Seniors Festival
Bellingen Shire's Seniors Festival runs as part of the NSW Seniors Festival, which is the largest celebration of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The festival celebrates the role and contributions of older adults to our local communities.
The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival will run from 3-16 March 2025. This years' theme is Time to shine!
2025 Calendar of Events - by activity
Bellingen Memorial Hall Tour & Service Stall morning
Memorial Hall Tour
Join us for a guided tour of the Bellingen Memorial Hall and learn about it's past and present.
Service Stalls
Browse a variety of service stalls, where local groups and organisations will share valuable resources and opportunities. Chat face to face with service providers including those from: Carers NSW, Services Australia, Service NSW, Home Instead, Department of Health and Aged Care, Community Transport, EACH Carefinder Program, Mission Australia, Dementia Australia, Lifetime Connect and more...
Morning tea
Plus, enjoy a free morning tea—a perfect chance to relax, connect, and chat with fellow community members.
Bookings Essential: 6655 7300
Aqua Aerobics
Come and try a free aqua-aerobics class at either Bellingen or Dorrigo Swim Centre. All you need to do is show your Seniors card.
Bellingen Swim Centre
- Monday 3 March: 9:30am -10:30am
- Thursday 6 March: 9:30am -10:30am
- Saturday 8 March: 9:30am -10:30am
- Monday 10 March: 9:30am -10:30am
- Thursday 13 March: 9:30am-10:30am
- Saturday 15 March: 9:30am -10:30am
Dorrigo Swim Centre
- Wednesday 5 March: 9:30am -10:30am
- Wednesday 12 March: 9:30am - 10:30am
Lunch at the Bellingen Showgrounds - LIONS Club
Come and enjoy an afternoon with friends and neighbours. The LIONS Club is hosting a free lunch at the Bellingen Showgrounds - 36 Hammond St, Bellingen.
Time: 11:30am
For more info contact John Malloy: 0428 166 281
Walking Tour - Urunga township
Learn about the local history of early Urunga township. Its a gentle walk of approximately 2kms around town with some steps to Flagstaff Hill.
Walking shoes a must. Bring water.
Meet at the Urunga Museum - 33 Morgo Street, Urunga
- Friday 7 March
- Friday 14 March
For more information and Bookings call 0418 415 032
Tech Help Sessions
Need help with your computer, tablet or phone? Drop into one of our Tech Help Sessions at the Library. The friendly staff will be able to answer all of those questions!
- Bellingen Library: Thursday 6 March - 10am-11:30am
- Urunga Library: Wednesday 12 March - 10am-11:30am
- Dorrigo Library: Thursday 13 March - 10am-11:30am
For more info contact your local library!
- Bellingen Library: 6655 1744
- Urunga Library: 6655 6444
- Dorrigo Library: 6657 2234
Vintage Film Club screenings
Sit back, relax and enjoy an evening of film at the Library. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided.
- Dorrigo: Friday 7 March at 2pm: Screening "Mary Shelley"
- Bellingen: Friday 14 March at 2pm: Screening "Luck Grandma"
For bookings or more information contact your local Library. Bellingen 6655 1744 or Dorrigo 6657 2234
Water Treatment Plant Tour
Ever wondered where your water comes from? Join us for a tour of the Dorrigo Water Treatment Plant.
Thursday 13 March
Wear comfortable shoes. This tour is not fully accessible and requires some stepping.
Bookings - Contact Council's Community Partnerships Team on 6655 7300
Stretch & Balance Classes - 8 week program
Enjoy fun and simple group exercises run by the DMPS Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
This is an 8 week program. Classes begin Tuesday 18 February 2025
Weekly sessions include information regarding falls prevention and general wellbeing. Morning tea break provided.
Who can join? Anyone who has had a fall in the past or is concerned about having a fall.
Where: Dorrigo Community Hall 36 Hickory St, Dorrigo
Time: Every Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm
More info or to join call the Dorrigo Multipurpose Service Reception on 6692 7700
Movement at Mylestom
More details on this event to come
Creative Connections Presentation
This talk will explore the principles of Creative Expression and discuss the benefits. The facilitator Amy will demonstrate some Creative Expression activities that every day household items can be used creatively. She will also discuss the practice of mindfulness to promote relaxation.
- Date: 13 March
- Dorrigo Support Centre
- Creative Connections presentation: 10:30am-11:30am
- Complementary lunch donated by U3A and the Dorrigo Support Centre: 11:30am-1pm
Bookings: Contact 6657 2896
2025 Calendar of Events - by location
Bellingen
Memorial Hall Tour and Services Expo morning tea
Thursday 6 March @ 10am-1pm
Aqua aerobics
3, 6, 8, 10, 13 & 15 March
Contact the Bellingen Swim Centre for bookings or more information: 6655 1688
You must show a valid Pension card to gain free entry.
Free Lunch at the Bellingen Showgrounds - LIONS Club Bellingen
Come and enjoy lunch courtesy of the Bellingen LIONS Club.
Sunday 9 March @ 11:30am
Vintage Film Club - Bellingen Library
Screening "Mary Shelley"
Friday 14 March @ 2pm
Bellingen Library- 33 Hyde St, Bellingen
Tech Help at Bellingen Library
Wednesday 13 March 10am - 11:30am
Dorrigo
Aqua-aerobics
Wednesday 5 & 12 March
Contact the Dorrigo Swim Centre to make a booking or for more information 6657 2578
Vintage Film Club - Dorrigo Library
Screening "Lucky Grandma":
Friday 7 March @ 2pm
Dorrigo Library - Pine St, Dorrigo
Creative Connections presentation
Thursday 13 March
Dorrigo Support Centre
10:30am - 11:30am Presentation
11:30am-1pm - complimentary lunch
Strength & Balance Classes
8 Week Program for falls prevention. Every Tuesday beginning 18 February 2025.
Dorrigo Community Hall: 10:30am-12:30pm
Call the Dorrigo Health Campus 6692 7700
Water Treatment Plant Tour
Go behind the scenes of our Shires water treatment plant in Dorrigo. Find you where your water comes from!
Date: Thursday 13 March 2025 10am - 12noon
Urunga
Heritage Walks
2 hour guided tour of Urunga township.
Friday 7 & 14 March at 4pm start (meet at 3:45pm)
Meeting place: Urunga Museum 33 Morgo St, Urunga
Tech Help at Urunga Library
Tuesday 12 March 10am-11:30am
Mylestom
More details on this event to come