Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains

05/09/2026

04/09/2026

Fathers Day !!

Still looking ??? Go no further than the Rotary Markets tomorrow Saturday 5th September

At Glenbrook ( just off the highway)
Gates open 8 am

For fun, quirky, tasty and classic gifts for that special person.

Share the fun with the Kids and get creative !!! fans

04/09/2026

⚠️ A ShelterBox team has arrived in Nepal and is assessing the situation after catastrophic flash floods devastated communities.

A powerful surge of water, mud, ice and debris washed away homes, roads and bridges, leaving communities cut off and families without safe shelter.

More than 1,000 people have died, over 4,200 are missing, and an estimated 65,000 people have been affected.

Our team is meeting with Rotary International members and other humanitarian organisations to understand what might be needed and how we can best support affected communities.

We are also speaking to potential partners to understand how we could work together to address immediate needs and are considering essential aid items like blankets, sleeping mats, tarpaulin and ropes.

As assessments continue, we'll keep you updated on how ShelterBox can help families recover and rebuild.

Thank you for your generosity so far. Please, if you can, donate today to help families in Nepal 💚👉 bit.ly/4yaDtEj

📸 Credit: Ezra Acayan / Stringer

31/08/2026

Bernie Paysden Retirement

After 12 years performing with the Little Black Ducks at the twice monthly Glenbrook Markets, Bernie Paysden is hanging up his ukelele. At the age of 85, Bernie and his wife Maria have decided to do some travelling together. Bernie began his musical career in the Swinging 60s in London at the same time as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. He has travelled all over the world performing on cruise ships, but finally decided to call Australia home. He and Maria eventually settled in the Blue Mountains. The Little Black Ducks are taking a break during September, but will be welcomed back in October. Bernie’s shoes will be hard to fill, but Matt is keen to try as their new addition. President of the Rotary Club of Lower Blue Mountains, Carolyn Fitzpatrick presented Bernie with a certificate of appreciation and market music co-ordinator Jan Clarke presented Bernie with a cake with Bernie’s face in icing which was enjoyed by market goers.

30/08/2026

🌟 MEET YOUR MUDGEE 2027 CONFERENCE TEAM – AMANDA ROOTS 🌟

Behind every great conference is a team of dedicated volunteers making sure everything runs smoothly — and Amanda Roots will be there to welcome you to Mudgee!

Amanda is part of our Usher & Registrations Team, helping delegates feel welcome and find their way from the moment they arrive.

A current Co-President of the Lower Blue Mountains Rotary Club, Amanda brings her enthusiasm for Rotary, community and service to the Mudgee 2027 team.

Away from Rotary, Amanda enjoys sewing, gardening and spending time with her grandkids, and is proud to call the beautiful Blue Mountains home.

💙 We’re looking forward to Amanda being one of the friendly faces welcoming you in March!

📅 12–14 March 2027
📍 Mudgee, NSW
✨ Connect • Collaborate • Celebrate

🔗 https://www.2027conferenceccc.com/

22/08/2026

17/08/2026

Good News – 9 day old baby travels from the Solomons for urgent surgery
This story is a powerful reminder of what compassion, partnership, and rapid action achieves for our children and saves lives.

Baby Xinyue was diagnosed with a tracheo‑oesophageal fistula, a life‑threatening condition requiring urgent surgery. As soon as her referral reached ROMAC last week, and thanks to swift coordination across our network, mother and baby were flown from Honiara by Friday afternoon, with a medical es**rt. Their journey was to be first to Brisbane, then to Canberra, where our ACT ROMAC Chair and a skilled paediatric surgical team were ready for them.
The late arrival into Brisbane meant the connecting flight to Canberra was missed. In an extraordinary display of collaboration, paediatric surgeons in both Canberra and Brisbane worked together to ensure Xinyue received immediate care. She was transferred from the airport to the Queensland Children’s Hospital but her condition changed overnight making travel to Canberra unsafe. Queensland Children’s Hospital stepped in without hesitation, and provided the urgent surgical treatment she needed.

ROMAC needs you so we can help to save the lives of more children in Oceania https://www.romac.life/donate

We say it takes a village to raise a child. In this case, an entire village across Oceania and Australia mobilised within hours, medical teams, ROMAC volunteers, and hospital staff each playing a vital role in ensuring her safety and giving her the best chance at a healthy future.

ROMAC needs you so we can help to save the lives of more children in Oceania https://www.romac.life/donate