SportsandLeisureCommunityGroupsandOrganisationsinandaroundtheParramattaCityCouncilAreaDisclaimer: This information is compiled from LINCS - a Community Information Database maintained by Local Councils and other organisations. The information in each record is provided by the organisation concerned. Parramatta City Council does not accept liability for loss of any kind resulting from the use made by any person of the information listed and inclusion of information relating to any particular organisation, group, service or individual should not be taken as endorsement of that organisation, group, service or individual by the Council. Responsibility for providing correct and current information shall at all times rest with the organisation, group, service or individual referred to in the record. Therefore Parramatta City Council can take no responsibility for outdated information. This list contains records updated in the last 12 months
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Table of Contents LeisureActivities..................................................................................................................3Community Arts............................................................................................................................................. 3Crafts.............................................................................................................................................................3Entertainment................................................................................................................................................3Hobbies ......................................................................................................................................................... 4Physical Fitness ............................................................................................................................................ 8Social Clubs and Groups ............................................................................................................................ 14Tourism ....................................................................................................................................................... 21Youth Clubs................................................................................................................................................. 21Leisure Facilities ................................................................................................................23Community Centres..................................................................................................................................... 23Drop-In Centres........................................................................................................................................... 23Galleries and Museums .............................................................................................................................. 24Halls and Meeting Rooms ........................................................................................................................... 25ParksandReserves....................................................................................................................................29Public Libraries............................................................................................................................................ 30SportsFacilities...........................................................................................................................................31Swimming Pools.......................................................................................................................................... 32Theatres ...................................................................................................................................................... 33Sports................................................................................................................................34Air Sports..................................................................................................................................................... 34Athletics.......................................................................................................................................................34Baseball.......................................................................................................................................................34Bowling........................................................................................................................................................34Boxing ......................................................................................................................................................... 35Cricket ......................................................................................................................................................... 35Cycling.........................................................................................................................................................35Darts............................................................................................................................................................36Fishing.........................................................................................................................................................36Football........................................................................................................................................................36Golf..............................................................................................................................................................37Gymnastics..................................................................................................................................................37Martial Arts .................................................................................................................................................. 37Motor Sports................................................................................................................................................ 37Netball ......................................................................................................................................................... 37Orienteering.................................................................................................................................................37Pool ............................................................................................................................................................. 38Softball ........................................................................................................................................................ 38Table Tennis................................................................................................................................................ 38Tennis..........................................................................................................................................................38Weight Lifting............................................................................................................................................... 38Water Sports ............................................................................................................................................... 38Vigoro .......................................................................................................................................................... 39Indoor Sports............................................................................................................................................... 39Name Index .......................................................................................................................40Subject Index .....................................................................................................................43Suburb Index .....................................................................................................................55
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Leisure Activities Hours:Thurs 10am-2pm, Sat 10am-2pm Community Arts(sessions change according to need). Meeting 4th Sat of the month 1pm. Information and Cultural Exchange IncContact:President 9264 5476; Secretary 9896 Phone:02 9897 5744Fax:02 9897 5766 1830; Treasurer 9636 7353, 9624 3948 Street Level, AMWU Building, 133 ParramattaFees:Yes Rd, Granville 2142Disability Access:Yes (Ramp, toilets) Mail to:PO Box 4033, Parramatta 2124The Embroiderers Guild of NSW Inc -Email:info@ice.org.au Web:www.ice.org.auEastwood Branch Service Description:Specialises in culturalPhone:02 9743 2501 (Head office)Fax:02 developmentandartsbasedprojectswithan9Al7a4n35W3a2lk0erVillage,DalmarPl,Carlingfordemphasis on multi-media and digital arts. Publishes arts and cultural directory. Also 2M1ai1l8to:PO Box 109, Concord West 2138 manages the multimedia access centre. Hours:Mon-Fri 9am-5pmliam::beWEbme.shncdgwwwdrgeo.iours.raesi@lrgiubsrwedmnw.org.au Contact:DirectorService Description:Meet to develop & teach Fees:None Transport:rfafnvose(iGcraCiinnctoootndl)ehittanoseahttldiaeelhdreWsosleC.tArehtohcaeraenoseLsssl.skileryroidemb Disability Access:Yes (Parking, ramp, lift, toilet) summer school is held in January. Volunteer Languages spoken:Arabic, Italian, opportunities. Vietnamese,2Hpomurs:Meets 1st & 3rd Thu of month 10am-Volunteering:This organisation welcomes volunteer assistance. Contact for furtherTarnFsee:spYoerst: Bus, train details.Disability Access:No CraftsgibiEli:ilytFrom 5 years. Wentworthville Baptist Church Craft Multi-National Seniors Group Group Phone:02 9639 7193Phone:02 9896 0859Fax:02 9896 3558 Meetings held: Room B, 2nd Flr, Old Council 18 Chelmsford Rd, Wentworthville 2145 Chambers, Civic Place, Parramatta 2150Mail to:P O Box 351, Wentworthville 2145 Mail to:c-/ 4 Harris Place, Baulkham HillsService Description:Craft classes;various 2153 crafts. Morning tea provided (included in cost). Service Description:A group of people whoHours:Tues 9:30am - 11:30am (School meet on a weekly basis developing a sense of Term) belonging together, through conversation,Contact:Co-ordinator 0412 993 3411 sharing cultural experiences and theFees:$16.00 per term preservation of traditional crafts.Transport:Can be provided Hours:Fri 10am-12noon (except December &Disability Access:Yes (Limited) January) Parramatta-Holroyd Lapidary Club IncEntertainment Phone:02 9635 8218 73 Fullagar Rd, Wentworthville 2145PRhivoneer:si0d2e8T83h9ea3t3r9e9sFax:02 9683 3267 Mail to: Church St and Market St, Parramatta cnrPO Box 334, Wentworthville 2145 Service Description:Aim to encourage the art of lapidary. Classes held in cutting 2150 gemstones, stonecarving,jewellery making,Mail to:PO Box 3636, Parramatta 2124 enamelling, copper shim embossing.Email:admin_riverside@parracity.nsw.gov.au Fossicking trips arranged and annualebS:viercWwewDwe.srcivrieprtsiiodne:rapamar.att.mocaueviRdisrThetreaes exhibition held. Visitors always welcome. Parramatta features 3 theatres, spacious Parramatta City Library Community Information November 20083