth Group<br>Railway Parade and Roy Street, Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 3070<br>Meets Friday Nights during school terms 7-9pm<br>At Lithgow Anglican Hall Roy st.<br>For anyone in yr 6-12<br>Website: <a href=\"https://lpachurch.org.au/\">www.lpachurch.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Young Adults - Wine, Cheese &amp; Discussion Group with Hoskins</strong><br>Venue TBC<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Mobile: 0488 200 818<br>Operating Hours: 7-8:30pm Sunday fortnightly<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com\">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays.<br><br>Informal discussion for young adults over a glass of wine &amp; cheese<BR><BR><strong>Youth Group</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre, 43 Bridge Street<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>School Terms Thursdays 4pm - 6pm<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@westnet.com.au\">lithgowuc@westnet.com.au</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Office hours: 10am - 1pm Monday to Friday<br>Youth Group is for high schoolers, year 7-12.<BR><BR><strong>Youth Worx</strong><br>28C Main St<br>Tel: 1800 664 996 or 6352 2132<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:youthworx@lcpinc.org\">youthworx@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lcpinc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3389,525,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3390,526,'description','<b>Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline </b>1800 628 221<BR><BR><strong>Al-Anon Family Groups</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1300 252 666<BR><BR><strong>Alcohol and Drug Information Service</strong> 1800 250 015<BR><BR><strong>Ambulance, Fire, Police</strong>&nbsp;000<BR><BR><strong>beyondblue</strong><strong> Support Service</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1300 224 636<BR><BR><strong>Bravehearts Child Protection </strong>1800 272 831<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council NSW Helpline</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>13 11 20<br><b>Carers NSW </b>for information, support &amp; counselling (02) 9280 4744 b/h<br><b>Carers NSW </b>Carer Gateway for respite 1800 472 737 b/h<br><b>Child Abuse Prevention Service</b><b>&nbsp;</b>132 111<BR><BR><strong>Child Protection Helpline</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>132 111 to report child abuse and neglect<BR><BR><strong>Child Support </strong>131 272<BR><BR><strong>Crimestoppers</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1800 333 000 - 24/7<br><b>Disaster Welfare Service</b> 1800 018 444<br><b>Domestic Violence Line </b>1800 626 463<BR><BR><strong>Family Relationships Advice Line</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1800 050 321<BR><BR><strong>healthdirect</strong><strong> Australia</strong>&nbsp;1800 022 222 - 24/7<BR><BR><strong>Kids\' Helpline</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1800 55 1800 - 24/7<br><a href=\"http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Legal Aid NSW</strong></a> 1300 888 529<br><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Lifeline Central West Counselling Service </span></b>1300 798 258<br><b>Link2home Homelessness</b> 1800 152 152<br><b>Lithgow Community Projects Inc.</b> 1800 664 996 or 6351 2230<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Rescue Squad </strong>1800 872 777; 6351 4621; emergencies <strong>Lithgow Police</strong> 6352 8399 or 000.<BR><BR><strong>MensLine</strong><strong>&nbsp;Australia </strong>1300 789 978 - 24/7<BR><BR><strong>Mental Health Advocacy Service </strong>9745 4277<BR><BR><strong>Mental Health Line </strong>1800 011 511 - 24/7<br><b>NSW Rape Crisis Centre</b><b>&nbsp;</b>1800 424 017 - 24/7<br><b>NSW Victims Access Line </b>1800 633 063 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Parentline NSW</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1300 1300 52<BR><BR><strong>Poison Information Centre</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>13 11 26 - 24/7<BR><BR><strong>Police Assistance Line NSW</strong>131 444 - 24/7.&nbsp; For Non-life threatening calls only.<BR><BR><strong>Police Stations</strong><BR><BR><strong>Capertee:&nbsp; </strong>6359 0101<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow:&nbsp; </strong>6352 8399<BR><BR><strong>Portland:&nbsp; </strong>6355 5200<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang:&nbsp; </strong>6355 1303<BR><BR><strong>Prisoners\' Legal Service </strong>8688 3888<BR><BR><strong>Red Nose</strong> (Formally SIDS and KIDS) 1300 308 307. 24 hour bereavement support Line<BR><BR><strong>Resilience NSW</strong>  02 9212 9200 Bushfire recovery assistance<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent De Paul</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>- Lithgow<strong>&nbsp;</strong>6351 3774<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul </strong>- Kandos 6379 4555<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul </strong>- Portland&nbsp;6355 5077<BR><BR><strong>State Emergency Service</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>132 500<BR><BR><strong>Suicide Call Back Service</strong> 1300 659 467<br><b>Translating and Interpreting Service</b><b>&nbsp;(TIS National) </b>1800 131 450<BR><BR><strong>Veterans Advocacy Service </strong>1800 838 372<BR><BR><strong>Youth HotLine</strong> 1800 10 18 10'),(3391,526,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3392,527,'description','<strong>Bowenfels Vet Clinic</strong><br>1115 Great Western Highway<br>Tel: 6351 2500<br><span lang=\"FR\">Emergency Mobile: </span>0408 820 295<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bowenfelsvet@gmail.com\">bowenfelsvet@gmail.com</a><br>Web&nbsp;: <a href=\"http://www.bowenfelsvetclinic.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bowenfelsvetclinic.com.au</a><br>Contact Julie Grant<br>Hours: 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 8.30am to 11am Saturdays<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Animal Shelter</strong><br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Opening hours: 3pm to 4pm weekdays by appointment with Council Rangers. Drop off cage for strays,<br>Dogs available for adoption and Information about registering &amp; micro-chipping your dog<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Veterinary Hospital</strong><br>Michelle Monaghan &amp; Associates<br>239 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3269 a/h emergency 6351 3269 or 0418 689 770<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowvets@gmail.com\">lithgowvets@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.localvet.com.au/Lithgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.localvet.com.au/Lithgow</a><br>Hours: 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am-12 noon Saturday<BR><BR><strong>NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service</strong><br>Camping, Bookings, Annual Passes, Park Tours, Park Information<br>Phone: 1300 072 757<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@environment.nsw.gov.au\">info@environment.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Problem fauna, permits, bird and reptile licences, closures, brochures<br>EnviroLine Information Centre<br>Phone 131 555<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>WIRES - Wildlife Information and Rescue Service Inc.</strong><br>Tel: 1300 094 737 Central West Branch<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@wires.org.au\">info@wires.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wires.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wires.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wires.org.au/branch/centralwest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wires.org.au/branch/centralwest</a><br>Find us on Facebook'),(3393,527,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3394,528,'description','<strong>Beehive Re-Creative Centre</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre<br>43 Bridge Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@westnet.com.au\">lithgowuc@westnet.com.au</a><br>Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Colleen Mahon<br>Classes: Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays for 8 weeks during school terms; Evening classes Wednesdays; Bushwalking Fridays.<br>Education, social, art and craft activities<BR><BR><strong>Reading Writing Hotline</strong><br>Tel: 1300 655 506<br>Web: <a href=\"http://readingwritinghotline.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">readingwritinghotline.edu.au</a><br>For help with reading, writing &amp; basic maths.<BR><BR><strong>TAFE NSW - TAFE Digital</strong><br>Tel:  13 16 01 for course information<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.oten.tafensw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.oten.tafensw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm<br>TAFE Digital is part of TAFE NSW, and is the largest online education provider in Australia. We combine the best of all previous TAFE NSW online platforms (OTEN, TAFENow and TAFE Online) to offer you current and industry relevant courses across the range of modern industries. Enjoy flexible learning to fit your lifestyle with online short courses, certificates, diplomas and degrees.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>TAFE Western - Lithgow College</strong><br>2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 297 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 0444<br>Course info 131601<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.tafensw.edu.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.tafensw.edu.au/</a><br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pn, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3395,528,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3396,529,'description','<strong>Capertee Public School</strong><br>Castlereagh Highway Capertee 2846<br>Tel: 6359 0175<br>Hours: 9.15am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:capertee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">capertee-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Cooerwull Public School</strong><br>319 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: Primary: 6351 3106; Infants: 6352 5053<br>Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cooerwull-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">cooerwull-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Cullen Bullen Public School</strong><br>15-23 Castlereagh Highway Cullen Bullen 2790<br>Tel: 6359 0543<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cullenbull-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">cullenbull-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Hampton Public School</strong><br>19 Old Bindo Rd Hampton 2790<br>Tel: 6359 3231<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hampton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">hampton-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Kandos Primary School</strong><br>23-37 Dangar Street Kandos 2848<br>Tel: 6379 4201<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kandos-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">kandos-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Public School</strong><br>163 Mort Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2297<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">lithgow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgow-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgow-p.schools.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Office Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Meadow Flat Public School</strong><br>2630 Great Western Highway Meadow Flat 2795<br>Tel: 6359 5259<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:meadowflat-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">meadowflat-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Portland Central School</strong><br>Vale Street, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5233<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portland-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">portland-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 8.50am to 3.20am<br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>St Joseph\'s Primary School</strong><br>95 Williwa Street Portland<br>Tel: 6355 5111<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:stjosephportland@bth.catholic.edu.au\">stjosephportland@bth.catholic.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://stjosephs.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.stjosephs.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>St Patrick\'s Primary School</strong><br>Mort Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3719<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:stpatslithgow@bth.catholic.edu.au\">stpatslithgow@bth.catholic.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.stpatslithgow.catholic.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.stpatslithgow.catholic.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Principal Mrs Renae Dunleavy<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Primary School</strong><br>Barton Avenue, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 1210<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wallerawan-p.admin@det.nsw.edu.au\">wallerawan-p.admin@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wallerawan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wallerawan-p.schools.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Zig Zag Public School</strong><br>23 Victoria Avenue<br>Tel: 6351 2352<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:zigzag-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">zigzag-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 2.50pm<br>Contact: Principal'),(3397,529,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3398,530,'description','<strong>Kandos High School</strong><br>Fleming Street Kandos 2848<br>Tel: 6379 4103<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kandos-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">kandos-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 8.55am to 3.20pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>La Salle Academy</strong><br>96 Rabaul Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 5100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lasallelithgow@bth.catholic.edu.au\">lasallelithgow@bth.catholic.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lasalleacademy.catholic.edu.au/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lasalleacademy.catholic.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 8am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Principal Mrs Joyce Smith<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow High School</strong><br>1A Pau Street<br>Tel: 6352 1422<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">lithgow-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgow-h.schools.nsw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgow-h.school.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 3.20pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Principal<BR><BR><strong>Portland Central School</strong><br>Vale Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5233<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portland-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">portland-c.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: 8.50am to 3.20am<br>Contact: Principal'),(3399,530,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3400,531,'description','<strong>Special Education Unit</strong><br>163 Mort Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2297<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au\">lithgow-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgow-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgow-p.schools.nsw.edu.au</a><br>Contact: Craig Ashworth<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm<br>Provides an educational service for students with mild, moderate, severe intellectual and multiple disabilities from school age onwards.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3401,531,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3402,532,'description','<strong>The University of Notre Dame Australia</strong><br>2B Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 8204 4158<br>Contact: Jennifer Corney<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jennifer.corney@nd.edu.au<br>\">jennifer.corney@nd.edu.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nd.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nd.edu.au</a><br>Doctor of Medicine (MD.  This course offered through the School of Medicine, Sydney.'),(3403,532,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3404,533,'description','<strong>Kumon Lithgow Education Centre</strong><br>26 Main St<br>Tel: 6355 2602<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bertolet@kumoneb.com.au\">bertolet@kumoneb.com.au</a><br>Contact Instructor Elisabeth Bertolet<br>Hours: 2pm-6.30pm Monday, Thursday, Friday<br>After school tutoring in Maths &amp; English<BR><BR><strong>Mountain Gum Tuition</strong><br>30 Main St Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0438 408 840<br>Contact: Corinna Muir<br>Hours: 3pm - 7pm Monday - Thursday<br>After school tutoring in Maths &amp; English'),(3405,533,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3406,534,'description','<strong>Skillset Workforce</strong><br>Tel: 1300 853 525<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@skillset.com.au\">info@skillset.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.skillset.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.skillset.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/skillsetau/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.facebook.com/skillsetau/</a><BR><BR><strong>VERTO</strong><br>84-88 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 483 786<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:customerseervice@verto.org.au\">customerseervice@verto.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.verto.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.verto.org.au</a><br>VERTO helps businesses and individuals with all of their employment and training needs.<br>Find us on Facebook VERTO'),(3407,534,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3408,535,'description','<strong>Lithgow &amp; District Community Nursery Inc.</strong><br>2A Coalbrook St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel:&nbsp;6353 1126<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:communitynursery@bigpond.com\">communitynursery@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Alan Oliver<br>Hours 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday &amp; Friday; 9am to 1pm Saturday<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Landcare Group</strong><br>Tel: 0413 155 742<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tkidd@exemail.com.au\">tkidd@exemail.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4pm<br>Contact: Trish Kidd<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Environment Group Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 3081 Bowenfels 2790<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@lithgowenvironment.org<br>\">info@lithgowenvironment.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowenvironment.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowenvironment.org</a><br>Meetings held bi-monthly on 3rd Thursday 6pm at Hoskins Uniting Church, Cnr Mort &amp; Bridge St Lithgow<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Escarpment</strong><br>Hillcrest 2a Eskbank St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2095<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ian.rufus@gmail.com\">ian.rufus@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/lithgow-escarpment-landcare-group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/lithgow-escarpment-landcare-group</a><br>Contact: Ian Rufus<br>We are a wide ranging Landcare Group, but focused on the escarpments around Lithgow, our jewel of a town in a setting of wonderful bushland.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Living History</strong><br>Hillcrest 2a Eskbank St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2095<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ian.rufus@gmail.com\">ian.rufus@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.rufushillcrest.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rufushillcrest.com.au</a><br>Contact: Ian Rufus<br>We re-enact history involving everyone from 1770 - 1950, focusing on the local area for our displays but represent Lithgow across Australia as well.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow/Oberon Landcare Association (LOLA)</strong><br>Tel: 0413 155 742<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tkidd@exemail.com.au\">tkidd@exemail.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4pm<br>Contact: Trish Kidd Secretary<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Tidy Towns Committee Inc.</strong><br>Tel: 0427 101 887<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:graves.sm37@gmail.com\">graves.sm37@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Sue Graves<br>Meeting: held on 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of the month at 4pm at Hoskins Parish Centre, Bridge St.<BR><BR><strong>Local Land Services Central Tablelands</strong><BR><BR><strong>Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority</strong><br>3 Ordnanace Avenue, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 3109 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: Administration Officer 6350 7800<br>Web: <a href=\"http://centraltablelands.lls.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">centraltablelands.lls.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Portland Tidy Towns Committee</strong><br>PO 206 Portland 2845<br>Willewa St Portland 2845<br>Tel: 6355 4134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:glenallyn@bigpond.com\">glenallyn@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Helen O\'Reilly<br>Meetings held on 1<sup>st</sup> Tuesday of the month.'),(3409,535,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3410,536,'description','<strong>Australian Government Website</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.australia.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.australia.gov.au</a><br>Includes all Australian government sites.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Australian Taxation Office</strong><br>Tel: 132 861<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ato.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ato.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday. closed public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>Department of Human Services</strong><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Service Centre</strong><br>176 Mort Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 13 24 68<br>Assisted &amp; digital services: Centrelink &amp; Medicare: Digital services only: Child Support<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.humanservices.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.humanservices.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am- 4.30pm Monday- Friday<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Access Point</strong><br>Council Chambers, Main St, Wallerawang 2845<br>Hours: 10am-1pm, 2pm-6pm Tuesday &amp; Wednesday; 2pm-6pm Thursday &amp; Friday<BR><BR><strong>Department of Health</strong><br>Tel&nbsp;: 1800&nbsp; 020 103<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.health.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.health.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Department of Home Affairs</strong><br>Tel: 131 881<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.border.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.border.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am- 4.30 pm Monday to Friday except public holidays.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)</strong><br>Tel: I800 800 110<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.ndis.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ndis.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Australian Passport Office</strong><BR><BR><strong>Department of Foreign Affairs &amp; Trade</strong><br>Tel: 131 232<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.passports.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.passports.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8am-9pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Administrative Appeals Tribunal</strong><br>Tel:&nbsp; 1800 228 333<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.aat.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.aat.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday closed public holidays.'),(3411,536,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3412,537,'description','<strong>NSW Government Website</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Ambulance Service</strong><br>Tel: in emergency call 000<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 24 hours 7 days<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW</strong><BR><BR><strong>Department of Communities and Justice</strong><br>Tel: 1800 670 812<br>Email enquiries: <a href=\"mailto:adbcontact@justice.nsw.gov.au\">adbcontact@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Email complaints: <a href=\"mailto:complaintsadb@justice.nsw.gov.au\">complaintsadb@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.antidiscrimination.justice.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.antidiscrimination.justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-1pm, 2pm-4pm Monday-Friday<br>All complaints must be made in writing.<br>Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin<BR><BR><strong>NSW Civil &amp; Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)</strong><br>Tel: 1300 006 228<br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ncat.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-4.30pm Monday-Friday except public holidays<br>NCAT provides specialist tribunal services to help you resolve an issue or dispute fairly and according to the law.<br>Find us on Facebook.<BR><BR><strong>Community Corrections Office</strong><br>5 Railway Parade, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 349, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 7200 or 13 77 88 (24/7)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@service.nsw.gov.au\">info@service.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.service.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.service.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Court House - Department of Communities &amp; Justice</strong><br>Cnr Mort and Bridge Streets, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 18, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 7300<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.justice.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Fair Trading</strong><br>Tel: 13 32 20<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Fair Trading-Bathurst Registry</strong><BR><BR><strong>Registry &amp; Accreditation </strong><br>14 Russell Street, Bathurst 2795<br>PO Box 22 Bathurst, 2795<br>Tel: 6333 1400 or 13 32 30<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Health Care Complaints Commission</strong><br>Tel: 1800 043 159<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hccc@hccc.nsw.gov.au\">hccc@hccc.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.hccc.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hccc.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Law Access NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 888 529<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hour: 9am- 5pm Monday - Friday.<br>Law Access is a government online and telephone service that provides free legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW.<BR><BR><strong>National Parks &amp; Wildlife Service (NPWS)</strong><br>Hartley Historic Site,<br>Old Great Western Highway, Hartley NSW 2790<br>Tel: 6355 2117<br>For accommodation bookings please call 1300 072 757<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>NSW Health</strong><br>Tel: 9391 9000<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.health.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Service NSW</strong><br>Shop 1 Lithgow Valley Plaza<br>Tel: 13 77 88 24/7<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@servicensw.gov.au\">info@servicensw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.service.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.service.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Seniors Card</strong><br>Tel: 13 77 88<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.seniorscard.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.<BR><BR><strong>Sydney Trains</strong><br>Lithgow Railway Station<br>Tel:  6351 3269<br>Tel: 131 500 - transport information 24/7<br>Web: <a href=\"https://transportnsw.info/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.transportnsw.info</a><BR><BR><strong>Transport Infoline</strong><br>Tel: 131 500 bus, ferry, train<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.transportnsw.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.transportnsw.info</a><BR><BR><strong>Workcover NSW</strong><br>181 Anson Street, Orange 2800<br>Tel: 6392 7600 or 13 10 50 for information/general enquiries<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.workcover.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3413,537,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3414,538,'description','<strong>Lithgow City Council</strong><br>180 Mort St, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 19 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Office hours: 8:30am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday (phone lines open until 4:30pm)<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Library Learning Centre</strong><br>157 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 9100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://library.lithgow.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.library.lithgow.com</a><br>Contact:  Sharon Tolland<br>Hours: 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12 noon Saturday<BR><BR><strong>Portland Library</strong><br>67 Williwa Street Portland 2845<br>Tel: 6352 9121<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portland.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">portland.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, Thursday and Friday 2pm-6pm, Sat 9am-12 noon.<BR><BR><strong>Rydal Library</strong><br>Railway Station Rydal 2790<br>Tel: 6355 6328<br>Hours: 10am - 1pm Saturday<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Library</strong><br>Council Chambers, Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6352 9122<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wanglibrary@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">wanglibrary@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, Thursday and Friday 2pm-6pm, Sat 9am-12 noon.'),(3415,538,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3416,539,'description','<strong>Fire &amp; Rescue NSW - Fire Stations</strong><BR><BR><strong>For emergencies dial 000.</strong><BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Lithgow Fire Station</strong><br>58 Cook Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3366<br>Contact: MW3 Zone Office<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@fire.nsw.gov.au\">info@fire.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fire.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Lithgow WestFire Station</strong><br>Cnr Rabaul &amp; Bren Street, Littleton 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3705<BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Portland Fire/Station</strong><br>69 Williwa Street, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5173<BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Wallerawang Fire Station</strong><br>1 Cripps Ave, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 1005<BR><BR><strong>NSW Rural Fire Service</strong><BR><BR><strong>For emergencies dial 000.</strong><BR><BR><strong>NSW Rural Fire Service Lithgow</strong><br>Silcock St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1862; bushfire information line 1800 679 737<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rfs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Office hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3417,539,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3418,540,'description','<strong>For emergencies dial 000</strong><br><br><BR><BR><strong> Crimestoppers</strong><strong> </strong><br><br>Tel: 1800 333 000<br><br>Hours: 24 hours 7 days<br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.crimestoppers.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.crimestoppers.com.au</a><br><br><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Police Station</strong><br><br>244 Mort Street<br><br>Tel: 6352 8399<br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.police.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.police.nsw.gov.au</a><br><br><BR><BR><strong>Police Assistance Line</strong><br><br>Tel: 131 444 for non-urgent contact 24/7<br><br>PO Box 445<br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.police.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.police.nsw.gov.au</a><br><br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><BR><BR><strong>Police Stations</strong><br><ul><br>  <li>Capertee: 6359 0101 not open 24 hours</li><br>  <li>Lithgow: 6352 8399 open 24 hours</li><br>  <li>Portland: 6355 5200 not open 24 hours</li><br>  <li>Wallerawang: 6355 1303 not open 24 hours</li><br></ul>'),(3419,540,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3420,541,'description','<strong>Australia Post Shop</strong><br>113-115 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 13 13 18<br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Web: <a href=\"https://auspost.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.auspost.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Bowenfels LPO</strong><br>341A Main Street<br>Tel: 6351 2377<br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Cullen Bullen CPA</strong><br>Castlereagh Highway Cullen Bullen 2790<br>Tel: 6359 0613<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday10am-5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Portland LPO</strong><br>19 Williwa Street, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5025<br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.  Closed for lunch 12.30pm  to 1.30pm<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang LPO</strong><br>32 Main Street<br>Tel: 6355 1158<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 12.30pm, 1.30pm to 5pm'),(3421,541,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3422,542,'description','<strong>Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)</strong><br>Tel: 1800 250 015<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:svhs.adis@svha.org.au\">svhs.adis@svha.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.yourroom.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.yourroom.com.au</a><br>Hours: 24 hours 7 days a week.<br>Counselling &amp; information. Call back service available.<br>We now offer an online \'web-chat\' service which can be accessed via our website.<BR><BR><strong>Dianella Cottage: Lives Lived Well</strong><br>PO Box 1009, Katoomba 2780<br>Tel: 1300 727 957<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.liveslivedwell.org.au</a><br>Community based drug and alcohol treatment service.  Services include Counselling, Group Programs and Smart Recovery.<BR><BR><strong>Family Drug Support</strong><br>PO Box 7363, Leura 2781<br>Tel: 4782 9222<br>Mob: 0400 113 422<br>Fax: 4782 9555<br>FDS Support Line 24/7 1300 368 182<br>Building the Divide Support Line 1300 884 186<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.fds.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fds.org.au</a><br>Contact: Julie Clark<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm<br>Support Groups also available<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>iCanQuit</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.icanquit.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.icanquit.com.au </a><br>An online resource of the Cancer Institute of NSW for smokers who are about to quit smoking.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Drug &amp; Alcohol <b>Community Counselling </b>Service</strong><br>Community Health Centre, Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750<br>Call the Centralised Intake Line below to register and then Intake will send through referral and one of our Counsellors will contact you to offer you an appointment.<br>Centralised Intake line:  1300 661 050<br>Web: <a href=\"http://nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/da</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday Friday.<br>The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families.<BR><BR><strong>Opiate Substitution Treatment Clinic</strong><br>Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Contact Kristy at Reception on 6350 2763<br>Central Referral Service (24/7 service) 1300 661 050<br>Office Hours: 7.45am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday<br>Dosing Hours: 8:00am-11:00am Monday - Sunday<br>Clients who have an opioid dependency can contact the clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program. For appointment or to make referral, contact the clinic or the Central Intake Line.<br>The treatment program includes: Dosing for Methadone (Methadone syrup), Buprenorphine (Subutex) and Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone) when appropriate. Medical consultations, counselling and case management, ongoing support.<BR><BR><strong>Quitline</strong><br>Tel: 13 78 48<br>Quit smoking hotline<br>Hours: 7am-10.30pm Monday- Friday; 9am-5pm weekends &amp; public holidays<BR><BR><strong>Ted Noffs Foundation</strong><br>Contact: Nathan Williams Manager Nepean, Blue Mountains<br>Mobile: 0447 523 018<br>Based at The Street University Penrith<br>114-116 Henry St, Penrith NSW 2750<br>Adolescent drug and alcohol Counselling Service, Outreach Lithgow, Portland / Blue Mountains.  Services also include Aboriginal Case Management'),(3423,542,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3424,543,'description','<strong>National Hearing Centre</strong><br><br>74 Main St<br><br>Tel: 6352 4256<br><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@nhc.com.au\">lithgow@nhc.com.au</a><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nhc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.nhc.com.au</a><br><br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday'),(3425,543,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3426,544,'description','<strong>Lithgow Chiropractic Health &amp; Wellness Centre</strong><br>43 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2577<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@chwc.com.au\">lithgow@chwc.com.au</a><br>Contact: Mark Pascoe<br>Hours: Monday 8.30am - 6pm, Tuesday 8.30am to 7pm, Thursday 8.30am to 6pm, Friday 8.30am- 6pm.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3427,544,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3428,545,'description','<strong>Blue Mountains Sexual Health &amp; HIV Clinic</strong><br>Blue Mountains Hospital, Katoomba<br>Tel: 4784 6560<br>Hours: 9am-4pm Monday &amp; Wednesday; 9am-12pm Thursday (nurse only clinic).<BR><BR><strong>Breast Screen NSW</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 13 20 50 for appointments<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Monday &amp; Tuesday 9am-3.30pm<BR><BR><strong>Community Health Centre</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750; all new referrals 1800 222 608<br>Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<ul>  <li><strong>Building Strong Foundations (BSF)<br></strong>Contact: Aboriginal Health Worker, Child and Family Health Nurse and Social Worker</li>  <li><strong>C&amp;F Counselling Services - Children &amp; Adults</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Child &amp; Family Health</strong><strong><br></strong>Community midwives for child developmental checks, immunization, lactation consultant, parenting information and groups, counselling for adults and children, audiometry clinic.</li>  <li><strong>Chronic and Complex Care</strong><strong> &nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Community Nursing</strong> -&nbsp;wound care, palliative care nursing, care for people with chronic and complex conditions in the community, Nurse contact 6350 2524.</li>  <li><strong>Clinical Co-ordinator NUM 1 Lithgow / Lead Palliative Care: </strong>Gail McGlinn 6350 2501<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Dental Clinic<br></strong>Contact Reception: 6350 2790; Intake 1300 769 221</li>  <li><strong>Opiate Substitution Treatment Clinic</strong>: Reception Kristy 6350 2763</li>  <li><strong>Sexual Assault Counselling&nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Swish New Born Hearing Screening 0 - 6 Wks<br></strong>Tel: 4734 3246<br>Every Tuesday of the month</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Building Strong Foundations (BSF)</strong><br>Contact: Aboriginal Health Worker, Child and Family Health Nurse and Social Worker<br>BSF Staff: Aboriginal Health Worker, Child and Family Health Nurse and Social Worker<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>C&amp;F Counselling Services - Children &amp; Adults</strong><br>Child &amp; Family Health<br>Community midwives for child developmental checks, immunization, lactation consultant, parenting information and groups, counselling for adults and children, audiometry clinic<BR><BR><strong>Chronic and Complex Care</strong><br>Community nursing - wound care, palliative care nursing, care for people with chronic and complex conditions in the community, social worker. Nurse contact 6350 2524<BR><BR><strong>Chronic Care Integration Coordinator - </strong>Elizabeth Parker&nbsp; 6350 2506<br>Dental Clinic<br>Contact Reception: 6350 2790; Intake 1300 769 221<BR><BR><strong>Opiate Substitution Treatment Clinic</strong>-reception Roanne Peterson 6350 2763<BR><BR><strong>Sexual Assault Counselling</strong><BR><BR><strong>Swish New Born Hearing Screening 0 - 6 Wks</strong><br>Tel: 4734 3246<br>Every Tuesday<BR><BR><strong>Get Healthy</strong><br>Tel: 1300 806 258<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gethealthynsw.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm<br>Information &amp; coaching service.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>healthdirect Australia</strong><br>Tel: 1800 022 222<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.healthdirect.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.healthdirect.org.au</a><br>Free expert advice from a registered nurse 24/7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Hepatitis NSW Infoline</strong><br>Tel: 1800 803 990<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.hep.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hep.org.au</a><br>Free confidential help &amp; resources<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Portland Tabulam Health Centre</strong><br>20 Green Street Portland<br>Tel:&nbsp; 6359 2666<br>Contact Lithgow Health Service 6350 2750 for appointments.<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Community Health Centre</strong><br>Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: Contact Lithgow Health Service on 6350 2750 for appointments.<BR><BR><strong>Westfund Health</strong><br>Ground Floor, 120 Main Street<br>Tel: New enquiries: 1300 937 838; Members: 1300 552 132<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@westfund.com.au\">enquiries@westfund.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.westfund.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.westfund.com.au</a><br>Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3429,545,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3430,546,'description','<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Alpine Dental Laboratory</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">66 Main St, Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6352 4168</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Robert Risk, dental prosthesist</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lithgow Dental</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">168 Main Street Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6352 1017</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:info@lithgowdental.com.au\">info@lithgowdental.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http://www.lithgowdental.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lithgowdental.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lithgow Hospital Dental Clinic</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Community Health Centre</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6350 2790 or 1300 769 221</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday-Friday</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Free dental treatment for children 0 - 18 years; free dental treatment, including dentures, for adults holding a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Card.</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lithgow Orthodontist</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Specialist Orthodontist</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ground Floor, 11 Bridge Street</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6352 5878</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:lithgowortho@gmail.com\">lithgowortho@gmail.com</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http://www.lithgoworthodontics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lithgoworthodontics.com</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Dr Derek Allan</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No referral necessary</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Waratah Dental</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">27 Railway Pde, Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6351 3520</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:lithgow@waratahdental.com.au\">lithgow@waratahdental.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact: Dr Kylie Arnot</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Westfund Dental Care</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1<sup>st</sup> Floor, 120 Main Street Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 1300 365 830</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:enquiries@westfund.com.au\">enquiries@westfund.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http://www.westfund.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.westfund.com.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday; 8am-4pm Saturday</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Find us on Facebook</span>'),(3431,546,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3432,547,'description','<strong>Bowenfels Medical Practice</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br>7 Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 6352 2533<br>Web: <a href=\"http://bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Dr S Kamalaharan</strong><br>50 Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 7230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wangsurgery@bigpond.com\">wangsurgery@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Eskbank Surgery</strong><br>31 Eskbank St<br>Tel: 6353 1113<br>Web: <a href=\"http://bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.<BR><BR><strong>Kandos Family Medical Practice</strong><br>42 Davies Rd, Kandos 2848<br>Tel: 6979 4405<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Medical Clinic</strong><br>11 Bridge St<br>Tel: 6352 5588<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au\">info@lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday &amp; Sunday 9am-5pm; public holidays 9am-1pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Medical Practice</strong><br>7 Railway Parade, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1644<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:practicemanager@lvmp.com.au\">practicemanager@lvmp.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lvmp.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lvmp.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday<br>Full time Male and Female Doctors.  Bulk billing, Pathology collections available onsite.  Visiting Psychologist, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist and Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurses, Languages spoken other than English: Arabic &amp; Tamil.<br>Same day appointments and online appointments through website. Ample parking.<BR><BR><strong>Ochre</strong><br>136 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 5685<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au</a><u></u><u></u><br>Hours:&nbsp;Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm<br>Ochre Medical Centre is a family based practice focusing on improving the health of our community.&nbsp; We are a bulk billing clinic, ideally located in the Main Street and currently accepting new patients.&nbsp; Practitioners include Psychiatry, Podiatry and Psychology<BR><BR><strong>Portland Medical Practice</strong><br>20 Green St Portland, 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5174<br>Fax: 6359 2644<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandpractice@bigpond.com\">portlandpractice@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with lunch being from 1pm - 2pm.<BR><BR><strong>Specialist Medical Centre</strong><br>Lithgow Health Service, Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 6350 2550<br>Hours: 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday.&nbsp; Appointments necessary.'),(3433,547,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3434,548,'description','<strong>Amanda Horner - Vibrational Essences</strong><br>Tel: 0439 461 729<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:featheressences@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">featheressences@gmail.com</a><br>Consultations by appointment only.<BR><BR><strong>Damian Frawley - Herbalist</strong><br>164 Main St<br>Mobile: 0437 767 356<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:damianfrawley@hotmail.com\">damianfrawley@hotmail.com</a><br>Hours: Every alternate Friday 9am-6pm or by appointment only.<BR><BR><strong>Dianne Ellery-Shiatsu Therapist</strong><br>19 Main St<br>Tel: 0419 605 392<br>Wednesday afternoons by appointment<BR><BR><strong>Harmony Healing</strong><br>55 Main St<br>Mobile: 0427 014 425<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kristen@harmonyhealing.com.au\">kristen@harmonyhealing.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.harmonyhealing.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.harmonyhealing.com.au</a><br>Contact: Kristen Howarth<br>Hours: by appointment only.<br>Find us on Facebook.<BR><BR><strong>Jennifer Edwards Counselling</strong><br>49 Sunray Avenue<br>Little Hartley NSW 2790<br>Telephone: (0404) 531 555<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\"> jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Monday to Friday<br>10am to 4pm<br>Counselling services in a beautiful safe environment for when you want to move forward in life.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Healing Centre</strong><br>2 King Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0457 190 365<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lithgowhealingcentre@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">lithgowhealingcentre@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Nola Ward<br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Alternate Fridays 9am -5pm<br>Remedial Massage, Relaxation Massage, Reiki and Reiki classes<BR><BR><strong>Massage on Main</strong><br>22 Main St<br>Tel: 6352 1007<br>Contact: Jeanette Beecroft<br>Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.<BR><BR><strong>Phillip Gildart - Homeopath</strong><br>Tel: 0410 343 355<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pgildart@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">pgildart@gmail.com</a><br>Consultations by appointment only.<BR><BR><strong>Quintessence Aromatherapy Massage</strong><br>Tel: 6352 1007<br>Mobile: 0408 411 924<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:quintessencearomatherapy@hotmail.com\">quintessencearomatherapy@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Robynne West<BR><BR><strong>SevaLight Retreat Centre for Self-Realization, Pure Meditation Healing and Counselling</strong><br>6 Cartwright St, Rydal 2790<br>Mobile: 0457 229922 and 0415 543473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au\">info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Contact: Ricananda or Jaiananda<br>Hours: 8.30am to 8pm 7 days a week. Classes held in Lithgow, Rydal &amp; Portland<br>Pure Meditation, Yoga, Energy Healing, Counselling, Retreats.<BR><BR><strong>West Mountain Acupuncture</strong><br>22 Main St<br>Tel: 6351 2579<br>Contact: Ruth Mayroz<br>Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm by Appointment'),(3435,548,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3436,549,'description','<strong>Audika Lithgow</strong><br>126 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1800 317 914 or 6352 4327<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Lithgow@audika.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Lithgow@audika.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.audika.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.audika.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm<BR><BR><strong>Hearing Australia</strong><br>Lithgow Hospital<br>2 Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>By Appointment Tel: (02) 4752 2800<br>Mobile: 0417 021 328<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sara.gardner@hearing.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">sara.gardner@hearing.com.au</a><br>Contact: Sara Gardner<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.hearing.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hearing.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook &amp; Instagram<br>Looking after Australians for over 70 years<br>Hearing Australia offers a Free Hearing Test<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Health Service</strong><BR><BR><strong>Audiometry Clinic</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2510<br>Hours: Wednesday only 8.30am to 5.00pm<br>To book an appointment please contact : Intake Service on 1800 222 608<BR><BR><strong>National Hearing Centre</strong><br>74 Main St<br>Tel: 6352 4256<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@nhc.com.au\">lithgow@nhc.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nhc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nhc.com.au</a><br>Contact Zoe<br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday'),(3437,549,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3438,550,'description','<strong>Lithgow Integrated Health Service</strong><br>2 Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2300<BR><BR><strong>All visitors must check in at Nurses Station</strong><BR><BR><strong>Visiting Hours: </strong>10.00am to 1.00pm - 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Maximum 2 Visitors per visit; Maximum 1 hour per visit. No children under 12.<BR><BR><strong>Allied Health Rehabilitation Reception</strong><br>Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm<br>Contact numbers to make appointments for the individual services are listed below:<ul>  <li><strong>Adult</strong> outpatient service for 19-65\'s without NDIS and palliative patients<br>Hours: Monday - Thursday<br>Contact - Tara Gray&nbsp;A referral is necessary</li>  <li><strong>Diabetes Nurse Educator<br></strong>Tel: 6350 2500<br>Monday - Wednesday<br>Contact Elizabeth Trevor-Jones<br>A referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Dietitian&nbsp;</strong><strong><br></strong>Tel: 6350 2500<br>Hours: Tuesday<br>Contact Kylie Gyaneshwar<br>A referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Hydrotherapy</strong><br>Tel: 6250 2516<br>Contact: Physiotherapist<br>A Doctors referral is necessary</li>  <li><strong>Occupational Therapy&nbsp;</strong><br>Tel: 6350 2500 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .</li>  <li><strong>Paediatric</strong> outpatient service from birth to 18<br>Hours: Thursday and Friday<br>Contact Bronwyn Couch<br>A referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Physiotherapy</strong><br>Tel: 6350 2516<br>Contact Physiotherapist<br>All physiotherapy services available.<br>A doctor\'s referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Speech Pathologist<br></strong>Tel: 6350 2500<br>Hours: Monday-Friday<br>Contact Lurene Pollard<br>Services for children up to 8 years and adults.</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Private</strong><br>Lithgow Health Service, Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 6350 2550<br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.&nbsp; Appointments necessary<br>Lithgow Community Private operates a private day surgery and specialist centre<BR><BR><strong>Portland Tabulam Health Centre</strong><br>Green Street Portland<br>Tel: 6359 2666<br>Hours: Outpatient service and primary care - 24/7'),(3439,550,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3440,551,'description','<strong>CatholicCare - WF</strong><br>201 Rankin Street, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6334 2033<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:swillis@ccwf.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">swillis@ccwf.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ccwf.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.ccwf.org.au</a><br>Contact: Sharnie Willis 68501783<br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Meeting days/ times: are available on request<br>CatholicCare - WF provides the Family Mental Health Support (FMHSS) to assist children and young people between the ages of 0 - 18 who are showing early signs of or are at risk of, developing mental health issues and their families. Members of the FMHSS cover various locations including Bathurst, Lithgow, Portland, Wallerawang and Oberon. Providing early intervention support for children, young people and their families by assisting participants improve their mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing to better manage various aspects of their lives.<BR><BR><strong>Family Therapist - Marlicia Travis</strong><br>Tel: 0404 310 678<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:marliciatravis@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">marliciatravis@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Marlicia Travis<br>Counselling and Therapeutic Services in the Lithgow Region for individuals, couples and families.<BR><BR><strong>headspace Lithgow</strong><br>23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 7600<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au\">hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/</a><br>headspace Lithgow offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice, and general information. We are a team of friendly workers who specialise in youth wellbeing. We can discuss and help with any issues from mental health, sexual health and contraception, education support, to drug and alcohol counselling. headspace Lithgow services are available at no cost.<BR><BR><strong>Jennifer Edwards Counselling</strong><br>49 Sunray Avenue<br>Little Hartley NSW 2790<br>Telephone: (0404) 531 555<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\"> jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Monday to Friday<br>10am to 4pm<br>Counselling services in a beautiful safe environment for when you want to move forward in life.<br><br><b>Lithgow Community Mental Health Service</b><br>Lithgow Hospital<br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2555<br>Contact: Michael Clarke<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Community based mental health care and treatment for adults, Case Management, Psychiatry Clinics, individual, family and group work.<BR><BR><strong>Mental Health Line</strong><br>Tel: 188 011 511<br>A 24-hour mental health telephone access service.<BR><BR><strong>Ochre</strong><br>136 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 5685<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au</a><br>Hours:&nbsp;Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm<br>Ochre Medical Centre is a family based practice focusing on improving the health of our community.&nbsp; We are a bulk billing clinic, ideally located in the Main Street and currently accepting new patients.&nbsp; Practitioners include Psychiatry, Podiatry and Psychology.<BR><BR><strong>RAMHP Local contact</strong><br>Contact: Sonia Cox<br>Mobile: 0448 125 676<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sonia.cox@health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">sonia.cox@health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.ramhp.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.ramhp.com.au</a><br>The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) connects rural people to the help they need.<br>We inform, educate and connect individuals, communities and workplaces with appropriate services and programs.&nbsp; We link people to local mental health services and resources, we educate workplaces and communities about mental health and wellbeing.&nbsp; RAMHP responds in times of severe adversity, such as drought and partners with services and organisations in NSW to increase RAMHP in rural communities.<br>RAMHP is a major program of the University of Newcastle Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health. In partnership with each of the rural NSW Health Districts and is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health..<BR><BR><strong>Please note: </strong>RAMHP Coordinators can be contacted regarding non-crisis situations during business hours only.&nbsp; If it is an emergency please ring 000 or the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.<BR><BR><strong>ReachOut.com</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"http://reachout.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reachout.com</a><br>A service that delivers support and tools that address youth mental health issues and help reduce youth suicide.<BR><BR><strong>Stride Office Lithgow</strong><br>40 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 0100<br>Mobile: 0434 191 780<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:renae.puckeridge@stride.com.au \">renae.puckeridge@stride.com.au </a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://stride.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.stride.com.au</a><br>Contact: Renae Puckeridge<br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>WayAhead - Mental Health Association of NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 794 992 - anxiety disorders; 1300 794 991 - mental health information<br>Web: <a href=\"http://wayahead.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wayahead.org.au</a><br>Information, telephone support and referral on issues relating to mental health.<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm'),(3441,551,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3442,552,'description','<strong>Central West Occupational Health and Rehabilitation Services</strong><BR><BR><strong>Therese Daubaras</strong><br>Consultant Occupational Therapist<br>50 Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 7230<br>Fax: 6355 7429<BR><BR><strong>OT world Pty Ltd</strong><br>Tel: 8005 7474<br>Mob: 0478 919 942<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@otworld.com.au\">contact@otworld.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.otworld.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.otworld.com.au</a><br>Contact Jennifer Logan<br>Hours: 9am-6pm Wednesday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3443,552,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3444,553,'description','<strong>EyeQ Optometrists</strong><br><br>122 Main St Lithgow<br><br>Tel: 6352 5000<br><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@eyeq.com.au\">lithgow@eyeq.com.au</a><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eyeq.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.eyeq.com.au</a><br><br>Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday<br><br><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Optical Service</strong><br><br>67 Main St<br><br>Tel: 6351 3383<br><br>Contact: Warren Rissman<br><br>Eye testing available<br><br>Hours: Monday - Friday 9am -5pm<br><br><BR><BR><strong>Westfund Eye Care Practice</strong><br><br>Ground Floor, 120 Main Street Lithgow<br><br>Tel: 1300 937 838<br><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@westfund.com.au\">enquiries@westfund.com.au</a><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.westfund.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.westfund.com.au</a><br><br>Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.<br><br>Find us on Facebook'),(3445,553,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3446,554,'description','<strong>Lithgow Orthodontist</strong><br>Specialist Orthodontist<br>Ground Floor, 11 Bridge Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 5878<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowortho@gmail.com\">lithgowortho@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lithgoworthodontics.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgoworthodontics.com</a><br>Contact: Dr Derek Allan<br>No referral necessary<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Smiles</strong><br>Mark Cordato Orthodontist<br>155 Main Street  Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 1298 Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6352 2256<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.braceslithgow.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.braceslithgow.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Smiles</strong><br>Dr Prashanth Dhanpal<br>Specialist Paediatric Dentist<br>Unit 1, 19 -23 Bridge Street, Pymble NSW 2073<br>155 Main Street Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 1300 466 773<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:prashanth.dhanpal@nspd.net.au\">prashanth.dhanpal@nspd.net.au</a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@nspd.net.au\">info@nspd.net.au</a><br><a href=\"http://www.nspd.net.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nspd.net.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Smiles</strong><br>Dr Tino Mercado<br>Specialist Periodontist<br>34 Castlereagh Street, Penrith NSW 2750<br>155 Main Street Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 4721 2888<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:drs@specialistdental.com.au\">drs@specialistdental.com.au</a><br><a href=\"http://www.specialistdental.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.specialistdental.com.au</a>'),(3447,554,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3448,555,'description','<strong>Lithgow Osteopathy &amp; Natural Therapies</strong><br><br>18-20 Main St<br><br>Tel: 6353 1001<br><br>Contact Alexander Taylor<br><br>Hours: Friday &amp; Saturday 8.30am-5pm'),(3449,555,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3450,556,'description','<strong>Blue Mountains Palliative Support Service</strong><br>9 New Street Lawson 2783<br>Tel: 4759 3001<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:katrina@mmnc.org.au\">katrina@mmnc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mmnc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mmnc.org.au</a><br>Contact the Coordinator<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm<br>A free service available in Lithgow &amp; the Blue Mountains for those with a life threatening illness, their families and carers . Volunteers provide respite, social support, shopping assistance, transport to local medical appointments and light domestic assistance<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Palliative Care Nurse</strong><BR><BR><strong>Clinical Co-ordinator NUM 1 Lithgow / Lead Palliative Care:</strong><br>Gail McGlinn: 6350 2501<br>Lithgow Health Service<br>Rehabilitation Department<br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Postal address:  PO Box 10 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2524; 1800 222 608 for new referrals<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm'),(3451,556,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3452,557,'description','<strong>Barratt &amp; Smith Pathology</strong><br>2/83 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4491<br>Hours: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday; 8am-10.45am Saturday.'),(3453,557,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3454,558,'description','<strong>Blooms The Chemist</strong><br>Lithgow Valley Plaza<br>Tel: 6352 2141<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@blooms.net.au\">lithgow@blooms.net.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.blooms.net.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.blooms.net.au</a><br>Contact Robert Hillman<br>Hours : 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday ; 9am to 4pm Saturday, 10am to 2pm Sunday, Public Holidays 10am to 1pm (subject to centre opening hours)<BR><BR><strong>Hopes Pharmacy</strong><br>141 Main St<br>Tel. 6351 3021 or 6351 2364<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm; Saturday 9am to 12.30pm<BR><BR><strong>Kandos Rylstone Pharmacy</strong><br>36 Angus Ave<br>Tel: 6379 4356<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm; Saturday 9am-12 noon<BR><BR><strong>Portland Guardian Pharmacy</strong><br>59 Williwa Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5100<br>Mobile: 0425 793 964<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandpharmacy@gmail.com\">portlandpharmacy@gmail.com</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday; 9am to 12 noon Saturday; closed Sundays &amp; pub holidays<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Guardian Pharmacy</strong><br>60A Main St Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 1888<br>Mobile: 0425 793 964<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wangpharmacy@gmail.com\">wangpharmacy@gmail.com</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5.30pm; Saturday 9am-1pm; Closed public holidays<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3455,558,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3456,559,'description','<strong>Lithgow Physiotherapy</strong><br>225 Mort St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2288<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@lithgowphysiotherapy.com.au\">info@lithgowphysiotherapy.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowphysiotherapy.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowphysiotherapy.com.au</a><br>Contact: Joseph Lee<br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8am - 6pm,<br>Friday 8am - 1pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Tablelands Sports &amp; Spinal Physiotherapy</strong><br>Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Pilates<br>177 Mort Street<br>Tel: 6352 3131<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@tablelandsphysio.com.au\">info@tablelandsphysio.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.tablelandsphysio.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.tablelandsphysio.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday &amp; Thursday 9am - 6pm, Wednesday &amp; Friday 9am - 3pm<br>Contact: Sally Webb<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3457,559,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3458,560,'description','<strong>Ochre</strong><br>136 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 5685<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm<br>Ochre Medical Centre is a family based practice focusing on improving the health of our community.&nbsp; We are a bulk billing clinic, ideally located in the Main Street and currently accepting new patients.&nbsp; Practitioners include Psychiatry, Podiatry and Psychology.<BR><BR><strong>Sharon Crowther</strong><br>Lithgow Valley Medical Practice<br>7 Railway Parade, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1644<br>Hours: Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays from 8am till 5pm'),(3459,560,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3460,561,'description','<strong>Blast Furnace Park</strong><br>Inch St Lithgow 2790<br>Male, female &amp; disabled, automated self-cleaning toilet facilities<BR><BR><strong>Cook Street Plaza</strong><br>Cook St<br>Male, female &amp; disabled automated self-cleaning toilet facilities<BR><BR><strong>Eskbank Street</strong><br>Lithgow Taxi Rank, Eskbank St, Lithgow 2790<br>Male, female &amp; disabled , automated. self-cleaning toilet facilities<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Library &amp; Learning Centre</strong><br>157 Main Street<br>Male, female public &amp; disabled toilet facilities; baby change facilities; outdoor courtyard for lunches<br>Monday -Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday 9am-12pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Plaza</strong><br>Cnr Lithgow St and Bent St<br>Male, female &amp; disabled toilets; Parents\' room also available<br>Monday-Saturday 6.00am - 10.00pm. Sunday 6.00am -8.00pm<BR><BR><strong>Pioneer Park</strong><br>Main Street Lithgow 2790<br>Male and Female public toilet facilities. Open 24hrs<BR><BR><strong>Queen Elizabeth Park</strong><br>Cnr Main St and Hassans Walls Road<br>Male, female &amp; disabled toilets; picnic &amp;BBQ facilities and children\'s playground'),(3461,561,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3462,562,'description','<strong>Allied Health Department - Lithgow Health Service</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2500<br>Hours: 9am-4.30pm Monday to Friday for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Dietician, Diabetes Education, Speech Pathology and Palliative Care.<BR><BR><strong>Central West Brain Injury Action Group Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 1988 Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6330 5114<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:vicki.hofman@health.nsw.gov.au\">vicki.hofman@health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Office hours: 8.30am to 5pm<br>Contact Vicki Hofman for services to the Lithgow area<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Mobility Aids</strong><br>23 Main St<br>Tel: 6352 2752 or 6351 3102<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lbmobility.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lbmobility.com.au</a><br>Contact Kevin Collins<br>Hours: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday; 9am-12.30pm Saturday<BR><BR><strong>Mid Western Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program</strong><br>Ground Floor, Heritage Building<strong>, </strong>Bathurst Hospital<br>Howick St Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6330 5155; 6330 5114<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:julie.quade@health.nsw.gov.au\">julie.quade@health.nsw.gov.au</a>;<br><a href=\"mailto:vicki.hofman@health.nsw.gov.au\">vicki.hofman@health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Contact: Julie Quade, Program Manager<br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday'),(3463,562,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3465,563,'description','<strong>Housing NSW - Home Purchase Advisory Service</strong><br>Tel: 1800 422 322<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/325613/Guidetopurchaseyourhome.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.housing.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/325613/Guidetopurchaseyourhome.pdf</a><br>Down load free booklet online for advice on Home Purchase.<BR><BR><strong>Housing NSW - Rentstart</strong><br>Tel: 1800 422 322<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/rentstart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/rentstart</a><br>Provides an interest-free loan to help establish a tenancy in the private market.<BR><BR><strong>Link2home Homelessness</strong><br>Tel: 1800 152 152; 24 hours 7 days<br>Hours: 9am-10pm 7 days<br>Provides assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by offering access to specialised support and accommodation services.<BR><BR><strong>Link Wentworth</strong><br>42 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 4777 7800<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@linkwentworth.org.au\">enquiries@linkwentworth.org.au</a><br>Hours: 11am to 3pm Tuesday &amp;  Friday<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Projects Inc</strong><br>Lithgow Homelessness &amp; Housing Support Service<br>Tel: 6351 2230 or Link2home 1800 152 152 24/7<br>Providing a range of accommodation services, tenancy support, information &amp; practical support.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow DCJ Housing</strong><br>109 Main Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 0394<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm<br>Services: Tenancy management<BR><BR><strong>The Right Door</strong><br>Tel: 1800 760 071<br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday -Friday<br>Freecall Number to access specialist services in Lithgow.<BR><BR><strong>Youth Worx</strong><br>28c Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1800 664 996 or 6352 2132<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:youthworx@lcpinc.org\">youthworx@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lcpinc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>Provides support, outreach and accommodation for families, single adults, young people.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3466,563,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3467,564,'description','<strong>NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT)</strong><br><br>Tel: 1300 006  228<br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ncat.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\">www.ncat.nsw.gov.au</a><br><br>Registry counters hours: 9am-4.30 pm Monday-Friday<br><br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><BR><BR><strong>NSW Fair Trading</strong><br><br>Tel: 13 32 20<br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au</a><br><br>Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br><br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><BR><BR><strong>South West Tenants Advice Service</strong><br><br>227 Howick St Bathurst<br><br>Tel: 1300 483 786<br><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tenancy@verto.org.au\">tenancy@verto.org.au</a><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.verto.org.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.verto.org.au</a><br><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br><br><BR><BR><strong>Tenants\' Advice Line</strong><br><br>Tel: 1800 251 101<br><br>Hours: Monday 10am - 1pm; 2pm - 5pm'),(3468,564,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3469,565,'description','<strong>Maureen Hermann</strong><br>Nayna Marriage Celebrant<br>Tel: 6351 4774<BR><BR><strong>Sing Sharan</strong><br>Tel: 6336 0664<br>Mobile: 0407 934 578<BR><BR><strong>Blue Mountains Ceremonies</strong><br>Sue Hardy&nbsp;- Celebrant<br>PO Box 312 Wentworth Falls 2782<br>Tel: 4757 1326<br>Mob: 0412 992 665<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sue@ceremonies.com.au\">sue@ceremonies.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ceremonies.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ceremonies.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook'),(3470,565,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3471,566,'description','<strong>ACTU: Your Rights at Work</strong><br>Tel: 1300 362 223<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.actu.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.actu.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Australian Consumers\' Association</strong><br>Tel: 1800 069 552<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ausconsumer@choice.com.au\">ausconsumer@choice.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.choice.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.choice.com.au</a><br>Hours:&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;to&nbsp;Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding Public Holidays)<br>A not-for-profit company<BR><BR><strong>Multicultural Policy &amp; Engagement Unit NSW Department of Communities &amp; Justice</strong><br>Tel: (02) 8688 5566<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:MulticulturalPolicyandEngagement@justice.nsw.gov.au\">MulticulturalPolicyandEngagement@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.justice.nsw.gov.au/diversityservices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.justice.nsw.gov.au/diversityservices</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm<br>Contact: Sam Borka Community Liaison Officer<br>Multicultural Policy and Engagement  | Justice Strategy &amp; Policy | NSW Department of Communities and Justice<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sam.borka@justice.nsw.gov.au\">sam.borka@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Tel: 8688 6655<br>Mobile:  0490 153 865<br>Fax: 8688 9626 | Parramatta Justice Precinct<br>160 Marsden St Parramatta NSW 2150<br>Locked Bag 5111 Parramatta NSW 2124<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.justice.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land in which I work, the Darug people<BR><BR><strong>LawAccess NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 888 529<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours:&nbsp; Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding public holidays)<br>Law Access is a government online and telephone service that provides free legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Court House</strong><br>Cnr Mort &amp; Bridge Sts, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6352 7300<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:local-court-lithgow@justice.nsw.gov.au\">local-court-lithgow@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Web: <a href=\"https://nswcourts.com.au/courts/lithgow-local-court/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://nswcourts.com.au/courts/lithgow-local-court/</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/</a><BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Legal Contact Line</strong><br>Tel: 1800 801 501<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wlsnsw.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday 1.30pm to 4.30pm; Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm<br>Legal information, advice and referrals for women<BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Legal Advice Line</strong><br>PO Box 206 Lidcombe NSW 1825<br>Tel: 1800 801 501<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wlsnsw.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 4:30pm'),(3472,566,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3473,567,'description','<strong>NSW Justices of the Peace Register</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.jp.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.jp.nsw.gov.au/</a><BR><BR><strong>Barlow, John</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 4527 or 0429 477 077<BR><BR><strong>Carter, Jeffery</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0437 774 589<BR><BR><strong>Cawthorn, Clive</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0417 420 594<BR><BR><strong>Deeley, Joan</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4809<BR><BR><strong>Ditomo, Renato</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3333<BR><BR><strong>Farrant, Norma</strong><br>123 Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1187<BR><BR><strong>James, Helen </strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2410<BR><BR><strong>Morton, Margaret</strong><br>Rydal 2790<br>Tel: 6355 6206<BR><BR><strong>Kirk, Wendy</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1836<BR><BR><strong>Millar, Janice</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3347<BR><BR><strong>Noble, Barry</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0407 223 954<BR><BR><strong>Orr, Barbara</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1157 or 0400 389 868 (ah)<BR><BR><strong>Sutton, Douglas Allen</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2444<BR><BR><strong>Wiggins, Bev</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0407 918 072<BR><BR><strong>Wilkinson, Ian</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2307 (w) 0417 437 236<BR><BR><strong>NSW Government Justice</strong><br>Tel: 0428 133 726<br>Contact: Greg J<br>9.00am to 3.00pm<br>Witness oaths or affidavits; Take statutory declarations and affirmations; Witness signatures; Attest the execution of a document; certify a true copy of an original document.'),(3474,567,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3475,568,'description','<strong>Children\'s Legal Service</strong><br>Tel: 1800 10 18 10<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Weekdays 9am - midnight; Friday 9am to Sunday midnight &amp; on public holidays<br>Youth LegalHotline weekdays: 9am to midnight; Friday to Sunday, public holidays: 24 hrs<BR><BR><strong>Family Law Early Intervention Unit</strong><br>Tel: 1800 551 589<br>A specialist service of Legal Aid helping people sort out family law issues as early as possible<BR><BR><strong>Legal Advice</strong><br>LINC 1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://linc.org.au/</a><br>Hours: Tuesday 10am to 3pm  fortnightly<br>Contact LINC Reception for all appointments<BR><BR><strong>Legal Aid</strong><br>LINC 1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Hours: Wednesday 9am to 12.30pm fortnightly<br>Contact LINC Reception for all appointments.<BR><BR><strong>Salvos Legal Humanitarian Legal Advice</strong><br>Tel: 8201 1500 for an appointment for telephone advice<br>Hours: 10am - 4pm Wednesdays'),(3476,568,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3477,569,'description','<strong>Barry F Cosier &amp; Associates</strong><br>50 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 1599<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@cosier.com.au\">info@cosier.com.au</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sonya@cosier.com.au\">sonya@cosier.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.cosier.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cosier.com.au</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre</strong><br>4 Station Street, Katoomba NSW 2780<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@eeclc.org.au\">admin@eeclc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eeclc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eeclc.org.au</a><br>Fax: 4782 4384<br>Legal Advice Line: 4704 0207 Tuesdays<br>Hours: Tuesday &amp; Thursdays 9.30 -12.30pm, Wednesdays 1.30 - 4.30pm<br>Tenancy Advice Line: 4704 0201 (Blue Mountains only)<br>Hours: Mondays, &amp; Wednesdays 9.30 - 12.30pm<br>We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we work; the Darug, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples, and pay our respects to their Elders, both past and present, extending this to all Aboriginal people seeing this message.<br>Elizabeth Evatt Community Legal Centre is a non-government organisation that provides free legal advice to disadvantaged members of the community living in the Bathurst, Oberon, Greater Lithgow and Blue Mountains regions. We also engage in a wide range of community legal education and law reform activities.<BR><BR><strong>John Joseph Solicitors</strong><br>31 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 1188<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:reception@josephsolicitors.com.au\">reception@josephsolicitors.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Le Fevre &amp; Co.</strong><br>108 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 2699<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@lefevreco.com.au\">info@lefevreco.com.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact Principal solicitor Allan J Lindsay, Consultant - Tim Le Fevre'),(3478,569,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3479,570,'description','<strong>Kandos Newsagency</strong><br>16 Angus Ave, Kandos 2848<br>Tel: 6379 4210<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kandosnews@northnet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kandosnews@northnet.com</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Newsagency &amp; Stationery</strong><br>139 Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6352 2244<BR><BR><strong>NEXTRA</strong><br>Shop 48 Lithgow Valley Plaza<br>Tel: 6351 2392<BR><BR><strong>Portland Newsagency</strong><br>1C Wolgan Street<br>Tel: 6355 5167<BR><BR><strong>Rylstone Newsagency</strong><br>78 Louee St Rylstone<br>Tel: 6379 1126<BR><BR><strong>Top End Newsagency</strong><br>33 Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 3034<BR><BR><strong>Westend Newspower</strong><br>341a Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 4376'),(3480,570,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3481,571,'description','<strong>Lithgow Mercury</strong><br>Address: 101 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2700<BR><BR><strong>Contacts:</strong><BR><BR><strong>Advertising Sales Manager:</strong> Carmel Houlison<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:carmel.houlison@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">carmel.houlison@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Advertising consultant:</strong> Mandy Ruhan<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mandy.bryne@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">mandy.bryne@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Advertising consultant:</strong> Angie Cambourn<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:angie.cambourn@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">angie.cambourn@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Editorial Editor:</strong> Ben Palmer<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ben.palmer@mudgeeguardian.com.au<br>\">ben.palmer@mudgeeguardian.com.au</a><br>Mobile: 0448 263 341<BR><BR><strong>Journalist:</strong> Ciara Bastow<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ciara.bastow@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">ciara.bastow@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Journalist:</strong> Alanna Tomazin<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:alanna.tomazin@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">alanna.tomazin@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Classifieds/Administration:</strong> (02) 6352 2700<BR><BR><strong>Subscription Support</strong><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:help@lithgowmercury.com.au\">help@lithgowmercury.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lithgowmercury.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowmercury.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br>The Mercury is published every Tuesday &amp; Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Village Voice</strong><br>PO Box 227 Portland, 2847<br>Tel:&nbsp; 6355 4258<br>Mob: 0429 001 918<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:editor@villagevoice.net.au\">editor@villagevoice.net.au</a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sales@villagevoice.net.au\">sales@villagevoice.net.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.villagevoice.net.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.villagevoice.net.au</a><br>Contact Kellie Evans<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3482,571,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3483,572,'description','<strong>900 2LT / Move FM 107.9 Lithgow</strong><BR><BR><strong>101.1 FM / 99.5 FM Blue Mountains</strong><br>Servicing Lithgow, Katoomba and the Upper Blue Mountains<br>PO Box 90 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2900<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mail@2lt.com.au\">mail@2lt.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.2lt.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.2lt.com.au</a>; <a href=\"http://www.movefm.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.movefm.com.au</a><br>Office hours: 9am to 5pm Monday-Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm Friday<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3484,572,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3485,573,'description','<strong>ABC TV</strong><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.abc.net.au/tv\" target=\"_blank\">www.abc.net.au/tv</a><br><br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><BR><BR><strong>TEN TV</strong><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.tenplay.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">tenplay.com.au</a><br><br><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mycommunityconnect.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.mycommunityconnect.com.au</a><br><br>for free community announcements<br><br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><BR><BR><strong>Prime7 </strong><strong>TV</strong><br><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.prime7.com.au/tv-guide/\" target=\"_blank\">www.prime7.com.au/tv-guide</a><br><br><BR><BR><strong>SBS TV</strong><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.sbs.com.au/guide\" target=\"_blank\">www.sbs.com.au/guide</a><br><br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><BR><BR><strong>SBS 34 NITV</strong><br><br>National Indigenous Television<br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.sbs.com.au/nitv\" target=\"_blank\">www.sbs.com.au/nitv</a><br><br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><BR><BR><strong>WinTV</strong><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wintv.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.wintv.com.au</a>'),(3486,573,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3487,574,'description','<strong>Calare Electorate Office (Principal Office)</strong><br>Suite 1/179a Anson Street, Orange 2800<br>PO Box 673, Orange 2800<br>Tel: 6361 7138<BR><BR><strong>Bathurst Office</strong><br>85 Keppel St Bathurst 2795<br>PO Box 54 Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6331 0524<br>Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday-Friday'),(3488,574,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3489,575,'description','<strong>State Member for Bathurst</strong><br>PO Box 2237 Bathurst NSW 2795<br>Tel: 6332 1300<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bathurst@parliament.nsw.gov.au\">bathurst@parliament.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.paultoolemp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.paultoolemp.com</a><br>Hours: 9am -5pm Monday to Friday.<br>Paul visits Lithgow on a regular basis.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3490,575,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3491,576,'description','<strong>Australian Labor Party - Lithgow Branch</strong><br>41 Hepburn Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3985<br>Mobile: 0417 062 146<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mg.matt.martin@gmail.com\">mg.matt.martin@gmail.com</a><br>Contact Matt Martin Secretary<br>Meetings held at 5.30pm on the 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday of every month at LINC Padley St.<BR><BR><strong>National Party of NSW Office</strong><br>35 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0419 842 675<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:gmh@lisp.com.au\">gmh@lisp.com.au</a><br>Contact Secretary: Glenda Anthes<br>Office Hours: Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays, 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.'),(3492,576,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3493,577,'description','Contact the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1300 76 02 76 for more information on recreation and leisure activities in the Lithgow Local Government Area or visit the Web <a href=\"http://www.tourism.lithgow.com/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.tourism.lithgow.com/events</a><br><h2><b><i>Annual Events from July 2021 to June 2022<u></u> </i></b></h2><BR><BR><strong>July</strong><ul>  <li><b>Christmas In July Celebrations -</b> Various locations<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNErT3SlVjGFN5iRtUdWv_oHVhAo7g\">www.cdkc.com.au</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFOzmUQ4j-5In_tWPiwXD6WIGpuqw\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHOaDvIRP4sIWcGpyslGZHzhZEAFA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNECfctcpgFsaRC1BCEaKYHOxIIPDQ\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.<b> </b> Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Jenolan Caves Yule Fest </b>1300 763 311 <a href=\"https://www.jenolancaves.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jenolancaves.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF2BeMdQII48NkiAXZKgmF3a4BqmA\">www.jenolancaves.org.au</a></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Naidoc Week</b></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>August</strong><ul>  <li><b>Book Week </b></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway,  Club Championship Round 6 Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNErT3SlVjGFN5iRtUdWv_oHVhAo7g\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFOzmUQ4j-5In_tWPiwXD6WIGpuqw\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHOaDvIRP4sIWcGpyslGZHzhZEAFA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b> Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNECfctcpgFsaRC1BCEaKYHOxIIPDQ\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183</a>. Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b>Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>September</strong><ul>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, September 5 Club Championship Round 7 Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNErT3SlVjGFN5iRtUdWv_oHVhAo7g\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFOzmUQ4j-5In_tWPiwXD6WIGpuqw\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Daffodils at Rydal </b> <span lang=\"EN-US\">Lindsay Green 6359 3237 </span></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Ghost Tour Eskbank House</b> Pete or Glen 4751 2622 or 0418 416 403</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Highland Pipe Band</b><b> Annual Ball </b>Debby Hilliard 6353 1199</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Mind Body Spirit Fair </b>Kellie Evans 0429 001 918</li>  <li><b>National Child Protection Week</b></li>  <li><b>Portland Family Funday </b>Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of Spring School Holidays</li>  <li><b>Southern Cross Cruizers Swap Meet </b>Orange Showground  Contact George Georgio 0422 560 810 Web: <a href=\"https://www.shannons.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.shannons.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH-AhHoCAMdnTm3lWYp1ev7EL_d8Q\">www.shannons.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life </b> Contact: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewalding@<wbr />bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)</li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>October</strong><ul>  <li><b>Back to Hartley </b>6355 2117 Hartley Historic Site</li>  <li><b>Capertee Valley Train Day &amp; Capertee Market Day</b> Sunday 18<sup>th</sup>, Dott 0414 395 614</li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway,, October 16/17  Clyde Marshall Memorial race meeting &amp; Club Championship Round 8 Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Ironfest </b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Contact Macgregor Ross Email: </span><a href=\"mailto:ironfest@lisp.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">ironfest@lisp.com.au</span></a><span lang=\"EN-US\">, Web: </span><a href=\"http://www.ironfest.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ironfest.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF2KUfx2kQGj4QidAUy8-_e7L8ngw\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">www.ironfest.net</span></a><span lang=\"EN-US\"> &amp; </span><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ironfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/ironfest&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH0KAA5G9wb3DMOQHRft8jwkUK5-A\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">www.facebook.com/ironfest</span></a></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Halloween 2018</b> Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1300 760 276</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b>Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Mental Health Month NSW </b></li>  <li><b>NSW Carer\'s Week</b></li>  <li><b>Portland Family Funday Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of Spring School Holidays</b></li>  <li><b>Portland Spring Fair</b> 4th Saturday Barbara Bretherton 0467 590 648</li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li>  <li><b>Wallnuts Weekend Portland, </b>Kel Lawton 0428 634 498 Friday 23<sup>rd</sup> October to Sunday 25<sup>th</sup> October</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>November</strong><ul>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway November 12, 13 &amp; 14 Australia Kart GP,  November 20 SEK Endurance Race (Saturday only) Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com<br></a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>. Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Musical Society </b><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Production</span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> 6352 3546 Paul Goodwin</span></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Remembrance Day Memorial Service</b> Portland  and Lithgow</li>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Social Inclusion Week</span></b></li>  <li><b><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b></b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li>  <li><b><b>White Ribbon Day </b></b></li>  <li><b><b>Fusion School Christmas Pageant </b></b>Ian &amp; Miriam Palmer 6355 4104</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>December</strong><ul>  <li><b>Christmas Carols by Candlelight at Hoskins </b> 6351 3134 Uniting Church</li>  <li><b>Christmas Carols </b>at St Stephens Church Portland and St Pauls at Lithgow Church</li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, December 12 Christmas Race Meeting &amp; Championship Presentation Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNELmsXUbLL47EGXYFDV2fHVOY0Idg\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing</b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Ghost Tour Eskbank House</b> Pete or Glen 4751 2622 or 0418 416 403</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Musical Society Production </b> 6352 3546 Rae Burton</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life </b>  Contact: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewalding@bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)</li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li></ul><br><h2><b><i>2022 Events<u></u> </i></b></h2><BR><BR><strong>January</strong><ul>  <li><b>Australia Day Celebrations </b>Contact Lithgow City Council 6354 9999</li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Pony Club Rally Day </b> 0401 522 058 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month from 9.15am</li>  <li><b>Portland Australia Day Celebrations </b>John Kearns 6355 5291 Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandnsw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.portlandnsw.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG57JZb1bZ5dUUz5QqjTlC2tW8e5g\">www.portlandnsw.com</a></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>February</strong><ul>  <li><strong>Combined Districts Kart Club, </strong>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><strong>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </strong> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><strong>Gang Gang Gallery </strong>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><strong>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</strong>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><strong>Live Life Get Active, </strong> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><strong>Rydal Agricultural Show  </strong>6355 6223</li>  <li><strong>Uniting Church Garden Fair</strong> last Saturday of the month 6351 3134</li>  <li><strong>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </strong>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>March</strong><ul>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">5<sup>th</sup> Annual Lithgow Swap Meet </span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Linda 0418 688 006 or Geoff  0417 200 150 Email: </span><a href=\"mailto:lindaehine@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">lindaehine@gmail.com</span></a><span lang=\"EN-US\"><u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Bowenfels Family Funday</span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday Spring School Holidays<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club</b>, Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenreceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFX_HMOBSAmFpY-_ivWKAJ7PGRQYg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery - Collectic </b>  0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF48mGs0l8qSR6yJIjx1s5ZpjI7yA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzoHG0vwUMH-AaRkd6F7EZ28zsXA\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<b> </b></li>  <li><b>Harmony Day</b><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>International Women\'s Day<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Jetblack 24 Hour  </b>0403 090 952 or Email: <a href=\"mailto:cycle@rockytrailentertainment.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cycle@rockytrailentertainment.<wbr />com</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Agricultural Show</b> 6353 1775 <a href=\"http://www.lithgowshow.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lithgowshow.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGhGZ-d_lAw37vrxYUHcAqaR2BXGA\">www.lithgowshow.org.au</a><b>   </b><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Ghost Tour Eskbank House</b> Pete or Glen 4751 2622 or 0418 416 403<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Portland Art Exhibition </b> Rod Evans 6355 4258<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Red Nose Day</b><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Sedan 20/20, Cullen Bulltn Speedway </b>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admin@cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Southern Cross Cruizers Annual Swap Meet </b>Orange Showground  Contact George Georgio 0422 560 810 Web: <a href=\"http://www.shannons.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.shannons.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHhNI7JVHxaYd4uKMxAfJRfGQ1t1Q\">www.shannons.com.au</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life - Lithgow </b>Contact<b>: </b> <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewaldin<wbr />g@bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887<span lang=\"EN-US\"><u></u> </span></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>March / April - Easter Celebrations - Portland</strong><ul>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">The WAY of the CROSS Good Friday each year in Portland<u></u><br><u></u></span></b>Come and walk as we carry a cross and remember the journey Jesus took from the Last Supper to His Death and Resurrection.  Fourteen stops with reflection &amp; music.<u></u><br><u></u><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Beginning at the SKATE PARK, Lime St, Portland </span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\">(next to the oval) <b>at 11am<u></u> <u></u></b></span>and proceeding to the top of Williwa St (opposite the Catholic Church) Enquiries to Denis Kelly 6355 or Miriam Palmer 6355 4104 <u></u>  <u></u></li>  <li><b>Easter Family Festival</b> Sackville Park, Portland<u></u> <u></u><br>Held each year on Easter Saturday from 11am to 2pm<u></u> <u></u><br><b>Everything is Free Everyone is welcome<u></u><br><u></u></b>Face painting, jumping castles, Craft Tent,  Prayer activities, Sausage sizzle, Tea and Coffee, Games, Balloons, Live Music, Parachute, Kids carpentry, Waterbomb Volleyball, Fire Brigade, Competitions and book stall<u></u></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>April</strong><ul>  <li><b>Anzac Day Lithgow </b>Dawn Service 6am at Queen Elizabeth Park; <span lang=\"EN-US\">Main Parade and Service 10.30am, arrives Queen Elizabeth Park, approx. 11.00am<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Anzac Day Portland</b> Dawn Service 5am, March 11am<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Anzac Day Dawn Services </b> also at Cullen Bullen, Tarana, Sunny Corner, Wallerawang, Lowther/Hampton and Rydal <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Bowenfels Family Funday</span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday Spring School Holidays<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEHg38zPK36apx0vlrpKCFv0Sv7VA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenreceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFX_HMOBSAmFpY-_ivWKAJ7PGRQYg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF48mGs0l8qSR6yJIjx1s5ZpjI7yA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzoHG0vwUMH-AaRkd6F7EZ28zsXA\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183/</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Historic Tour of Portland &amp; Lithgow </b> Liz 0420 288 978 or Rhona 4757 2424 or Email: <a href=\"mailto:bmnt1814@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bmnt1814@gmail.com</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Ironfest </b>Contact Macgregor Ross  Email: <a href=\"mailto:ironfest@lisp.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ironfest@lisp.com.au</a> Web: <a href=\"http://www.ironfest.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ironfest.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHpUBNyGDwVRAZ6Z-UsTG9dhy0S4A\">www.ironfest.net</a> &amp; <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ironfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/ironfest&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEI0z1cmCP7MT8aV4luvINPTLKKGw\">www.facebook.com/ironfest</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Phoenix Choir Performance </b><a href=\"http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEDQXvxcIpOANXC223Nad7ZjdqEeA\">www.phoenixchoir.org.au</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life - Portland </b>Contact:  <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewalding@<wbr />bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Youth Week</b><u></u></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>May</strong><ul>  <li><b>Bender/Rushworth Walk for Cancer<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Capertee Valley Bus Day Trip, </b>Dott 0414 395 614<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEHg38zPK36apx0vlrpKCFv0Sv7VA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenreceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFX_HMOBSAmFpY-_ivWKAJ7PGRQYg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF48mGs0l8qSR6yJIjx1s5ZpjI7yA\">gggallery.com.au</a><b> </b></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzoHG0vwUMH-AaRkd6F7EZ28zsXA\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<b> </b></li>  <li><b>LithGlow - </b>Lithgow Visitors centre 1300 760 276<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Catholic Ball</b> 0414 423 084 or <a href=\"mailto:lithgowcatholicball@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lithgowcatholicball@gmail.com</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Musical Society Production </b><span lang=\"EN-US\">6352 3546 Paul Goodwin<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>National Families Week</b><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>National Reconciliation Day<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>National Volunteers Week<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Neighbourhood Centre Week<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Phoenix Choir Performance </b><a href=\"http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEDQXvxcIpOANXC223Nad7ZjdqEeA\">www.phoenixchoir.org.au</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Vale Ladies Club</b><b> Fete</b> Saturday before Mothers\' Day Joy Lawson  6355 2077 <u></u></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>June</strong><ul>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club</b>, Lithgow City Raceway, Events calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl='),(3494,577,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3495,578,'description','Contact the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1300 76 02 76 for more information on recreation and leisure activities in the Lithgow Local Government Area or visit the Web <a href=\"http://www.tourism.lithgow.com/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.tourism.lithgow.com/events</a><ul>  <li>Capertee Markets<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Combined Districts Kart Club<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Country Women\'s Association - Portland, Wallerawang &amp; Lidsdale<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Gang Gang Gallery<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Inner Wheel Club of Lithgow  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Kandos RSL Sub-branch<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Aged Care Auxiliary<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Combined Probus Club Inc. <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Gateway Toastmasters<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Lions Club <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Optimist Club<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Pony Club  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Quota Inc<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow RSL Sub-branch<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Senior Citizens Club<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Multicultural Funday Monday<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Portland Foundation Twilight Markets Saturdays of the long weekend Easter, June , October &amp; 2<sup>nd</sup> Saturday in December<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Portland Red Cross quarterly                                  <wbr />      <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Portland RSL Sub-Branch<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Red Cross - Lithgow Branch   <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Tarana Community Farmers Markets  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Torch Bearers for Legacy<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">United Hospitals Auxiliary of NSW Inc</span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. - Lithgow Branch</span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Vale Ladies Club</span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> </span><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>View Club <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Walk n Talk for Life - 1<sup>st</sup> Saturday in March, June, September &amp; December<u></u></li></ul>'),(3496,578,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3497,579,'description','<ul><br>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">AA Meetings<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Aged Dementia Care at <i>Doreen\'s Place</i></span><i><u></u> <u></u></i></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Boomerang Bags Lithgow</span><i><u></u> <u></u></i></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Beehive <u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Bingo-various venues<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Croquet <u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><i><span lang=\"EN-US\">Flo\'s Kitchen </span></i><span lang=\"EN-US\">CHSP Café - LINC<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li>Gorrie Ban <span lang=\"EN-US\">- Lithgow<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Lithgow Community Choir<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li>Lake Wallace Sailing Races <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Legal Advice - Fortnightly<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Legal Aid - Fortnightly<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Playgroups - various venues<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Second Bite Program - LINC Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12.30am<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Women\'s Afternoon Tea - Wednesday afternoon at <a href=\"http://2.pm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://2.pm&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194844000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG-KmvUjxc29j-HokrMLLhBsH8Myw\">2.pm</a> - The Hub (School Terms)<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Yoga - LINC Hall, school terms only<br><u></u></span></li></ul>'),(3498,579,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3499,580,'description','<strong>Portland Film Society Inc.</strong><BR><BR><strong>Crystal Theatre </strong><br>Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandfilmsocietyinc@gmail.com\">portlandfilmsocietyinc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: David Allen<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/picturesatportland.crystalcinema/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@picturesatportland.crystalcinema</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Film Society Cinema</strong><br>16 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Member only cinema.<br>New Member Information: 0403 002 723<u></u><u></u><br>Program Information: 6353 1897<br>Sessions: Screening every Sunday @ 2pm<br>Additional sessions for special events and community groups.<br>Programs also displayed in the windows at the cinema<BR><BR><strong>Mount Vic Flicks</strong><br>2a Harley Ave, Mount Victoria, 2786<br>Tel: 4787 1577<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:adamkirsten@mountvicflicks.com.au\">adamkirsten@mountvicflicks.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mountvicflicks.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mountvicflicks.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/MountVicFlicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MountVicFlicks</a><br>Contact Adam and Kirsten<br>Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays and seven days in the summer holidays<br>A family run independent cinema showing mainstream and arthouse flicks<BR><BR><strong>United Cinemas - The Edge</strong><br>225 Great Western Highway Katoomba NSW 2780<br>Tel: 4782 8900<br>Hours: 9.30am - 10pm Open 7 days<br>Web: <a href=\"https://web.cinematic.unitedcinemas.com.au/home?location=katoomba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.web.cinematic.unitedcinemas.com.au/home?location=katoomba</a>'),(3500,580,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3501,581,'description','<strong>Arts Council</strong><br>PO Box 336 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0448 140 342<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:burtoni@bigpond.com\">burtoni@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Rae Burton<br>Meetings: 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday of every month at the Lifestyle Centre Treeview Estate.<BR><BR><strong>Fusion School Christmas Pageant</strong><br>Tel: 6355 4104<br>Contact persons - Ian &amp; Miriam Palmer<br>A combined schools and community nativity pageant held in Portland on the last Friday of November.<BR><BR><strong>LA BELLE School of DANCING</strong><br>1122 Great Western Highway, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 1641<br>Mob: 0408 469 877<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:giblettbg56@dodo.com.au\">giblettbg56@dodo.com.au</a><br>Contact: Gay Giblett<br>Classes: Thursdays only from 3.30pm<br>Classes held at St. Pats School Hall.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Bellringers</strong><br>Hoskins Memorial Church<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com\">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ANZAB.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ANZAB.org.au</a><br>Contact: Hannah Musgrove<br>Mobile: 0417 065 283<br>Meetings held 7.30pm-9pm every Monday<br>For bellringers and people interested in learning about bell ringing.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Band</strong><br>Wylde Street<br>Tel: 0418 282 020; 6355 2218<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowcitybandinfo@gmail.com\">lithgowcitybandinfo@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Kerry Danaher or Judy Kinnear<br>Weekly rehearsals Tuesdays 5pm-7pm. New members always welcome. No musical expertise required.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Orchestra</strong><br>C/- 101 Rifle Parade, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3059; 0408 415 629<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:pgavery@aapt.net.au\">pgavery@aapt.net.au</a><br>Contact: Peter Avery<br>Rehearsals: Fortnightly on Sundays 3-5 pm, during School Terms, at Mitchell Conservatorium Wylde St.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Choir</strong><br>Tel: 0488 067 746<u></u><u></u><br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rowenfox@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">rowenfox@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Rowen anytime<br>Meeting Times: Every Wednesday of the month during school terms.  7.30pm - 9.00pm in the Beehive Hall, Hoskins Church, Bridge St Lithgow<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Lithgow Community Choir welcomes all people of all ages and experience levels.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Folk Club</strong><br>Lithgow Folk Club is an informal music session the first Sunday of each month from 4.00pm at the Court House Hotel Main Street.<br>Find Lithgow Folk Club on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Highland Pipe Band</strong><br>PO Box 618 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4082 ah<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretary@lithgowpipeband.com.au\">secretary@lithgowpipeband.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowpipeband.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowpipeband.com.au</a><br>Contact: Peter Macdonald 0447 582 714, Jamie Cambridge 0407 514 092<br>Meetings: Tuesday &amp; Thursday at 7.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Living History</strong><br>Hillcrest 2a Eskbank St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2095<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ian.rufus@gmail.com\">ian.rufus@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.rufushillcrest.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rufushillcrest.com.au</a><br>Contact: Ian Rufus<br>We re-enact history involving everyone from 1770 - 1950, focusing on the local area for our displays but represent Lithgow across Australia as well. Contact Ian Rufus.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Musical Society</strong><br>PO Box 149, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0417 260 449<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowmusicalsociety@gmail.com\">lithgowmusicalsociety@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Paul Goodwin<br>Meetings: Monday and Thursday Union Theatre at 7.30pm for rehearsals. Weekend dress rehearsals for 3 weeks before each show. Productions at the Union Theatre in May and November.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Branch of the National Trust of Australia (NSW)</strong><br>Tel: 0467 192 117<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kathrynnewton@iprimus.com.au\">kathrynnewton@iprimus.com.au</a><br>Contact Secretary: Kathryn Newton<br>Meetings held: 3rd Wednesday of the month 10 am in the Lithgow Library Meeting Room upstairs. All welcome.<br>Celebrating our heritage today and protecting it for the future. We are wholly independent, advocating for our built, natural and cultural heritage without fear or favour.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Theatre Group</strong><br>PO Box 301, Lithgow 2790<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.theatre.group@gmail.com\">lithgow.theatre.group@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Si Townsend on 0414 727 005, Judy Riley, Brooke Wilkinson<br>Meeting Times: Last Thursday of each month at Club Lithgow.<BR><BR><strong>Mitchell Conservatorium</strong><br>Wylde St, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 586 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3990<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au\">lithgow@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://mitchellconservatorium.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mitchellconservatorium.edu.au</a>;<br>Contact: Annette Milroy<br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 2pm - 5:00pm<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/mitchell.conservatorium.lithgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/mitchell.conservatorium.lithgow</a><BR><BR><strong>Old Time New Vogue Dance Club</strong><br>Hermitage Hall, Albert Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3062<br>Contact: Bev Grazier<br>Dances held Wednesday 7.30pm-10.15pm.<BR><BR><strong>PCYC Lithgow Photography Group</strong><br>PCYC Hoskins Ave<br>Tel: 0400 360 355<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@pcycnsw.org.au\">lithgow@pcycnsw.org.au</a><br>Contact: Wendy Hawkes<br>Meeting are held at the PCYC on 3<sup>rd</sup> Tuesday of the month. Excursions/workshops are held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Sunday of the month.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Valley School of Highland Dancing</strong><br>1 Fullagar Ave<br>Tel: 6353 1593<br>Mob: 0409 455 877<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:durie.k@bigpond.com\">durie.k@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Kim Durie<br>Hours: Monday &amp; Wednesday from 3:30pm.<BR><BR><strong>WallNuts Signs of Yesteryear</strong><br>47 Vale Street Portland<br>Mobile: 0428 634 498<br>Contact: Kel Lawton<br>See the traditionally painted signs in the main streets of Portland Everyday.<br>The Portland WallNuts are a group of Traditional Signwriters and Artists who travel from far and wide to produce new works for the town for free on the last weekend in October. See them at work.'),(3502,581,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3503,582,'description','<strong>ANT Fitness</strong><br>9 Wolgan St, Portland 2845<br>Mob: 0427 268 348<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:antfitness@bigpond.com\">antfitness@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.antfitness.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.antfitness.com.au</a><br>Contact: Andrew Neville<BR><BR><strong>Anytime Fitness Lithgow</strong><br>1 Naomi St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4251<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@anytimefitness.com.au\">lithgow@anytimefitness.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.anytimefitness.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.anytimefitness.com.au</a><br>Staffed hours: Mon-Fri 10am -6pm;<br>Everyone welcome - Ages 16 and above and abilities<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Club Revive Crossfit Uplift</strong><br>3-5 Young St<br>Tel: 6353 1272<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:clubrevive@gmail.com\">clubrevive@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.clubrevivecrossfituplift.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.clubrevivecrossfituplift.com</a><br>Open Monday to Thursday 6:30am - 8pm; Friday 6:30am - 7:30pm; Saturday 9am - 12 noon<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Hartley Valley Paintball / Pinnacle Adventures</strong><br>424 Browns Gap Rd Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6355 2368<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@hartleyvalleypaintball.com\">info@hartleyvalleypaintball.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.hartleyvalleypaintball.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hartleyvalleypaintball.com</a><br>Contact: Mark<br>Hours: Open 7 days by bookings.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lake Wallace Community Boating Centre Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 494 Lithgow 2790<br>Mob: 0418 418 821<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:gbauld@westnet.com.au\">gbauld@westnet.com.au</a><br>Contact: George Auld<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Fitness Centre - 24/7 Gym</strong><br>25 Railway Pde, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4414<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@lithgowfitness.com.au\">contact@lithgowfitness.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowfitness.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowfitness.com.au</a><br>Staffed Hours: 9.00 am to 12.30pm &amp; 3.30pm to 7.00pm Monday to Thursday<br>After hours by appointment<br>Contact: Jody &amp; Lyne Presbury<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Sailability</strong><br>Barton Ave Wallerawang<br>Tel: 6352 3119<br>Contact: Brian Kinney<br>Helping able &amp; disabled persons enjoy sailing. Ring for an appointment<BR><BR><strong>Yoga</strong><BR><BR><strong>Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation,  Healing and Counselling</strong><br>6 Cartwright St, Rydal 2790<br>Mobile:  0415 543 473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au\">info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Contact: Ricananda or Jaiananda<br>Hours: 8.30am to 8pm 7 days a week. Classes held in Lithgow, Rydal &amp; Portland<br>Pure Meditation, Yoga, Energy Healing, Counselling, Retreat'),(3504,582,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3505,583,'description','<strong>Boomerang Bags Lithgow</strong><br>LINC Building Hall<br>1 Padley St. Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0424 552 849<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jandcst@bigpond.net.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">jandcst@bigpond.net.au</a><br>Contact: Carol Stevens<br>Meetings: Every Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Boomerang Bags is a group of local volunteers who use upcycled and donated materials to make reusable shopping bags. New members welcome, sewing skill not essential.<br><br><strong>Freemasons NSW &amp; ACT</strong><br>Tel: 1800 803 354<br>Web: <a href=\"https://masons.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.masons.org.au</a><br><br><strong>Home Library Service</strong><br>Lithgow Library Learning Centre\'<br>157 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 9100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:home.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">home.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://library.lithgow.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.library.lithgow.com</a><br>Books &amp; other library materials can be delivered to your home.<br><br><strong>Jim Robson Aquatic Centre</strong><br>Indoor heated pool<br>Tel: 6352 9160<br>George Coates Avenue<br>Contact staff to enquire about aqua aerobics &amp; learn to swim classes<br>Hours: 6am - 7pm Monday to Friday; 8am - 4pm weekends<br><br><strong>Kandos Rylstone Men\'s Shed Inc.</strong><br>65 Davies Rd Kandos<br>Tel: 6379 6163<br>Contact: Fred Hoy<br>Hours: Wednesday &amp; Thursday 9am - 12 noon<br><br><strong>Lithgow Community Choir</strong><br>Tel: 0488 067 746<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rowenfox@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">rowenfox@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Rowen anytime<br>Practice sessions:&nbsp; Are held in the LINC building Hall, 1 Padley Street, Lithgow at 7.30pm to 9pm Wednesday evenings.<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Lithgow Community Choir welcomes all people of all ages and experience levels.<br><br><strong>LithGrow Community Garden</strong><br>Cnr. Hoskins Avenue &amp; Roy Streets, Lithgow<br>PCYC Lithgow<br>Tel: 0419 469 230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\">leannewalding@bigpond.com</a><br>Meeting times: Please call for times<br>Community produce garden and social meeting place for all members of the community. Disability access available.<br>Find us on Facebook<br><br><strong>Lithgow District Garden Club</strong><br>PO Box 498 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3352<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgardenclub@gmail.com\">lithgowgardenclub@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: 1<sup>st</sup> Monday of each month at 2pm in Hoskins Church Hall, in Bridge St, Lithgow with interesting speakers. Members enjoy rambles locally, afar and overnight trips.<br><br><strong>Lithgow Men\'s Shed</strong><br>1 Fred Burley Drive<br>Tel: 6352 5184 clubroom<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowshedder@hotmail.com\">lithgowshedder@hotmail.com</a>; <a href=\"mailto:terrytonk6@gmail.com\">terrytonk6@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Terry Tonkin 0423 738 639<br>Hours: 9:30am - 3pm Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays<br><br><strong>Lithgow Show Society</strong><br>P.O. Box 3052 Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1775<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowshow.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowshow.org.au</a><br>Contact: Secretary<br>Lithgow Agricultural Show is held in March.<br><br><strong>Lithgow Vintage Motor Club Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 158 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3735<br>Contact: Secretary Ian Reynolds<br>Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month except December at the Lithgow Workmen\'s Club at 7:30pm. Outings held on the Sunday following the meeting and every 2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of the month<br><br><strong>Portland &amp; District Olympic Pool</strong><br>67 Williwa St Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 4273<br><br><strong>Portland Men\'s Shed Inc.</strong><br>Cnr Kiln &amp; Villiers Sts, Portland 2847<br>Contact: Coordinator Norman Richardson 0419 644 155<br>Alternative Contact: Peter Hayman 0427 555 308<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandmensshed@gmail.com\">portlandmensshed@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: Tuesdays &amp; Wednesday 10am-3pm; Saturdays 10pm-3pm<br><br><strong>Portland Spring Fair Committee</strong><br>PO Box 40 Portland 2847<br>Tel: 0467 590 648<br>Contact: Barbara Bretherton<br><br><strong>Wallerawang Memorial Men\'s Shed</strong><br>Corner Tweedie and Commons Streets, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 0448 926 621<br>Email: patnmac@bigpond.com<br>Contact: Ian McMillan (Secretary)<br>Meetings: 10am to 2pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays<br><br><strong>PORTAND WALLNUTS</strong><br>15 -17 Vale St Portland NSW2847<br>Tel: 0409 053 153 - BJ or 0452139734 - Pat<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wallnuts@portlandnsw.net\">wallnuts@portlandnsw.net</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandnsw.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandnsw.net</a><br>Contact: BJ Graham and Patrick Smith'),(3506,583,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3507,584,'description','<strong>Bowenfels Cottage&nbsp;(LINC)</strong><br>174 Landa Street<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Contact: Community Development Manager<BR><BR><strong>Capertee Community Hall</strong><br>Castlereagh Hwy Capertee<br>Tel: 6359 0004<br>Contact: Judy for Hall hire enquiries<br>The capacity for the hall is about 100; A Stage: a fully workable commercial kitchen, with an electric stove, large refrigerator, microwave and large hotplate; BBQ &amp; market umbrellas available for hire for use outside in our picnic area; ample parking, toilets &amp; disabled access. We have plenty of chairs, and some tables suitable for serving food from.<BR><BR><strong>Civic Ballroom</strong><br>PO Box 19 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact: Lithgow City Council<br>Capacity up to 600 people, tables, chairs and kitchen facilities<BR><BR><strong>Crystal Theatre Inc.</strong><br>Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact: Lithgow City Council<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Cullen Bullen Progress Association</strong><br>PO Box 76 Cullen Bullen<br>Tel: 6359 0572<br>Contact: Elaine Deveigne<BR><BR><strong>CWA Hall, Wallerawang</strong><br>Tweedie Street, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel; 6355 1178; 6351 3626<br>Contact: Julia Livingstone or Kay Adams<br>Kitchen facilities; seating for 75 people; no alcohol allowed<BR><BR><strong>Eskbank House &amp; Museum</strong><br>Cnr Bennet and Inch Streets Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3557<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:eskbank@lithgow.com\">eskbank@lithgow.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eskbank.lithgow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eskbank.lithgow.com</a><br>Built c.1841, this historic estate is now a vibrant cultural centre that illuminates the region\'s past and celebrates the present through collections and programs that highlight the heritage, people and events that shaped the region.<br>Once owned by important Industrialists Thomas Brown, James Rutherford, William Sandford and the Hoskins brothers, the estate was opened as a public museum in 1966. Today, visitors can relax in the gardens, explore the largest collection of Lithgow Pottery, and discover local history with a tour guide.<br>Open Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EskbankHouseMuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@eskbankhousemuseum</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Information &amp; Neighbourhood Centre Ltd (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://linc.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Three rooms of varying sizes for hire<br>Contact: Receptionist<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Library Learning Centre</strong><br>157 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 9100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Contact Librarian<BR><BR><strong>Portland Golf Club</strong><br>Wallerawang Rd Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5208; 6355 5304<br>Self Catering contact A. Green 6355 5106 or J. Sharp 6355 5208<br>Hours: open 7 days. Bar open 4pm - 9pm Monday to Friday; 9am - 10pm weekends<BR><BR><strong>Red Cross Rooms</strong><br>225 Main Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2424, 6351 2116<br>Contact: Pat Charlton, Linda Hanby<BR><BR><strong>Union Theatre</strong><br>Bridge St<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact Lithgow City Council<br>Capacity up to 300 people, tables, chairs and small kitchen facilities<BR><BR><strong>Vale Hall</strong><br>Mort Street<br>Tel: 6351 2845; 6355 2207<br>Contact: Jan Hawken or Joy Lawson<br>Hall with kitchen facilities.&nbsp; Available for all bookings except 18<sup>th</sup> &amp; 21<sup>st</sup> birthday'),(3508,584,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3509,585,'description','<strong>Capertee Market</strong><br>Memorial Hall Castlereagh Highway Capertee<br>Held: 3rd Sunday of the month<br>Time: 8.30am to 2.00pm<br>Contact: Lyn Stanford 6359 0054<br>The starting point to the Capertee Valley which is the largest enclosed canyon in the world and home to some 236 species of birds and 10% of Australia\'s biodiversity in a world heritage listed area.<br>Local grown plants and locally made .cakes and Jam., soy wax candles, handicrafts, bric-a-brac and more.<br>Hot food, snacks, hot and cold drinks.<br>Free parking, free admission, and free Picnic facilities<br>Why not make a day of it visit the local lookout and lunch at the lovely historic Capertee Royal Hotel!<BR><BR><strong>Portland Foundation Twilight Markets</strong><br>The Foundations, (Old Cement Works) Williwa St. Portland 2847<br>Tel: 0429 001 918<br>Contact: Kellie<br>Time: 4.00pm - 9.00pm<BR><BR><strong>Held 4 times yearly: Easter Saturday; Saturday of the June long weekend; Saturday of the October  long weekend &amp; 2nd Saturday of December for our Christmas Market</strong><br>Find us on Facebook:<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pg/TheFoundationsMarkets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">@TheFoundationsMarkets</a><br>With Homemade arts and craft and lots of other local produce and interesting curios.<BR><BR><strong>Tarana Farmers Market</strong><br>The Fire Shed, just below the Tarana Hotel, Tarana 2787<br>Mobile: 0412 759 542<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@taranacommunityfarmersmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">info@taranacommunityfarmersmarket.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.taranafarmersmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https://www.taranafarmersmarket.com/</a><br>Contact: Diana Ditchfield<br>Time: 9am to 1pm<br>Held 4th Sunday of every month<br>Farmers markets with local produce including meat, local jams and preserves, whip maker, alpaca display, garden plants and ornaments, egg and bacon rolls and coffee.  Our Market supports Tarana Rural Fire Service.<br>Find us on Facebook and Instagram'),(3510,585,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3511,586,'description','<strong>Albert St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Blast Furnace Park</strong> - ruin site<BR><BR><strong>Busby St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Church St</strong> - no playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>East St - </strong>playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Endeavour Park</strong> - playground equipment, picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Guy-Macauley St </strong>- playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Hill St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Inch St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Landa St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Lake Lyell Recreation Park</strong> - waterpark<BR><BR><strong>Lake Pillans Wetlands</strong> - walkway<BR><BR><strong>Marrangaroo Fields</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Montague St</strong> - Dog Park<BR><BR><strong>Queen Elizabeth Park</strong> - playground equipment, picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Rabaul St/Lemnos St -</strong> playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Rabaul St/Finlay Ave intersection - </strong>no playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Robinia Drive</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Thompson St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Tony Luchetti Sportsground</strong> - skate park<BR><BR><strong>Vale Street - </strong>playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Zig Zag Oval</strong> - playground equipment, cricket pitch'),(3512,586,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3513,587,'description','<strong>Endeavour Park - </strong>GW Highway<strong> - </strong>picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Hartley Historic Site</strong> - picnic facilities, toilets. National Parks and Wildlife Service<BR><BR><strong>Hassans Walls lookout - </strong>picnic facilities (tables); walkway to lookout<BR><BR><strong>Lake Lyell</strong> - Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels - picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Lake Wallace</strong> - Barton Avenue, Wallerawang - playground equipment, BBQ facilities, picnic tables, toilets, showers<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Visitor Information Centre</strong> - Great Western Highway - picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Queen Elizabeth Park - </strong>Main St - picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Williwa Creek Picnic Area - </strong>Portland<BR><BR><strong>Wollemi&nbsp;National Park</strong> - picnic facilities and toilets<BR><BR><strong>Zig Zag Reserve</strong> - Zig Zag Railway, Clarence - picnic facilities, toilets, bush walk'),(3514,587,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3515,588,'description','<strong>Budo Ryu Kempo Martial Arts/Karate</strong><br>Tel: 0417 285 128<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@budo.com.au\">info@budo.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.budo.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.budo.com.au</a><br>Contact: Hugh<br>Classes held at St Pat\'s School, Hassans St<br>Times: 6:30pm - 8pm Friday - mixed all ages<BR><BR><strong>Central Tablelands Mountain Bike Club</strong><br>Tel: 6352 2010<br>Contact: Craig Flynn<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ctmbc2@gmail.com\">ctmbc2@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ctmbc.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ctmbc.net</a><BR><BR><strong>Croquet Club</strong><br>Glanmire Oval, James St, Lithgow<br>Mobile: 0481 093 941<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowcroquetclub@gmail.com\">lithgowcroquetclub@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Cassandra Hawkins<br>Play: Monday 9am, Wednesday 9.30am, Saturday 10am<br>Phone or email for updated times<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing</strong><br>PO Box 72, Portland<br>Tel: 0419 266 204 or 6359 0518<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@cullenbullenraceway.com\">admin@cullenbullenraceway.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><br>Contact: Sue Healey<br>Meetings: September to March on Saturday nights at 4pm. April &amp; May meetings Saturdays commencing at 2pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Goals Sports Academy</strong><br>PCYC Hoskins Ave<br>Mob: 0478 568 934<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@otworld.com.au\">contact@otworld.com.au</a><br>Contact: Allen Omoh<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Haktari Taekwondo Academy</strong><br>1st Floor 43 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0418 663 144<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.haktari.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.haktari.com.au</a><br>Contact: Jeff Crane<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Hockey Association Inc.</strong><br>Glanmire Hockey Fields, Jim Muir Drive<br>Tel:&nbsp; 6351 4318<ul>  <li>Jnr Men\'s Hockey Sub Body</li>  <li>Jnr Girl\'s Hockey Sub Body</li>  <li>Snr Women\'s Hockey Sub Body</li>  <li>Snr Men\'s Hockey Sub Body</li>  <li>Indoor Hockey Sub Body</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Kumiai-Ryu Martial Arts System</strong><br>Top level 84/88 Main St<br>Tel: 0432 076 511<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowdojo@krmas.com.au\">lithgowdojo@krmas.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.krmas.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.krmas.com.au</a><br>Contact: Shihan Robert Williams<br>Meetings: Nightly from 4:30pm - 8pm<br>Martial Arts for the whole family<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Athletic Club</strong><br>Jim Monaghan Oval, Barton Ave<br>Mob: 0407 471 771<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:gandlhealey@bigpond.com\">gandlhealey@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Charlie Healey<br>Meetings Fridays at 4pm in summer months<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Basketball</strong><br>Barton St Stadium, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1464<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@lithgowbasketball.com.au\">contact@lithgowbasketball.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowbasketball.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowbasketball.com.au</a><br>Junior Lazers; Local Junior Competitions; Local Senior Competitions; Women\'s State League; Development Programs.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Men\'s Bowling Club</strong><br>Club Lithgow 2c Lithgow St<br>Tel: 6351 3375; 6353 3393<br>Men\'s bowls Saturday 1pm. Social bowls Wednesday 12:30pm; mixed bowls Friday and Sunday afternoons 1pm; twilight competition on Thursdays at 5pm during daylight saving months<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Raceway Combined Districts Kart Club</strong><br>PO Box 608 St Marys NSW 1790<br>Track: Oakey Forest Rd, Marrangaroo 2790<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:president@cdkc.com.au\">president@cdkc.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cdkc.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/CombinedDistrictsKartClub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@CombinedDistrictsKartClub</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Rangers Soccer Club</strong><br>Delta Park, Lidsdale<br>Tel: 6351 4484<br>Contact: Paul Goodwin<br>The Club provides for junior players from under 6 through to under 16, as well as men\'s and ladies all ages<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Women\'s Bowling Club</strong><br>Club Lithgow 2c Lithgow St<br>Tel: 6351 3375; 6353 3393<br>Ladies bowls Tuesday 10am summer, 10:30pm winter, mixed bowls Friday and Sunday afternoons 1pm; twilight competition on Thursdays at 5pm during daylight saving months<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Tennis Club Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 600 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3610 (courts) 0417 402 755<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowcitytennisclub@hotmail.com\">lithgowcitytennisclub@hotmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://play.tennis.com.au/lithgowcitytennisclub/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.play.tennis.com.au/lithgowcitytennisclub</a><br>Contact Debbie Williams 6352 2880 a/h<br>Meetings held in September, November, February &amp; AGM in March.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow District Car Club Inc.</strong><br>Boulder Rd Portland 2847<br>Mobile: 0417 650 586<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:les.2.taylor@gmail.com\">les.2.taylor@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Les Taylor<br>Meetings: 1st Thursday of the month (except January) at 7.30pm at Wallerawang Community &amp; Sports Club<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow District Netball Association Inc.</strong><br>Barton St Wallerawang 2845<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgownetball@gmail.com\">lithgownetball@gmail.com</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.lithgowna.nsw.netball.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowna.nsw.netball.com.au</a><br>Contact: Tracey Parsons<br>Hours: Saturdays 8.30am-5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Flash Dragons Dragon Racing</strong><br>Barton Ave Wallerawang 2847<br>Mob:&nbsp; 0428 633 953<br>Contact: Pam Day<br>Training: Sundays at 9:00 am<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Golf Club</strong><br>2 Golf Links Rd, Marrangaroo 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3164<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com\">lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"https://www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au</a><br>Enjoy a round of golf 7 days a week on the panoramic 18 hole course.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Pony Club</strong><br>Sheedy\'s Gully, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0427 514 853<br>Contact: Don Pearce<br>Rally days on 3rd Sunday of the month at 9am.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Rowing Club</strong><br>Postal address: PO Box 306 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1648<br>Mob: 0418 418 821<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:gbauld@westnet.com.au\">gbauld@westnet.com.au</a><br>Contact: George Auld<br>Training: Saturday mornings 8:00am during the summer season<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Storm Junior Rugby League Club</strong><br>PO Box 80 Lithgow<br>Tel: 6355 2034<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:haddons5@bigpond.com\">haddons5@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Brett Haddon<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Pistol Club Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 236 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3121<br>Contact: Club Captain<br>Hours: Saturday afternoons 1:30pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Workmen\'s Club Ltd</strong><br>3-7 Tank Street<br>Tel: 6350 7777<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@workies.com.au\">info@workies.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.workies.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.workies.com.au</a><br>The Club sponsors many local sports<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Workmen\'s Valley Women\'s Bowling Club</strong><br>PO Box 694 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0419 276 982<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:valleyladies67@gmail.com\">valleyladies67@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Secretary Paula McGaulley<br>Times: Women\'s bowls Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10am; mixed social bowls Saturday 12noon.<BR><BR><strong>Police &amp; Community Youth Club (PCYC)</strong><br>Hoskins Avenue, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2510<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@pcycnsw.org.au\">lithgow@pcycnsw.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.pcycnsw.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.pcycnsw.org.au</a><br>Contact: Club Manager<br>Hours: 10am-6.30pm Mon-Fri<br>We have a range of activities for young people, including play gym, gymnastics, parkour, archery, karate &amp; judo, as well as an onsite OOSH catering to all local schools and operating throughout the school holidays as well. For more information please call the club on 63512510 or find us on Facebook.<BR><BR><strong>Small Arms Rifle Club Inc.</strong><br>Thales Rifle Range, Finlay Avenue<br>Tel: 6352 1410<br>Contact: John Baxter<br>Times: Weekly competitions on weekends<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Community &amp; Sports Club</strong><br>1 Mackenzie St Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 1434<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@wangbowl.com.au\">info@wangbowl.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wangbowl.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wangbowl.com.au/</a><br>Hours: Monday-Thursday from 3pm; Friday-Sunday from 10am.  Nanna D\'s Kitchen open Wed, Fri, Sat Nights.<br>Contact: The Manager<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Sailing Club Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 68 Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 0427 307 887<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wallerawangsailingclub@outlook.com\">wallerawangsailingclub@outlook.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wallerawangsc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wallerawangsc.org</a><br>Contact: Sebastian Knowles<br>Races held on Sundays 1pm from October long weekend until Christmas break; after break until Easter long weekend; regatta held in November.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Workies Netball Club</strong><br>Tel: 6352 1971 or 0402 261 204<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:petermorris5@bigpond.com\">petermorris5@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Suzy Morris<BR><BR><strong>Workies Wolves Rugby League Club</strong><br>Tel: 0433 643 369<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tanya.boza31@bigpond.com.au\">tanya.boza31@bigpond.com.au</a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lithgowwolves/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@lithgowwolves</a><br>Contact: Anthony Boza<br>Training days: Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm - Lithgow Showground<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Workmen\'s Club Men\'s Bowling Club</strong><br>PO Box 175 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2878<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tjschram@bigpond.net.au\">tjschram@bigpond.net.au</a><br>Contact: Trevor Schram<br>Times: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday at 1pm'),(3516,588,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3518,589,'description','<strong>Adam\'s Shed</strong><br>Great Western Highway, Hartley<br>Tel: 6355 2096<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:adamsshed@bigpond.com\">adamsshed@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday; 9am - 1pm Saturday; closed Sunday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Jannei Goat Dairy</strong><br>11 View Street, Lidsdale 2790<br>Tel: 6355 1107<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@jannei.com\">info@jannei.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.jannei.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.jannei.com</a><br>Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday- for cheese Tasting and sales<br>Animal viewing and some spring and summer baby goat patting - September to January<BR><BR><strong>Closed for the month of July</strong><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Kew-y-ahn Aboriginal Gallery</strong><br>51 Old Great Western Highway<br>Hartley Historic Site, Hartley 2790<br>Tel: 6355 2117<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au\">hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Contact NPWS Visitors Centre<br>Hours Tuesday-Sunday 10am-1pm; 1.30pm-4.00pm<BR><BR><strong>Talisman Gallery</strong><br>Hartley Historic Village, Great Western Highway, Hartley<br>Mob: 0407 723 722<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ron@talismangallery.com.au\">ron@talismangallery.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.talismangallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.talismangallery.com.au</a><br>Contact Ron Fitzpatrick<br>Hours:&nbsp; Open 10am - 5pm Wednesday-Sunday &amp; on public holidays<br>Find us on Facebook: Talisman Gallery-Hartley'),(3519,589,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3520,590,'description','<strong>Capertee Valley Helicopters</strong><br>4675 Castlereagh Highway, Capertee 2846<br>Tel: 6359 0157<br>Mobile: 0428 639 825<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:thelillys@harboursat.com.au\">thelillys@harboursat.com.au</a><br>Specialising in joy flights and charters in the central west<BR><BR><strong>Peak Alpacas</strong><br>Petrolea Hartley Vale<br>Tel: 6355 2180<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:peakalpacas@activ8.net.au\">peakalpacas@activ8.net.au</a><br>Contact Wil King or Jo Delesantro<br>Hours: Open by appointment<BR><BR><strong>Japanese Bath House</strong><br>259 Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3122<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bluemtsparadise@bigpond.com\">bluemtsparadise@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.japanesebathhouse.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.japanesebathhouse.com.au</a><br>Opening hours: 2pm-9pm Friday; 12noon-9pm Saturday; Sunday: 11am to 5pm (for day visit guests)<br>Bookings essential'),(3521,590,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3522,591,'description','<strong>Club Lithgow</strong><br>2c Lithgow Street<br>Tel: 6351 3375<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lcbc@lisp.com.au\">clublithgow@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 10am - 3pm Monday to Friday<br>Club hours: 10am until&nbsp;close.<br>Conference room can accommodate 25 - 30 people; function room accommodates 215 people. For catering ring 6351 3398<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Glen Davis Boutique Hotel</strong><br>Canobla Ave, Glen Davis 2846<br>Tel: 6379 7372<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiry@glendavis@skymesh.com.au\">enquiry@glendavis@skymesh.com.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.glendavishotel.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.glendavishotel.com.au</a><br>Specialising in wedding receptions<br>Find us on Facebook.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Golf Club &amp; Function Centre</strong><br>2 Golf Links Rd, Marrangaroo<br>Tel: 6351 3164<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com\">lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au</a><br>Catering available or Bring your own caterer T&amp;C\'s apply. Seating available for up to 200 guests.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Workmen\'s Club Ltd</strong><br>3-7 Tank Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 7777<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@workies.com.au\">info@workies.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.workies.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.workies.com.au</a><br>There are 5 conference rooms catering for groups from15 to 200. Catering available<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Portland RSL Sport Recreation Club Ltd</strong><br>10 Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5203<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandrsl@bigpond.com\">portlandrsl@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandnsw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandnsw.com</a><br>Fully equipped function room<BR><BR><strong> Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation, Healing and Counselling </strong><br>6 Cartwright St, Rydal 2790<br>Mobile:  0415 543473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au\">info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Contact: Ricananda or Jaiananda<br>Hours: 8.30am to 8pm 7 days a week. Classes held in Lithgow, Rydal &amp; Portland<br>Pure Meditation, Yoga, Energy Healing, Counselling, Retreat'),(3523,591,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3524,592,'description','<strong>Blast Furnace Park &amp; Lake Pillans Wetlands</strong><br>Inch Street, Lithgow<br>Hours: open daily<br>In 1906, construction of the Blast Furnace commenced. From 1906 to 1928, it was to become the sole producer of iron in Australia. Today, only the ruins of the site remain.&nbsp; A walkway extends over the wetlands<BR><BR><strong>Eskbank House &amp; Museum</strong><br>Cnr Bennet and Inch Streets Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3557<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:eskbank@lithgow.com\">eskbank@lithgow.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eskbank.lithgow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eskbank.lithgow.com</a><br>Built c.1841, this historic estate is now a vibrant cultural centre that illuminates the region\'s past and celebrates the present through collections and programs that highlight the heritage, people and events that shaped the region.<br>Once owned by important Industrialists Thomas Brown, James Rutherford, William Sandford and the Hoskins brothers, the estate was opened as a public museum in 1966. Today, visitors can relax in the gardens, explore the largest collection of Lithgow Pottery, and discover local history with a tour guide.<br>Open Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EskbankHouseMuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@eskbankhousemuseum</a><BR><BR><strong>Eskbank Rail Heritage Centre</strong><br>PO Box 350 Lithgow<br>Tel: 6352 2513<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:inquiries@eskbankrailheritage.com.au\">inquiries@eskbankrailheritage.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eskbankrailheritage.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eskbankrailheritage.com.au</a><br>Contact Michael Wilson 0427 455 580<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Friends of Wolgan Valley Wilderness Rail Trail Ltd</strong><br>PO Box 350 Lithgow<br>Tel: 6352 2513; 0427 455 580<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:inquiries@coclimited.com.au\">inquiries@coclimited.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.coclimited.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.coclimited.com.au</a><br>Contact: Michael Wilson<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Glen Davis Oil Shale Ruins Tour</strong><br>The Poplars Glen Davis 2846<br>Tel: 6379 7380<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rickstalex@gmail.com\">rickstalex@gmail.com</a><br>Hours: Tours depart every Saturday at 2pm from the front gates at The Poplars except during daylight savings times when the tour is at 5pm to avoid the heat. Enjoy a historical tour of one of the most significant oil shale ruins in the Southern Hemisphere at Glen Davis. NB: Dress for the weather, and please wear covered shoes.<BR><BR><strong>Hartley Historic Site - NPWS</strong><br>51 Old Great Western Highway<br>Farmers Inn, Hartley 2790<br>Tel: 6355 2117<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au\">hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 10am-4pm; Tuesday to Sunday. Closed  Mondays.<br>Visitor Services Assistant: Joanne Delesantro, Jessica Van Der Kley<br>In 1837, a courthouse was constructed on the Great Western Highway and a small village grew up around it. Settlers moved into the village and a number of houses and inns were built.<br>The courthouse still stands as an Historic Site and is open for self guided and group tours<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Family History Society Inc.</strong><br>Ewen Smith Memorial Hall<br>43 Tank St, Lithgow NSW 2790<br>PO Box 516 Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1089 during hours<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretary.ldfhs@gmail.com\">secretary.ldfhs@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://ldfhs.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://ldfhs.org.au/</a><br>Hours: 6pm-9pm Tuesday, 11am-4pm Friday, 11am-4pm first Saturday of the month.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow State Mine Railway Ltd</strong><br>State Mine Gully Road (workshop)<br>Suite 20-22, 184 Mort St (office)<br>Tel: 6352 2513<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mail@stateminerailway.com.au\">mail@stateminerailway.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.stateminerailway.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.stateminerailway.com.au</a><br>Contact Tim Elderton 0429 140 654; Michael Wilson 0427 455 580<br>Working bees held Saturday of the month<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Mount Victoria Museum</strong><br>Mount Victoria &amp; District Historical Society Inc.<br>Mount Victoria Railway Station<br>Tel: 4782 7866<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jeanwinston@iinet.net.au\">jeanwinston@iinet.net.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mountvictoriamuseum.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mountvictoriamuseum.info</a><br>Contact Jean Winston<br>Hours: Museum open 12 noon - 3pm. Saturday, Sunday, public and school holidays. Closed Christmas Day &amp; Good Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Newnes Oil Shale Ruins, Wollemi National Park</strong><br>Wolgan Valley. Turn off the Mudgee Road 50km north of Lithgow PO<br>Tel: 6350 3230<br>Hours:&nbsp; Daily. Newnes Kiosk open weekends &amp; public holidays 10:30am - 5pm<br>Established in 1906, the Newnes Shale Oil Mine produced low-grade oil. Today the ruins of the site are all that remain. The Newnes Hotel still stands today and operates as an information kiosk on weekends<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Small Arms Factory Museum Inc.</strong><br>69 Methven St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4452<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@lithgowsafmuseum.org.au\">admin@lithgowsafmuseum.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://lithgowsafmuseum.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowsafmuseum.org.au</a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com.au/lithgowsafmuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com.au/lithgowsafmuseum</a><br>Hours: Please check our Website for opening Hours<br>Discover the history of Australia\'s first high-precision, mass production plant, its workers, &amp; community. A world-class collection of firearms is on display<BR><BR><strong>State Mine Heritage Park &amp; Railway</strong><br>3A State Mine Gully Rd, Lithgow 2790<br>Postal address:  PO Box 617 Lithgow 2790<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:statemin@lisp.com.au\">statemin@lisp.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.statemine.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.statemine.org.au</a><br>Hours: 12 noon-4.00pm weekends, or by arrangement<br>Located on the site of the Lithgow State Coal Mine. Take an engaging emotional journey into the working lives of the Lithgow region\'s miners and their families.<br>Contact: Secretary, The City of Greater Lithgow Mining Museum Inc<BR><BR><strong>Zig Zag Railway</strong><br>Chifley Road, Clarence 2790<br>11 km east Lithgow PO<br>Tel: 6355 2955<br>Unfortunately the Zig Zag Railway is currently closed to passengers.<br>WE ARE WORKING HARD TO BRING STEAM TRAINS BACK TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINs<br>Since the disastrous October 2013 bush fire swept through the railway, volunteers have been busy repairing and replacing track, buildings, rolling stock and machinery in preparation for our reopening.<br>To keep up to date with our progress and see more photos.<br>Find us on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ZigZagRailway/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.facebook.com/ZigZagRailway/</a>'),(3525,592,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3526,593,'description','<strong>Lithgow Visitor Information Centre</strong><br>1137 Great Western Highway, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 76 02 76 or 6352 9130<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tourism@lithgow.com\">tourism@lithgow.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://tourism.lithgow.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tourism.lithgow.com</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)<br>Find us on Facebook'),(3527,593,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3528,594,'description','<strong>Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mt Tomah</strong><br>Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah 2758<br>Tel: 4567 3000; Restaurant / Kiosk 4567 2574<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au\">tomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm 7 days a week.<br>Visitors Centre opens from 9.30am - 5pm daily.<br>Australia\'s cool climate botanic garden. Major features of the gardens include the Explorers Walk, Gondwana plants, conifer and rhododendron gardens and the Wollemi Pine, the Jurassic plant found only in Wollemi National Park.<BR><BR><strong>Bracey Lookout</strong><br>Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow (6km South of Lithgow PO)<br>Recently revamped Bracey Lookout gives a 180 degree view of the Lithgow Valley.<br>The lookout gives panoramic views of Blast Furnace Park area and the rolling hills that surround Lithgow.<BR><BR><strong>Capertee National Park</strong><br>North of Lithgow, Capertee National park is an outstanding area for animal encounters.<br>For a unique wilderness holiday, head to Capertee National Park, Located west of the Blue Mountains. Capertee protects a range of wildlife and plants found nowhere else on earth. Independent campers and adventurous families enjoy walking and mountain hiking through this unique region.<BR><BR><strong>Evans Crown Nature Reserve</strong><br>Evans Crown Nature Reserve, Honeysuckle Falls Road, Tarana 2787<br>32km west Lithgow PO<br>Tel: (02) 6336 6200 NPWS Oberon Office<br>Evans Crown is located 3km south East of the village of Tarana. Access is from Honeysuckle Falls Road off the Lithgow, Tarana, Sodwalls Road. There is an information board at the start of the walking track.<br>The reserve comprises 425 hectares with spectacular granite formations. The summit at Crown Rock is 1104 metres above sea level. Evans Crown is a nature reserve because of its outstanding geomorphology, but it also conserves a range of native fauna. As a nature reserve the plants and animals are regarded as the most important aspect. This means that recreational uses are only permitted if they don\'t compromise the area\'s vast natural resources.<BR><BR><strong>Gardens of Stone National Park</strong><br>North of Lithgow PO.<br>Be inspired by the dramatic landscape at Gardens of Stone. This World Heritage area features stunning rock pagodas, sandstone cliffs, canyons and breathtaking scenic views. The extraordinary rock shapes, the stunning scenic views over the valleys and the mesa of Pantoneys Crown make this area of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area a must for photographers. There\'s plenty to see while enjoying a leisurely walk. Along the way, you can admire rare yellow pagoda daisies bursting from the rocks, blue tongue lizards, and wood geckos basking on the warm stone. You may even be lucky enough to spot a koala in the east of the park,<BR><BR><strong>Glow Worm Tunnel</strong><br>Glow Worm Tunnel Road Newnes Plateau Wollemi National Park 38km north Lithgow PO<br>The tunnel was a rail link to the Newnes Oil Shale Mine; the rail lines were dismantled during WWII. Today, the tunnel is home to Glow Worm Flies. The tunnel area offers magnificent views of rock formations, extensive flora and a wide array of native wildlife including kangaroos and wallabies<BR><BR><strong>Hassans Walls Lookout</strong><br>Hassans Walls Road 3km south Lithgow PO<br>Hassans Walls Lookout is the highest scenic lookout in the Blue Mountains at approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. Look out to Mount Wilson, Mount York, Mount Tarana and Mount Blaxland and the whole Hartley Valley below. To the south are the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys and Mount Bindo (1,363 metres).<BR><BR><strong>Jenolan Caves</strong><br>Jenolan Caves Rd Jenolan Caves<br>Tel: 1300 76 33 11<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:reception@jenolancaves.org.au\">reception@jenolancaves.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.jenolancaves.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.jenolancaves.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm daily<br>Explore the wonders of the underworld, with a guided tour through the limestone caves at Jenolan<BR><BR><strong>Lake Lyell Recreation Area</strong><br>578 Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6355 6347 (resident caretaker)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lakelyell@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lakelyell@bigpond.com</a><br>Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 6pm, Friday 8am - 7pm, Saturday &amp; Sunday 8am - 6pm<br>A recreational lake with facilities including  Kiosk, boat ramp, amenities block with hot showers, toilets and disabled toilet, covered BBQ areas, kayak hire, picnic benches, children\'s playground,  designated swimming area, powered or non- powered campsites suitable for vans, tents, camper trailers, caravans and motor homes. Camping &amp; entrance fees apply. Open daily.<BR><BR><strong>Lake Wallace</strong><br>Barton Avenue, Wallerawang 12km north-west of Lithgow PO<br>A recreational area, visitors to Lake Wallace can fish, sail or swim.&nbsp; No powerboats are allowed.&nbsp; BBQ facilities and a playground are available. Open daily<BR><BR><strong>Maiyingu Maaragu - Blackfellows Hands Reserve</strong><BR><BR><strong>Maiyingu Maaragu</strong> - Blackfellows Hands Road 24km north of Lithgow PO off the Wolgan Road to Newnes.<BR><BR><strong>Maiyingu Maaragu</strong> - Blackfellows Hands Cave was a meeting place for the Aboriginal tribes of the area. The rock overhang features a number of hands and weapons painted onto the cave. The area is a reserve under the control of National Parks and Wildlife Service.<BR><BR><strong>Marrangaroo National Park</strong><br>North-west of Lithgow via Rydal or Mt Walker<br>The park follows Cox\'s River between Lake Wallace and Lake Lyell, with deep waterholes and shady trees. The peaks in the park reach almost 1200m above sea level where snow gums may be seen. The park is the home of the purple copperwing butterfly that can be seen in the spring.<br>Camp along the banks of the Cox\'s River in one of the many small campsites such as Marrangaroo campground. Enjoy swimming or relaxing while platypus spotting on the river banks. One of the best ways to see the park is on a mountain bike. Walk to the top of Mount Walker and enjoy the 360 degree views of the Lithgow area. Fishing is possible along the banks of the Cox\'s River.  Flat-water canoeing in Lake Lyell is possible at all times.<BR><BR><strong>Pearson\'s Lookout</strong><br>Castlereagh Highway, Capertee 2846<br>30km north Lithgow PO<br>Pearson\'s Lookout, just south of the village of Capertee affords one of the best views of the majestic Capertee Valley below. There are 180 degree views of the Valley with Pantoney\'s Crown dominating the ground below. View the Gardens of Stone and Wollemi National Park to the south and up towards Kandos and Rylstone in the North. The Capertee Valley is the second largest enclosed canyon in the world and to get a bird\'s eye view there is no better or more easily accessible place than Pearson\'s Lookout.<BR><BR><strong>Turon National Park</strong><br>Castlereagh Highway Capertee 2846<br>30kms north of Lithgow PO<br>Turon National Park is great for remote bushwalking and camping, trout fishing, birdwatching, swimming, mountain biking or canoeing on the gorgeously crystal clear stream that is Turon River. You\'ll also encounter plenty of interesting birds and animals, such as powerful owls hooting away at night and red wallabies sunning themselves on the sandstone tops during the daytime before descending to the valley at dusk.<BR><BR><strong>Wollemi National Park</strong><br>North of Lithgow<br>Wollemi National Park is the largest wilderness area in NSW.<br>Vast areas of Wollemi National Park are covered by wilderness: pristine, rugged landscapes that remain basically unchanged by modern human activity. The park encompasses and protects pagoda rock formations, basalt capped mountains, deep gorges and winding river valleys, canyons, hanging swamps, waterfalls and sandstone escarpments. It was here that the ancient Wollemi pine was discovered in 1994, in a hidden rainforest gorge.'),(3529,594,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3530,595,'description','<strong>Bathurst Buslines</strong><br>Tel: 6331 2744<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/Bathurst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.buslinesgroup.com.au/Bathurst</a><BR><BR><strong>Capertee Valley Helicopters</strong><br>Tel: 6359 0157<br>Mobile: 0428 639 825<br>Web: <a href=\"http://caperteevalleyhelicopters.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caperteevalleyhelicopters.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Buslines</strong><br>Tel: 6352 3888<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/lithgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.buslinesgroup.com.au/lithgow</a>'),(3531,595,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3532,596,'description','<strong>Bathurst Buslines</strong><br>Postal Address: PO Box 26 Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6331 2744<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@bathurstbuslines.com.au\">info@bathurstbuslines.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/Bathurst\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.buslinesgroup.com.au/Bathurst</a><br>Office Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>LINC Bus for Hire</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://linc.org.au</a><br>Office hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br>LINC has a wheelchair accessible mini-bus with a capacity for 12 people including the driver. The bus is available for hire by other community groups with priority given to those providing services to older people &amp; people with disabilities.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Buslines</strong><br>Postal Address: PO Box 319 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3888<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@lithgowbuslines.com.au\">info@lithgowbuslines.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.buslinesgroup.com.au/lithgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.buslinesgroup.com.au/lithgow</a><br>Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Transport Inc.</strong><br>1/31 Railway Pde<br>Tel: 6352 2146<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:manager@lctt.org.au\">manager@lctt.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lctt.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lctt.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact Office Manager<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Railway Station</strong><br>Tel: 6354 9507<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Taxis</strong><br>PO Box 73 Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3305<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowtaxis@bigpond.com\">lithgowtaxis@bigpond.com</a><BR><BR><strong>LiveBetter Lithgow Community Transport</strong><br>1 Ordnance Avenue, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2146<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:blake.bender@livebetter.org.au\">blake.bender@livebetter.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://livebetter.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://livebetter.org.au/</a><br>Contact: Blake Bender<BR><BR><strong>NSW Trainlink Rail &amp; Coach</strong><br>Tel: Information &amp; bookings 13 22 32<br>Hours: 6:30am - 10pm, 7 days<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.transportnsw.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.transportnsw.info</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Opal Cards</strong><br><a href=\"http://www.opal.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.opal.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Sydney Trains Information Line</strong><br>Tel: 131 500<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.sydneytrains.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.sydneytrains.info</a><BR><BR><strong>Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme</strong><br>Tel: 13 1500<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ttss@transport.nsw.gov.au\">ttss@transport.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/ttss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.transport.nsw.gov.au/ttss</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday'),(3533,596,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3534,597,'description','<strong>Assisted Living Options</strong><br>Tailoring individualised services to meet your NDIS Goals<br>Office Hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday<br>(other times by appointment)<br>Phone: (0437) 924 490<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:assistedlivingoptions105@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">assistedlivingoptions105@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://assistedlivingoptions.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://assistedlivingoptions.org</a><BR><BR><strong>Australian Unity Home Care &amp; Disability Services</strong><br>Shop 6, 4 Valley Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Contact:<b>&nbsp; </b>Leona MacDonald and Lisa Hanby<br>Tel: 1300 295 813<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lmacdonald@australianunity.com.au\">lmacdonald@australianunity.com.au</a>;<br><a href=\"mailto:lhanby@australianunity.com.au\">lhanby@australianunity.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Catholic Healthcare - Community Service</strong><br>51 Gorman\'s Hill Road, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6323 1650<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admincentralwest@chcs.com.au\">admincentralwest@chcs.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Hammond Care</strong><br>1/98 Bentinck Street, Bathurst 2795<br>PO Box 1185, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 1800 826 166<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:support@hammond.com.au\">support@hammond.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.hammond.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hammond.com.au</a><br>Contact Client Liaison Manager<br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday<br>Approved provider of Home Care Packages. Approved provider of CHSP in home flexible respite. Provider of private service.<BR><BR><strong>New Horizons</strong><br>369 Stewart St, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6338 2345<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mywellbeing@newhorizons.net.au\">mywellbeing@newhorizons.net.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.newhorizons.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.newhorizons.org.au</a><br>New Horizons is an approved provider for home care package services and can tailor your package to suit your needs.<BR><BR><strong>Southern Cross Care NSW/ACT</strong><br>Tel: 1800 915 850<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@sccliving.org.au \">enquiries@sccliving.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.sccliving.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.sccliving.org.au</a><br>Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday<br><br><b>Uniting Carinya Orange</b><br>70 Prince St, Orange 2800<br>Tel: 1800 864 846 Customer Service Enquiry Line<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ask@uniting.org\">ask@uniting.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.uniting.org/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.uniting.org/home</a><BR><BR><strong>UnitingCare</strong><br>Jodie Stewart CEO Uniting Care Lithgow<br>94 Main Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4887<br>Office hours: 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:manager@ucl.com.au\">manager@ucl.com.au</a><br>Respite, Social Support, Overnight Respite House subject to funding, social support groups, in-home assistance with housework, assistance to access the community.'),(3535,597,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3536,598,'description','<strong>The Natural Health Spot</strong><br>15 Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 3315<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:shop@thenaturalhealthspot.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">shop@thenaturalhealthspot.com.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm<br>Health foods, natural health products, Naturopathy &amp; Western Herbal Medicine consultations'),(3537,598,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3538,599,'description','<strong>Ombudsmen</strong><BR><BR><strong>An Ombudsman is a person who can investigate and resolve disputes between people &amp; government. 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New members welcome, sewing skill not essential.<BR><BR><strong>Freemasons NSW &amp; ACT</strong><br>Tel: 1800 803 354<br>Web: <a href=\"https://masons.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.masons.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Home Library Service</strong><br>Lithgow Library Learning Centre\'<br>157 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 9100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:home.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">home.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://library.lithgow.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.library.lithgow.com</a><br>Books &amp; other library materials can be delivered to your home.<BR><BR><strong>Jim Robson Aquatic Centre</strong><br>Indoor heated pool<br>Tel: 6352 9160<br>George Coates Avenue<br>Contact staff to enquire about aqua aerobics &amp; learn to swim classes<br>Hours: 6am - 7pm Monday to Friday; 8am - 4pm weekends<BR><BR><strong>Kandos Rylstone Men\'s Shed Inc.</strong><br>65 Davies Rd Kandos<br>Tel: 6379 6163<br>Contact: Fred Hoy<br>Hours: Wednesday &amp; Thursday 9am - 12 noon<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Choir</strong><br>Tel: 0488 067 746<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rowenfox@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">rowenfox@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Rowen anytime<br>Practice sessions:&nbsp; Are held in the LINC building Hall, 1 Padley Street, Lithgow at 7.30pm to 9pm Wednesday evenings.<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Lithgow Community Choir welcomes all people of all ages and experience levels.<BR><BR><strong>LithGrow Community Garden</strong><br>Cnr. Hoskins Avenue &amp; Roy Streets, Lithgow<br>PCYC Lithgow<br>Tel: 0419 469 230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\">leannewalding@bigpond.com</a><br>Meeting times: Please call for times<br>Community produce garden and social meeting place for all members of the community. Disability access available.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow District Garden Club</strong><br>PO Box 498 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3352<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgardenclub@gmail.com\">lithgowgardenclub@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: 1<sup>st</sup> Monday of each month at 2pm in Hoskins Church Hall, in Bridge St, Lithgow with interesting speakers. Members enjoy rambles locally, afar and overnight trips.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Men\'s Shed</strong><br>1 Fred Burley Drive<br>Tel: 6352 5184 clubroom<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowshedder@hotmail.com\">lithgowshedder@hotmail.com</a>; <a href=\"mailto:terrytonk6@gmail.com\">terrytonk6@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Terry Tonkin 0423 738 639<br>Hours: 9:30am - 3pm Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Show Society</strong><br>P.O. Box 3052 Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1775<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowshow.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowshow.org.au</a><br>Contact: Secretary<br>Lithgow Agricultural Show is held in March.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Vintage Motor Club Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 158 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3735<br>Contact: Secretary Ian Reynolds<br>Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month except December at the Lithgow Workmen\'s Club at 7:30pm. Outings held on the Sunday following the meeting and every 2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of the month<BR><BR><strong>Portland &amp; District Olympic Pool</strong><br>67 Williwa St Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 4273<BR><BR><strong>Portland Men\'s Shed Inc.</strong><br>Cnr Kiln &amp; Villiers Sts, Portland 2847<br>Contact: Coordinator Norman Richardson 0419 644 155<br>Alternative Contact: Peter Hayman 0427 555 308<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandmensshed@gmail.com\">portlandmensshed@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: Tuesdays &amp; Wednesday 10am-3pm; Saturdays 10pm-3pm<BR><BR><strong>Portland Spring Fair Committee</strong><br>PO Box 40 Portland 2847<br>Tel: 0467 590 648<br>Contact: Barbara Bretherton<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Memorial Men\'s Shed</strong><br>Corner Tweedie and Commons Streets, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 0448 926 621<br>Email: patnmac@bigpond.com<br>Contact: Ian McMillan (Secretary)<br>Meetings: 10am to 2pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays<BR><BR><strong>PORTAND WALLNUTS</strong><br>15 -17 Vale St Portland NSW2847<br>Tel: 0409 053 153 - BJ or 0452139734 - Pat<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wallnuts@portlandnsw.net\">wallnuts@portlandnsw.net</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandnsw.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandnsw.net</a><br>Contact: BJ Graham and Patrick Smith'),(3985,691,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3986,692,'description','<strong>Ability Links</strong><br>Mob: 0475 812 350<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cpoulter@uniting.org\">cpoulter@uniting.org</a><br>Hours: 9am-4:30pm Monday-Friday<br>Contact: Caroline Poulter<br>Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) is a free program that supports people with disability aged 9 to 64, their families and carers. The program is designed to help people plan for their future by building on their strengths and skills to lead the life they want as valued members of their community.<br>Linkers work closely with participants to discuss what their goals are and map out the best strategy to achieve them. Whether the goal is to participate in sport, education, volunteering, or expand their networks, with ALNSW people remain at the centre of decision making. Linkers work alongside community organisations and businesses to help them build community capacity and to become more welcoming and inclusive.<BR><BR><strong>Aging and Disability Abuse Helpline</strong><br>Tel: 1800 628 221<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:nswadc@adc.nsw.gov.au\">nswadc@adc.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Arthritis NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1800 011 041<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto: info@arthritisnsw.org.au\"> info@arthritisnsw.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.arthritisnsw.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.arthritisnsw.org.au</a><br>Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ArthritisNSW/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/ArthritisNSW</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.<br>Arthritis NSW (ANSW) is a charitable and membership-based organisation that seeks to improve the quality of life for the 1 in 4 Australians affected by arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The organisation works to empower the individual to manage their own condition and health towards achieving their personal meaning of ANSW\'s vision Freedom from Arthritis.<br>The organisation is a trusted source of evidence-based and up-to-date information on arthritis and its treatment, with education programs delivered across a number of platforms such as workshops, webinars and community awareness sessions. The Health Services team develops and delivers exercise programs tailored to the needs of people affected by arthritis, such as the popular Warm Water Exercise Classes. Each year, the organisation delivers two camps for children affected by juvenile arthritis: Camp Twinkletoes for children under 8 years old and their families, and Camp Footloose for children and young people aged 9 to 18 years.<br>ANSW engages with the community through a value-driven membership program, a network of support groups across NSW, publications such as Arthritis Matters, eNewsletter subscriptions, social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn, and a toll-free Arthritis Infoline which connects callers with health professionals.<br>As a charitable organization, ANSW recognizes the contribution of its donors, sponsors, members and other supporters that enable the development and delivery of its programs<BR><BR><strong>Carers NSW</strong><br>Tel: 9280 4744<br>Carer Line: 1800 242 636<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@carersnsw.org.au\">contact@carersnsw.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.carersnsw.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.carersnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.<br>For Carer Gateway services including carer support planning, counselling, peer support, carer directed support packages and respite services, including emergency respite<br>Find us on <strong>Facebook</strong> <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/carersnewsouthwales/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@carersnewsouthwales</a><br>Find us on <strong>Twitter</strong> <a href=\"https://twitter.com/CarersNSW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@CarersNSW</a><BR><BR><strong>Dementia Australia NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1800 100 500<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:nsw.admin@dementia.org.au\">nsw.admin@dementia.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.dementia.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dementia.org.au</a><br>Providing advocacy, support services, education and information for people with dementia and their families and carers.<br>Find us on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DementiaAustralia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/DementiaAustralia</a><BR><BR><strong>Gorrie Ban (Caring for the Elderly)</strong><br>Fatima Hall, Great Western Highway<br>Tel: 6352 1466<br>Mob: 0408 254 144<br>Contact: Christine Knott<br>Hours: Mondays only after 12.00 noon<BR><BR><strong>Leep NGO</strong><br>PO Box 63 Emu Plains 2750<br>Tel: 1300 163 106<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@leep.ngo\">hello@leep.ngo</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://leep.ngo/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.leep.ngo</a><br>Contact: All Leep Staff handle enquiries<br>Office Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ImagineTomorrowTogether\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/ImagineTomorrowTogether</a><br>Leep is a full remote organization<br>Leep helps build digital inclusion in communities experiencing disadvantage.  Leep will connect teams with a patient and highly skilled volunteer Tech Mate who will support you in your digital learning journey.  This a free program<BR><BR><strong>LINC CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077 for general enquires<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">linc.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<ul>  <li><b>CHSP (Commonwealth Home Support Program): </b>For people who are frail and aged over 65.  You can also receive services form CHSP at 55 years of age if you are aboriginal. LINC CHSP services can help people to remain independent in their own homes.</li>  <li><strong>CHSP Food Service: </strong>Hot meals home delivered on weekdays with frozen meals for weekends or to have on hand for your convenience.</li>  <li><b>CHSP Community Lunches</b>: Outings for small groups of eligible people who may find it difficult to get out to socialise. Transport provided. Skilled staff members assist older people to enjoy outings to local cafes &amp; restaurants.</li>  <li><b>Home Modification:</b> Modifications can be made to assist with safety in the home.  Assistance includes grabrails, handrails, ramps, bathroom alterations, handheld showers.</li>  <li><b>Home Maintenance:</b> Small handyman jobs such as minor repairs eg cupboard &amp; door locks, mowing and weeding.</li>  <li><b>LINC café <i>Flo\'s Kitchen</i></b> A daytime activity for older people. Held in the LINC hall at 1 Padley Street, Lithgow, three Tuesdays each month.  Refreshments and companionship with occasional special events. Suitable for carers to bring a family member or friend. Donation for a cuppa and a snack. Level access and disability accessible facilities. To enquire, leave a message with name and phone number on 6354 5914 or 6354 5909 and someone will return your call.</li>  <li><u></u><b>Social Support</b>:&nbsp;  Practical and social support can include shopping assistance, companionship, assistance to attend appointments.</li>  <li><b>Aged Day Centre</b><b> <i>Doreen\'s Place</i></b> Recreation and social activities for older people who are frail or have memory loss. A safe and suitable environment with level access. Offers a break for carers.    A fee is charged for the service. Funded by the Dept of Health &amp; Ageing.</li>  <li><b>Telephone Companion: </b>Weekly telephone call for people who are isolated or lonely.</li>  <li><b>Overnight Dementia Care:</b> <span lang=\"EN-US\">Overnight care in a homely environment for people who have memory loss.</span></li></ul><br><b>LithGrow Community Garden</b><br>Cnr. Hoskins Avenue &amp; Roy Streets, Lithgow 2790<br>PCYC Lithgow<br>Tel: 0419 469 230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\">leannewalding@bigpond.com</a><br>Community produce garden and social meeting place for all members of the community.&nbsp; Disability access available.<br>Find us on Facebook<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/policecitizensyouthclublithgow/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@policecitizensyouthclublithgow</a><BR><BR><strong>LiveBetter Community Services</strong><br>1 Ordnance Avenue Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 1800 580 580<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@livebetter.org.au\">info@livebetter.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>AGED</strong><br>v Support Coordination<br>v Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre<br>v DETC<br>v Employed Carers<br>v Mental Health Respite<br>v RRBS<br>v Young Carers<BR><BR><strong>OTHER SERVICES</strong><br>v Home Modifications<br>v Community Transport<BR><BR><strong>Portland Community Morning Tea</strong><br>Mary O\'Leary Centre<br>43 Willewa St Portland<br>Tel: 0477 727 114<br>Contact: Pat<br>Morning tea 10.30am 1<sup>st</sup> Tuesday of the month<BR><BR><strong>My Aged Care</strong><br>Tel: 1800 200 422<br>Web: <a href=\"http://myagedcare.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">myagedcare.gov.au</a><br>Hours Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 10am-2pm<br>Australian Government website for all information about aged care.<BR><BR><strong>Nanna\'s Touch</strong><br>131 Chifley Road, Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0409 765 601<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nannastouch02@gmail.com\">nannastouch02@gmail.com</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/welcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/welcome\">https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/welcome</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/\">https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/</a><br>Contact Sue Murdock<br>Hours: 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday<br>Meeting Times: 10am - 2pm Tuesday - Sewing; 10am - 2pm Thursday - Community Connections<br>Find us on Facebook: Lithgow Nanna\'s Touch ASD <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/nannastouch.autismsupport/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@nannastouch.autismsupport</a><br>Help for anyone within the community needing a social connection, guidance, and assistance, providing support network connections, creative crafts, sewing, and more, in an all-inclusive environment.<BR><BR><strong>Fees and bookings apply</strong><BR><BR><strong>National Disability Coordination Officer</strong><br>Mobile: 0458 489 597<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ndco@verto.org.au\">ndco@verto.org.au</a><br>Hours: 8.00am to 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Audrey Housbey<br>Find us on <strong>Facebook</strong> <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NDCORegion9/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@NDCOwesternnsw</a><BR><BR><strong>UnitingCare</strong><br>94-98 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4887<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:manager@ucl.com.au\">manager@ucl.com.au</a><br>Office hours: 9am -5pm Monday to Friday<br>An NDIS Registered Provider for all your support needs including, Support Coordination, Plan Management, Respite, Independent Living Skills, Community Access, Employment Skills and Youth Programs. Also a provider of support for older people.'),(3987,692,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(3988,693,'description','<strong>Can Assist</strong><br>PO Box 145 Lithgow 2790<br>President: Maree Statham<br>Secretary: Lesley Townsend<br>Tel: 0402 862 672<br>Liaison Officer 0497 112 675<br>Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm at Fatima Hall 1102 Great Western Highway South Bowenfels.<br>Financial support for Cancer sufferers<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council Helpline</strong><br>Tel: 13 11 20<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.cancer.org.au/helpline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cancer.org.au/helpline</a><br>Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council NSW- Western Office</strong><br>Suite 4a, 122-124 Kite Street, Orange 2800<br>Tel:&nbsp;6392 0800<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info.western@nswcc.org.au\">info.western@nswcc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.cancercouncil.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cancercouncil.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Cancer Support Group</strong><br>22 Young Street<br>Tel: 6351 4298<br>Contact: Mr &amp; Mrs Keith Lawson<br>Meetings: By appointment in your own home<BR><BR><strong>Macular Disease Foundation Australia</strong><br>Tel: 1800 111 709<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@mdfoundation.com.au\">info@mdfoundation.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mdfoundation.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mdfoundation.com.au</a><br>Support &amp; information for those with macular disease and/or their carers<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Vision Australia</strong><br>Orange clinic location 2800 (appointment only)<br>Tel: 6363 6900 or 1300 847 466<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@visionaustralia.org.au\">info@visionaustralia.org.au</a>'),(3989,693,'_description','field_64a27c30cd885'),(4111,198,'dce_widgets','a:8:{s:9:\"icon-list\";a:2:{s:7:\"21943f8\";i:1;s:7:\"6aa7794\";i:1;}s:12:\"social-icons\";a:2:{s:7:\"ba4dd58\";i:1;s:7:\"c3b5daf\";i:1;}s:15:\"theme-site-logo\";a:2:{s:7:\"1ff2d32\";i:1;s:7:\"34c1596\";i:1;}s:8:\"nav-menu\";a:3:{s:7:\"8d0f2b5\";i:1;s:7:\"e6ec162\";i:1;s:7:\"f5f439e\";i:1;}s:6:\"button\";a:2:{s:7:\"099b7d9\";i:1;s:7:\"48b2ea4\";i:1;}s:7:\"heading\";a:11:{s:7:\"139b1f2\";i:1;s:7:\"16d617c\";i:1;s:7:\"7cb71af\";i:1;s:7:\"40f063e\";i:1;s:7:\"18c2071\";i:1;s:7:\"e5ffb43\";i:1;s:7:\"6abd122\";i:1;s:7:\"18cdb59\";i:1;s:7:\"6a9c707\";i:1;s:7:\"ac1cd7d\";i:1;s:7:\"9ad0a18\";i:1;}s:15:\"uael-wpf-styler\";a:1:{s:7:\"d57a722\";i:1;}s:4:\"html\";a:1:{s:7:\"eefe789\";i:1;}}'),(4112,523,'_edit_lock','1688381481:1'),(4116,523,'_edit_last','1'),(4120,525,'_edit_lock','1688381479:1'),(4121,512,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Aboriginal Legal Service</strong><br>282 Howick Street, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6330 7900<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bathurst@alsnswact.org.au\">bathurst@alsnswact.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.alsnswact.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.alsnswact.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Aboriginal Health Worker Chronic &amp; Complex Care</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drew Drive Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2570<br>Contact: Kaysan<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Kaysan.Penning@health.nsw.gov.au\">Kaysan.Penning@health.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Building Strong Foundations (BSF)</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6350 2750<br>All new referrals 1800 222 608<br>Contact: Annette - Aboriginal Health Worker<br>Mob: 0407 595 475<br>Hours:  Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<br>Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programme providing support for Aboriginal Children (0-5years), Families and Community<BR><BR><strong>First Nations Women\'s Legal Contact Line</strong><br>Tel:;1800 639 784<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am-12.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>First Peoples Disability Network (Australia)</strong><br>PO Box A2265, Sydney South 1235<br>Tel: (02) &nbsp;9267 4195<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto: enquiries@fpdn.org.au\"> enquiries@fpdn.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.fpdn.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fpdn.org.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Gorrie Ban</strong><br>Fatima Hall, Great Western Highway, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 1466 Mondays only after 12.00 noon<br>Mob: 0408 254 144&nbsp;<br>Contact: Christine Knott&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Mondays only after 12.00 noon<BR><BR><strong>Mingaan Aboriginal Corporation</strong><br>Royal Hotel, Hartley Historic Site<br>Tel: 6355 2491<br>Contact: Helen Riley<br>Meetings held&nbsp;12 noon -1pm on the second Saturday of each month.<BR><BR><strong>Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal Corporation</strong><br>PO Box 3123 Bowenfels<br>Tel: 6352 2473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mingaan.lithgow@ymail.com\">mingaan.lithgow@ymail.com</a><br>Office hours 9am - 5pm&nbsp; Tuesday and Wednesday<BR><BR><strong>New Careers for Aboriginal People (NCAP)</strong><br>Tel: 13 28 11<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.training.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.training.nsw.gov.au/</a><br>The NSW Department of Education is committed to improving the vocational outcomes and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people so that they excel and achieve in every aspect of their education and training.<br>In line with this policy, Training Services NSW has created the Aboriginal Initiatives unit to manage a number of programs. These programs focus on providing workplace mentoring, improving access to employment and training and creating business opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<br><br><a href=\"https://gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NSW Aboriginal Safe Gambling</strong></a><br>Tel: 1800 752 948 State-wide service<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ccarafmi.org.au/images/atsisafegambling.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.ccarafmi.org.au/images/atsisafegambling.pdf</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://aboriginalsafegambling.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">aboriginalsafegambling.com.au</a><br>Office hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Warruwi-Aboriginal-Safe-Gambling-104650274654127\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/Warruwi-Aboriginal-Safe-Gambling-104650274654127<br></a><BR><BR><strong><b>One Mob</b></strong><br>Address: Wallerawang Bike Club next door to the Old Post Office<br>Mobile: 0405 375 007 (via SMS or voice mail only)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:murrawalizard@gmail.com\">murrawalizard@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Cyan Towers<br>Hours: Leave message via Voice, SMS or Email<br>Meetings: Last Saturday of the month at 3pm<br>Forming connections with all Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islanders in our community, inclusive of any background, gathering on Wiradjuri Country, and who supports and&nbsp; networks with other groups locally - for the wellbeing of Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Islander peoples, inclusiveness is Key.'),(4122,512,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4123,690,'description_wysiwig','<strong>LiveBetter Community Services - Lithgow</strong><br>1 Ordnance Avenue, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1800 580 580<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@livebetter.org.au\">info@livebetter.org.au</a><br>Aged Services: Support Coordination, Commonwealth Carer Respite Centre, DETC, Employed Carers,<br>Mental Health Respite, RRBS, Young Carers<br>Other Services: Home Modifications, Community Transport<br><br><b>LINC Disability Services Supported Independent Living</b><br>1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 5902<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://linc.org.au/</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>LINC Disability Services provides support and assistance to enable people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Aged Care Ltd</strong><br>38 Maple Crescent Lithgow 2790<br>Head Office 6352 3313<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:headoffice@lithgowagedcareltd.com.au\">headoffice@lithgowagedcareltd.com.au</a><br>Office hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Working with residents and the community as partners in Aged Care.<BR><BR><strong>Portland Tabulam Health Centre</strong><BR><BR><strong>Tabulam Cottage</strong><br>20 Green Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6359 2666<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cheryl.green@health.nsw.gov.au\">cheryl.green@health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 24 hours, 7 days<BR><BR><strong>Three Tree Lodge&nbsp;Lithgow Ltd</strong><br>2a Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: Administration 6354 2666; Care Office 6354 2662<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@threetreelodge.com.au\">info@threetreelodge.com.au</a><br>Contact Kate Hurrell<br>Office hours: 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Treeview Estates</strong><br><span lang=\"EN-US\">9 Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790</span><br><span lang=\"EN-US\">Tel: 1300 559 672 or -491 219 435</span><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:andrew.egan@treeview.com.au\">andrew.egan@treeview.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://treeview.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.treeview.com.au</a><br>Contact Sales Manager: Andrew Egan<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/treeview.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/treeview.com.au</a><br>Independent living for over 55s.<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Residential Care Facility</strong><br>Melrose, Commens St Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 7243<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rmc77774@bigpond.net.au\">rmc77774@bigpond.net.au</a><br>Contact Bob McLoughlan'),(4124,690,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4125,497,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Motels</strong><ul>  <li>Black Gold Country Cabins 6355 7305</li>  <li>Bowen Inn Motel 6352 5111</li>  <li>Bushman\'s Motor Inn&nbsp; 6352 1655</li>  <li class=\"x_MsoNormal\">Commercial Hotel Motel 6351 2312</li>  <li>Lithgow Valley Motel&nbsp; 6351 2334</li>  <li>Lithgow Workies Club Motel&nbsp; 6350 7777 <a href=\"http://www.workies.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.workies.com.au</a></li>  <li>Parkside Lodge Motel&nbsp; 6351 2871</li>  <li>Zig Zag Motel&nbsp; 6352 2477</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Luxury Suites, Cabins &amp; Health Resorts</strong><ul>  <li>Blue Mountains Japanese Bathhouse&nbsp; 6352 3122</li>  <li>Eagle View Escape 6355 6311</li>  <li>Emirates One &amp; Only Wolgan Valley 6350 1800</li>  <li>Seclusions&nbsp; 6355 6300</li>  <li>The Old Postie, Lidsdale 0407 419 180</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Self-Contained Cottages and Cabins</strong><ul>  <li>52 On Mort&nbsp; 0421 642 699</li>  <li>Apartments on Main&nbsp; 0421 642 699</li>  <li>Black Gold Country Cabins 6355 7305</li>  <li>Blue Hills Farm Retreat 6355 2179</li>  <li>Capertee/Glen Davis Accommodation 9958 3254</li>  <li>Commercial Hotel Apartment 6351 2312</li>  <li>Exchange on Main Serviced Apartments 0417 946 415</li>  <li>Glen Davis Works 9958 3254</li>  <li>Glenroy Cabins 6355 2186</li>  <li>Hartley Historic Cottages 6355 2117</li>  <li>Hatters Hideout :6355 2777</li>  <li>Jenolan Cabins 6335 6239</li>  <li>Jenolan Caves House 1300 763 311</li>  <li>Kookawood 0418 105 543</li>  <li>Lithgow Apartments 0421 642 699</li>  <li>Lithgow Tourist and Van Park&nbsp; 6351 4350</li>  <li>Lynton Court Apartments 0408 695 958</li>  <li>Mountain View Escape 0412 108 596</li>  <li>Newnes Hotel Cabins&nbsp; 6355 1247</li>  <li>Parkside Lodge Motel&nbsp; 6351 2871</li>  <li>Royal Hotel Wallerawang Cabins 6355 7023</li>  <li>SIAS&nbsp; 6355 1619</li>  <li>Sunnybloom Cottages&nbsp; 6351 2478</li>  <li>Tarana Hotel Cabins&nbsp; 6337 5841</li>  <li>The Railway Station at Rydal&nbsp; 6355 6368</li>  <li>The Old Postie, Lidsdale 0407 419 180</li>  <li>Wombat Hilltop Cottages&nbsp; 6358 8211</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Bed &amp; Breakfasts</strong><ul>  <li>Comet Inn&nbsp; 6355 2247</li>  <li>Lansallos B&amp;B&nbsp; 6379 7767</li>  <li>Mt. Haven Bed &amp; Breakfast 6359 5269 or 0418 267 054</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Hotels &amp; Hotel/Motels</strong><ul>  <li>Alexander Hotel/Motel Rydal 6355 6208</li>  <li>Commercial Hotel&nbsp; Lithgow 6351 2312</li>  <li>Commercial Hotel/Motel Wallerawang 6355 1089</li>  <li>Coronation Hotel Portland 0460 971 163</li>  <li>Court House Hotel Lithgow 6351 3234</li>  <li>Hampton Halfway House&nbsp; 6359 3302</li>  <li>Lansdowne Hotel&nbsp; Lithgow 6351 3045</li>  <li>Lithgow Valley Motel 6351 2334</li>  <li>Royal Hotel Wallerawang 6355 7023</li>  <li>Tattersalls Hotel Lithgow 0448 244 318</li>  <li>The Gaudry, Lithgow 6351 3335</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Caravan Parks &amp; Camping Grounds</strong><ul>  <li>Baal Bone Gap Camping Ground NPWS 1300 072 757</li>  <li>Black Gold Country Cabins 6355 7305</li>  <li>Blue Hills Farm Retreat 6355 2179</li>  <li>Coorongooba Camp Ground 6370 9000</li>  <li>Deep Pass Camp Ground NPWS 1300 072 757</li>  <li>Dunns Swamp Camp Ground 6370 9000</li>  <li>The Diggings &amp;&nbsp; Woolshed Flat Campgrounds 4787 8877</li>  <li>Flat Rock Camp Ground 1300 760 276</li>  <li>Glen Davis Camp Ground 1300 760 276</li>  <li>Glenroy Camp Ground&nbsp; 6355 2186</li>  <li>Lake Lyell Recreation Area&nbsp; 6355 6347</li>  <li>Lithgow Tourist and Van Park&nbsp; 6351 4350</li>  <li>Lockyers Head Track Camp Ground 1300 760 276</li>  <li>Marys Park 1300 760 276</li>  <li>Newnes Camp Ground 4787 8877</li>  <li>Sunny Corner Campground 1300 760 276</li>  <li>Sunny Corner Arboretum 1300 760 276</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Farmstay</strong><ul>  <li>Blue Hills Farm Stay Retreat&nbsp; 6355 2179</li>  <li>Brook Cottage&nbsp; 0429 482 933</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Group Accommodation</strong><ul>  <li>Glen Davis Boutique Hotel 6379 7372</li>  <li>Rydal Mount Retreat Centre 6355 6368</li>  <li>Self Realization Sevalight Centre  0415 543 473</li></ul>'),(4126,497,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4127,528,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Beehive Re-Creative Centre</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre<br>43 Bridge Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@westnet.com.au\">lithgowuc@westnet.com.au</a><br>Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Colleen Mahon<br>Classes: Tuesdays &amp; Thursdays for 8 weeks during school terms; Evening classes Wednesdays; Bushwalking Fridays.<br>Education, social, art and craft activities<BR><BR><strong>Reading Writing Hotline</strong><br>Tel: 1300 655 506<br>Web: <a href=\"http://readingwritinghotline.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">readingwritinghotline.edu.au</a><br>For help with reading, writing &amp; basic maths.<BR><BR><strong>TAFE NSW - TAFE Digital</strong><br>Tel:  13 16 01 for course information<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.oten.tafensw.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.oten.tafensw.edu.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm<br>TAFE Digital is part of TAFE NSW, and is the largest online education provider in Australia. We combine the best of all previous TAFE NSW online platforms (OTEN, TAFENow and TAFE Online) to offer you current and industry relevant courses across the range of modern industries. Enjoy flexible learning to fit your lifestyle with online short courses, certificates, diplomas and degrees.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>TAFE Western - Lithgow College</strong><br>2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 297 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 0444<br>Course info 131601<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.tafensw.edu.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.tafensw.edu.au/</a><br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pn, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4128,528,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4129,498,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Council on the Ageing NSW (COTA NSW)</strong><br>Tel: 1800 449 102<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@cotansw.com.au\">info@cotansw.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.cotansw.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cotansw.com.au</a>; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/cotansw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/cotansw</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm<br>COTA NSW works to empower people through advocacy and information to create an age-inclusive NSW.<BR><BR><strong>Disability Advocacy NSW / Advocacy Law Alliance Inc.</strong><br>Room 10, 96 Russell St, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6332 2100 or 1300 365 085<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:centralwest@da.org.au\">centralwest@da.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://da.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.da.org.au</a><br>Hours: From 9am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: Eveleen May<br>Find us on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityAdvocacyNSW/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityAdvocacyNSW/</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Aged Care Ltd Auxiliary</strong><br>38 Maple Crescent, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1005<br>President: Elizabeth Clarke<br>Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2pm at Lithgow Aged Care, 38 Maple Crescent, Lithgow with the aim of raising money for Lithgow Aged Care.  Volunteers welcome<BR><BR><strong>Council for Intellectual Disability</strong><br>Tel: 1800 424 065<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@cid.org.au\">info@cid.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://cid.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cid.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact: &nbsp;Information Officer<br>Find us on Facebook<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NSWCID\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/NSWCID</a><BR><BR><strong>Seniors Rights Service</strong><br>Tel: 1800 424 079<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@seniorsrightsservice.org.au\">info@seniorsrightsservice.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://seniorsrightsservice.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seniorsrightsservice.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Aged Care Providers</strong><BR><BR><strong>Accessible Living&nbsp;Options</strong><br>369 Stewart St, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6338 2345<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@alo.org.au\">contact@alo.org.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.alo.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.alo.org.au</a><br>ALO assists frail aged people, people with disabilities and their carers to remain in their own homes.&nbsp; ALO provides Case Management,&nbsp; Respite&nbsp; and&nbsp; Compacks , a short term package of community care.<BR><BR><strong>Australian Unity Home Care Service</strong><br>1 Padley St<br>PO Box 226 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 0844, 6354 0841, 6354 0842<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Gloria.dyson@australianunityhcs.com.au\">Gloria.dyson@australianunityhcs.com.au</a>;<br><a href=\"mailto:Leona.MacDonald@australianunityhcs.com.au\">Leona.MacDonald@australianunityhcs.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Catholic Community Service</strong><br>95 Rankin Street Bathurst<br>Tel: 6333 4300<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admincentralwest@chcs.com.au\">admincentralwest@chcs.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-4.30pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Hammond Care</strong><br>PO Box 1135 Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 1800 826 166<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:gateway@hammond.com.au\">gateway@hammond.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.hammond.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hammond.com.au</a><br>Contact Jo Campbell Area Manager<br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Southern Cross Care NSW/ACT</strong><br>Tel: Home Care Intake is 9790 9458; reception 9790 9400<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:homecare@sccliving.org.au\">homecare@sccliving.org.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.sch.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.sch.org.au/</a><br>Office hours:&nbsp; 8.30am-4.30pm Monday - Friday<BR><BR><strong>Uniting</strong><br>72 Prince St, Orange 2800<br>Tel: 1800 864 846, 6393 4102<br>Mobile: 0400 659 969<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rsharp@uniting.org\">rsharp@uniting.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://uniting.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">uniting.org</a><br>Contact Robyn Sharp, Manager Community Development West<BR><BR><strong>UnitingCare</strong><br>2 Silcock St<br>Tel: 6351 4887<br>Office hours: 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:respite@ucl.com.au\">respite@ucl.com.au</a><br>Respite, Social Support, Overnight Respite House subject to funding, &nbsp;Flexible Respite For Ageing Parents, Carers\' Packages, &nbsp;Frail Age Wednesday Day Program'),(4130,498,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4131,597,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Assisted Living Options</strong><br>Tailoring individualised services to meet your NDIS Goals<br>Office Hours 9am-5pm Monday to Friday<br>(other times by appointment)<br>Phone: (0437) 924 490<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:assistedlivingoptions105@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">assistedlivingoptions105@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://assistedlivingoptions.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://assistedlivingoptions.org</a><BR><BR><strong>Australian Unity Home Care &amp; Disability Services</strong><br>Shop 6, 4 Valley Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Contact:<b>&nbsp; </b>Leona MacDonald and Lisa Hanby<br>Tel: 1300 295 813<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lmacdonald@australianunity.com.au\">lmacdonald@australianunity.com.au</a>;<br><a href=\"mailto:lhanby@australianunity.com.au\">lhanby@australianunity.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Catholic Healthcare - Community Service</strong><br>51 Gorman\'s Hill Road, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6323 1650<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admincentralwest@chcs.com.au\">admincentralwest@chcs.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.catholiccommunityservices.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Hammond Care</strong><br>1/98 Bentinck Street, Bathurst 2795<br>PO Box 1185, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 1800 826 166<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:support@hammond.com.au\">support@hammond.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.hammond.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hammond.com.au</a><br>Contact Client Liaison Manager<br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday<br>Approved provider of Home Care Packages. Approved provider of CHSP in home flexible respite. Provider of private service.<BR><BR><strong>New Horizons</strong><br>369 Stewart St, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6338 2345<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mywellbeing@newhorizons.net.au\">mywellbeing@newhorizons.net.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.newhorizons.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.newhorizons.org.au</a><br>New Horizons is an approved provider for home care package services and can tailor your package to suit your needs.<BR><BR><strong>Southern Cross Care NSW/ACT</strong><br>Tel: 1800 915 850<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@sccliving.org.au \">enquiries@sccliving.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.sccliving.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.sccliving.org.au</a><br>Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday<br><br><b>Uniting Carinya Orange</b><br>70 Prince St, Orange 2800<br>Tel: 1800 864 846 Customer Service Enquiry Line<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ask@uniting.org\">ask@uniting.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.uniting.org/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.uniting.org/home</a><BR><BR><strong>UnitingCare</strong><br>Jodie Stewart CEO Uniting Care Lithgow<br>94 Main Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4887<br>Office hours: 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:manager@ucl.com.au\">manager@ucl.com.au</a><br>Respite, Social Support, Overnight Respite House subject to funding, social support groups, in-home assistance with housework, assistance to access the community.'),(4132,597,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4133,542,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)</strong><br>Tel: 1800 250 015<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:svhs.adis@svha.org.au\">svhs.adis@svha.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.yourroom.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.yourroom.com.au</a><br>Hours: 24 hours 7 days a week.<br>Counselling &amp; information. Call back service available.<br>We now offer an online \'web-chat\' service which can be accessed via our website.<BR><BR><strong>Dianella Cottage: Lives Lived Well</strong><br>PO Box 1009, Katoomba 2780<br>Tel: 1300 727 957<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.liveslivedwell.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.liveslivedwell.org.au</a><br>Community based drug and alcohol treatment service.  Services include Counselling, Group Programs and Smart Recovery.<BR><BR><strong>Family Drug Support</strong><br>PO Box 7363, Leura 2781<br>Tel: 4782 9222<br>Mob: 0400 113 422<br>Fax: 4782 9555<br>FDS Support Line 24/7 1300 368 182<br>Building the Divide Support Line 1300 884 186<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.fds.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fds.org.au</a><br>Contact: Julie Clark<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm<br>Support Groups also available<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>iCanQuit</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.icanquit.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.icanquit.com.au </a><br>An online resource of the Cancer Institute of NSW for smokers who are about to quit smoking.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Drug &amp; Alcohol <b>Community Counselling </b>Service</strong><br>Community Health Centre, Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750<br>Call the Centralised Intake Line below to register and then Intake will send through referral and one of our Counsellors will contact you to offer you an appointment.<br>Centralised Intake line:  1300 661 050<br>Web: <a href=\"http://nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/da\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/da</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday Friday.<br>The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families.<BR><BR><strong>Opiate Substitution Treatment Clinic</strong><br>Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Contact Kristy at Reception on 6350 2763<br>Central Referral Service (24/7 service) 1300 661 050<br>Office Hours: 7.45am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday<br>Dosing Hours: 8:00am-11:00am Monday - Sunday<br>Clients who have an opioid dependency can contact the clinic to be assessed regarding suitability for the program. For appointment or to make referral, contact the clinic or the Central Intake Line.<br>The treatment program includes: Dosing for Methadone (Methadone syrup), Buprenorphine (Subutex) and Buprenorphine/Naloxone (Suboxone) when appropriate. Medical consultations, counselling and case management, ongoing support.<BR><BR><strong>Quitline</strong><br>Tel: 13 78 48<br>Quit smoking hotline<br>Hours: 7am-10.30pm Monday- Friday; 9am-5pm weekends &amp; public holidays<BR><BR><strong>Ted Noffs Foundation</strong><br>Contact: Nathan Williams Manager Nepean, Blue Mountains<br>Mobile: 0447 523 018<br>Based at The Street University Penrith<br>114-116 Henry St, Penrith NSW 2750<br>Adolescent drug and alcohol Counselling Service, Outreach Lithgow, Portland / Blue Mountains.  Services also include Aboriginal Case Management'),(4134,542,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4135,527,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Bowenfels Vet Clinic</strong><br>1115 Great Western Highway<br>Tel: 6351 2500<br><span lang=\"FR\">Emergency Mobile: </span>0408 820 295<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bowenfelsvet@gmail.com\">bowenfelsvet@gmail.com</a><br>Web&nbsp;: <a href=\"http://www.bowenfelsvetclinic.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.bowenfelsvetclinic.com.au</a><br>Contact Julie Grant<br>Hours: 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday; 8.30am to 11am Saturdays<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Animal Shelter</strong><br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Opening hours: 3pm to 4pm weekdays by appointment with Council Rangers. Drop off cage for strays,<br>Dogs available for adoption and Information about registering &amp; micro-chipping your dog<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Veterinary Hospital</strong><br>Michelle Monaghan &amp; Associates<br>239 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3269 a/h emergency 6351 3269 or 0418 689 770<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowvets@gmail.com\">lithgowvets@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.localvet.com.au/Lithgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.localvet.com.au/Lithgow</a><br>Hours: 9am-6pm Monday to Friday, 8.30am-12 noon Saturday<BR><BR><strong>NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service</strong><br>Camping, Bookings, Annual Passes, Park Tours, Park Information<br>Phone: 1300 072 757<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@environment.nsw.gov.au\">info@environment.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Problem fauna, permits, bird and reptile licences, closures, brochures<br>EnviroLine Information Centre<br>Phone 131 555<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>WIRES - Wildlife Information and Rescue Service Inc.</strong><br>Tel: 1300 094 737 Central West Branch<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@wires.org.au\">info@wires.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wires.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wires.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wires.org.au/branch/centralwest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wires.org.au/branch/centralwest</a><br>Find us on Facebook'),(4136,527,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4137,577,'description_wysiwig','Contact the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1300 76 02 76 for more information on recreation and leisure activities in the Lithgow Local Government Area or visit the Web <a href=\"http://www.tourism.lithgow.com/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.tourism.lithgow.com/events</a><br><h2><b><i>Annual Events from July 2021 to June 2022<u></u> </i></b></h2><BR><BR><strong>July</strong><ul>  <li><b>Christmas In July Celebrations -</b> Various locations<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNErT3SlVjGFN5iRtUdWv_oHVhAo7g\">www.cdkc.com.au</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFOzmUQ4j-5In_tWPiwXD6WIGpuqw\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHOaDvIRP4sIWcGpyslGZHzhZEAFA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNECfctcpgFsaRC1BCEaKYHOxIIPDQ\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.<b> </b> Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Jenolan Caves Yule Fest </b>1300 763 311 <a href=\"https://www.jenolancaves.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.jenolancaves.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF2BeMdQII48NkiAXZKgmF3a4BqmA\">www.jenolancaves.org.au</a></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Naidoc Week</b></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>August</strong><ul>  <li><b>Book Week </b></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway,  Club Championship Round 6 Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNErT3SlVjGFN5iRtUdWv_oHVhAo7g\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFOzmUQ4j-5In_tWPiwXD6WIGpuqw\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHOaDvIRP4sIWcGpyslGZHzhZEAFA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b> Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNECfctcpgFsaRC1BCEaKYHOxIIPDQ\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183</a>. Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b>Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>September</strong><ul>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, September 5 Club Championship Round 7 Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNErT3SlVjGFN5iRtUdWv_oHVhAo7g\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194841000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFOzmUQ4j-5In_tWPiwXD6WIGpuqw\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Daffodils at Rydal </b> <span lang=\"EN-US\">Lindsay Green 6359 3237 </span></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Ghost Tour Eskbank House</b> Pete or Glen 4751 2622 or 0418 416 403</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Highland Pipe Band</b><b> Annual Ball </b>Debby Hilliard 6353 1199</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Mind Body Spirit Fair </b>Kellie Evans 0429 001 918</li>  <li><b>National Child Protection Week</b></li>  <li><b>Portland Family Funday </b>Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of Spring School Holidays</li>  <li><b>Southern Cross Cruizers Swap Meet </b>Orange Showground  Contact George Georgio 0422 560 810 Web: <a href=\"https://www.shannons.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.shannons.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH-AhHoCAMdnTm3lWYp1ev7EL_d8Q\">www.shannons.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life </b> Contact: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewalding@<wbr />bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)</li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>October</strong><ul>  <li><b>Back to Hartley </b>6355 2117 Hartley Historic Site</li>  <li><b>Capertee Valley Train Day &amp; Capertee Market Day</b> Sunday 18<sup>th</sup>, Dott 0414 395 614</li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway,, October 16/17  Clyde Marshall Memorial race meeting &amp; Club Championship Round 8 Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Ironfest </b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Contact Macgregor Ross Email: </span><a href=\"mailto:ironfest@lisp.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">ironfest@lisp.com.au</span></a><span lang=\"EN-US\">, Web: </span><a href=\"http://www.ironfest.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ironfest.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF2KUfx2kQGj4QidAUy8-_e7L8ngw\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">www.ironfest.net</span></a><span lang=\"EN-US\"> &amp; </span><a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ironfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/ironfest&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH0KAA5G9wb3DMOQHRft8jwkUK5-A\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">www.facebook.com/ironfest</span></a></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Halloween 2018</b> Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1300 760 276</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b>Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Mental Health Month NSW </b></li>  <li><b>NSW Carer\'s Week</b></li>  <li><b>Portland Family Funday Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday of Spring School Holidays</b></li>  <li><b>Portland Spring Fair</b> 4th Saturday Barbara Bretherton 0467 590 648</li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li>  <li><b>Wallnuts Weekend Portland, </b>Kel Lawton 0428 634 498 Friday 23<sup>rd</sup> October to Sunday 25<sup>th</sup> October</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>November</strong><ul>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway November 12, 13 &amp; 14 Australia Kart GP,  November 20 SEK Endurance Race (Saturday only) Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com<br></a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>. Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Musical Society </b><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Production</span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> 6352 3546 Paul Goodwin</span></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Remembrance Day Memorial Service</b> Portland  and Lithgow</li>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Social Inclusion Week</span></b></li>  <li><b><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b></b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li>  <li><b><b>White Ribbon Day </b></b></li>  <li><b><b>Fusion School Christmas Pageant </b></b>Ian &amp; Miriam Palmer 6355 4104</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>December</strong><ul>  <li><b>Christmas Carols by Candlelight at Hoskins </b> 6351 3134 Uniting Church</li>  <li><b>Christmas Carols </b>at St Stephens Church Portland and St Pauls at Lithgow Church</li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, December 12 Christmas Race Meeting &amp; Championship Presentation Web: <a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNELmsXUbLL47EGXYFDV2fHVOY0Idg\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing</b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Ghost Tour Eskbank House</b> Pete or Glen 4751 2622 or 0418 416 403</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Musical Society Production </b> 6352 3546 Rae Burton</li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life </b>  Contact: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewalding@bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)</li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li></ul><br><h2><b><i>2022 Events<u></u> </i></b></h2><BR><BR><strong>January</strong><ul>  <li><b>Australia Day Celebrations </b>Contact Lithgow City Council 6354 9999</li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><b>Lithgow Pony Club Rally Day </b> 0401 522 058 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month from 9.15am</li>  <li><b>Portland Australia Day Celebrations </b>John Kearns 6355 5291 Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandnsw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.portlandnsw.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG57JZb1bZ5dUUz5QqjTlC2tW8e5g\">www.portlandnsw.com</a></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>February</strong><ul>  <li><strong>Combined Districts Kart Club, </strong>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a></li>  <li><strong>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </strong> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEBcgNNX1amuUFOYzo_IpU_Kq6rPg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a></li>  <li><strong>Gang Gang Gallery </strong>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFId1ZSfOlNG3WfBIxzMi4ilYtYpQ\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><strong>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</strong>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGIOBWiBLIEPIKyyKiLfZtjNX1f8g\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley</li>  <li><strong>Live Life Get Active, </strong> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms</li>  <li><strong>Rydal Agricultural Show  </strong>6355 6223</li>  <li><strong>Uniting Church Garden Fair</strong> last Saturday of the month 6351 3134</li>  <li><strong>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </strong>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>March</strong><ul>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">5<sup>th</sup> Annual Lithgow Swap Meet </span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Linda 0418 688 006 or Geoff  0417 200 150 Email: </span><a href=\"mailto:lindaehine@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-US\">lindaehine@gmail.com</span></a><span lang=\"EN-US\"><u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Bowenfels Family Funday</span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday Spring School Holidays<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club</b>, Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194842000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFvs4HB096DsavG8QuJwna49LqNjA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenreceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFX_HMOBSAmFpY-_ivWKAJ7PGRQYg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery - Collectic </b>  0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF48mGs0l8qSR6yJIjx1s5ZpjI7yA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzoHG0vwUMH-AaRkd6F7EZ28zsXA\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<b> </b></li>  <li><b>Harmony Day</b><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>International Women\'s Day<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Jetblack 24 Hour  </b>0403 090 952 or Email: <a href=\"mailto:cycle@rockytrailentertainment.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cycle@rockytrailentertainment.<wbr />com</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Agricultural Show</b> 6353 1775 <a href=\"http://www.lithgowshow.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.lithgowshow.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGhGZ-d_lAw37vrxYUHcAqaR2BXGA\">www.lithgowshow.org.au</a><b>   </b><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Ghost Tour Eskbank House</b> Pete or Glen 4751 2622 or 0418 416 403<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Portland Art Exhibition </b> Rod Evans 6355 4258<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Red Nose Day</b><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Sedan 20/20, Cullen Bulltn Speedway </b>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admin@cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Southern Cross Cruizers Annual Swap Meet </b>Orange Showground  Contact George Georgio 0422 560 810 Web: <a href=\"http://www.shannons.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.shannons.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHhNI7JVHxaYd4uKMxAfJRfGQ1t1Q\">www.shannons.com.au</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life - Lithgow </b>Contact<b>: </b> <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewaldin<wbr />g@bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887<span lang=\"EN-US\"><u></u> </span></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>March / April - Easter Celebrations - Portland</strong><ul>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">The WAY of the CROSS Good Friday each year in Portland<u></u><br><u></u></span></b>Come and walk as we carry a cross and remember the journey Jesus took from the Last Supper to His Death and Resurrection.  Fourteen stops with reflection &amp; music.<u></u><br><u></u><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Beginning at the SKATE PARK, Lime St, Portland </span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\">(next to the oval) <b>at 11am<u></u> <u></u></b></span>and proceeding to the top of Williwa St (opposite the Catholic Church) Enquiries to Denis Kelly 6355 or Miriam Palmer 6355 4104 <u></u>  <u></u></li>  <li><b>Easter Family Festival</b> Sackville Park, Portland<u></u> <u></u><br>Held each year on Easter Saturday from 11am to 2pm<u></u> <u></u><br><b>Everything is Free Everyone is welcome<u></u><br><u></u></b>Face painting, jumping castles, Craft Tent,  Prayer activities, Sausage sizzle, Tea and Coffee, Games, Balloons, Live Music, Parachute, Kids carpentry, Waterbomb Volleyball, Fire Brigade, Competitions and book stall<u></u></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>April</strong><ul>  <li><b>Anzac Day Lithgow </b>Dawn Service 6am at Queen Elizabeth Park; <span lang=\"EN-US\">Main Parade and Service 10.30am, arrives Queen Elizabeth Park, approx. 11.00am<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Anzac Day Portland</b> Dawn Service 5am, March 11am<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Anzac Day Dawn Services </b> also at Cullen Bullen, Tarana, Sunny Corner, Wallerawang, Lowther/Hampton and Rydal <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Bowenfels Family Funday</span></b><span lang=\"EN-US\"> Jackie 6354 5906 1<sup>st</sup> Wednesday Spring School Holidays<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEHg38zPK36apx0vlrpKCFv0Sv7VA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenreceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFX_HMOBSAmFpY-_ivWKAJ7PGRQYg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF48mGs0l8qSR6yJIjx1s5ZpjI7yA\">gggallery.com.au</a></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzoHG0vwUMH-AaRkd6F7EZ28zsXA\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183/</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Historic Tour of Portland &amp; Lithgow </b> Liz 0420 288 978 or Rhona 4757 2424 or Email: <a href=\"mailto:bmnt1814@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bmnt1814@gmail.com</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Ironfest </b>Contact Macgregor Ross  Email: <a href=\"mailto:ironfest@lisp.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ironfest@lisp.com.au</a> Web: <a href=\"http://www.ironfest.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.ironfest.net&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHpUBNyGDwVRAZ6Z-UsTG9dhy0S4A\">www.ironfest.net</a> &amp; <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/ironfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/ironfest&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEI0z1cmCP7MT8aV4luvINPTLKKGw\">www.facebook.com/ironfest</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Phoenix Choir Performance </b><a href=\"http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEDQXvxcIpOANXC223Nad7ZjdqEeA\">www.phoenixchoir.org.au</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Walk n Talk for Life - Portland </b>Contact:  <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leannewalding@<wbr />bigpond.com</a> or Facebook: Walk ‘n\' Talk For Life Lithgow (1<sup>st</sup> Saturday)<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Wallerawang Sailing Club Event </b>Rohan McAdam 0427 307 887<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Youth Week</b><u></u></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>May</strong><ul>  <li><b>Bender/Rushworth Walk for Cancer<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Capertee Valley Bus Day Trip, </b>Dott 0414 395 614<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club, </b>Lithgow City Raceway, Events  calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cdkc.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEHg38zPK36apx0vlrpKCFv0Sv7VA\">www.cdkc.com.au</a> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing </b> Events calendar check our website <a href=\"http://www.cullenbullenraceway.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.cullenbullenreceway.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFX_HMOBSAmFpY-_ivWKAJ7PGRQYg\">www.cullenbullenraceway.com</a><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><b>Gang Gang Gallery </b>0408 514 440 or Web: <a href=\"http://gggallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://gggallery.com.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF48mGs0l8qSR6yJIjx1s5ZpjI7yA\">gggallery.com.au</a><b> </b></li>  <li><b>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars</b>  Contact David Wilpour Mountain Cruizers 0409 767 788 or Web: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars-183237749211183/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/Hartley-Coffee-and-Cars183237749211183/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzoHG0vwUMH-AaRkd6F7EZ28zsXA\">www.facebook.com/Hartley-<wbr />Coffee-and-<wbr />Cars-183237749211183</a>.  Meets 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month at Hartley Fresh &amp; Café 2430 Great Western Highway Hartley<b> </b></li>  <li><b>LithGlow - </b>Lithgow Visitors centre 1300 760 276<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Catholic Ball</b> 0414 423 084 or <a href=\"mailto:lithgowcatholicball@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lithgowcatholicball@gmail.com</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Lithgow Musical Society Production </b><span lang=\"EN-US\">6352 3546 Paul Goodwin<u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><b>Live Life Get Active, </b> Queen Elizabeth Park, Monday to Friday from 6.30am during school terms<b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>National Families Week</b><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>National Reconciliation Day<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>National Volunteers Week<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Neighbourhood Centre Week<u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Phoenix Choir Performance </b><a href=\"http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.phoenixchoir.org.au&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1620168194843000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEDQXvxcIpOANXC223Nad7ZjdqEeA\">www.phoenixchoir.org.au</a><b><u></u> <u></u></b></li>  <li><b>Vale Ladies Club</b><b> Fete</b> Saturday before Mothers\' Day Joy Lawson  6355 2077 <u></u></li></ul><BR><BR><strong>June</strong><ul>  <li><b>Combined Districts Kart Club</b>, Lithgow City Raceway, Events calendar check our Website:<a href=\"http://www.cdkc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl='),(4138,577,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4139,589,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Adam\'s Shed</strong><br>Great Western Highway, Hartley<br>Tel: 6355 2096<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:adamsshed@bigpond.com\">adamsshed@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday; 9am - 1pm Saturday; closed Sunday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Jannei Goat Dairy</strong><br>11 View Street, Lidsdale 2790<br>Tel: 6355 1107<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@jannei.com\">info@jannei.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.jannei.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.jannei.com</a><br>Hours:  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday- for cheese Tasting and sales<br>Animal viewing and some spring and summer baby goat patting - September to January<BR><BR><strong>Closed for the month of July</strong><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Kew-y-ahn Aboriginal Gallery</strong><br>51 Old Great Western Highway<br>Hartley Historic Site, Hartley 2790<br>Tel: 6355 2117<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au\">hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Contact NPWS Visitors Centre<br>Hours Tuesday-Sunday 10am-1pm; 1.30pm-4.00pm<BR><BR><strong>Talisman Gallery</strong><br>Hartley Historic Village, Great Western Highway, Hartley<br>Mob: 0407 723 722<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ron@talismangallery.com.au\">ron@talismangallery.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.talismangallery.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.talismangallery.com.au</a><br>Contact Ron Fitzpatrick<br>Hours:&nbsp; Open 10am - 5pm Wednesday-Sunday &amp; on public holidays<br>Find us on Facebook: Talisman Gallery-Hartley'),(4140,589,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4141,499,'description_wysiwig','<strong>MyAged Care</strong><br>Contact Centre<br>Tel: 1800 200 422<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.myagedcare.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.00am-8.00pm Monday to Friday, 10.00an-2.00pm Saturday'),(4142,499,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4143,590,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Capertee Valley Helicopters</strong><br>4675 Castlereagh Highway, Capertee 2846<br>Tel: 6359 0157<br>Mobile: 0428 639 825<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:thelillys@harboursat.com.au\">thelillys@harboursat.com.au</a><br>Specialising in joy flights and charters in the central west<BR><BR><strong>Peak Alpacas</strong><br>Petrolea Hartley Vale<br>Tel: 6355 2180<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:peakalpacas@activ8.net.au\">peakalpacas@activ8.net.au</a><br>Contact Wil King or Jo Delesantro<br>Hours: Open by appointment<BR><BR><strong>Japanese Bath House</strong><br>259 Sir Thomas Mitchell Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3122<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:bluemtsparadise@bigpond.com\">bluemtsparadise@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.japanesebathhouse.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.japanesebathhouse.com.au</a><br>Opening hours: 2pm-9pm Friday; 12noon-9pm Saturday; Sunday: 11am to 5pm (for day visit guests)<br>Bookings essential'),(4144,590,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4145,543,'description_wysiwig','<strong>National Hearing Centre</strong><br><br>74 Main St<br><br>Tel: 6352 4256<br><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@nhc.com.au\">lithgow@nhc.com.au</a><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nhc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.nhc.com.au</a><br><br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday'),(4146,543,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4147,536,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Australian Government Website</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.australia.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.australia.gov.au</a><br>Includes all Australian government sites.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Australian Taxation Office</strong><br>Tel: 132 861<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ato.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ato.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8am-6pm Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday. closed public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>Department of Human Services</strong><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Service Centre</strong><br>176 Mort Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 13 24 68<br>Assisted &amp; digital services: Centrelink &amp; Medicare: Digital services only: Child Support<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.humanservices.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.humanservices.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am- 4.30pm Monday- Friday<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Access Point</strong><br>Council Chambers, Main St, Wallerawang 2845<br>Hours: 10am-1pm, 2pm-6pm Tuesday &amp; Wednesday; 2pm-6pm Thursday &amp; Friday<BR><BR><strong>Department of Health</strong><br>Tel&nbsp;: 1800&nbsp; 020 103<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.health.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.health.gov.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Department of Home Affairs</strong><br>Tel: 131 881<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.border.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.border.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am- 4.30 pm Monday to Friday except public holidays.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)</strong><br>Tel: I800 800 110<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.ndis.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ndis.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Australian Passport Office</strong><BR><BR><strong>Department of Foreign Affairs &amp; Trade</strong><br>Tel: 131 232<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.passports.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.passports.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8am-9pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Administrative Appeals Tribunal</strong><br>Tel:&nbsp; 1800 228 333<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.aat.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.aat.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday closed public holidays.'),(4148,536,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4149,509,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Capertee &amp; District Progress Assn Inc.</strong><br>Mob: 0414 395 614<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:caperteeprogress@gmail.com\">caperteeprogress@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: The Secretary<br>Meetings held at 3pm on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Sunday of each month.<br>Our Hall is available for Hire.<BR><BR><strong>Capertee Valley Alliance Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 83 Rylstone 2849<br>Tel: 6379 7767<br>Web:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.caperteevalleyway.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.caperteevalleyway.com.au</a><br>Contact Donna Upton<br>Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/CaperteeGrandCanyon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/CaperteeGrandCanyon</a><BR><BR><strong>Cullen Bullen Progress Association</strong><br>6 Watson Ave, Cullen Bullen<br>Tel: 6359 0572<br>Contact Elaine Deveigne<br>Meetings held 1<sup>st</sup> Tuesday of the month. Annual meeting held in June.<BR><BR><strong>Hartley District Progress Association</strong><br>PO Box 372 Lithgow<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hartleyprogress@gmail.com\">hartleyprogress@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.hartleyvalley.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hartleyvalley.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce</strong><br>PO Box 3108 Bowenfels 2790<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretary@lithgowchamber.com.au \">secretary@lithgowchamber.com.au </a><br>Web:<a href=\"http://lithgowchamber.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> lithgowchamber.com.au</a><br>Meetings held at 6pm on 2nd Wednesday of the month<BR><BR><strong>Rydal Village Association</strong><br>9 Market Street, Rydal<br>Tel: 6399 0501 or 0467 062 701<br>Contact: Secretary Holly Davenport<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rydal2790@gmail.com\">rydal2790@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.rydal.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rydal.com.au</a>'),(4150,509,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4151,504,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Blinky Bill Early Learning Portland</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br>Cnr Vale and Lett Streets Portland 2847<br>PO Box 81 Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5833<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:blinkycc@aapt.net.au\">blinkycc@aapt.net.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Contact Tanya Rue - Director<BR><BR><strong>First Grammar Lithgow</strong><br>15 Bridge St<br>Tel: 6351 3888<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@firstgrammar.com.au\">lithgow@firstgrammar.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.firstgrammar.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.firstgrammar.com.au</a><br>Hours: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday all year.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>HIPPY Bowenfels</strong><br>Home Interaction Program for Parents and Youngsters<br>94 Landa Street<br>Tel: 6352 4868<br>Mobile: 0409 362 663<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hippy@centacarebathurst.com.au\">hippy@centacarebathurst.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.hippyaustralia.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hippyaustralia.org.au</a><br>Contact Coordinator<br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Lifestart - Early Childhood Early Intervention (EDEI)</strong><br>94 Main Street Lithgow 2790 and 81 Henry Street Penrith 2750<br>Tel: New referrals - 1800 953 390; Local Office: (02) 9364 0183<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto: nepean@lifestart.org.au\"> nepean@lifestart.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lifestart.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lifestart.org.au</a><br>Lifestart has been appointed by the National Disability Insurance Agency as the Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) partner in the community for the Lithgow area.  The ECEI approach supports children 0 -6 years who have a developmental delay or disability and their family and carers.  The ECEI approach supports families to help children develop the skills they need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life.<BR><BR><strong>Noah\'s Ark Babies Playgroup</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre 43 Bridge St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Operating Hours: 9.30am to 11.30am Mondays<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com\">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Office hours: 9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays<br>Noah\'s Ark Babies group is for babies and children under 2 and their parents/carers.  School terms only.<BR><BR><strong>Noah\'s Ark Playgroup</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre, 43 Bridge Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto: lithgowuc@gmail.com\"> lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Joshua Bleyerveen<br>Operating Hours: 10am to 12 noon Mondays<br>Office hours:  9.30am to 12.30pm Tues, 9:30am-2:30pm Wed to Friday. Closed Mondays<br>Noah\'s Ark Playgroup is for pre-school aged children and their parents/carers.  School terms only.<BR><BR><strong>SDN Children\'s Services Inc. - Gumnut</strong><br>21 Proto Avenue<br>Tel: 6352 1700; 6352 1707<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:gumnut@sdn.org.au\">gumnut@sdn.org.au</a><br>Hours: 7.45am to 5.45pm Monday to Friday'),(4152,504,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4153,544,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow Chiropractic Health &amp; Wellness Centre</strong><br>43 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2577<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@chwc.com.au\">lithgow@chwc.com.au</a><br>Contact: Mark Pascoe<br>Hours: Monday 8.30am - 6pm, Tuesday 8.30am to 7pm, Thursday 8.30am to 6pm, Friday 8.30am- 6pm.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4154,544,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4155,508,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Baptist Church</strong><br>1073 Great Western Highway, Bowenfels<br>Mob: 0418 231 810<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:office@lithgowbaptist.org.au\">office@lithgowbaptist.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowbaptist.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowbaptist.org.au</a><br>Contact: Church Secretary<br>Times: Sunday 10am worship &amp; Sunday school<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Bowenfels Presbyterian Church (Lithgow)</strong><br>12 Mudgee Street<br>Tel: 6351 2482<br>Services held Sundays at 10am. Communion Services the first Sunday of each month.<BR><BR><strong>Catholic Women\'s League</strong><br>24 Hayley St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1351<br>Contact Pat Okon<br>Meeting times: 4th Tuesday of the month at Fatima Hall at 3.00pm.<BR><BR><strong>Church of the Four Square Gospel</strong><BR><BR><strong>Hosannah Christian Fellowship</strong><br>Mary O\'Leary Centre, Portland<br>Tel: 6351 4426; 6359 0747<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:joekaraka@gmail.com\">joekaraka@gmail.com</a><br>Contact Pastor Joseph Karaka,<br>Meetings: 2.00pm-3.30pm Sunday<BR><BR><strong>Fusion Portland Easter Family Festival</strong><br>Saville Park, Portland<br>Tel: 6355 4104<br>Contact Ian &amp; Miriam Palmer<br>Easter Saturday from 11am to 2pm -&nbsp; a day of festivities, activities, food, craft, music and much more - all free.<BR><BR><strong>Jehovah\'s Witnesses</strong><br>Kingdom Hall, 45 Sandford Ave<br>Tel: 6351 4944<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Bible Church</strong><br>1 Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel:  6352 1409<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lithgowbiblechurch.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowbiblechurch.org</a><br>Times: Sunday at 10am; Kid\'s Church 10.30am<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Christian Fellowship -Foursquare Gospel Church</strong><br>Lot 5 Longworth Street<br>Tel: 6351 3950 Mobile: 0418 614 381<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:abbo55@bigpond.com\">abbo55@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact Pastor Gary Abberton<br>Office hours: 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday<br>Sunday 10am Family service, Sunday School, communion (5.30pm when advertised.)<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Christian Life Centre</strong><br>50 Musket Pde<br>Tel: 6351 3120<br>Contact Pastor Frank Zuvela<br>Sundays at 10am including children\'s church; 6pm evening service.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Church</strong><br>Fatima Hall -Great Western Highway<br>Tel: 6351 3950-Mobile: 0418 614 381<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:abbo55@bigpond.com\">abbo55@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact Pastor Gary Abberton<br>Family service 4th Sunday of every month -5.30pm-6.30pm -<br>An Outreach of Lithgow Christian Fellowship -Foursquare Gospel Church<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Spiritualist Centre</strong><br>Spiritual Centre<strong>, </strong>169 Mort Street<br>Tel: 0414 984 769, 6352 3779<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowspiritualcentre@gmail.com\">lithgowspiritualcentre@gmail.com</a>, <a href=\"mailto:val@valhood.com\">val@valhood.com</a><br>Contact Val Hood, or Rev Gloria McCann<br>Services held 2pm on last Sunday of the month. Meditation Thursdays 1.30&nbsp;; workshops/classes : Mediumship Development<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Mt Lambie </strong><strong>Presbyterian Church</strong><br>Tel: 6351 2482<br>Services held 2pm on the 5<sup>th</sup> Sunday of the month<BR><BR><strong>Portland Presbyterian Church</strong><br>2 Vale St, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6351 2482<br>Services held at 8.30am 2<sup>nd</sup> Sunday of February, May, August and November.<BR><BR><strong>Presbyterian Men\'s Leisure Group</strong><br>Bowenfels Presbyterian Church<br>12 Mudgee Street<br>Tel: 6351 2482<br>Meetings 7pm on Wednesdays<BR><BR><strong>Presbyterian Womens Association</strong><br>Bowenfels Presbyterian Church<br>12 Mudgee Street<br>Tel: 6351 2482<br>Meetings 1.30pm on the 3<sup>rd</sup> Monday of the month<BR><BR><strong>Sacred Heart Catholic Church</strong><br>Lidsdale St, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 5236<br>Contact Sister Therese Patterson or Lithgow Presbytery on 02 6351 3092<br>Rosary Group at 9.20am every Saturday<br>Mass at 10.00 am every Saturday with reconciliation at 9.45 am<BR><BR><strong>St John\'s Anglican Church</strong><br>Hartley Historic Village<br>Tel: 4787 8127<br>Contact the Rector, the Reverend Ian Mears<br>Services held 5pm on 1<sup>st</sup> Sunday of the month.<BR><BR><strong>St John\'s Presbyterian Church</strong><br>Wallerawang<br>Tel: 6312 2482<br>Services held at 8.30am 1<sup>st</sup> &amp; 3<sup>rd</sup> Sundays of the month.<BR><BR><strong>St Patrick\'s Catholic Church, Lithgow</strong><br>Mort St Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3092<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:office.lithgow@cdob.org.au\">office.lithgow@cdob.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Office hours:</strong> Tues 8.30am - 2.30pm, Wed 8.30am - 4.30pm and Thur &amp; Fri 8.30am - 3.00pm.<BR><BR><strong>Contact:</strong> Sandra or Judi in the Parish Office for Father Garry McKeown<BR><BR><strong>Divine Mercy Prayer:</strong> Last Saturday of the month at 10.00an at /St Patricks\' under special services.<BR><BR><strong>Masses:</strong> Saturday - 5.00pm (AEST); 6.00pm (Daylight savings) and Sunday - 10.00am.<BR><BR><strong>Special Services:</strong><BR><BR><strong>Anointing Mass for the sick:</strong> 1st Tuesday of the month 12.30pm .<BR><BR><strong>Reconciliation:</strong> Saturdays - 4.00 - 4.45pm (AEST); 5.00 -5.45pm (Daylight savings).<BR><BR><strong>Holy Hour of Adoration:</strong> 10.00am - 2nd Saturday of the month.<BR><BR><strong>Home Rosary:</strong>  Tuesday - 7.00pm.<BR><BR><strong>Ecumenical Prayer:</strong> 3rd Wednesday of the month 2.00pm.<BR><BR><strong>RSJ Associates:</strong>  2nd Tuesday of the month after 12.30pm Mass.<br>Please contact the presbytery for weekday masses, baptisms and weddings<BR><BR><strong>St Pauls Lithgow Anglican Church</strong><br>2 Roy Street<br>Tel: 6351 3070<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:office@lpachurch.org.au\">office@lpachurch.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowchurch.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowchurch.org.au</a><br>Contact: Minister Mark Smith; Youth Minister:&nbsp;John Young<br>Sundays at 8am - Classic Anglican Service; 10 am - All Age Service including Children\'s Programs<BR><BR><strong>St Stephens Portland Anglican Church</strong><br>Williwa St, Portland<br>Tel: 6351 3070<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:office@lpachurch.org.au\">office@lpachurch.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowchurch.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowchurch.org.au</a><br>Contact: Minister Mark Smith; Youth Minister: John Young<br>All Age Services with Children\'s program held 3pm every Sunday.<BR><BR><strong>St Thomas\' Anglican Church</strong><br>13-32 Wicketty War Rd, Hampton<br>Tel: 6359 3259 or 6359 3353<br>Mob: 0422 633 224<br>Services held at 11am on 2<sup>nd</sup> &amp; 4<sup>th</sup> Sundays of the month.<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent\'s Catholic Church</strong><br>95 Williwa St, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5236<br>Contact Sister Therese Patterson or Lithgow Presbytery on 02 6351 3092<br>Mass at 8.00 am every Sunday with reconciliation at 7.45 am<BR><BR><strong>Salvation Army Lithgow Corps</strong><br>Cnr Cook &amp; Mort Sts<br>Tel: 6351 3574<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.corps@aue.salvationarmy.org\">lithgow.corps@aue.salvationarmy.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.community.lithgow.com/salvation-army/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.community.lithgow.com/salvation-army</a><br>Contact: Captains Les &amp; Sharon Coulter<br>Services held Sundays at 11am. Community Welfare Centre is open 10.30am to 12.30pm Tuesday and Thursday.<BR><BR><strong>Seventh Day Adventist Church</strong><br>3 Albert St<br>Tel: 6351 3634<br>Mobile: 0406 080 190<br>Contact Minister James Toogood<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:JamesToogood@adventist.org.au\">JamesToogood@adventist.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://lithgow.adventist.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lithgow.adventist.org.au</a><br>Services held 10am &amp; 11.30am every Saturday.<BR><BR><strong>Uniting Church of Australia Lithgow Parish</strong><BR><BR><strong>Hoskins Memorial, Portland and Wallerawang Congregations</strong><br>Uniting Church Parish Centre<br>43 Bridge Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com\">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact Rev Matt Trounce<br>Mobile: 0458 789 738<br>Office hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Wednesday 10am-12pm, Thursday 9:30am - 3pm, Friday 9am - 11:30am<br>Church Services: Hoskins Memorial Church at 9.30am on Sundays; Portland Uniting Church, Wolgan Road, Portland at 11am on Sundays; Wallerawang Uniting Church, 13 Commens Street, Wallerawang at 9.30am on 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month<br>Prayer Gatherings: Hoskins Memorial Church Parish Centre 8.30am on Sundays; Portland Uniting Church 8.30am on Thursdays<br>Find us on Facebook.&nbsp; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Lithgow-Uniting-Church-Parish-Hoskins-Memorial-Wallerawang-and-Portland-657955200931648/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&amp;eid=ARC14HWmBzsGp4QRKcZP6L33dm79Dw8zKU9T0z7Lltsg7UxiKNZV_395qCXb_V1AOaq1Ao_CiJIDl-O0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com.lithgowunitingchurchparish</a><br>Zoom Services: 5pm Fortnightly - contact to office for zoom ID / Passcodes'),(4156,508,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4157,580,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Portland Film Society Inc.</strong><BR><BR><strong>Crystal Theatre </strong><br>Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandfilmsocietyinc@gmail.com\">portlandfilmsocietyinc@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: David Allen<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/picturesatportland.crystalcinema/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@picturesatportland.crystalcinema</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Film Society Cinema</strong><br>16 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Member only cinema.<br>New Member Information: 0403 002 723<u></u><u></u><br>Program Information: 6353 1897<br>Sessions: Screening every Sunday @ 2pm<br>Additional sessions for special events and community groups.<br>Programs also displayed in the windows at the cinema<BR><BR><strong>Mount Vic Flicks</strong><br>2a Harley Ave, Mount Victoria, 2786<br>Tel: 4787 1577<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:adamkirsten@mountvicflicks.com.au\">adamkirsten@mountvicflicks.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mountvicflicks.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mountvicflicks.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/MountVicFlicks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@MountVicFlicks</a><br>Contact Adam and Kirsten<br>Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays and seven days in the summer holidays<br>A family run independent cinema showing mainstream and arthouse flicks<BR><BR><strong>United Cinemas - The Edge</strong><br>225 Great Western Highway Katoomba NSW 2780<br>Tel: 4782 8900<br>Hours: 9.30am - 10pm Open 7 days<br>Web: <a href=\"https://web.cinematic.unitedcinemas.com.au/home?location=katoomba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.web.cinematic.unitedcinemas.com.au/home?location=katoomba</a>'),(4158,580,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4159,565,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Maureen Hermann</strong><br>Nayna Marriage Celebrant<br>Tel: 6351 4774<BR><BR><strong>Sing Sharan</strong><br>Tel: 6336 0664<br>Mobile: 0407 934 578<BR><BR><strong>Blue Mountains Ceremonies</strong><br>Sue Hardy&nbsp;- Celebrant<br>PO Box 312 Wentworth Falls 2782<br>Tel: 4757 1326<br>Mob: 0412 992 665<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sue@ceremonies.com.au\">sue@ceremonies.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ceremonies.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ceremonies.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook'),(4160,565,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4161,513,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Bowenfels Community Hub (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Located at 174 Landa Street Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6354 5910<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Homework Centre Wednesday 4-5pm, School Terms<br>Food Rescue Wednesday 2pm<br>Women\'s Afternoon Tea Wednesday 2pm<br>Bookings are essential for a community / program space.<br>All services welcome<BR><BR><strong>Can Assist</strong><br>PO Box 145 Lithgow 2790<br>President: Maree Statham<br>Secretary: Lesley Townsend<br>Tel: 0402 862 672<br>Liaison Officer 0497 112 675<br>Meetings: 1st Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm at Fatima Hall  1102 Great Western Highway South Bowenfels<br>Financial support for Cancer sufferers<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council Helpline</strong><br>Tel: 13 11 20 - all questions all answers<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.cancercouncil.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cancercouncil.com.au</a><br>Office hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council NSW - Western Office</strong><br>PO Box 1977, Orange, 2800<br>Tel:&nbsp; 13 11 20 or 6392 0800<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info.western@nswcc.org.au\">info.western@nswcc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/local-services/western-region/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cancercouncil.com.au/western</a><br>Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm Monday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Information &amp; Neighbourhood Centre Inc. (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://linc.org.au/</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>LINC is a non-profit community organisation that provides a wide range of quality services to residents of the Lithgow Local Government Area.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>LINC Community Hub</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 5910<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Resilience Coaching<br>Social Circus Skills<br>Second Bite - Food Rescue Monday, Wednesday &amp; Friday 12.30pm<br>Multicultural Worker Project<br>Community Conversation &amp; Development<br>Find us on <strong>Facebook</strong> <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre-189382944430203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc.</strong><br>148 Mort St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 872 777; Emergency contact Lithgow Police 6352 8399<br>Mobile: 0428 317 872<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@vrarescue.org\">lithgow@vrarescue.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://rescue.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rescue.org.au</a><br>Meetings:  Tuesdays, 7.30pm at 148 Mort Street, Lithgow<BR><BR><strong>MensLine Australia</strong><br>Tel: 1300 78 99 78- 24 hours/7 days<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:talkitover@mensline.org.au\">talkitover@mensline.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mensline.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mensline.org.au</a><br>24 hour 7 day online &amp; video counselling<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>NSW Farmers Association - Hartley Branch</strong><br>Tel: (02) 9478 1000<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nswfarmers.org.au</a><br>For local representative contact details please call our Sydney Office.<br>NSW Farmers is an Association of farmers and stakeholders of the agricultural industry.  We champion the rights of farmers and rural communities, meeting to discuss issues affecting their businesses and to learn about agricultural topics.'),(4162,513,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4163,545,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Blue Mountains Sexual Health &amp; HIV Clinic</strong><br>Blue Mountains Hospital, Katoomba<br>Tel: 4784 6560<br>Hours: 9am-4pm Monday &amp; Wednesday; 9am-12pm Thursday (nurse only clinic).<BR><BR><strong>Breast Screen NSW</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 13 20 50 for appointments<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Monday &amp; Tuesday 9am-3.30pm<BR><BR><strong>Community Health Centre</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750; all new referrals 1800 222 608<br>Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<ul>  <li><strong>Building Strong Foundations (BSF)<br></strong>Contact: Aboriginal Health Worker, Child and Family Health Nurse and Social Worker</li>  <li><strong>C&amp;F Counselling Services - Children &amp; Adults</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Child &amp; Family Health</strong><strong><br></strong>Community midwives for child developmental checks, immunization, lactation consultant, parenting information and groups, counselling for adults and children, audiometry clinic.</li>  <li><strong>Chronic and Complex Care</strong><strong> &nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Community Nursing</strong> -&nbsp;wound care, palliative care nursing, care for people with chronic and complex conditions in the community, Nurse contact 6350 2524.</li>  <li><strong>Clinical Co-ordinator NUM 1 Lithgow / Lead Palliative Care: </strong>Gail McGlinn 6350 2501<strong>&nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Dental Clinic<br></strong>Contact Reception: 6350 2790; Intake 1300 769 221</li>  <li><strong>Opiate Substitution Treatment Clinic</strong>: Reception Kristy 6350 2763</li>  <li><strong>Sexual Assault Counselling&nbsp;</strong></li>  <li><strong>Swish New Born Hearing Screening 0 - 6 Wks<br></strong>Tel: 4734 3246<br>Every Tuesday of the month</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Building Strong Foundations (BSF)</strong><br>Contact: Aboriginal Health Worker, Child and Family Health Nurse and Social Worker<br>BSF Staff: Aboriginal Health Worker, Child and Family Health Nurse and Social Worker<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>C&amp;F Counselling Services - Children &amp; Adults</strong><br>Child &amp; Family Health<br>Community midwives for child developmental checks, immunization, lactation consultant, parenting information and groups, counselling for adults and children, audiometry clinic<BR><BR><strong>Chronic and Complex Care</strong><br>Community nursing - wound care, palliative care nursing, care for people with chronic and complex conditions in the community, social worker. Nurse contact 6350 2524<BR><BR><strong>Chronic Care Integration Coordinator - </strong>Elizabeth Parker&nbsp; 6350 2506<br>Dental Clinic<br>Contact Reception: 6350 2790; Intake 1300 769 221<BR><BR><strong>Opiate Substitution Treatment Clinic</strong>-reception Roanne Peterson 6350 2763<BR><BR><strong>Sexual Assault Counselling</strong><BR><BR><strong>Swish New Born Hearing Screening 0 - 6 Wks</strong><br>Tel: 4734 3246<br>Every Tuesday<BR><BR><strong>Get Healthy</strong><br>Tel: 1300 806 258<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.gethealthynsw.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gethealthynsw.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm<br>Information &amp; coaching service.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>healthdirect Australia</strong><br>Tel: 1800 022 222<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.healthdirect.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.healthdirect.org.au</a><br>Free expert advice from a registered nurse 24/7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Hepatitis NSW Infoline</strong><br>Tel: 1800 803 990<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.hep.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hep.org.au</a><br>Free confidential help &amp; resources<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Portland Tabulam Health Centre</strong><br>20 Green Street Portland<br>Tel:&nbsp; 6359 2666<br>Contact Lithgow Health Service 6350 2750 for appointments.<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Community Health Centre</strong><br>Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: Contact Lithgow Health Service on 6350 2750 for appointments.<BR><BR><strong>Westfund Health</strong><br>Ground Floor, 120 Main Street<br>Tel: New enquiries: 1300 937 838; Members: 1300 552 132<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@westfund.com.au\">enquiries@westfund.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.westfund.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.westfund.com.au</a><br>Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4164,545,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4165,601,'description_wysiwig','<strong>NSW Community Recovery Officer Program&nbsp;</strong><BR><BR><strong>NSW Government - Resilience NSW&nbsp;</strong><br>Tel: (02) 9212 9200<br>For more information contact<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cro@resilience.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cro@resilience.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.emergency.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.emergency.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Lithgow Area<br>Contact: Rachel Nicoll<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rachel.nicoll@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rachel.nicoll@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Community Recovery Officers are working to support bushfire-affected communities in their recovery journey. NSW Community Recovery Officers are working in 22 bushfire-affected local government areas in NSW to support communities throughout their recovery journey. The officers are imbedded in councils and are responsible for the development of a range of recovery initiatives alongside community groups and stakeholders. Community Recovery Officers ensure community recovery needs are understood and that recovery information, events and activities can be tailored to meet local needs.&nbsp;<br><br>Community Recovery Officers are working with councils to:<ul>  <li>Connect community organisations that are assisting with recovery</li>  <li>Support local coordination between public, private, and community sector bodie</li>  <li>Facilitate community recovery events</li>  <li>Facilitate access to recovery information</li>  <li>Undertake recovery planning and actions based on local context and needs</li></ul>'),(4166,601,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4167,514,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Al-Anon Family Groups<br>(Friends &amp; Families of Alcoholics)</strong><br>Tel: 4731 1442; 1300 252 666<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au\">alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.al-anon.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.al-anon.org.au</a><br>Hours: Thursdays 11am - 2pm<BR><BR><strong>Alateen</strong><br>Tel: 1300 252 666<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au\">alanonpenrith@optusnet.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.al-anon.org/australia/alateen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.al-anon.org/australia/alateen</a><br>Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else\'s drinking.<BR><BR><strong>Bellevue Park<br>Equine Assisted Counselling</strong><br>73 Franks Place Hartley 2790<br>Tel: 0407 830 319<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:BellevueparkEAC@gmail.com\">BellevueparkEAC@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Alison Eyles<br>The Hearts and Hooves Program develops skills created in the relationship with horses to boost confidence, improve self-esteem, increase life-skills and well-being.<br>A six week Equine Assisted Therapy program designed to reduce the symptoms of depression through contact with horses to work on relationship modelling, boundary setting and decision making<br>This program can be run individually or in a group of three. Bookings essential.<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Bellevue-Park-Equine-Assisted-Counselling-110513593774318/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&amp;eid=ARBu5ZsckJdFfrzxL6NhjR30_bTVWR-SLywo-Otks4O5VYG-QuAZdSdjSx2sGG8MsLMFAhJbulJDlLG6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/Bellevue Park Equine Assisted Counselling</a><BR><BR><strong>beyondblue Support Service</strong><br>Tel: 1300 224 636 24/7<br>Web: www.beyondblue.org.au<br>Depression &amp; anxiety information line.<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/beyondblue\">Find us on Facebook</a><BR><BR><strong>Briella Counselling and Wellness Practice</strong><br>Tel: 0475 904 163<br>Email: frisiangjb@gmail.com<br>Contact: Greg J Boerma<br>Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm<br>Explore your hopes and challenges in a supportive and non-critical space. Person centred Counselling<br>Individuals - Men, Women and Children<br>Men\'s Groups - Relationship tune-ups; toolkits for life and social support. Fathers and Teens<BR><BR><strong>Centacare Bathurst - Early Childhood and Community Programs (Outreach to Lithgow)</strong><br>107 William Street Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 02 6331 8944 for all enquiries<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:eccp@centacarebathurst.com.au\"> eccp@centacarebathurst.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://centacarebathurst.com.au/Home\">www.centacarebathurst.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm<br>Our free programs support parents, carers, children and young people. All activities are free and these include, drumming, Playing and Learning to Socialise (PALS), sharing Aboriginal culture, self-care, wellbeing and individualised support to help your family to thrive.<BR><BR><strong>Child, Youth &amp; Family Counselling</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:cyfc@linc.org.au\">cyfc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au/\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Contact: Sue Craig, Counsellor at LINC on 0417 452 862<br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday &amp; Wednesday at LINC<br>CYFC is a free and confidential service offering counselling, information, referrals and support to assist young people and families discover their own unique ways of improving their wellbeing and managing life challenges. We also work to strengthen supportive relationships and connection to community resources. At CYFC we can draw upon variety of strategies to build on your unique interests including expressive and creative activities, movement and play. We also offer Circle of Security and Black Box Parenting programs.<br>Inquiries are welcome via phone, text or email. No referral required<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=lithgow%20information%20%26%20neighbourhood%20centre\">Find us on Facebook</a><BR><BR><strong>Jennifer Edwards Counselling</strong><br>49 Sunray Avenue Little Hartley 2790<br>Mobile: 0404 531 555<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\">Jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Contact: Jennifer Edwards<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Counselling services in a beautiful, safe environment for when you want to move forward in life.<BR><BR><strong>Joanne Murray Counselling, Psychotherapy &amp; Training</strong><br>Mobile: 0407 263 077<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jbmurray@westnet.com.au\">jbmurray@westnet.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://jomurray.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jomurray.com.au</a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/joannemurraycounselling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/joannemurraycounselling</a><br>Contact Joanne Murray<br>Office hours: Monday to Saturday 8am - 8pm<br>Specialising in children, adults &amp; couples<BR><BR><strong>Gamblers Anonymous Australia</strong><br>Tel: 9726 6625 Helpline<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ga_nsw@hotmail.com\">ga_nsw@hotmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://gaaustralia.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gaaustralia.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Gambling Help NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1800 858 858<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.gamblinghelponline.org.au</a><br>Hours: Free confidential service 24 hours/7 days by phone, face-to-face or online.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lifeline Central West</strong><br>Tel: 1300 798 258 for all appointments.<br>Email: info@lifelinecentralwest.org.au<br>Web: www.lifelinecentralwest.org.au<br>Hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday<br>Financial Counselling &amp; Gambling Help Counselling:<br>Weekly visits Thursday - Lithgow at Western Sydney University Cnr Mort &amp; Bridge Streets<br>Telephone Counselling:<br>24 hour Crisis and Referral Service 13 11 14 for 24 /7 crisis support<BR><BR><strong>Linda Kennedy</strong><br>Clinical Psychologist<br>Suite 5, 2 Roy Street Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0401 804 771<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:lindakennedy888@gmail.com\"> lindakennedy888@gmail.com</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Projects Inc.</strong><br>28 Main Street<br>Tel:, 1800 664 996 or 6351 2230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:intake@lcpinc.org\">intake@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lcpinc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Housing and practical support for the Lithgow community<BR><BR><strong>National Sexual Assault &amp; Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service</strong><br>Tel: 1800RESPECT; 1800 737 732;<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.1800respect.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.1800respect.org.au</a><br>National counselling helpline, information and support 24/7.<BR><BR><strong>Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750<br>C&amp;F Counselling Services - Children &amp; Adults<br>Central Referral Service 1800 222 608 for children, young people &amp; families, people with chronic &amp; complex health conditions<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday - Friday<br>Free and confidential counselling and support<BR><BR><strong>NSW Rape Crisis</strong><br>Tel: 1800 424 017;<br>Web:  <a href=\"http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nswrapecrisis.com.au</a><br>Counselling 24/7 for those affected by sexual assault, domestic and family violence.<BR><BR><strong>Relationships Australia NSW- Bathurst Centre</strong><br>Family Relationships Centre<br>91 Seymour St Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 02 6333 8888<br>Email: bathurstfrc@ransw.org.au<br>Web: www.familyrelationships.gov.au and http://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/<br>Monday 9am-5pm; Tuesday 9am-5pm (close the first Tuesday of each month at 2pm)<br>Wednesday 9am-5pm; Thursday 9am-7pm; Friday 9am-5pm<br>Family Advisor appointments (for mediation) and some groups are available at Lithgow.<br>Relationships Australia is a Not-for-profit organisation and our goal is to promote relationships that are safe, healthy and strong.<br>Our range of relationship support services includes counselling, dispute resolution (mediation), domestic violence support and relationship education programs.<BR><BR><strong>Sexual Assault Counselling Australia</strong><br>Tel: 1800 211 028<br>Hours: 8am - 11pm, Monday- Friday<BR><BR><strong>Sexual Assault Service (SAS), IVPRS, NSW Health<br></strong>Community Health Centres<strong><br>Tel: </strong>4734 2512<strong><br>Email: </strong><a href=\"mailto:NBMLHD-Referrals@health.nsw.gov.au\">NBMLHD-Referrals@health.nsw.gov.au</a><strong><br>Contact person: </strong>SAS intake worker<strong><br>Office days/hours: </strong>Monday -Friday  8:30am-5pm<strong><br></strong>Springfield Cottage provides counselling and support to people who have experienced sexual assault, as well as to their families and carers.<strong><br></strong><BR><BR><strong>Ted Noffs Foundation</strong><br>Adolescent and Family Counsellor<br>Tel: 1800 151 045<br>Mobile: 0447 321 181 No referral needed<br>Contact: Stephanie Fallon or Nathan Williams<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:fallons@noffs.org.au\">fallons@noffs.org.au</a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:williamsn@noffs.org.au\">williamsn@noffs.org.au</a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:team@noffs.org.au\">team@noffs.org.au</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://noffs.org.au/\"> www.noffs.org.au</a><br>Noffs provides counselling and support for young people aged between 12 and 25 who are experiencing difficulties with their own or someone else\'s Alcohol or other drug use. We also provide support to family and carer\'s to best support the young person in their life.<br>I am a mobile service and can see people wherever they are most comfortable. Noffs has rehabilitation services in Sydney and Canberra, and Street Universities for art, music, dance and drop-in in Penrith'),(4168,514,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4169,581,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Arts Council</strong><br>PO Box 336 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0448 140 342<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:burtoni@bigpond.com\">burtoni@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Rae Burton<br>Meetings: 2<sup>nd</sup> Tuesday of every month at the Lifestyle Centre Treeview Estate.<BR><BR><strong>Fusion School Christmas Pageant</strong><br>Tel: 6355 4104<br>Contact persons - Ian &amp; Miriam Palmer<br>A combined schools and community nativity pageant held in Portland on the last Friday of November.<BR><BR><strong>LA BELLE School of DANCING</strong><br>1122 Great Western Highway, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 1641<br>Mob: 0408 469 877<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:giblettbg56@dodo.com.au\">giblettbg56@dodo.com.au</a><br>Contact: Gay Giblett<br>Classes: Thursdays only from 3.30pm<br>Classes held at St. Pats School Hall.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Bellringers</strong><br>Hoskins Memorial Church<br>Tel: 6351 3134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowuc@gmail.com\">lithgowuc@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ANZAB.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ANZAB.org.au</a><br>Contact: Hannah Musgrove<br>Mobile: 0417 065 283<br>Meetings held 7.30pm-9pm every Monday<br>For bellringers and people interested in learning about bell ringing.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Band</strong><br>Wylde Street<br>Tel: 0418 282 020; 6355 2218<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowcitybandinfo@gmail.com\">lithgowcitybandinfo@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Kerry Danaher or Judy Kinnear<br>Weekly rehearsals Tuesdays 5pm-7pm. New members always welcome. No musical expertise required.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Orchestra</strong><br>C/- 101 Rifle Parade, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3059; 0408 415 629<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:pgavery@aapt.net.au\">pgavery@aapt.net.au</a><br>Contact: Peter Avery<br>Rehearsals: Fortnightly on Sundays 3-5 pm, during School Terms, at Mitchell Conservatorium Wylde St.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Choir</strong><br>Tel: 0488 067 746<u></u><u></u><br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rowenfox@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">rowenfox@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Rowen anytime<br>Meeting Times: Every Wednesday of the month during school terms.  7.30pm - 9.00pm in the Beehive Hall, Hoskins Church, Bridge St Lithgow<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Lithgow Community Choir welcomes all people of all ages and experience levels.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Folk Club</strong><br>Lithgow Folk Club is an informal music session the first Sunday of each month from 4.00pm at the Court House Hotel Main Street.<br>Find Lithgow Folk Club on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Highland Pipe Band</strong><br>PO Box 618 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4082 ah<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretary@lithgowpipeband.com.au\">secretary@lithgowpipeband.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowpipeband.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowpipeband.com.au</a><br>Contact: Peter Macdonald 0447 582 714, Jamie Cambridge 0407 514 092<br>Meetings: Tuesday &amp; Thursday at 7.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Living History</strong><br>Hillcrest 2a Eskbank St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2095<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ian.rufus@gmail.com\">ian.rufus@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.rufushillcrest.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rufushillcrest.com.au</a><br>Contact: Ian Rufus<br>We re-enact history involving everyone from 1770 - 1950, focusing on the local area for our displays but represent Lithgow across Australia as well. Contact Ian Rufus.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Musical Society</strong><br>PO Box 149, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0417 260 449<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowmusicalsociety@gmail.com\">lithgowmusicalsociety@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Paul Goodwin<br>Meetings: Monday and Thursday Union Theatre at 7.30pm for rehearsals. Weekend dress rehearsals for 3 weeks before each show. Productions at the Union Theatre in May and November.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Branch of the National Trust of Australia (NSW)</strong><br>Tel: 0467 192 117<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kathrynnewton@iprimus.com.au\">kathrynnewton@iprimus.com.au</a><br>Contact Secretary: Kathryn Newton<br>Meetings held: 3rd Wednesday of the month 10 am in the Lithgow Library Meeting Room upstairs. All welcome.<br>Celebrating our heritage today and protecting it for the future. We are wholly independent, advocating for our built, natural and cultural heritage without fear or favour.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Theatre Group</strong><br>PO Box 301, Lithgow 2790<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.theatre.group@gmail.com\">lithgow.theatre.group@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Si Townsend on 0414 727 005, Judy Riley, Brooke Wilkinson<br>Meeting Times: Last Thursday of each month at Club Lithgow.<BR><BR><strong>Mitchell Conservatorium</strong><br>Wylde St, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 586 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3990<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au\">lithgow@mitchellconservatorium.edu.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://mitchellconservatorium.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mitchellconservatorium.edu.au</a>;<br>Contact: Annette Milroy<br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 2pm - 5:00pm<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/mitchell.conservatorium.lithgow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/mitchell.conservatorium.lithgow</a><BR><BR><strong>Old Time New Vogue Dance Club</strong><br>Hermitage Hall, Albert Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3062<br>Contact: Bev Grazier<br>Dances held Wednesday 7.30pm-10.15pm.<BR><BR><strong>PCYC Lithgow Photography Group</strong><br>PCYC Hoskins Ave<br>Tel: 0400 360 355<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@pcycnsw.org.au\">lithgow@pcycnsw.org.au</a><br>Contact: Wendy Hawkes<br>Meeting are held at the PCYC on 3<sup>rd</sup> Tuesday of the month. Excursions/workshops are held on the 4<sup>th</sup> Sunday of the month.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Valley School of Highland Dancing</strong><br>1 Fullagar Ave<br>Tel: 6353 1593<br>Mob: 0409 455 877<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:durie.k@bigpond.com\">durie.k@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Kim Durie<br>Hours: Monday &amp; Wednesday from 3:30pm.<BR><BR><strong>WallNuts Signs of Yesteryear</strong><br>47 Vale Street Portland<br>Mobile: 0428 634 498<br>Contact: Kel Lawton<br>See the traditionally painted signs in the main streets of Portland Everyday.<br>The Portland WallNuts are a group of Traditional Signwriters and Artists who travel from far and wide to produce new works for the town for free on the last weekend in October. See them at work.'),(4170,581,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4171,515,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Citizenship Ceremonies</strong><strong> </strong><br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact: Lithgow City Council<BR><BR><strong>English Language Classes</strong><br>TAFE NSW - Lithgow Campus, 2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 0444 or 6352 0431 Course Info Hotline: 13 16 01<br>Email: Andrew.johnson73@tafensw.edu.au<br>Web: www.tafensw.edu.au<br>Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30 Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>GambleAware Multicultural Service</strong> does not take direct referrals, but supports the mainstream services in the delivery of culturally and linguistically appropriate gambling counselling.<br>For information regarding gambling related harm, please contact<br>GambleAware Line: 1800 858 858 (24hrs/7days)<br>Or<br>Your local GambleAware provider:<br>GambleAware Blue Mountains and Western Sydney: 1800 482 482<br>Tel: 9912 3850<br>Clinical Consultation &amp; Assessment Service 1800 856 800<br>Email: WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au<br>Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday- Friday. After hours contact the Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858<BR><BR><strong>Literacy &amp; Numeracy Courses</strong><br>TAFE NSW - Lithgow Campus, 2 Hill Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Course Info Hotline: 13 16 01<br>Email: Andrew.johnson73@tafensw.edu.au<br>Web: www.tafensw.edu.au<br>Office hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Refugee Community Group</strong><br>Tel: 0490068308<br>Email: Cristina.Portilla@lithgow.nsw.gov.au<br>Contact: Cristina Portilla<br>Meetings 4:30 on the 3rd Friday of the month in Lithgow Library study room.<br>Please follow &amp; like us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/LASARsupportgroup\">facebook @LASARsupportgroup</a><BR><BR><strong>Multicultural Problem Gambling Service for NSW</strong><br>Tel: 9912 3850<br>Clinical Consultation &amp; Assessment Service 1800 856 800<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au\">WSLHD-MPGS@health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dhi.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday- Friday. After hours contact the Gambling Help Line on 1800 858 858<BR><BR><strong>NSW Adult Migrant Service (AMES)</strong><br>Tel: 132 637<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.ames.net.au/\">www.ames.net.au</a>; <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NSWAMES\">facebook.com/NSWAMES</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.<BR><BR><strong>Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)</strong><br>Tel: 131 450 immediate phone interpreting<br>Client Liaison &amp; General Enquiries<br>Tel: 1300 635 820<br>Pre-booked phone interpreter bookings (existing booking enquiries)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tis.prebook@homeaffairs.gov.au\">tis.prebook@homeaffairs.gov.au</a><br>Enquiries about free services<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:tis.freeinterpreting@homeaffairs.gov.au\"> tis.freeinterpreting@homeaffairs.gov.au</a><br>Tel: 1300 575 847<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.tisnational.gov.au/\">www.tisnational.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 24 hours a day, every day of the year'),(4172,515,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4173,546,'description_wysiwig','<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Alpine Dental Laboratory</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">66 Main St, Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6352 4168</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Robert Risk, dental prosthesist</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lithgow Dental</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">168 Main Street Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6352 1017</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:info@lithgowdental.com.au\">info@lithgowdental.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http://www.lithgowdental.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lithgowdental.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lithgow Hospital Dental Clinic</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Community Health Centre</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6350 2790 or 1300 769 221</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday-Friday</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Free dental treatment for children 0 - 18 years; free dental treatment, including dentures, for adults holding a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Card.</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lithgow Orthodontist</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Specialist Orthodontist</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Ground Floor, 11 Bridge Street</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6352 5878</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:lithgowortho@gmail.com\">lithgowortho@gmail.com</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http://www.lithgoworthodontics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lithgoworthodontics.com</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Dr Derek Allan</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No referral necessary</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Waratah Dental</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">27 Railway Pde, Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 6351 3520</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:lithgow@waratahdental.com.au\">lithgow@waratahdental.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact: Dr Kylie Arnot</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am-6pm</span><br><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Westfund Dental Care</strong></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1<sup>st</sup> Floor, 120 Main Street Lithgow 2790</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tel: 1300 365 830</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Email: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"mailto:enquiries@westfund.com.au\">enquiries@westfund.com.au</a></span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Web: <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"http://www.westfund.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.westfund.com.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday; 8am-4pm Saturday</span><br><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Find us on Facebook</span>'),(4174,546,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4175,547,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Bowenfels Medical Practice</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br>7 Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 6352 2533<br>Web: <a href=\"http://bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Dr S Kamalaharan</strong><br>50 Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 7230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wangsurgery@bigpond.com\">wangsurgery@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Eskbank Surgery</strong><br>31 Eskbank St<br>Tel: 6353 1113<br>Web: <a href=\"http://bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bowenfelsmedicalpractice.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.<BR><BR><strong>Kandos Family Medical Practice</strong><br>42 Davies Rd, Kandos 2848<br>Tel: 6979 4405<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Medical Clinic</strong><br>11 Bridge St<br>Tel: 6352 5588<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au\">info@lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lithgowmedicalclinic.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday &amp; Sunday 9am-5pm; public holidays 9am-1pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Medical Practice</strong><br>7 Railway Parade, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1644<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:practicemanager@lvmp.com.au\">practicemanager@lvmp.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lvmp.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lvmp.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday<br>Full time Male and Female Doctors.  Bulk billing, Pathology collections available onsite.  Visiting Psychologist, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist and Clinical Pharmacist, Practice Nurses, Languages spoken other than English: Arabic &amp; Tamil.<br>Same day appointments and online appointments through website. Ample parking.<BR><BR><strong>Ochre</strong><br>136 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 5685<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au</a><u></u><u></u><br>Hours:&nbsp;Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm<br>Ochre Medical Centre is a family based practice focusing on improving the health of our community.&nbsp; We are a bulk billing clinic, ideally located in the Main Street and currently accepting new patients.&nbsp; Practitioners include Psychiatry, Podiatry and Psychology<BR><BR><strong>Portland Medical Practice</strong><br>20 Green St Portland, 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5174<br>Fax: 6359 2644<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandpractice@bigpond.com\">portlandpractice@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, with lunch being from 1pm - 2pm.<BR><BR><strong>Specialist Medical Centre</strong><br>Lithgow Health Service, Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 6350 2550<br>Hours: 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday.&nbsp; Appointments necessary.'),(4176,547,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4177,516,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Child Abuse Prevention Service (CAPS)</strong><br>Tel: 132 111<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.capsau.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.capsau.org</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday closed on public holidays.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Domestic Violence Legal Advice Line</strong><br>Tel: 1800 810 784<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wlsnsw.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday &amp; Thursday 1.30pm-4.30pm; Tuesday &amp; Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.<br>The Domestic Violence Legal Service provides a range of free and confidential legal services including: Casework, legal advice and advocacy, Education and training, Committees and Consultations, Policy development and law reform, Publications and resources<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Domestic Violence Line<br>Women\'s Legal Service NSW</strong><br>Family &amp; Community Services<br>Tel: 1800 656 463<br>Hours: 24/7<br>The NSW Domestic Violence Line provides counselling and referrals to women experiencing domestic and family violence.<br>Caseworkers on the Domestic Violence Line can help you: get hospital care, counselling and family support services, Understand what an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO) is and how to get one, Develop a safety plan for you and your children, Find emergency accommodation for you and your children, Help you with transport for you and your children, Talk to the police, courts and lawyers.<BR><BR><strong>Integrated Violence Prevention and Response Services</strong><br>Lithgow Community Health Centre<br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2750<br>Mobile: 0408 207 382<br>Contact: Lynda Barling-Day<br>Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Tuesday to Friday<br>Sexual assault Counselling for victims and non-offending family members<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Women &amp; Children\'s Crisis Centre</strong><br>PO Box 438 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1800 664 996 for intake or 6351 2230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lwccc@lcpinc.org\">lwccc@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lcpinc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>In emergency contact Lithgow Police 6352 8399 or 000<br>After hours accommodation support contact via the Domestic Violence Line on 1800 656 463 or Link2Home 1800 152 152<br>Accommodation and support for women and children who are homeless or at risk of homelessness due to domestic violence or other life crisis.<BR><BR><strong>Police - Lithgow</strong><br>Mort Street<br>Tel: 6352 8399<br>Hours: 24 hours<br>Contact Domestic Violence Officer<BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS)</strong><br>Freecall Tel: 1800 938 227<br>Tel: 6361 3345 Central West Region<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: A duty lawyer will assist women who do not have their own lawyer at court.<BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Legal Advice Line</strong><br>Tel: 1800 801 501<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday 1.30pm-4.30pm, Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm<br>Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on family law, domestic violence, parenting issues and sexual assault. Read more about our legal advice services.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4178,516,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4179,505,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Autism Spectrum Australia</strong><br>Tel:&nbsp; 1800 277 328<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:customerservice@autismspectrum.org.au\">customerservice@autismspectrum.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.autismspectrum.org.au/</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm<br>Find us on <strong>Facebook</strong> <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/AutismSpectrumAustralia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@AutismSpectrumAustralia</a><BR><BR><strong>Benevolent Society - Brighter Futures Program</strong><br>1 Padley Street<br>Tel: 6352 7100<br>Contact Team Leader<br>Office hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Communities and Kids - LINC</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6354 5906<br>Mobile: 0447 322 582<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:communitiesandkids@linc.org.au\">communitiesandkids@linc.org.au</a><br>Communities and Kids supported playgroup schedule, during school terms only<br>Monday - Portland Central School 10am-12noon<br>Tuesday - Good Start Program - referral only: Story Time - Wallerawang &amp; Portland Library 10,30am<br>Wednesday - Gowrie Playgroup 10am-11.30am 88 Landa Street, Bowenfels<br>Thursday - Cooerwull Primary School Hall 9.30am-11.30am<br>Pamper sessions and Circle of Security Parenting Program - Please contact for dates<BR><BR><strong>Facebook</strong> <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre-189382944430203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/Lithgow-Information-Neighbourhood-Centre-189382944430203</a><BR><BR><strong>Lifestart - Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI)</strong><br>Address: 94 Main Street, Lithgow; 81 Henry Street, Penrith<br>Tel: New referrals - 1800 953 390; Local office: 02 9364 0183<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nepean@lifestart.org.au\">nepean@lifestart.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lifestart.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lifestart.org.au</a><br>Lifestart has been appointed by the National Disability Insurance Agency as the Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) partner in the community for the Lithgow area. The ECEI approach supports children 0-6 years who have a developmental delay or disability and their family and carers.  The ECEI approach supports families to help children develop the skills they need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life.'),(4180,505,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4181,500,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Leep NGO</strong><br>PO Box 63 Emu Plains 2750<br>Tel: 1300 163 106<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello@leep.ngo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hello@leep.ngo</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://leep.ngo/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://leep.ngo</a><br>Contact: All Leep Staff handle enquiries<br>Office Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ImagineTomorrowTogether\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com/ImagineTomorrowTogether</a><br>Leep is a full remote organization<br>Leep helps build digital inclusion in communities experiencing disadvantage.  Leep will connect teams with a patient and highly skilled volunteer Tech Mate who will support you in your digital learning journey.  This a free program.<BR><BR><strong>LINC Disability Services Group &amp; Individual Support Program </strong><br>1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday'),(4182,500,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4183,526,'description_wysiwig','<b>Ageing and Disability Abuse Helpline </b>1800 628 221<BR><BR><strong>Al-Anon Family Groups</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1300 252 666<BR><BR><strong>Alcohol and Drug Information Service</strong> 1800 250 015<BR><BR><strong>Ambulance, Fire, Police</strong>&nbsp;000<BR><BR><strong>beyondblue</strong><strong> Support Service</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1300 224 636<BR><BR><strong>Bravehearts Child Protection </strong>1800 272 831<BR><BR><strong>Cancer Council NSW Helpline</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>13 11 20<br><b>Carers NSW </b>for information, support &amp; counselling (02) 9280 4744 b/h<br><b>Carers NSW </b>Carer Gateway for respite 1800 472 737 b/h<br><b>Child Abuse Prevention Service</b><b>&nbsp;</b>132 111<BR><BR><strong>Child Protection Helpline</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>132 111 to report child abuse and neglect<BR><BR><strong>Child Support </strong>131 272<BR><BR><strong>Crimestoppers</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1800 333 000 - 24/7<br><b>Disaster Welfare Service</b> 1800 018 444<br><b>Domestic Violence Line </b>1800 626 463<BR><BR><strong>Family Relationships Advice Line</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1800 050 321<BR><BR><strong>healthdirect</strong><strong> Australia</strong>&nbsp;1800 022 222 - 24/7<BR><BR><strong>Kids\' Helpline</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1800 55 1800 - 24/7<br><a href=\"http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Legal Aid NSW</strong></a> 1300 888 529<br><b><span lang=\"EN-US\">Lifeline Central West Counselling Service </span></b>1300 798 258<br><b>Link2home Homelessness</b> 1800 152 152<br><b>Lithgow Community Projects Inc.</b> 1800 664 996 or 6351 2230<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Rescue Squad </strong>1800 872 777; 6351 4621; emergencies <strong>Lithgow Police</strong> 6352 8399 or 000.<BR><BR><strong>MensLine</strong><strong>&nbsp;Australia </strong>1300 789 978 - 24/7<BR><BR><strong>Mental Health Advocacy Service </strong>9745 4277<BR><BR><strong>Mental Health Line </strong>1800 011 511 - 24/7<br><b>NSW Rape Crisis Centre</b><b>&nbsp;</b>1800 424 017 - 24/7<br><b>NSW Victims Access Line </b>1800 633 063 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday<BR><BR><strong>Parentline NSW</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>1300 1300 52<BR><BR><strong>Poison Information Centre</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>13 11 26 - 24/7<BR><BR><strong>Police Assistance Line NSW</strong>131 444 - 24/7.&nbsp; For Non-life threatening calls only.<BR><BR><strong>Police Stations</strong><BR><BR><strong>Capertee:&nbsp; </strong>6359 0101<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow:&nbsp; </strong>6352 8399<BR><BR><strong>Portland:&nbsp; </strong>6355 5200<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang:&nbsp; </strong>6355 1303<BR><BR><strong>Prisoners\' Legal Service </strong>8688 3888<BR><BR><strong>Red Nose</strong> (Formally SIDS and KIDS) 1300 308 307. 24 hour bereavement support Line<BR><BR><strong>Resilience NSW</strong>  02 9212 9200 Bushfire recovery assistance<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent De Paul</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>- Lithgow<strong>&nbsp;</strong>6351 3774<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul </strong>- Kandos 6379 4555<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul </strong>- Portland&nbsp;6355 5077<BR><BR><strong>State Emergency Service</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>132 500<BR><BR><strong>Suicide Call Back Service</strong> 1300 659 467<br><b>Translating and Interpreting Service</b><b>&nbsp;(TIS National) </b>1800 131 450<BR><BR><strong>Veterans Advocacy Service </strong>1800 838 372<BR><BR><strong>Youth HotLine</strong> 1800 10 18 10'),(4184,526,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4185,501,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Disability Employment Services</strong><BR><BR><strong>Dept. of Social Services</strong><br>Job Access Page<br>Tel: 1800 464 800<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.dss.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dss.gov.au</a><br>Disability Management Service is for job seekers with disability, injury or health condition who need assistance to find a job and occasional support to keep a job.<br>Employment Support Service provides assistance to job seekers with permanent disability to find a job and who need regular, ongoing support to keep a job.<BR><BR><strong>VERTO Disability Employment Services</strong><br>84-88 Main Street, Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 6352 0900<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.verto.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.verto.org.au</a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:desemployment@verto.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">desemployment@verto.org.au</a><br>Helping people with permanent disability to gain sustainable employment<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4186,501,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4187,534,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Skillset Workforce</strong><br>Tel: 1300 853 525<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@skillset.com.au\">info@skillset.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.skillset.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.skillset.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/skillsetau/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.facebook.com/skillsetau/</a><BR><BR><strong>VERTO</strong><br>84-88 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 483 786<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:customerseervice@verto.org.au\">customerseervice@verto.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.verto.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.verto.org.au</a><br>VERTO helps businesses and individuals with all of their employment and training needs.<br>Find us on Facebook VERTO'),(4188,534,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4189,535,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow &amp; District Community Nursery Inc.</strong><br>2A Coalbrook St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel:&nbsp;6353 1126<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:communitynursery@bigpond.com\">communitynursery@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Alan Oliver<br>Hours 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday &amp; Friday; 9am to 1pm Saturday<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Landcare Group</strong><br>Tel: 0413 155 742<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tkidd@exemail.com.au\">tkidd@exemail.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4pm<br>Contact: Trish Kidd<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Environment Group Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 3081 Bowenfels 2790<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@lithgowenvironment.org<br>\">info@lithgowenvironment.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowenvironment.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowenvironment.org</a><br>Meetings held bi-monthly on 3rd Thursday 6pm at Hoskins Uniting Church, Cnr Mort &amp; Bridge St Lithgow<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Escarpment</strong><br>Hillcrest 2a Eskbank St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2095<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ian.rufus@gmail.com\">ian.rufus@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/lithgow-escarpment-landcare-group\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/lithgow-escarpment-landcare-group</a><br>Contact: Ian Rufus<br>We are a wide ranging Landcare Group, but focused on the escarpments around Lithgow, our jewel of a town in a setting of wonderful bushland.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Living History</strong><br>Hillcrest 2a Eskbank St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2095<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ian.rufus@gmail.com\">ian.rufus@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.rufushillcrest.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rufushillcrest.com.au</a><br>Contact: Ian Rufus<br>We re-enact history involving everyone from 1770 - 1950, focusing on the local area for our displays but represent Lithgow across Australia as well.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow/Oberon Landcare Association (LOLA)</strong><br>Tel: 0413 155 742<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tkidd@exemail.com.au\">tkidd@exemail.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 4pm<br>Contact: Trish Kidd Secretary<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Tidy Towns Committee Inc.</strong><br>Tel: 0427 101 887<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:graves.sm37@gmail.com\">graves.sm37@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Sue Graves<br>Meeting: held on 3<sup>rd</sup> Wednesday of the month at 4pm at Hoskins Parish Centre, Bridge St.<BR><BR><strong>Local Land Services Central Tablelands</strong><BR><BR><strong>Hawkesbury Nepean Catchment Management Authority</strong><br>3 Ordnanace Avenue, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 3109 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: Administration Officer 6350 7800<br>Web: <a href=\"http://centraltablelands.lls.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">centraltablelands.lls.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Portland Tidy Towns Committee</strong><br>PO 206 Portland 2845<br>Willewa St Portland 2845<br>Tel: 6355 4134<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:glenallyn@bigpond.com\">glenallyn@bigpond.com</a><br>Contact: Helen O\'Reilly<br>Meetings held on 1<sup>st</sup> Tuesday of the month.'),(4190,535,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4191,600,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Boomerang Bags Lithgow</strong><br>LINC Building Hall<br>1 Padley St. Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0424 552 849<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jandcst@bigpond.net.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">jandcst@bigpond.net.au</a><br>Contact: Carol Stevens<br>Meetings: Every Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Boomerang Bags is a group of local volunteers who use upcycled and donated materials to make reusable shopping bags. New members welcome, sewing skill not essential.'),(4192,600,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4193,517,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Australian Breastfeeding Association</strong><br>Tel: 1800 686 268<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.breastfeeding.asn.au</a><br>Breast feeding support and education for mothers, group meetings and counselling 24 /7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Community and Kids - (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6354 5906<br>Mobile: 0447 322 582<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:communitiesandkids@linc.org.au\">communitiesandkids@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">linc.org.au/</a><br>Communities and Kids supported playgroup schedule, during school terms only<br>Monday - Portland Central School 10am-12noon<br>Tuesday - Good Start Program - referral only: Story Time - Wallerawang &amp; Portland Library 10,30am<br>Wednesday - Gowrie Playgroup 10am-11.30am 88 Landa Street, Bowenfels<br>Thursday - Cooerwull Primary School Hall 9.30am-11.30am<br>Pamper sessions and Circle of Security Parenting Program - Please contact for dates<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Child Support</strong><br>Tel: 131 107<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.humanservices.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.humanservices.gov.au</a><br>Automated Child Support information service 24/7<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Department of Communities &amp; Justice (previously FACS)</strong><br>109 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 0800<br>Helpline - 132 111<br>Email:  DCJ (previously FACS) <a href=\"mailto:admin.lithgowcsc@facs.nsw.gov.au\">admin.lithgowcsc@facs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday<BR><BR><strong>Early Childhood Health Services</strong><br>Intake referral number: 1800 222 608<br>Tel: 6350 2750 for all appointments<br>Lithgow CHC - Monday-Friday<br>Portland Tabulam - every Tuesday<br>Immunisation Clinics<br>Portland Tabulam - 1st Thursday of every month<br>Lithgow CHC - 2nd &amp; 4th Wednesday of every month<BR><BR><strong>Family Relationships Advice Line</strong><br>Tel 1800 050 321<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.familyrelationships.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.familyrelationships.gov.au</a><br>Strengthening family relationships, Helping families stay together, Assisting families through separation<br>Hours: 8am-8pm Monday-Friday; 10am-4pm Saturday, Closed Sundays and national public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>LINC Multicultural Worker</strong><br>Tel: 6354 5910<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:xanthe@linc.org.au\">xanthe@linc.org.au </a><br>Offers assistance to people who come from diverse backgrounds and responds to the client\'s need which included<ul>  <li>filling in form</li>  <li>Multicultural Funday Monday this is a monthly meeting, with various activities such as cooking, dancing, painting, pampering , excursion etc.</li>  <li>contacting the relevant agencies such as&nbsp; Immigration, ATO, Centrelink &nbsp;etc.</li>  <li>resume writing</li>  <li>language mentoring programme</li>  <li>referal to other service providers</li></ul><br>Hours: 7 hours per week.<BR><BR><strong>Nanna\'s Touch</strong><br>131 Chifley Road, Lithgow2790<br>Mobile: 0409 765 601<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nannastouch02@gmail.com\">nannastouch02@gmail.com</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https://sites.google.com/site/lithgownannastouch/</a><br>Web:<a href=\"https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https://sites.google.com/view/lithgowsaccessiblelifestyle/</a><br>Contact: Sue Murdock<br>Hours: 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday<br>Meeting Times: 10am - 2pm Tuesday - Sewing; 10am - 2pm Thursday - Community Connections<br>Find us on Facebook: Lithgow Nanna\'s Touch ASD Disability Support<br>Help for anyone within the community needing a social connection, guidance, and assistance, providing support network connections, creative crafts, sewing, and more, in an all-inclusive environment.<BR><BR><strong>Fees and bookings apply</strong><BR><BR><strong>NSW Rape Crisis</strong><br>Tel: 1800 424 017<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nswrapecrisis.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nswrapecrisis.com.au</a><br>Rape &amp; Domestic Violence Services Australia supports people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence. We believe they deserve to be listened to and supported in their recovery.<br>We offer telephone, online and face to face counselling to people of all genders who have experienced sexual, domestic or family violence, and their supporters.<br>We also advocate with governments, the media and the community to prevent and end violence.<br>Counselling 24 hours 7 days<BR><BR><strong>Overeaters Anonymous</strong><br>Tel: 0432 421 520<br>Contact Nena<BR><BR><strong>Parentline NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 1300 52<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.parentline.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.parentline.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-9pm Monday-Friday; 4pm-9pm weekends.<br>Parent Line is a free Counselling and Support service for parents and carers with children aged 0 to 18 years who live in NSW<BR><BR><strong>Poison Information Centre</strong><br>Tel: 13 11 26&nbsp;&nbsp;24 hours, 7 days<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.poisonsinfo.nsw.gov.au&nbsp;</a><BR><BR><strong>Red Nose</strong><br>Tel: 1300 996 698<br>24hr Bereavement Support Line 1300 308 307<br>Web: <a href=\"https://rednose.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://rednose.org.au/</a><br>Hours Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Thrive Services (Blue Mountains Family Support)</strong><br>261 Main St, Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 4055<br>Open: Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm<br>Also at 2 Station Street Katoomba<br>Tel: 4782 1555<br>Open: Monday to Friday<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@thriveservices.org.au\">info@thriveservices.org.au</a><br>Thrive Services is a not for profit community organisation that supports children, families and others living in the Lithgow and Blue Mountains areas. All our programs are free and voluntary. We aim to support children, families and our communities to thrive by:<br>• Adapting to the changing needs of families and children<br>• Providing a welcoming and accepting environment<br>• Offering family and practical support\'<br>• Building a strong sense of community<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ThriveServicesLithgowBlueMountains/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find us on Facebook</a><BR><BR><strong>Weight Watchers</strong><br>Tel: 13 19 97<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.weightwatchers.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.weightwatchers.com.au</a><br>Meetings: Red Cross Hall 5.30pm Wednesday'),(4194,517,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4195,574,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Calare Electorate Office (Principal Office)</strong><br>Suite 1/179a Anson Street, Orange 2800<br>PO Box 673, Orange 2800<br>Tel: 6361 7138<BR><BR><strong>Bathurst Office</strong><br>85 Keppel St Bathurst 2795<br>PO Box 54 Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6331 0524<br>Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday-Friday'),(4196,574,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4197,518,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Family First Credit Union</strong><br>148 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 369 900; 6354 1615<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@familyfirst.com.au\">enquiries@familyfirst.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.familyfirst.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.familyfirst.com.au</a><br>Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday &amp; Friday 9am - 5pm; Tuesday 10am - 5pm<BR><BR><strong>Financial Information Service</strong><BR><BR><strong>Department of Human Services</strong><br>Tel: 132 300 for information;<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.humanservices.gov.au/fis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.humanservices.gov.au/fis</a><BR><BR><strong>No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS)</strong><br>Mary MacKillop Today<br>Tel: 0413 243 117 or 02 6331 2010<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@mmtloans.org.au\">lithgow@mmtloans.org.au</a><br>Contact: Sophie Tinning<br>Hours: 9am till 2pm Monday-Friday (on 02 6331 2010).<br>We provide interest and fee free loans for low income earners and Centrelink recipients to purchase essential items and services such as fridges, washing machines, furniture, car repairs and medical procedures.<br>We are also no offering free financial coaching and education workshops. The workshops are tailored to individuals needs and cover topics such as; budgeting, saving, banking, credit and loans, managing bills, debt reduction and tenancy.<BR><BR><strong>Reliance Credit Union</strong><br>124 Main St<br>Tel: 6350 3102<br>Call Centre:&nbsp; 13 24 40<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@mmpcu.com.au\">lithgow@mmpcu.com.au</a><br>Contact: Sarah Kunst, Daniel Whiteman&amp; Karen Houston<br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Salvation Army - Community Welfare Centre &amp; Family Store</strong><br>101 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 3515<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.corps@aue.salvationarmy.org\">lithgow.corps@aue.salvationarmy.org</a><br>Hours: 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Welfare Assistance 10am-12pm Tuesday &amp; Thursday<br>Contact: Theresa Pilla<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent De Paul Store - Lithgow</strong><br>193 Main Street<br>Tel: 6351 3774<br>Hours: 9am- 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Client assistance interviews: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm - 3pm.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul Store - Kandos</strong><br>60 Angus Avenue, Kandos NSW 2848<br>Tel: 6379 4555<br>Hours: 8.30am-3.30pm Monday &amp; Thursday; 9am-4pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>St Vincent de Paul Store - Portland</strong><br>43 Willewa St, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5077; after hours emergency 6355 5901 or 6352 3774<br>Hours: 9am-3pm Monday to Friday, 9am-12noon Saturday<br>Client assistance interviews: Monday &amp; Friday1pm-2pm.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4198,518,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4199,539,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Fire &amp; Rescue NSW - Fire Stations</strong><BR><BR><strong>For emergencies dial 000.</strong><BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Lithgow Fire Station</strong><br>58 Cook Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3366<br>Contact: MW3 Zone Office<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@fire.nsw.gov.au\">info@fire.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.fire.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.fire.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Lithgow WestFire Station</strong><br>Cnr Rabaul &amp; Bren Street, Littleton 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3705<BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Portland Fire/Station</strong><br>69 Williwa Street, Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5173<BR><BR><strong>Fire &amp; Rescue Wallerawang Fire Station</strong><br>1 Cripps Ave, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 1005<BR><BR><strong>NSW Rural Fire Service</strong><BR><BR><strong>For emergencies dial 000.</strong><BR><BR><strong>NSW Rural Fire Service Lithgow</strong><br>Silcock St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1862; bushfire information line 1800 679 737<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.rfs.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Office hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4200,539,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4201,582,'description_wysiwig','<strong>ANT Fitness</strong><br>9 Wolgan St, Portland 2845<br>Mob: 0427 268 348<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:antfitness@bigpond.com\">antfitness@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.antfitness.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.antfitness.com.au</a><br>Contact: Andrew Neville<BR><BR><strong>Anytime Fitness Lithgow</strong><br>1 Naomi St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4251<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@anytimefitness.com.au\">lithgow@anytimefitness.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.anytimefitness.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.anytimefitness.com.au</a><br>Staffed hours: Mon-Fri 10am -6pm;<br>Everyone welcome - Ages 16 and above and abilities<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Club Revive Crossfit Uplift</strong><br>3-5 Young St<br>Tel: 6353 1272<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:clubrevive@gmail.com\">clubrevive@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.clubrevivecrossfituplift.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.clubrevivecrossfituplift.com</a><br>Open Monday to Thursday 6:30am - 8pm; Friday 6:30am - 7:30pm; Saturday 9am - 12 noon<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Hartley Valley Paintball / Pinnacle Adventures</strong><br>424 Browns Gap Rd Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6355 2368<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@hartleyvalleypaintball.com\">info@hartleyvalleypaintball.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.hartleyvalleypaintball.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hartleyvalleypaintball.com</a><br>Contact: Mark<br>Hours: Open 7 days by bookings.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lake Wallace Community Boating Centre Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 494 Lithgow 2790<br>Mob: 0418 418 821<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:gbauld@westnet.com.au\">gbauld@westnet.com.au</a><br>Contact: George Auld<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Fitness Centre - 24/7 Gym</strong><br>25 Railway Pde, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4414<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@lithgowfitness.com.au\">contact@lithgowfitness.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowfitness.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowfitness.com.au</a><br>Staffed Hours: 9.00 am to 12.30pm &amp; 3.30pm to 7.00pm Monday to Thursday<br>After hours by appointment<br>Contact: Jody &amp; Lyne Presbury<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Sailability</strong><br>Barton Ave Wallerawang<br>Tel: 6352 3119<br>Contact: Brian Kinney<br>Helping able &amp; disabled persons enjoy sailing. Ring for an appointment<BR><BR><strong>Yoga</strong><BR><BR><strong>Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation,  Healing and Counselling</strong><br>6 Cartwright St, Rydal 2790<br>Mobile:  0415 543 473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au\">info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Contact: Ricananda or Jaiananda<br>Hours: 8.30am to 8pm 7 days a week. Classes held in Lithgow, Rydal &amp; Portland<br>Pure Meditation, Yoga, Energy Healing, Counselling, Retreat'),(4202,582,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4203,591,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Club Lithgow</strong><br>2c Lithgow Street<br>Tel: 6351 3375<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lcbc@lisp.com.au\">clublithgow@bigpond.com</a><br>Hours: 10am - 3pm Monday to Friday<br>Club hours: 10am until&nbsp;close.<br>Conference room can accommodate 25 - 30 people; function room accommodates 215 people. For catering ring 6351 3398<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Glen Davis Boutique Hotel</strong><br>Canobla Ave, Glen Davis 2846<br>Tel: 6379 7372<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiry@glendavis@skymesh.com.au\">enquiry@glendavis@skymesh.com.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.glendavishotel.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.glendavishotel.com.au</a><br>Specialising in wedding receptions<br>Find us on Facebook.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Golf Club &amp; Function Centre</strong><br>2 Golf Links Rd, Marrangaroo<br>Tel: 6351 3164<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com\">lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au</a><br>Catering available or Bring your own caterer T&amp;C\'s apply. Seating available for up to 200 guests.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Workmen\'s Club Ltd</strong><br>3-7 Tank Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 7777<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@workies.com.au\">info@workies.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.workies.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.workies.com.au</a><br>There are 5 conference rooms catering for groups from15 to 200. Catering available<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Portland RSL Sport Recreation Club Ltd</strong><br>10 Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5203<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandrsl@bigpond.com\">portlandrsl@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandnsw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandnsw.com</a><br>Fully equipped function room<BR><BR><strong> Self Realization Sevalight Centre for Pure Meditation, Healing and Counselling </strong><br>6 Cartwright St, Rydal 2790<br>Mobile:  0415 543473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au\">info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Contact: Ricananda or Jaiananda<br>Hours: 8.30am to 8pm 7 days a week. Classes held in Lithgow, Rydal &amp; Portland<br>Pure Meditation, Yoga, Energy Healing, Counselling, Retreat'),(4204,591,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4205,519,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Hard Rock Memorials</strong><br>12 Blaxland Street, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: (02) 63557747<br>Mobile: 0429 942 454<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hardrockmemorials@hotmail.com\">hardrockmemorials@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Lee Blaker<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Hard Rock Memorials is a locally owned and operated business providing a wide range of monuments, plaques, vases and restoration work.<BR><BR><strong>Kerry Linegar Funerals</strong><br>157 Mort Street<br>Tel: 6351 2661<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.kerrylinegarfunerals.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.kerrylinegarfunerals.com.au</a><br>Contact Michael &amp; Jeannine Brown<br>Office hours: 24 hours 7 days<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow City Funerals</strong><br>101-103 Chifley Rd<br>Tel: Lithgow 6352 3368;<br>Office hours: 24 hours 7 days'),(4206,519,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4207,566,'description_wysiwig','<strong>ACTU: Your Rights at Work</strong><br>Tel: 1300 362 223<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.actu.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.actu.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Australian Consumers\' Association</strong><br>Tel: 1800 069 552<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ausconsumer@choice.com.au\">ausconsumer@choice.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.choice.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.choice.com.au</a><br>Hours:&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;to&nbsp;Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding Public Holidays)<br>A not-for-profit company<BR><BR><strong>Multicultural Policy &amp; Engagement Unit NSW Department of Communities &amp; Justice</strong><br>Tel: (02) 8688 5566<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:MulticulturalPolicyandEngagement@justice.nsw.gov.au\">MulticulturalPolicyandEngagement@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.justice.nsw.gov.au/diversityservices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.justice.nsw.gov.au/diversityservices</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm<br>Contact: Sam Borka Community Liaison Officer<br>Multicultural Policy and Engagement  | Justice Strategy &amp; Policy | NSW Department of Communities and Justice<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sam.borka@justice.nsw.gov.au\">sam.borka@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Tel: 8688 6655<br>Mobile:  0490 153 865<br>Fax: 8688 9626 | Parramatta Justice Precinct<br>160 Marsden St Parramatta NSW 2150<br>Locked Bag 5111 Parramatta NSW 2124<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.justice.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land in which I work, the Darug people<BR><BR><strong>LawAccess NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 888 529<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours:&nbsp; Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm (excluding public holidays)<br>Law Access is a government online and telephone service that provides free legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in NSW<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Court House</strong><br>Cnr Mort &amp; Bridge Sts, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: (02) 6352 7300<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:local-court-lithgow@justice.nsw.gov.au\">local-court-lithgow@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 4pm Monday to Friday<br>Web: <a href=\"https://nswcourts.com.au/courts/lithgow-local-court/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://nswcourts.com.au/courts/lithgow-local-court/</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/content/</a><BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Legal Contact Line</strong><br>Tel: 1800 801 501<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wlsnsw.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday 1.30pm to 4.30pm; Thursday 9.30am to 12.30pm<br>Legal information, advice and referrals for women<BR><BR><strong>Women\'s Legal Advice Line</strong><br>PO Box 206 Lidcombe NSW 1825<br>Tel: 1800 801 501<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wlsnsw.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wlsnsw.org.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 1pm and 2pm - 4:30pm'),(4208,566,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4209,691,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Boomerang Bags Lithgow</strong><br>LINC Building Hall<br>1 Padley St. Lithgow 2790<br>Mobile: 0424 552 849<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jandcst@bigpond.net.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">jandcst@bigpond.net.au</a><br>Contact: Carol Stevens<br>Meetings: Every Friday 10.30am to 2.30pm<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Boomerang Bags is a group of local volunteers who use upcycled and donated materials to make reusable shopping bags. New members welcome, sewing skill not essential.<BR><BR><strong>Freemasons NSW &amp; ACT</strong><br>Tel: 1800 803 354<br>Web: <a href=\"https://masons.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.masons.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Home Library Service</strong><br>Lithgow Library Learning Centre\'<br>157 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 9100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:home.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">home.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://library.lithgow.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.library.lithgow.com</a><br>Books &amp; other library materials can be delivered to your home.<BR><BR><strong>Jim Robson Aquatic Centre</strong><br>Indoor heated pool<br>Tel: 6352 9160<br>George Coates Avenue<br>Contact staff to enquire about aqua aerobics &amp; learn to swim classes<br>Hours: 6am - 7pm Monday to Friday; 8am - 4pm weekends<BR><BR><strong>Kandos Rylstone Men\'s Shed Inc.</strong><br>65 Davies Rd Kandos<br>Tel: 6379 6163<br>Contact: Fred Hoy<br>Hours: Wednesday &amp; Thursday 9am - 12 noon<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Choir</strong><br>Tel: 0488 067 746<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:rowenfox@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">rowenfox@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Rowen anytime<br>Practice sessions:&nbsp; Are held in the LINC building Hall, 1 Padley Street, Lithgow at 7.30pm to 9pm Wednesday evenings.<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Lithgow Community Choir welcomes all people of all ages and experience levels.<BR><BR><strong>LithGrow Community Garden</strong><br>Cnr. Hoskins Avenue &amp; Roy Streets, Lithgow<br>PCYC Lithgow<br>Tel: 0419 469 230<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:leannewalding@bigpond.com\">leannewalding@bigpond.com</a><br>Meeting times: Please call for times<br>Community produce garden and social meeting place for all members of the community. Disability access available.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow District Garden Club</strong><br>PO Box 498 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3352<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgardenclub@gmail.com\">lithgowgardenclub@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: 1<sup>st</sup> Monday of each month at 2pm in Hoskins Church Hall, in Bridge St, Lithgow with interesting speakers. Members enjoy rambles locally, afar and overnight trips.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Men\'s Shed</strong><br>1 Fred Burley Drive<br>Tel: 6352 5184 clubroom<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowshedder@hotmail.com\">lithgowshedder@hotmail.com</a>; <a href=\"mailto:terrytonk6@gmail.com\">terrytonk6@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Terry Tonkin 0423 738 639<br>Hours: 9:30am - 3pm Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Show Society</strong><br>P.O. Box 3052 Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1775<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowshow.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowshow.org.au</a><br>Contact: Secretary<br>Lithgow Agricultural Show is held in March.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Vintage Motor Club Inc.</strong><br>PO Box 158 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 3735<br>Contact: Secretary Ian Reynolds<br>Meetings: 3rd Monday of the month except December at the Lithgow Workmen\'s Club at 7:30pm. Outings held on the Sunday following the meeting and every 2<sup>nd</sup> Thursday of the month<BR><BR><strong>Portland &amp; District Olympic Pool</strong><br>67 Williwa St Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 4273<BR><BR><strong>Portland Men\'s Shed Inc.</strong><br>Cnr Kiln &amp; Villiers Sts, Portland 2847<br>Contact: Coordinator Norman Richardson 0419 644 155<br>Alternative Contact: Peter Hayman 0427 555 308<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandmensshed@gmail.com\">portlandmensshed@gmail.com</a><br>Meetings: Tuesdays &amp; Wednesday 10am-3pm; Saturdays 10pm-3pm<BR><BR><strong>Portland Spring Fair Committee</strong><br>PO Box 40 Portland 2847<br>Tel: 0467 590 648<br>Contact: Barbara Bretherton<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Memorial Men\'s Shed</strong><br>Corner Tweedie and Commons Streets, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 0448 926 621<br>Email: patnmac@bigpond.com<br>Contact: Ian McMillan (Secretary)<br>Meetings: 10am to 2pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays<BR><BR><strong>PORTAND WALLNUTS</strong><br>15 -17 Vale St Portland NSW2847<br>Tel: 0409 053 153 - BJ or 0452139734 - Pat<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wallnuts@portlandnsw.net\">wallnuts@portlandnsw.net</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandnsw.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandnsw.net</a><br>Contact: BJ Graham and Patrick Smith'),(4210,691,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4211,520,'description_wysiwig','<strong>All Sorts: by headspace Lithgow</strong><br>23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 7600<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au\">hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au</a><br>All Sorts is an all-inclusive group for young people who identify as LGBTIQA+ or are questioning their gender and sexuality. &nbsp;Stop by and spend time in a safe space where you can get to know your community through games, workshops, and social events.<BR><BR><strong>Twenty 10 incorporating GLCS NSW</strong><br>Tel: (02) 8594 9555<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:info@twenty10.org.au\">info@twenty10.org.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.twenty10.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.twenty10.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.<br><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/Twenty10incGLCSNSW/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find us on Facebook</a><br>QLife LGBTI Counselling Line: daily 3.00pm - 12.00am | Phone: 1800 184 527 or web chat: <a href=\"https://qlife.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.qlife.org.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Rainbow Lithgow</strong><br>Tel: 0425 777 338<br>Contact: Ali<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4212,520,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4213,584,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Bowenfels Cottage&nbsp;(LINC)</strong><br>174 Landa Street<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Contact: Community Development Manager<BR><BR><strong>Capertee Community Hall</strong><br>Castlereagh Hwy Capertee<br>Tel: 6359 0004<br>Contact: Judy for Hall hire enquiries<br>The capacity for the hall is about 100; A Stage: a fully workable commercial kitchen, with an electric stove, large refrigerator, microwave and large hotplate; BBQ &amp; market umbrellas available for hire for use outside in our picnic area; ample parking, toilets &amp; disabled access. We have plenty of chairs, and some tables suitable for serving food from.<BR><BR><strong>Civic Ballroom</strong><br>PO Box 19 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact: Lithgow City Council<br>Capacity up to 600 people, tables, chairs and kitchen facilities<BR><BR><strong>Crystal Theatre Inc.</strong><br>Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact: Lithgow City Council<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Cullen Bullen Progress Association</strong><br>PO Box 76 Cullen Bullen<br>Tel: 6359 0572<br>Contact: Elaine Deveigne<BR><BR><strong>CWA Hall, Wallerawang</strong><br>Tweedie Street, Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel; 6355 1178; 6351 3626<br>Contact: Julia Livingstone or Kay Adams<br>Kitchen facilities; seating for 75 people; no alcohol allowed<BR><BR><strong>Eskbank House &amp; Museum</strong><br>Cnr Bennet and Inch Streets Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3557<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:eskbank@lithgow.com\">eskbank@lithgow.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eskbank.lithgow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eskbank.lithgow.com</a><br>Built c.1841, this historic estate is now a vibrant cultural centre that illuminates the region\'s past and celebrates the present through collections and programs that highlight the heritage, people and events that shaped the region.<br>Once owned by important Industrialists Thomas Brown, James Rutherford, William Sandford and the Hoskins brothers, the estate was opened as a public museum in 1966. Today, visitors can relax in the gardens, explore the largest collection of Lithgow Pottery, and discover local history with a tour guide.<br>Open Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EskbankHouseMuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@eskbankhousemuseum</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Information &amp; Neighbourhood Centre Ltd (LINC)</strong><br>1 Padley Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://linc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://linc.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Three rooms of varying sizes for hire<br>Contact: Receptionist<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Library Learning Centre</strong><br>157 Main Street<br>Tel: 6352 9100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Contact Librarian<BR><BR><strong>Portland Golf Club</strong><br>Wallerawang Rd Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5208; 6355 5304<br>Self Catering contact A. Green 6355 5106 or J. Sharp 6355 5208<br>Hours: open 7 days. Bar open 4pm - 9pm Monday to Friday; 9am - 10pm weekends<BR><BR><strong>Red Cross Rooms</strong><br>225 Main Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2424, 6351 2116<br>Contact: Pat Charlton, Linda Hanby<BR><BR><strong>Union Theatre</strong><br>Bridge St<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Contact Lithgow City Council<br>Capacity up to 300 people, tables, chairs and small kitchen facilities<BR><BR><strong>Vale Hall</strong><br>Mort Street<br>Tel: 6351 2845; 6355 2207<br>Contact: Jan Hawken or Joy Lawson<br>Hall with kitchen facilities.&nbsp; Available for all bookings except 18<sup>th</sup> &amp; 21<sup>st</sup> birthday'),(4214,584,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4215,598,'description_wysiwig','<strong>The Natural Health Spot</strong><br>15 Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 3315<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:shop@thenaturalhealthspot.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">shop@thenaturalhealthspot.com.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm<br>Health foods, natural health products, Naturopathy &amp; Western Herbal Medicine consultations'),(4216,598,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4217,549,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Audika Lithgow</strong><br>126 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1800 317 914 or 6352 4327<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:Lithgow@audika.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">Lithgow@audika.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.audika.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.audika.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm<BR><BR><strong>Hearing Australia</strong><br>Lithgow Hospital<br>2 Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>By Appointment Tel: (02) 4752 2800<br>Mobile: 0417 021 328<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sara.gardner@hearing.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">sara.gardner@hearing.com.au</a><br>Contact: Sara Gardner<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.hearing.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hearing.com.au</a><br>Find us on Facebook &amp; Instagram<br>Looking after Australians for over 70 years<br>Hearing Australia offers a Free Hearing Test<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Health Service</strong><BR><BR><strong>Audiometry Clinic</strong><br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2510<br>Hours: Wednesday only 8.30am to 5.00pm<br>To book an appointment please contact : Intake Service on 1800 222 608<BR><BR><strong>National Hearing Centre</strong><br>74 Main St<br>Tel: 6352 4256<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@nhc.com.au\">lithgow@nhc.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nhc.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nhc.com.au</a><br>Contact Zoe<br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday'),(4218,549,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4219,592,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Blast Furnace Park &amp; Lake Pillans Wetlands</strong><br>Inch Street, Lithgow<br>Hours: open daily<br>In 1906, construction of the Blast Furnace commenced. From 1906 to 1928, it was to become the sole producer of iron in Australia. Today, only the ruins of the site remain.&nbsp; A walkway extends over the wetlands<BR><BR><strong>Eskbank House &amp; Museum</strong><br>Cnr Bennet and Inch Streets Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3557<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:eskbank@lithgow.com\">eskbank@lithgow.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eskbank.lithgow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eskbank.lithgow.com</a><br>Built c.1841, this historic estate is now a vibrant cultural centre that illuminates the region\'s past and celebrates the present through collections and programs that highlight the heritage, people and events that shaped the region.<br>Once owned by important Industrialists Thomas Brown, James Rutherford, William Sandford and the Hoskins brothers, the estate was opened as a public museum in 1966. Today, visitors can relax in the gardens, explore the largest collection of Lithgow Pottery, and discover local history with a tour guide.<br>Open Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm<br>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/EskbankHouseMuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@eskbankhousemuseum</a><BR><BR><strong>Eskbank Rail Heritage Centre</strong><br>PO Box 350 Lithgow<br>Tel: 6352 2513<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:inquiries@eskbankrailheritage.com.au\">inquiries@eskbankrailheritage.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eskbankrailheritage.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.eskbankrailheritage.com.au</a><br>Contact Michael Wilson 0427 455 580<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Friends of Wolgan Valley Wilderness Rail Trail Ltd</strong><br>PO Box 350 Lithgow<br>Tel: 6352 2513; 0427 455 580<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:inquiries@coclimited.com.au\">inquiries@coclimited.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.coclimited.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.coclimited.com.au</a><br>Contact: Michael Wilson<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Glen Davis Oil Shale Ruins Tour</strong><br>The Poplars Glen Davis 2846<br>Tel: 6379 7380<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:rickstalex@gmail.com\">rickstalex@gmail.com</a><br>Hours: Tours depart every Saturday at 2pm from the front gates at The Poplars except during daylight savings times when the tour is at 5pm to avoid the heat. Enjoy a historical tour of one of the most significant oil shale ruins in the Southern Hemisphere at Glen Davis. NB: Dress for the weather, and please wear covered shoes.<BR><BR><strong>Hartley Historic Site - NPWS</strong><br>51 Old Great Western Highway<br>Farmers Inn, Hartley 2790<br>Tel: 6355 2117<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au\">hartley@environment.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 10am-4pm; Tuesday to Sunday. Closed  Mondays.<br>Visitor Services Assistant: Joanne Delesantro, Jessica Van Der Kley<br>In 1837, a courthouse was constructed on the Great Western Highway and a small village grew up around it. Settlers moved into the village and a number of houses and inns were built.<br>The courthouse still stands as an Historic Site and is open for self guided and group tours<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Family History Society Inc.</strong><br>Ewen Smith Memorial Hall<br>43 Tank St, Lithgow NSW 2790<br>PO Box 516 Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1089 during hours<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:secretary.ldfhs@gmail.com\">secretary.ldfhs@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://ldfhs.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://ldfhs.org.au/</a><br>Hours: 6pm-9pm Tuesday, 11am-4pm Friday, 11am-4pm first Saturday of the month.<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow State Mine Railway Ltd</strong><br>State Mine Gully Road (workshop)<br>Suite 20-22, 184 Mort St (office)<br>Tel: 6352 2513<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mail@stateminerailway.com.au\">mail@stateminerailway.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.stateminerailway.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.stateminerailway.com.au</a><br>Contact Tim Elderton 0429 140 654; Michael Wilson 0427 455 580<br>Working bees held Saturday of the month<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Mount Victoria Museum</strong><br>Mount Victoria &amp; District Historical Society Inc.<br>Mount Victoria Railway Station<br>Tel: 4782 7866<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jeanwinston@iinet.net.au\">jeanwinston@iinet.net.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mountvictoriamuseum.info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mountvictoriamuseum.info</a><br>Contact Jean Winston<br>Hours: Museum open 12 noon - 3pm. Saturday, Sunday, public and school holidays. Closed Christmas Day &amp; Good Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Newnes Oil Shale Ruins, Wollemi National Park</strong><br>Wolgan Valley. Turn off the Mudgee Road 50km north of Lithgow PO<br>Tel: 6350 3230<br>Hours:&nbsp; Daily. Newnes Kiosk open weekends &amp; public holidays 10:30am - 5pm<br>Established in 1906, the Newnes Shale Oil Mine produced low-grade oil. Today the ruins of the site are all that remain. The Newnes Hotel still stands today and operates as an information kiosk on weekends<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Small Arms Factory Museum Inc.</strong><br>69 Methven St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4452<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admin@lithgowsafmuseum.org.au\">admin@lithgowsafmuseum.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://lithgowsafmuseum.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowsafmuseum.org.au</a><br>Facebook: <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com.au/lithgowsafmuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facebook.com.au/lithgowsafmuseum</a><br>Hours: Please check our Website for opening Hours<br>Discover the history of Australia\'s first high-precision, mass production plant, its workers, &amp; community. A world-class collection of firearms is on display<BR><BR><strong>State Mine Heritage Park &amp; Railway</strong><br>3A State Mine Gully Rd, Lithgow 2790<br>Postal address:  PO Box 617 Lithgow 2790<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:statemin@lisp.com.au\">statemin@lisp.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.statemine.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.statemine.org.au</a><br>Hours: 12 noon-4.00pm weekends, or by arrangement<br>Located on the site of the Lithgow State Coal Mine. Take an engaging emotional journey into the working lives of the Lithgow region\'s miners and their families.<br>Contact: Secretary, The City of Greater Lithgow Mining Museum Inc<BR><BR><strong>Zig Zag Railway</strong><br>Chifley Road, Clarence 2790<br>11 km east Lithgow PO<br>Tel: 6355 2955<br>Unfortunately the Zig Zag Railway is currently closed to passengers.<br>WE ARE WORKING HARD TO BRING STEAM TRAINS BACK TO THE BLUE MOUNTAINs<br>Since the disastrous October 2013 bush fire swept through the railway, volunteers have been busy repairing and replacing track, buildings, rolling stock and machinery in preparation for our reopening.<br>To keep up to date with our progress and see more photos.<br>Find us on Facebook <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ZigZagRailway/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.facebook.com/ZigZagRailway/</a>'),(4220,592,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4221,550,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow Integrated Health Service</strong><br>2 Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2300<BR><BR><strong>All visitors must check in at Nurses Station</strong><BR><BR><strong>Visiting Hours: </strong>10.00am to 1.00pm - 4.00pm to 8.00pm. Maximum 2 Visitors per visit; Maximum 1 hour per visit. No children under 12.<BR><BR><strong>Allied Health Rehabilitation Reception</strong><br>Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm<br>Contact numbers to make appointments for the individual services are listed below:<ul>  <li><strong>Adult</strong> outpatient service for 19-65\'s without NDIS and palliative patients<br>Hours: Monday - Thursday<br>Contact - Tara Gray&nbsp;A referral is necessary</li>  <li><strong>Diabetes Nurse Educator<br></strong>Tel: 6350 2500<br>Monday - Wednesday<br>Contact Elizabeth Trevor-Jones<br>A referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Dietitian&nbsp;</strong><strong><br></strong>Tel: 6350 2500<br>Hours: Tuesday<br>Contact Kylie Gyaneshwar<br>A referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Hydrotherapy</strong><br>Tel: 6250 2516<br>Contact: Physiotherapist<br>A Doctors referral is necessary</li>  <li><strong>Occupational Therapy&nbsp;</strong><br>Tel: 6350 2500 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .</li>  <li><strong>Paediatric</strong> outpatient service from birth to 18<br>Hours: Thursday and Friday<br>Contact Bronwyn Couch<br>A referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Physiotherapy</strong><br>Tel: 6350 2516<br>Contact Physiotherapist<br>All physiotherapy services available.<br>A doctor\'s referral is necessary.</li>  <li><strong>Speech Pathologist<br></strong>Tel: 6350 2500<br>Hours: Monday-Friday<br>Contact Lurene Pollard<br>Services for children up to 8 years and adults.</li></ul><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Private</strong><br>Lithgow Health Service, Col Drewe Drive<br>Tel: 6350 2550<br>Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.&nbsp; Appointments necessary<br>Lithgow Community Private operates a private day surgery and specialist centre<BR><BR><strong>Portland Tabulam Health Centre</strong><br>Green Street Portland<br>Tel: 6359 2666<br>Hours: Outpatient service and primary care - 24/7'),(4222,550,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4223,563,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Housing NSW - Home Purchase Advisory Service</strong><br>Tel: 1800 422 322<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/325613/Guidetopurchaseyourhome.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.housing.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/325613/Guidetopurchaseyourhome.pdf</a><br>Down load free booklet online for advice on Home Purchase.<BR><BR><strong>Housing NSW - Rentstart</strong><br>Tel: 1800 422 322<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/rentstart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing/help/ways/rentstart</a><br>Provides an interest-free loan to help establish a tenancy in the private market.<BR><BR><strong>Link2home Homelessness</strong><br>Tel: 1800 152 152; 24 hours 7 days<br>Hours: 9am-10pm 7 days<br>Provides assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless by offering access to specialised support and accommodation services.<BR><BR><strong>Link Wentworth</strong><br>42 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 4777 7800<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@linkwentworth.org.au\">enquiries@linkwentworth.org.au</a><br>Hours: 11am to 3pm Tuesday &amp;  Friday<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Community Projects Inc</strong><br>Lithgow Homelessness &amp; Housing Support Service<br>Tel: 6351 2230 or Link2home 1800 152 152 24/7<br>Providing a range of accommodation services, tenancy support, information &amp; practical support.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow DCJ Housing</strong><br>109 Main Street Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 0394<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.facs.nsw.gov.au/housing</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm<br>Services: Tenancy management<BR><BR><strong>The Right Door</strong><br>Tel: 1800 760 071<br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday -Friday<br>Freecall Number to access specialist services in Lithgow.<BR><BR><strong>Youth Worx</strong><br>28c Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1800 664 996 or 6352 2132<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:youthworx@lcpinc.org\">youthworx@lcpinc.org</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lcpinc.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lcpinc.org</a><br>Provides support, outreach and accommodation for families, single adults, young people.<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4224,563,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4225,593,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow Visitor Information Centre</strong><br>1137 Great Western Highway, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 1300 76 02 76 or 6352 9130<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tourism@lithgow.com\">tourism@lithgow.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://tourism.lithgow.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.tourism.lithgow.com</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm daily (except Christmas Day)<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4226,593,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4227,567,'description_wysiwig','<strong>NSW Justices of the Peace Register</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.jp.nsw.gov.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.jp.nsw.gov.au/</a><BR><BR><strong>Barlow, John</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 4527 or 0429 477 077<BR><BR><strong>Carter, Jeffery</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0437 774 589<BR><BR><strong>Cawthorn, Clive</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0417 420 594<BR><BR><strong>Deeley, Joan</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4809<BR><BR><strong>Ditomo, Renato</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3333<BR><BR><strong>Farrant, Norma</strong><br>123 Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1187<BR><BR><strong>James, Helen </strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2410<BR><BR><strong>Morton, Margaret</strong><br>Rydal 2790<br>Tel: 6355 6206<BR><BR><strong>Kirk, Wendy</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1836<BR><BR><strong>Millar, Janice</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 3347<BR><BR><strong>Noble, Barry</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0407 223 954<BR><BR><strong>Orr, Barbara</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6353 1157 or 0400 389 868 (ah)<BR><BR><strong>Sutton, Douglas Allen</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2444<BR><BR><strong>Wiggins, Bev</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0407 918 072<BR><BR><strong>Wilkinson, Ian</strong><br>Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 2307 (w) 0417 437 236<BR><BR><strong>NSW Government Justice</strong><br>Tel: 0428 133 726<br>Contact: Greg J<br>9.00am to 3.00pm<br>Witness oaths or affidavits; Take statutory declarations and affirmations; Witness signatures; Attest the execution of a document; certify a true copy of an original document.'),(4228,567,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4229,568,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Children\'s Legal Service</strong><br>Tel: 1800 10 18 10<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Weekdays 9am - midnight; Friday 9am to Sunday midnight &amp; on public holidays<br>Youth LegalHotline weekdays: 9am to midnight; Friday to Sunday, public holidays: 24 hrs<BR><BR><strong>Family Law Early Intervention Unit</strong><br>Tel: 1800 551 589<br>A specialist service of Legal Aid helping people sort out family law issues as early as possible<BR><BR><strong>Legal Advice</strong><br>LINC 1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://linc.org.au/</a><br>Hours: Tuesday 10am to 3pm  fortnightly<br>Contact LINC Reception for all appointments<BR><BR><strong>Legal Aid</strong><br>LINC 1 Padley St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2077<br>Fax: 6353 1826<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:linc@linc.org.au\">linc@linc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://linc.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.linc.org.au</a><br>Hours: Wednesday 9am to 12.30pm fortnightly<br>Contact LINC Reception for all appointments.<BR><BR><strong>Salvos Legal Humanitarian Legal Advice</strong><br>Tel: 8201 1500 for an appointment for telephone advice<br>Hours: 10am - 4pm Wednesdays'),(4230,568,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4231,510,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Club Lithgow</strong><br>2c Lithgow Street<br>Tel: 6351 3375<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lcbc@lisp.com.au\">clublithgow@bigpond.com</a><br>Office hours: 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday<br>Restaurant hours: lunch &amp; dinner - Tuesday to Sunday.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Golf Club</strong><br>2 Golf Links Rd, Marrangaroo  2790<br>Tel: 6351 3164 or Golf Shop 6351 3164<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com\">lithgowgolfclub@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowgolfclub.com.au</a><br>Office Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow &amp; District Workmen\'s Club Ltd</strong><br>3-7 Tank Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 7777<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@workies.com.au\">info@workies.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.workies.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.workies.com.au</a><br>Hours: Open from 10am 7 days per week<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Portland Bowling and Recreation Club</strong><br>Saville Park Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5210<BR><BR><strong>Portland Golf Club</strong><br>Wallerawang Rd Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5208<br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.portlandgolfclub-nsw.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandgolfclub-nsw.com/</a><br>Opening hours:  Thurs: 4 pm - 5pm, Fri: 5pm -9pm, Sat: 5pm - 9pm, Sun: 12pm - 8pm<BR><BR><strong>Portland RSL Sport Recreation Club Ltd</strong><br>10 Wolgan Street Portland 2847<br>Tel: 6355 5203; restaurant 6355 5525<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portlandrsl@bigpond.com\">portlandrsl@bigpond.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.portlandrsl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.portlandrsl.com</a><br>Fully equipped function room.<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Community &amp; Sports Club</strong><br>1 Mackenzie St Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 1434<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@wangbowl.com.au\">info@wangbowl.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.wangbowl.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.wangbowl.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday-Thursday from 3pm; Friday-Sunday from 10am.  Nanna D\'s Kitchen open Wed, Fri, Sat Nights.<br>Contact:  The Manager'),(4232,510,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4233,538,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow City Council</strong><br>180 Mort St, Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 19 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6354 9999<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Office hours: 8:30am to 4.15pm Monday to Friday (phone lines open until 4:30pm)<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Library Learning Centre</strong><br>157 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 9100<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">lithgow.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://library.lithgow.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.library.lithgow.com</a><br>Contact:  Sharon Tolland<br>Hours: 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12 noon Saturday<BR><BR><strong>Portland Library</strong><br>67 Williwa Street Portland 2845<br>Tel: 6352 9121<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:portland.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">portland.library@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, Thursday and Friday 2pm-6pm, Sat 9am-12 noon.<BR><BR><strong>Rydal Library</strong><br>Railway Station Rydal 2790<br>Tel: 6355 6328<br>Hours: 10am - 1pm Saturday<BR><BR><strong>Wallerawang Library</strong><br>Council Chambers, Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6352 9122<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:wanglibrary@lithgow.nsw.gov.au\">wanglibrary@lithgow.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm and 2pm-6pm, Thursday and Friday 2pm-6pm, Sat 9am-12 noon.'),(4234,538,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4235,585,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Capertee Market</strong><br>Memorial Hall Castlereagh Highway Capertee<br>Held: 3rd Sunday of the month<br>Time: 8.30am to 2.00pm<br>Contact: Lyn Stanford 6359 0054<br>The starting point to the Capertee Valley which is the largest enclosed canyon in the world and home to some 236 species of birds and 10% of Australia\'s biodiversity in a world heritage listed area.<br>Local grown plants and locally made .cakes and Jam., soy wax candles, handicrafts, bric-a-brac and more.<br>Hot food, snacks, hot and cold drinks.<br>Free parking, free admission, and free Picnic facilities<br>Why not make a day of it visit the local lookout and lunch at the lovely historic Capertee Royal Hotel!<BR><BR><strong>Portland Foundation Twilight Markets</strong><br>The Foundations, (Old Cement Works) Williwa St. Portland 2847<br>Tel: 0429 001 918<br>Contact: Kellie<br>Time: 4.00pm - 9.00pm<BR><BR><strong>Held 4 times yearly: Easter Saturday; Saturday of the June long weekend; Saturday of the October  long weekend &amp; 2nd Saturday of December for our Christmas Market</strong><br>Find us on Facebook:<a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/pg/TheFoundationsMarkets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">@TheFoundationsMarkets</a><br>With Homemade arts and craft and lots of other local produce and interesting curios.<BR><BR><strong>Tarana Farmers Market</strong><br>The Fire Shed, just below the Tarana Hotel, Tarana 2787<br>Mobile: 0412 759 542<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@taranacommunityfarmersmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">info@taranacommunityfarmersmarket.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.taranafarmersmarket.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">https://www.taranafarmersmarket.com/</a><br>Contact: Diana Ditchfield<br>Time: 9am to 1pm<br>Held 4th Sunday of every month<br>Farmers markets with local produce including meat, local jams and preserves, whip maker, alpaca display, garden plants and ornaments, egg and bacon rolls and coffee.  Our Market supports Tarana Rural Fire Service.<br>Find us on Facebook and Instagram'),(4236,585,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4237,548,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Amanda Horner - Vibrational Essences</strong><br>Tel: 0439 461 729<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:featheressences@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">featheressences@gmail.com</a><br>Consultations by appointment only.<BR><BR><strong>Damian Frawley - Herbalist</strong><br>164 Main St<br>Mobile: 0437 767 356<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:damianfrawley@hotmail.com\">damianfrawley@hotmail.com</a><br>Hours: Every alternate Friday 9am-6pm or by appointment only.<BR><BR><strong>Dianne Ellery-Shiatsu Therapist</strong><br>19 Main St<br>Tel: 0419 605 392<br>Wednesday afternoons by appointment<BR><BR><strong>Harmony Healing</strong><br>55 Main St<br>Mobile: 0427 014 425<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kristen@harmonyhealing.com.au\">kristen@harmonyhealing.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.harmonyhealing.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.harmonyhealing.com.au</a><br>Contact: Kristen Howarth<br>Hours: by appointment only.<br>Find us on Facebook.<BR><BR><strong>Jennifer Edwards Counselling</strong><br>49 Sunray Avenue<br>Little Hartley NSW 2790<br>Telephone: (0404) 531 555<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\"> jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Monday to Friday<br>10am to 4pm<br>Counselling services in a beautiful safe environment for when you want to move forward in life.<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Healing Centre</strong><br>2 King Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 0457 190 365<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:lithgowhealingcentre@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">lithgowhealingcentre@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Nola Ward<br>Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Alternate Fridays 9am -5pm<br>Remedial Massage, Relaxation Massage, Reiki and Reiki classes<BR><BR><strong>Massage on Main</strong><br>22 Main St<br>Tel: 6352 1007<br>Contact: Jeanette Beecroft<br>Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.<BR><BR><strong>Phillip Gildart - Homeopath</strong><br>Tel: 0410 343 355<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:pgildart@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">pgildart@gmail.com</a><br>Consultations by appointment only.<BR><BR><strong>Quintessence Aromatherapy Massage</strong><br>Tel: 6352 1007<br>Mobile: 0408 411 924<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:quintessencearomatherapy@hotmail.com\">quintessencearomatherapy@hotmail.com</a><br>Contact: Robynne West<BR><BR><strong>SevaLight Retreat Centre for Self-Realization, Pure Meditation Healing and Counselling</strong><br>6 Cartwright St, Rydal 2790<br>Mobile: 0457 229922 and 0415 543473<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au\">info@selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.selfrealizationcentres.org.au</a><br>Contact: Ricananda or Jaiananda<br>Hours: 8.30am to 8pm 7 days a week. Classes held in Lithgow, Rydal &amp; Portland<br>Pure Meditation, Yoga, Energy Healing, Counselling, Retreats.<BR><BR><strong>West Mountain Acupuncture</strong><br>22 Main St<br>Tel: 6351 2579<br>Contact: Ruth Mayroz<br>Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm by Appointment'),(4238,548,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4239,551,'description_wysiwig','<strong>CatholicCare - WF</strong><br>201 Rankin Street, Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6334 2033<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:swillis@ccwf.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">swillis@ccwf.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ccwf.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.ccwf.org.au</a><br>Contact: Sharnie Willis 68501783<br>Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Meeting days/ times: are available on request<br>CatholicCare - WF provides the Family Mental Health Support (FMHSS) to assist children and young people between the ages of 0 - 18 who are showing early signs of or are at risk of, developing mental health issues and their families. Members of the FMHSS cover various locations including Bathurst, Lithgow, Portland, Wallerawang and Oberon. Providing early intervention support for children, young people and their families by assisting participants improve their mental, social and emotional health and wellbeing to better manage various aspects of their lives.<BR><BR><strong>Family Therapist - Marlicia Travis</strong><br>Tel: 0404 310 678<br>Email:<a href=\"mailto:marliciatravis@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">marliciatravis@gmail.com</a><br>Contact: Marlicia Travis<br>Counselling and Therapeutic Services in the Lithgow Region for individuals, couples and families.<BR><BR><strong>headspace Lithgow</strong><br>23 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 7600<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au\">hs.lithgow@marathonhealth.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/lithgow/</a><br>headspace Lithgow offers young people aged 12-25 a welcoming environment where they can access free and confidential mental health support, health advice, and general information. We are a team of friendly workers who specialise in youth wellbeing. We can discuss and help with any issues from mental health, sexual health and contraception, education support, to drug and alcohol counselling. headspace Lithgow services are available at no cost.<BR><BR><strong>Jennifer Edwards Counselling</strong><br>49 Sunray Avenue<br>Little Hartley NSW 2790<br>Telephone: (0404) 531 555<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au\"> jennifer@jenniferedwardscounselling.com.au</a><br>Monday to Friday<br>10am to 4pm<br>Counselling services in a beautiful safe environment for when you want to move forward in life.<br><br><b>Lithgow Community Mental Health Service</b><br>Lithgow Hospital<br>Col Drewe Drive, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 2555<br>Contact: Michael Clarke<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nbmlhd.health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<br>Community based mental health care and treatment for adults, Case Management, Psychiatry Clinics, individual, family and group work.<BR><BR><strong>Mental Health Line</strong><br>Tel: 188 011 511<br>A 24-hour mental health telephone access service.<BR><BR><strong>Ochre</strong><br>136 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 5685<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">ohmclithgow.admin@ochrehealth.com.au</a><br>Hours:&nbsp;Monday-Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm<br>Ochre Medical Centre is a family based practice focusing on improving the health of our community.&nbsp; We are a bulk billing clinic, ideally located in the Main Street and currently accepting new patients.&nbsp; Practitioners include Psychiatry, Podiatry and Psychology.<BR><BR><strong>RAMHP Local contact</strong><br>Contact: Sonia Cox<br>Mobile: 0448 125 676<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:sonia.cox@health.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">sonia.cox@health.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.ramhp.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\">www.ramhp.com.au</a><br>The Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMHP) connects rural people to the help they need.<br>We inform, educate and connect individuals, communities and workplaces with appropriate services and programs.&nbsp; We link people to local mental health services and resources, we educate workplaces and communities about mental health and wellbeing.&nbsp; RAMHP responds in times of severe adversity, such as drought and partners with services and organisations in NSW to increase RAMHP in rural communities.<br>RAMHP is a major program of the University of Newcastle Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health. In partnership with each of the rural NSW Health Districts and is funded by the NSW Ministry of Health..<BR><BR><strong>Please note: </strong>RAMHP Coordinators can be contacted regarding non-crisis situations during business hours only.&nbsp; If it is an emergency please ring 000 or the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511.<BR><BR><strong>ReachOut.com</strong><br>Web: <a href=\"http://reachout.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reachout.com</a><br>A service that delivers support and tools that address youth mental health issues and help reduce youth suicide.<BR><BR><strong>Stride Office Lithgow</strong><br>40 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6350 0100<br>Mobile: 0434 191 780<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:renae.puckeridge@stride.com.au \">renae.puckeridge@stride.com.au </a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://stride.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.stride.com.au</a><br>Contact: Renae Puckeridge<br>Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>WayAhead - Mental Health Association of NSW</strong><br>Tel: 1300 794 992 - anxiety disorders; 1300 794 991 - mental health information<br>Web: <a href=\"http://wayahead.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wayahead.org.au</a><br>Information, telephone support and referral on issues relating to mental health.<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm'),(4240,551,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4241,521,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Families &amp; Friends of Missing Persons Unit (FFMPU)</strong><br>Tel: 1800 633 063<br>Email: : <a href=\"mailto:ffmpu@justice.nsw.gov.au\">ffmpu@justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.missingpersons.justice.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.missingpersons.justice.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Facebook:&nbsp; <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/missing.persons.501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.facebook.com/missing.persons.501</a><br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5pm<br>FFMPU is unique in Australia.  It is the only unit that provides counselling and support from trained professionals to families and friends of missing people. FFMPU is part of the NSW Department of Communities and Justice.'),(4242,521,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4243,578,'description_wysiwig','Contact the Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1300 76 02 76 for more information on recreation and leisure activities in the Lithgow Local Government Area or visit the Web <a href=\"http://www.tourism.lithgow.com/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.tourism.lithgow.com/events</a><ul>  <li>Capertee Markets<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Combined Districts Kart Club<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Country Women\'s Association - Portland, Wallerawang &amp; Lidsdale<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Cullen Bullen Speedway Racing<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Gang Gang Gallery<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Hartley Coffee &amp; Cars  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Inner Wheel Club of Lithgow  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Kandos RSL Sub-branch<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Aged Care Auxiliary<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Combined Probus Club Inc. <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Gateway Toastmasters<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Lions Club <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Optimist Club<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Pony Club  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Quota Inc<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow RSL Sub-branch<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Lithgow Senior Citizens Club<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Multicultural Funday Monday<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Portland Foundation Twilight Markets Saturdays of the long weekend Easter, June , October &amp; 2<sup>nd</sup> Saturday in December<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Portland Red Cross quarterly                                  <wbr />      <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Portland RSL Sub-Branch<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Red Cross - Lithgow Branch   <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Tarana Community Farmers Markets  <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Torch Bearers for Legacy<u></u> <u></u></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">United Hospitals Auxiliary of NSW Inc</span><span lang=\"EN-US\">. - Lithgow Branch</span><span lang=\"EN-US\"><u></u> <u></u></span></li>  <li><span lang=\"EN-US\">Vale Ladies Club</span><span lang=\"EN-US\"> </span><u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>View Club <u></u> <u></u></li>  <li>Walk n Talk for Life - 1<sup>st</sup> Saturday in March, June, September &amp; December<u></u></li></ul>'),(4244,578,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4245,594,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Blue Mountains Botanic Gardens Mt Tomah</strong><br>Bells Line of Road, Mt Tomah 2758<br>Tel: 4567 3000; Restaurant / Kiosk 4567 2574<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:tomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au\">tomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am - 5pm 7 days a week.<br>Visitors Centre opens from 9.30am - 5pm daily.<br>Australia\'s cool climate botanic garden. Major features of the gardens include the Explorers Walk, Gondwana plants, conifer and rhododendron gardens and the Wollemi Pine, the Jurassic plant found only in Wollemi National Park.<BR><BR><strong>Bracey Lookout</strong><br>Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow (6km South of Lithgow PO)<br>Recently revamped Bracey Lookout gives a 180 degree view of the Lithgow Valley.<br>The lookout gives panoramic views of Blast Furnace Park area and the rolling hills that surround Lithgow.<BR><BR><strong>Capertee National Park</strong><br>North of Lithgow, Capertee National park is an outstanding area for animal encounters.<br>For a unique wilderness holiday, head to Capertee National Park, Located west of the Blue Mountains. Capertee protects a range of wildlife and plants found nowhere else on earth. Independent campers and adventurous families enjoy walking and mountain hiking through this unique region.<BR><BR><strong>Evans Crown Nature Reserve</strong><br>Evans Crown Nature Reserve, Honeysuckle Falls Road, Tarana 2787<br>32km west Lithgow PO<br>Tel: (02) 6336 6200 NPWS Oberon Office<br>Evans Crown is located 3km south East of the village of Tarana. Access is from Honeysuckle Falls Road off the Lithgow, Tarana, Sodwalls Road. There is an information board at the start of the walking track.<br>The reserve comprises 425 hectares with spectacular granite formations. The summit at Crown Rock is 1104 metres above sea level. Evans Crown is a nature reserve because of its outstanding geomorphology, but it also conserves a range of native fauna. As a nature reserve the plants and animals are regarded as the most important aspect. This means that recreational uses are only permitted if they don\'t compromise the area\'s vast natural resources.<BR><BR><strong>Gardens of Stone National Park</strong><br>North of Lithgow PO.<br>Be inspired by the dramatic landscape at Gardens of Stone. This World Heritage area features stunning rock pagodas, sandstone cliffs, canyons and breathtaking scenic views. The extraordinary rock shapes, the stunning scenic views over the valleys and the mesa of Pantoneys Crown make this area of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area a must for photographers. There\'s plenty to see while enjoying a leisurely walk. Along the way, you can admire rare yellow pagoda daisies bursting from the rocks, blue tongue lizards, and wood geckos basking on the warm stone. You may even be lucky enough to spot a koala in the east of the park,<BR><BR><strong>Glow Worm Tunnel</strong><br>Glow Worm Tunnel Road Newnes Plateau Wollemi National Park 38km north Lithgow PO<br>The tunnel was a rail link to the Newnes Oil Shale Mine; the rail lines were dismantled during WWII. Today, the tunnel is home to Glow Worm Flies. The tunnel area offers magnificent views of rock formations, extensive flora and a wide array of native wildlife including kangaroos and wallabies<BR><BR><strong>Hassans Walls Lookout</strong><br>Hassans Walls Road 3km south Lithgow PO<br>Hassans Walls Lookout is the highest scenic lookout in the Blue Mountains at approximately 1,100 metres above sea level. Look out to Mount Wilson, Mount York, Mount Tarana and Mount Blaxland and the whole Hartley Valley below. To the south are the Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys and Mount Bindo (1,363 metres).<BR><BR><strong>Jenolan Caves</strong><br>Jenolan Caves Rd Jenolan Caves<br>Tel: 1300 76 33 11<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:reception@jenolancaves.org.au\">reception@jenolancaves.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.jenolancaves.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.jenolancaves.org.au</a><br>Hours: 9am to 5pm daily<br>Explore the wonders of the underworld, with a guided tour through the limestone caves at Jenolan<BR><BR><strong>Lake Lyell Recreation Area</strong><br>578 Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels 2790<br>Tel: 6355 6347 (resident caretaker)<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lakelyell@bigpond.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lakelyell@bigpond.com</a><br>Office Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 6pm, Friday 8am - 7pm, Saturday &amp; Sunday 8am - 6pm<br>A recreational lake with facilities including  Kiosk, boat ramp, amenities block with hot showers, toilets and disabled toilet, covered BBQ areas, kayak hire, picnic benches, children\'s playground,  designated swimming area, powered or non- powered campsites suitable for vans, tents, camper trailers, caravans and motor homes. Camping &amp; entrance fees apply. Open daily.<BR><BR><strong>Lake Wallace</strong><br>Barton Avenue, Wallerawang 12km north-west of Lithgow PO<br>A recreational area, visitors to Lake Wallace can fish, sail or swim.&nbsp; No powerboats are allowed.&nbsp; BBQ facilities and a playground are available. Open daily<BR><BR><strong>Maiyingu Maaragu - Blackfellows Hands Reserve</strong><BR><BR><strong>Maiyingu Maaragu</strong> - Blackfellows Hands Road 24km north of Lithgow PO off the Wolgan Road to Newnes.<BR><BR><strong>Maiyingu Maaragu</strong> - Blackfellows Hands Cave was a meeting place for the Aboriginal tribes of the area. The rock overhang features a number of hands and weapons painted onto the cave. The area is a reserve under the control of National Parks and Wildlife Service.<BR><BR><strong>Marrangaroo National Park</strong><br>North-west of Lithgow via Rydal or Mt Walker<br>The park follows Cox\'s River between Lake Wallace and Lake Lyell, with deep waterholes and shady trees. The peaks in the park reach almost 1200m above sea level where snow gums may be seen. The park is the home of the purple copperwing butterfly that can be seen in the spring.<br>Camp along the banks of the Cox\'s River in one of the many small campsites such as Marrangaroo campground. Enjoy swimming or relaxing while platypus spotting on the river banks. One of the best ways to see the park is on a mountain bike. Walk to the top of Mount Walker and enjoy the 360 degree views of the Lithgow area. Fishing is possible along the banks of the Cox\'s River.  Flat-water canoeing in Lake Lyell is possible at all times.<BR><BR><strong>Pearson\'s Lookout</strong><br>Castlereagh Highway, Capertee 2846<br>30km north Lithgow PO<br>Pearson\'s Lookout, just south of the village of Capertee affords one of the best views of the majestic Capertee Valley below. There are 180 degree views of the Valley with Pantoney\'s Crown dominating the ground below. View the Gardens of Stone and Wollemi National Park to the south and up towards Kandos and Rylstone in the North. The Capertee Valley is the second largest enclosed canyon in the world and to get a bird\'s eye view there is no better or more easily accessible place than Pearson\'s Lookout.<BR><BR><strong>Turon National Park</strong><br>Castlereagh Highway Capertee 2846<br>30kms north of Lithgow PO<br>Turon National Park is great for remote bushwalking and camping, trout fishing, birdwatching, swimming, mountain biking or canoeing on the gorgeously crystal clear stream that is Turon River. You\'ll also encounter plenty of interesting birds and animals, such as powerful owls hooting away at night and red wallabies sunning themselves on the sandstone tops during the daytime before descending to the valley at dusk.<BR><BR><strong>Wollemi National Park</strong><br>North of Lithgow<br>Wollemi National Park is the largest wilderness area in NSW.<br>Vast areas of Wollemi National Park are covered by wilderness: pristine, rugged landscapes that remain basically unchanged by modern human activity. The park encompasses and protects pagoda rock formations, basalt capped mountains, deep gorges and winding river valleys, canyons, hanging swamps, waterfalls and sandstone escarpments. It was here that the ancient Wollemi pine was discovered in 1994, in a hidden rainforest gorge.'),(4246,594,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4247,570,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Kandos Newsagency</strong><br>16 Angus Ave, Kandos 2848<br>Tel: 6379 4210<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:kandosnews@northnet.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kandosnews@northnet.com</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Newsagency &amp; Stationery</strong><br>139 Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6352 2244<BR><BR><strong>NEXTRA</strong><br>Shop 48 Lithgow Valley Plaza<br>Tel: 6351 2392<BR><BR><strong>Portland Newsagency</strong><br>1C Wolgan Street<br>Tel: 6355 5167<BR><BR><strong>Rylstone Newsagency</strong><br>78 Louee St Rylstone<br>Tel: 6379 1126<BR><BR><strong>Top End Newsagency</strong><br>33 Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 3034<BR><BR><strong>Westend Newspower</strong><br>341a Main Street Lithgow<br>Tel: 6351 4376'),(4248,570,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4249,571,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow Mercury</strong><br>Address: 101 Main Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2700<BR><BR><strong>Contacts:</strong><BR><BR><strong>Advertising Sales Manager:</strong> Carmel Houlison<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:carmel.houlison@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">carmel.houlison@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Advertising consultant:</strong> Mandy Ruhan<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:mandy.bryne@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">mandy.bryne@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Advertising consultant:</strong> Angie Cambourn<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:angie.cambourn@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">angie.cambourn@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Editorial Editor:</strong> Ben Palmer<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ben.palmer@mudgeeguardian.com.au<br>\">ben.palmer@mudgeeguardian.com.au</a><br>Mobile: 0448 263 341<BR><BR><strong>Journalist:</strong> Ciara Bastow<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ciara.bastow@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">ciara.bastow@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Journalist:</strong> Alanna Tomazin<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:alanna.tomazin@fairfaxmedia.com.au\">alanna.tomazin@fairfaxmedia.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Classifieds/Administration:</strong> (02) 6352 2700<BR><BR><strong>Subscription Support</strong><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:help@lithgowmercury.com.au\">help@lithgowmercury.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lithgowmercury.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgowmercury.com.au</a><br>Hours: 8:30am - 5pm Monday to Friday<br>The Mercury is published every Tuesday &amp; Friday<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Village Voice</strong><br>PO Box 227 Portland, 2847<br>Tel:&nbsp; 6355 4258<br>Mob: 0429 001 918<br>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:editor@villagevoice.net.au\">editor@villagevoice.net.au</a>;&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sales@villagevoice.net.au\">sales@villagevoice.net.au</a><br>Web:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://www.villagevoice.net.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.villagevoice.net.au</a><br>Contact Kellie Evans<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4250,571,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4251,552,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Central West Occupational Health and Rehabilitation Services</strong><BR><BR><strong>Therese Daubaras</strong><br>Consultant Occupational Therapist<br>50 Main Street Wallerawang 2845<br>Tel: 6355 7230<br>Fax: 6355 7429<BR><BR><strong>OT world Pty Ltd</strong><br>Tel: 8005 7474<br>Mob: 0478 919 942<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:contact@otworld.com.au\">contact@otworld.com.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.otworld.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.otworld.com.au</a><br>Contact Jennifer Logan<br>Hours: 9am-6pm Wednesday-Friday<br>Find us on Facebook'),(4252,552,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4253,599,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Ombudsmen</strong><BR><BR><strong>An Ombudsman is a person who can investigate and resolve disputes between people &amp; government. This is a free service.</strong><BR><BR><strong>Australian Financial Complaints Authority</strong><br>Tel: 1800 931 678<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@afca.org.au\">info@afca.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.afca.org.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https://www.afca.org.au/</a><br>Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm AEST/AEDT weekdays<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Commonwealth Ombudsman</strong><br>Tel: 1300 362 072<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ombudsman.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ombudsman.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 10.30am - 3pm Monday-Friday except public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>Energy &amp; Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON)</strong><br>Tel: 1800 246 545<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ewon.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ewon.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm excluding public holidays.<br>The Energy &amp; Water Ombudsman NSW (EWON) provides a&nbsp;<strong>free, fair and independent</strong>&nbsp;dispute resolution scheme for consumers and small business who are experiencing difficulties with their electricity and gas customers in NSW, and some water customers.<br>EWON can investigate a wide range of complaints, including:<ul>  <li>disputed accounts, high bills and contracts</li>  <li>debts, arrears and payment plans</li>  <li>disconnection or restriction of supply</li>  <li>actions of a provider that affect your property</li>  <li>reliability and quality of supply</li>  <li>marketing practices&nbsp;and transfer issues</li>  <li>poor customer service</li>  <li>concealed leaks …….to name a few</li></ul><br>EWON can also assist community organisations with speakers, consumer articles and resources for events.<br>Please do not hesitate to contact <a href=\"mailto:community@ewon.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">community@ewon.com.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Fair Work Ombudsman</strong><br>Tel: 13 13 94<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.fairwork.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fairwork.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 8am-5.30 pm Monday-Friday except public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>Ombudsman New South Wales</strong><br>Tel: 1800 451 524<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:nswombo@ombo.nsw.gov.au\">nswombo@ombo.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ombo.nsw.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ombo.nsw.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday except public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>Private Health Insurance Ombudsman</strong><br>Tel: 1300 362 072<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.ombudsman.gov.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ombudsman.gov.au</a><br>Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday except public holidays.<BR><BR><strong>Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman</strong><br>Tel: 1800 062 058<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.tio.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.tio.com.au</a><br>Hours: 9:00am to 5pm Monday to Friday'),(4254,599,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4255,553,'description_wysiwig','<strong>EyeQ Optometrists</strong><br><br>122 Main St Lithgow<br><br>Tel: 6352 5000<br><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgow@eyeq.com.au\">lithgow@eyeq.com.au</a><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.eyeq.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.eyeq.com.au</a><br><br>Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday<br><br><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Optical Service</strong><br><br>67 Main St<br><br>Tel: 6351 3383<br><br>Contact: Warren Rissman<br><br>Eye testing available<br><br>Hours: Monday - Friday 9am -5pm<br><br><BR><BR><strong>Westfund Eye Care Practice</strong><br><br>Ground Floor, 120 Main Street Lithgow<br><br>Tel: 1300 937 838<br><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:enquiries@westfund.com.au\">enquiries@westfund.com.au</a><br><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.westfund.com.au\" target=\"_blank\">www.westfund.com.au</a><br><br>Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.<br><br>Find us on Facebook'),(4256,553,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4257,554,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow Orthodontist</strong><br>Specialist Orthodontist<br>Ground Floor, 11 Bridge Street, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 5878<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:lithgowortho@gmail.com\">lithgowortho@gmail.com</a><br>Web: <a href=\"https://www.lithgoworthodontics.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.lithgoworthodontics.com</a><br>Contact: Dr Derek Allan<br>No referral necessary<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Smiles</strong><br>Mark Cordato Orthodontist<br>155 Main Street  Lithgow 2790<br>PO Box 1298 Bathurst 2795<br>Tel: 6352 2256<br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.braceslithgow.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.braceslithgow.com.au</a><br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm<BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Smiles</strong><br>Dr Prashanth Dhanpal<br>Specialist Paediatric Dentist<br>Unit 1, 19 -23 Bridge Street, Pymble NSW 2073<br>155 Main Street Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 1300 466 773<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:prashanth.dhanpal@nspd.net.au\">prashanth.dhanpal@nspd.net.au</a><br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:info@nspd.net.au\">info@nspd.net.au</a><br><a href=\"http://www.nspd.net.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.nspd.net.au</a><BR><BR><strong>Lithgow Valley Smiles</strong><br>Dr Tino Mercado<br>Specialist Periodontist<br>34 Castlereagh Street, Penrith NSW 2750<br>155 Main Street Lithgow NSW 2790<br>Tel: 4721 2888<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:drs@specialistdental.com.au\">drs@specialistdental.com.au</a><br><a href=\"http://www.specialistdental.com.au/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.specialistdental.com.au</a>'),(4258,554,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4259,555,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Lithgow Osteopathy &amp; Natural Therapies</strong><br><br>18-20 Main St<br><br>Tel: 6353 1001<br><br>Contact Alexander Taylor<br><br>Hours: Friday &amp; Saturday 8.30am-5pm'),(4260,555,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4261,556,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Blue Mountains Palliative Support Service</strong><br>9 New Street Lawson 2783<br>Tel: 4759 3001<br>Email: <a href=\"mailto:katrina@mmnc.org.au\">katrina@mmnc.org.au</a><br>Web: <a href=\"http://www.mmnc.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mmnc.org.au</a><br>Contact the Coordinator<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm<br>A free service available in Lithgow &amp; the Blue Mountains for those with a life threatening illness, their families and carers . Volunteers provide respite, social support, shopping assistance, transport to local medical appointments and light domestic assistance<br>Find us on Facebook<BR><BR><strong>Palliative Care Nurse</strong><BR><BR><strong>Clinical Co-ordinator NUM 1 Lithgow / Lead Palliative Care:</strong><br>Gail McGlinn: 6350 2501<br>Lithgow Health Service<br>Rehabilitation Department<br>Col Drewe Drive, Bowenfels 2790<br>Postal address:  PO Box 10 Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6352 2524; 1800 222 608 for new referrals<br>Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm'),(4262,556,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4263,586,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Albert St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Blast Furnace Park</strong> - ruin site<BR><BR><strong>Busby St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Church St</strong> - no playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>East St - </strong>playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Endeavour Park</strong> - playground equipment, picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Guy-Macauley St </strong>- playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Hill St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Inch St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Landa St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Lake Lyell Recreation Park</strong> - waterpark<BR><BR><strong>Lake Pillans Wetlands</strong> - walkway<BR><BR><strong>Marrangaroo Fields</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Montague St</strong> - Dog Park<BR><BR><strong>Queen Elizabeth Park</strong> - playground equipment, picnic facilities, toilets<BR><BR><strong>Rabaul St/Lemnos St -</strong> playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Rabaul St/Finlay Ave intersection - </strong>no playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Robinia Drive</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Thompson St</strong> - playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Tony Luchetti Sportsground</strong> - skate park<BR><BR><strong>Vale Street - </strong>playground equipment<BR><BR><strong>Zig Zag Oval</strong> - playground equipment, cricket pitch'),(4264,586,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),(4265,557,'description_wysiwig','<strong>Barratt &amp; Smith Pathology</strong><br>2/83 Main St, Lithgow 2790<br>Tel: 6351 4491<br>Hours: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday; 8am-10.45am Saturday.'),(4266,557,'_description_wysiwig','field_64a2a7a5ba6f2'),