NEWS AND EVENTS
ALTERNATIVE CELEBRATION FOR RHODO FESTIVAL THIS YEAR
The Rhododendron Festival Committee has reluctantly decided to cancel August's Choir Festival, the annual Art Show and the Grand Parade on Rhodo Day, due to ongoing concerns over community safety. However, the Rhodo Festival will go ahead in a different way in 2020.
We will continue to keep you updated here or on Facebook.
Read the article in the Blue Mountains Gazette
The Rhododendron Festival Committee has reluctantly decided to cancel August's Choir Festival, the annual Art Show and the Grand Parade on Rhodo Day, due to ongoing concerns over community safety. However, the Rhodo Festival will go ahead in a different way in 2020.
We will continue to keep you updated here or on Facebook.
Read the article in the Blue Mountains Gazette
BLACKHEATH BONZA BAKE OFF POSTPONED
Dear Blackheath Bonza Bakers,
With heavy hearts and grumbling tummies we regret to advise we are postponing the inaugural Blackheath Bonza Bake-off scheduled for Sunday 7 June at Blackheath Golf and Community Club.
The Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Committee will continue to be directed by the advice and guidelines relating to public events provided by the appropriate government authorities.
We hope to hold the event later in the year, tentatively in September, giving you more time to hone your skills and perfect your prize-winning potential!
As events unfold in these unsettling times, we’ll continue to provide timely updates to ensure that when we do hold the event, it will be an absolute CRACKER. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing the inaugural Bake-Off with our awesome community – once it is safe to do so.
If you have any questions, please send a private message via Facebook, or email us at blackheathrhodofestival@gmail.com.
Stay safe and well, and we’ll get through this with continued vigilance.
Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Committee
Dear Blackheath Bonza Bakers,
With heavy hearts and grumbling tummies we regret to advise we are postponing the inaugural Blackheath Bonza Bake-off scheduled for Sunday 7 June at Blackheath Golf and Community Club.
The Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Committee will continue to be directed by the advice and guidelines relating to public events provided by the appropriate government authorities.
We hope to hold the event later in the year, tentatively in September, giving you more time to hone your skills and perfect your prize-winning potential!
As events unfold in these unsettling times, we’ll continue to provide timely updates to ensure that when we do hold the event, it will be an absolute CRACKER. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to sharing the inaugural Bake-Off with our awesome community – once it is safe to do so.
If you have any questions, please send a private message via Facebook, or email us at blackheathrhodofestival@gmail.com.
Stay safe and well, and we’ll get through this with continued vigilance.
Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Committee
THE INAUGURAL BLACKHEATH BONZA BAKE OFF!
The inaugural Blackheath Bonza Bake-off is a new fundraiser produced by the Blackheath Rhododendron Festival Committee to help fund the Festival. For the first time, folk showcase their baking skills on a day that we’re sure will make a fantastic regular addition to our fundraising calendar.
Sunday 7 June at Blackheath Golf Club
TEMPTING MORSELS | PRIZES | ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE
Are you a kitchen wiz? Do you dazzle your friends and family with tasty treats? This is the event for you!
Visit Blackheath Bonza Bake-off page for details and registration form.
BLACKHEATH CHOIR FESTIVAL 2020
21 – 23 August
The Blackheath Choir Festival has a brand new website – register your choir now. Keep an eye out for details coming soon.
See you in August!
RHODO BINGO AU-GO-GO IS BACK!
Join hosts Charisma Belle and Naomi Palmer for RHODO BINGO AU-GO-GO – IRISH EYES ARE SMILING. Shake your shamrocks and celebrate St. Patricks Day with Rhodo Bingo Au-Go-Go! ☘️
7pm Saturday 14 March 2020 at Blackheath Golf and Community Club.
Book your Early Bird tickets - $20 www.trybooking.com/BHGTM
Dazzling performances and heaps of prizes – best dressed, lucky door and big raffle. You'll love it – no blarney!☘️😀
This is a Blackheath Rhodo Festival fundraising event.
FROM PARIS WITH LOVE
Michael Scott – flute
Sumiko Yamamura – piano
Saturday 30 November at 7:30pm
Blackheath Uniting Church, Govetts Leap Road
Admission $30, concession $25 (with refreshments)
https://www.trybooking.com/BGWSZ
A program of music for Flute and Piano including works by Mozart, Faure, Massenet, Piazolla (a Tango), a little Jazz…
Born in London and now a resident of Blackheath, Michael is a graduate of the Paris Conservatoire of Music. He has had a distinguished international career as an orchestral flute player soloist and Professor of Flute at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Roger Covell, Sydney Morning Herald: “...distinguished and elegant flute playing of Michael Scott”
Christopher Lauba, Oklahoma USA: “...a world class virtuoso performer”
Sumiko is a freelance accompanist born in Yokohama, Japan. She completed a Bachelor of Music in performance with Elizabeth Powell, and Graduate Diploma in piano accompaniment with David Miller at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
She is an active ensemble pianist, has performed and recorded for ABC FM and Fine Music FM with many of Sydney's leading musicians.
Sumiko Yamamura – piano
Saturday 30 November at 7:30pm
Blackheath Uniting Church, Govetts Leap Road
Admission $30, concession $25 (with refreshments)
https://www.trybooking.com/BGWSZ
A program of music for Flute and Piano including works by Mozart, Faure, Massenet, Piazolla (a Tango), a little Jazz…
Born in London and now a resident of Blackheath, Michael is a graduate of the Paris Conservatoire of Music. He has had a distinguished international career as an orchestral flute player soloist and Professor of Flute at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
Roger Covell, Sydney Morning Herald: “...distinguished and elegant flute playing of Michael Scott”
Christopher Lauba, Oklahoma USA: “...a world class virtuoso performer”
Sumiko is a freelance accompanist born in Yokohama, Japan. She completed a Bachelor of Music in performance with Elizabeth Powell, and Graduate Diploma in piano accompaniment with David Miller at Sydney Conservatorium of Music.
She is an active ensemble pianist, has performed and recorded for ABC FM and Fine Music FM with many of Sydney's leading musicians.
GARDEN AT 'ALLENDALE' and BLACKHEATH COMMUNITY FARM –
OPEN SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Of course the events don't stop after Rhodo Day! On Sunday 3 November there are TWO places you must see.
1. OPEN GARDEN AT 'ALLENDALE'
The owners of 48 Clarence Road, Blackheath are delighted to open their spectacular garden for the Festival. Enjoy over 300 Rhododendrons and Azaleas and dedicated walks among them. 'Allendale' is over 8 acres, much of it Rhododendron walks plus an orchard and vegie garden, and bushland going down to Popes Glen.
Please note: There will be ONLY guided tours on the day. Tours are at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm and please remain with your guide at all times
Look for the large sign RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL OPEN GARDEN.
Entry is $5 donation and proceeds go to the Rhodo Festival Committee.
2. BLACKHEATH COMMUNITY FARM
Blackheath Community Farm will be open from 10am - 3pm on Sunday 3 November – and is open every other Sunday from 10am to 1pm (and usually longer).
The Farm is run by a team of volunteers whose main goal is to grow community first, locally acclimatised heritage seed second, and fresh local produce third. Everyone is welcome! After a few hours of work, farmers enjoy a very social communal lunch at 1pm.
The Farm is located on land made available to the community by Mountains Christian College at 60 Thirroul Ave Blackheath (bottom gate).
1. OPEN GARDEN AT 'ALLENDALE'
The owners of 48 Clarence Road, Blackheath are delighted to open their spectacular garden for the Festival. Enjoy over 300 Rhododendrons and Azaleas and dedicated walks among them. 'Allendale' is over 8 acres, much of it Rhododendron walks plus an orchard and vegie garden, and bushland going down to Popes Glen.
Please note: There will be ONLY guided tours on the day. Tours are at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm and please remain with your guide at all times
Look for the large sign RHODODENDRON FESTIVAL OPEN GARDEN.
Entry is $5 donation and proceeds go to the Rhodo Festival Committee.
2. BLACKHEATH COMMUNITY FARM
Blackheath Community Farm will be open from 10am - 3pm on Sunday 3 November – and is open every other Sunday from 10am to 1pm (and usually longer).
The Farm is run by a team of volunteers whose main goal is to grow community first, locally acclimatised heritage seed second, and fresh local produce third. Everyone is welcome! After a few hours of work, farmers enjoy a very social communal lunch at 1pm.
The Farm is located on land made available to the community by Mountains Christian College at 60 Thirroul Ave Blackheath (bottom gate).
POETS BREAKFAST –
NEW IVANHOE HOTEL, RHODO DAY 2 NOVEMBER
From the depths of twisted, tortured and tormented souls, for your exclusive entertainment
POETRY and MUSIC by Steve Alton, Katy Cavanagh, Brian Bell, Frank Portelli, Natalie Mueller, Bill Rummery, Lowell Tarling, Don Morrison, Wendy Varney, Alan Murray, Wendy Mueller, Thea Dewhurst.
Admission Free
ORDER OF APPEARANCE
8.30am - Registration
8.55am - Welcome and Opening
SET 1 – 9.00 - 9.35am
Paddy Cavanagh
Steve Alton
Natalie Muller
Alan Murray
SET 2 – 9.35 - 10.10am
Carmeline Long
Frank Portelli
Katy Cavanagh
Thea Dewhurst
SET 3 – 10.10 - 10.45am
Bill Rummery
Linda Mueller
Don Morrison
Lowell Tarling
SET 4 – 10.45 - 11.20am
Hugh Crago
Wendy Varney
Brian Bell
Alan Murray
Close and Acknowledgments – 11.20am
POETRY and MUSIC by Steve Alton, Katy Cavanagh, Brian Bell, Frank Portelli, Natalie Mueller, Bill Rummery, Lowell Tarling, Don Morrison, Wendy Varney, Alan Murray, Wendy Mueller, Thea Dewhurst.
Admission Free
ORDER OF APPEARANCE
8.30am - Registration
8.55am - Welcome and Opening
SET 1 – 9.00 - 9.35am
Paddy Cavanagh
Steve Alton
Natalie Muller
Alan Murray
SET 2 – 9.35 - 10.10am
Carmeline Long
Frank Portelli
Katy Cavanagh
Thea Dewhurst
SET 3 – 10.10 - 10.45am
Bill Rummery
Linda Mueller
Don Morrison
Lowell Tarling
SET 4 – 10.45 - 11.20am
Hugh Crago
Wendy Varney
Brian Bell
Alan Murray
Close and Acknowledgments – 11.20am
CHALK ART FESTIVAL –
BLACKHEATH POOL ON RHODO DAY
BLACKHEATH POOL ON RHODO DAY
PETER BUCKWELL –
A LIFE IN ARCHITECTURE
Join our community for a special Rhodo Festival event as we celebrate 40 years of local architect Peter Buckwell living in and designing for the Blue Mountains.
This intimate occasion signifies a momentous investment in the upper mountains and celebrates an outstanding body of continuing architectural work.
3–5pm Sunday 3 November
Tickets $15.87 (please note – only 25 places available)
Book online through EventBrite
Includes access to open buildings by Peter with a talk at his private architecturally designed home in Mt Victoria, drinks and nibbles.
For privacy reasons, open home and talk address details will be made available to ticket purchasers closer to the date.