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There's plenty happening across the Highlands, with something for everyone.
Check out what's back on and how you can get involved:
Farmer's market
The On the Grow Railway Street Farmers Market continues to provide a place to source healthy, fresh food. Located on the corner of Railway Avenue and Spring Street in Moss Vale, the markets are open from 3pm every Thursday afternoon.
Community pantry
The St Stephen's Anglican Church in Mittagong's popular morning tea has returned. Held on a Friday morning, this is supported with donations of cakes and pastries from Gumnut Patisserie, Bakers' Delight and the Chelsea Bakery in Mittagong. The morning tea is held each Friday from 10am until midday.
Bowral Markets
The Bowral Public School Market will be held on September 12 from 9am until 1pm. There will be plenty on offer, including things for the garden, hot food, food stalls, clothing, jewellery and leather goods.
Parkinson's support
The monthly meetings continue to be postponed. Coffee and chat (under social distancing and sanitising rules) are on Saturday mornings 9.30am-10.30am at Bradman Museum (order at the cafe but seating is in the museum). For further information contact Mrs Dympna Irwin 4869 5252.
Robertson Markets
The next Robertson markets will be held on September 13. It will be held at the Robertson School of Arts on Hoddle Street from 9am to 2pm. There's always a wide variety of stalls and bargains. Refreshments available.
Maker's Market
The Southern Highlands Artisans Collective (SHAC) has introduced Maker's Markets - seasonal markets, once a quarter. This will be a day to spend a few hours at The SHAC, along with the permanent studio residents at The SHAC (who will be open until 4pm). There will be other makers doing demonstrations and selling hand made products. The next market will be Sunday, September 13 from 9am to 4pm, coinciding with the Robertson Village Market. Anyone interested in having a stall, contact Kerry on kerry@theshac.com.au
Bushwalkers
With some indoor activities still limited, now's a great time to get outdoors and enjoy some of the spectacular scenery the region has to offer. Southern Highlands Bushwalkers are still offering a range of walks. The next walk will take place on Sunday, September 13 at Cascades and Clover Hill trail. It will be a rain forest walk to Cascade Falls, steep ascents of Cascades to Clover Hill trail and waterfalls. Return will be via off track section and eroded track along Macquarie Rivulet. It will include strenuous, steep ascents (150+) and difficult terrain. It will be a 14km circuit. Contact Michael on 0408 684 432 to book a spot. Visit http://bushwalkingnsw.org.au/clubsites/southernhighland/index.html to become a member or for more information on the club.
Has your community group restarted its regular activities? Or do you have an upcoming event you'd like to share? Email lauren.wright@austcommunitymedia.com.au to let us know.
