What's news at the KCCC

All the news from the KCCC for this month.

The next KCCC meeting will be held on
Thursday 12th March at 6.15 pm in the Carrington Hotel library.
We hope to see you there.

Meeting dates for 2020
(second Thursday of each month)
March 12th
April 9th
May 14th
June 11th
July 9th
August 13th
September 10th
October 8th
November 12th (AGM)
December 10th (Christmas drinks)

Welcome to all new members and thank you to those who have
recently paid membership fees.
Fees for 2019-20 are now due (from 1st October 2019)
Invoices will be sent to all current KCCC members (providing us with your current email address will help facilitate this).

You can pay in cash at the next meeting - or via EFT.
Bank details can be found on the membership form on our website.
https://www.katoombachamber.com/

Coming up at the next meeting

What a pretty shopfront!

* Apparently you need approval from Council to have items displayed on the footpath - find out more from Lui Friscioni at the next meeting

* There will be a Winter Magic Update from Naomi Parry

* Lane re-activation, community events,
and much more will be discussed ...

KCCC Website Business Directory

If you are a current KCCC member and would like to be listed in our business directory on the website you can do so by sending a brief description of your business and a small (but high quality) image to:
secretary@katoombachamber.com

KCCC business members also receive a complimentary entitlement to the NSW Business Chamber. If you would like to find out more about this please contact the KCCC secretary (on the email address listed) or speak to Juliet at the next meeting.

'Meet me at the Blue Mountains'

As at the 16th February the #MeetMeAtTheBlueMtns
Facebook page had reached 1,000 likes.

This is a great response to this fabulous tourism initiative which aims to kick-start small businesses in the Blue Mountains in the wake of the recent bushfires.

There is also another campaign #LoveNSW created by Tourism Australia Australia.com and Destination NSW also aimed at getting visitors back to bushfire affected regions across the state -
including our spectacular Blue Mountains Australia

Sculpture at Scenic World
09 Apr-10 May 2020

Showcasing over 29 artworks along the Scenic Walkway
which winds through the pristine Jamison Valley,
Sculpture at Scenic World provides a unique sensory experience.

Featuring an extensive free public program including guided tours, curated artist talks and workshops for the kids.

Those wanting more from an Autumn arts escape in the Blue Mountains can also visit 'Sculpture Otherwise' — an exhibition of smaller sculptures held at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre — or 'Twist n Shout' - an exciting outdoor exhibition which displays a series of artworks at iconic locations in the upper mountains.

For more info visit:
https://www.scenicworld.com.au/

Future Foodies Plant- Based Grazing Table Event
6.00pm - Wednesday 18 March 2020

Taste, mingle and learn about the latest in food innovation - including plant-based seafood, plant-based chicken, and future food ‘rock stars’ in plant-based meat such as Beyond Meat and Miyoko’s artisanal plant-based cheeses.
You will also hear about the latest cutting-edge cellular meat research in Sydney’s Science Hub, Western Sydney.

RSVP: cloudlands@iinet.net.au Text: 0423 109270
Bookings essential as numbers are strictly-limited.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ...
Plan to be involved, have visitors up that weekend, or tie these events to a promotion for your business ...

Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
National Photographic Portrait Prize 2019
25 Jan-22 Mar 2020
Now in its twelfth year, this annual exhibition draws from entries submitted by photographers from across Australia.
Blue Mountains Portraits
25 Jan-22 Mar 2020
This annual exhibition is a celebration of the local community and its diversity - portraying the unique people that make up the cultural fabric of the Blue Mountains and telling the stories behind the person. Over forty artworks in a broad range of styles and media such as painting, photography, drawing, collage and mixed media will be exhibited together with a selection of local students’ work.
Out of the Fire: Resilience in the Face of Natural Disaster
29 Feb-15 Mar 2020
A free community exhibition at the Blue Mountains Cultural Centre showcasing photographs of the Blue Mountains Bushfires 2019/20.
Wollemi Artisan Market
Sat 18 Apr 2020 - 10am to 3pm
Featuring the talent and taste of local artists, designers and makers - with live music and delicious food. Stroll through the market and find unique treasures and gifts for yourself and your loved ones ahead of Mother’s Day.
* For more info on what's happening at the Cultural Centre go to:
http://bluemountainsculturalcentre.com.au/

25th Blue Mountains Music Festival
- 13th, 14th, 15th March 2020
Combine the scenic wonders of Katoomba with the best folk, roots, blues and indie music that the world has to offer.
https://www.bmff.org.au/

Scuplture at Scenic World
09 April - 10 May 2020
An outdoor exhibition sited under the canopy of a temperate rainforest along the elevated Scenic Walkway.
https://www.scenicworld.com.au/sculpture

Winter Magic Festival
Sat 20 Jun 2020
Winter Magic Festival's mission is to engage the people of Katoomba and the Blue Mountains in a sustainable and vibrant annual community winter solstice celebration of the arts and creativity . It is centred around Katoomba Street.
https://www.wintermagic.com.au/

Gallery One88 Fine Arts
186-188 Katoomba St
A curated exhibition space that enables established and emerging artists to display their works in the centre of Katoomba.
http://www.galleryone88finearts.com

Rex Livingston Art + Objects
182-184 Katoomba St
With work from high quality emerging and mid-career artists - through to Australian investment artists.
http://www.rex-livingston.com

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah
Being a cool climate garden there is always something to see & do at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden.
https://www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au

You can also visit : https://visitbluemountains.com.au/ for more info on what's happening and where to stay in the Blue Mountains.

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* Click for minutes of the previous meeting held on the
13th February 2020

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