![The Yerrinbool Village Group meets every Monday and people can go to the Yerrinbool Station to help maintain the garden, or have a chat. Picture by Briannah Devlin
The Yerrinbool Village Group meets every Monday and people can go to the Yerrinbool Station to help maintain the garden, or have a chat. Picture by Briannah Devlin](/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/123048163/f492ce67-3eb9-411a-bd68-7e7127735581.jpg/r0_0_893_670_w1200_h678_fmax.jpg)
Community groups, services and activities on the Highlands community notoceboard.
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Making a difference
Volunteering opportunities through Volwing
People can make a difference in the community, learn new skills and make friends through Volwing - the volunteer resource organisation in the Highlands. A variety of positions available that cater to many interests. They include teaching learners to drive, greeting tourists at museums, serving food, being a reading assistant at a primary school, and more. To find out more, go to volwing.org.au, call 4869 4617, or visit the office from Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 1pm.
Donate blood
Lifeblood, which is run by the Australian Red Cross, is making its way to the Bowral Swimming Centre from April 8 to 13.
Check out the times below:
- April 8: 10am-3pm
- April 9 and 10: 12-6pm
- April 11 and 12: 10am-4pm
- April 13: 10am-1.30pm
People can book a time to donate through lifeblood.com.au/blood, or by calling 13 14 95.
Meeting others
Craft meet-ups
- Every Friday, Yerrinbool Hall, 11am - 2pm
People can bring along a craft project and chat with others in the hall. It does not matter what type of craft it is, and people can come along and just chat and have a cuppa.
Yerrinbool Railway Garden
- Every Monday, Yerrinbool Railway Garden near the station, 10am-12pm
People in the Highlands are invited to explore this garden, and help maintain it whenever they can. The community garden was founded by volunteers who wanted to grow healthy and fresh produce. There is also a mini market on the fourth Saturday of the month.
Activities at Mittagong Seniors
Mittagong Seniors hosts an array of activities at the Mittagong Senior Centre weekly. See the list below:
- Ukulele meet-up: Tuesday (9-11am) and Thursday (12.30-2pm)
- Board game sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30am
- Line dancing: Tuesdays from 11.15am to 12.30pm
- Mature movers gentle exercise classes: Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am
For more information about any of these activities, drop into the centre for a cuppa and chat, or email mittagongseniors@gmail.com.
Ways to be greener
Railway Street fresh food and produce market
- Every Thursday, corner of Railway Street and Spring Street, 3-5.30pm
Grab fresh produce, plants, organic sourdough breads and more, which are made and grown in the Highlands.
Crop Swap Robertson
- Every Saturday, CTC Robertson, 9-10.30am
Exchange crops, plants and magazines at this weekly meet-up. People do not have to come with crops to take anything from the table. No money is exchanged. All are welcome.
An Aboriginal playgroup
Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara (Little Child Stars) Playgroup
- Every Thursday, Community Links Centre: 6 Harper Close, Tahmoor
Community Links has established an Aboriginal-focused playgroup called Gunamaragang Burraay Djindjingara, which translates to Little Child Stars in Dharawal. The playgroup will focus on day-to-day activities and host cultural events and celebrations, which involve the broader community and showcase the richness of Aboriginal culture. For more information, contact Leann Dykes at Community Links Wellbeing on 4683 2776.
Services for the community
Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace volunteers will be at the following locations to help people with documentation weekly. It is a free service.
- Springett's Arcade: Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm
- The Jellore room at the Wingecarribee SC administration building: Thursdays from 10am to 1pm
- Mittagong Market Place: Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
Mobile Community Recycling Centre
Wingecarribee Shire Council's free mobile community recycling centre stops in many of the towns and villages. This week, it will stop at Jurd Park in Colo Vale on April 3, from 8.45am to 12.30pm. Household waste is limited to 20 litres or kilograms per customer per drop off.
Items that can be collected include:
- Small household and automotive batteries
- Waste oils
- Smoke alarms
- Cardboard
- Styrofoam
- Fluorescent lights
- X-rays
- Writing instruments
- Empty gas bottles
- Fire extinguishers
- Mobile phones
- Ink cartridges