What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 2 November 2018

Pet Desexing Program

The next community pet desexing program for pensioners and low-income earners that reside in the Bathurst LGA will run from 19-30 November. The subsidised cost for this desexing program is as follows:

Dog

- Female

$65.00

- Male

$50.00

Cat

- Female

$50.00

- Male

$35.00

The cost of microchipping is included for both dogs and cats.First vaccinations are included for dogs only. Pain relief and hospitalisation are included in the cost for both dogs and cats. Places are limited and bookings are essential. To book contact one of the following surgeries:

StewartStreetVeterinaryHospital

63311222

DurhamStreetVeterinaryClinic

63342009

DrTom’sVeterinaryPractice

63323222

BathurstVeterinaryHospital

63325800

Be Water Wise – Free mulch

Mulch reduces evaporation from soil by up to an amazing 70%, which means you can use a lot less water to keep your gardens healthy and looking their best during Bathurst’s dry periods. And great news - Council provides free mulch to residents of Bathurst, available from the Waste Management Centre on College Road. For more information, go to www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/know-tip-times.html.

Garage Sale

Reduce your environmental footprint and support your community by shopping sustainably and ethically at this year’s Garage Sale on Sunday, 9 December. Enjoy preloved homewares, fashion and furniture and rehome formerly loved books and children’s items. Stalls are $40 each and registration opens on Monday, 15 October and close Friday, 23 November. To register, or for more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Author Talks at the Library

Ron McCarthy

Author Ron McCarthy will discuss his book Journey to Minnie at the library. The book is part memoir, part fiction and a heart-warming story of the search for connection and meaning in a chaotic world.

When: Friday 9 November at 6.15 pm.

To book or for more information phone 6333 6281.

International Games Day

The library will host a day of games and fun on Saturday 10 November from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm. Gaming enthusiasts will be there on the day to help you find your new favourite game.

To book or for more information phone 6333 6281.

Book Sale

The monthly book sale is on at the library on Saturday 27 October from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Be early and grab yourself a bargain or two. For more information phone 6333 6281.

NMRM Celebrating 50 Years of Holden

This year marks 50 years since Holden’s first outright victory in the October touring car classic at Mount Panorama. To mark this anniversary, the National Motor Racing Museum (NMRM) will feature a special exhibition of some classic race winning Holden race cars.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see the cars that forged the Holden legend at Mount Panorama. This exhibition will run until December. For more information visit www.nmrm.com.au or call 6332 1872.

Village visits

Village meetings will be held on the following dates:

· Yetholme (Community Hall) – 8 November at 6pm

· Hill End (Royal Hall) – 15 November at 6pm

· Sofala (Memorial Hall) – 20 November at 6pm

· Wattle Flat (Recreation Hall) - 22 November at 6pm

Inland Sea of Sound

Inland Sea of Sound is on 30 November and 1 December. Artists include The Cat Empire and Deborah Conway. Tickets are available at www.inlandseaofsound.com.au

Soar & Roar

Depart the National Motor Racing Museum by motorbike and travel to Sydney Motorsport Park on 9 December 2018 to enjoy car displays, food and wine and entertainment. For more information visit soarandroar.com.au

Freedom of Entry

1/19 RNSWR will exercise the Battalion’s right of Freedom of Entry into Bathurst on Saturday 10 November 2018, as part of the Centenar y of Anzac commemorations. The march will involve up to 200 members of the 1/19 Battalion and will start in Keppel Street before making its way along William Street.

HaveYourSay

Draft CBD CCTV Policy Public Exhibition

Council has prepared a Draft Bathurst Central Business District (CBD) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Policy, which is on exhibition for community feedback. Hard copies of the Draft Policy are available for viewing at the Civic Centre and Bathurst Library, or can be downloaded from the Your Say Bathurst website. Submissions can be lodged via Your Say Bathurst or in writing to The General Manager, Private Mail Bag 17, Bathurst, NSW, 2795. Submissions can be made until 4.00pm Thursday 15 November 2018.

To have YourSay visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

For more news visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/newscentre

ENDS

Media contact: Corinne Boer Media and Communications Officer P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]