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MEDIA RELEASE 29 March 2019
Waste2Art
Entries for this year’s Waste2Art exhibition and competition are now open. Waste 2 Art is a recycled art competition which challenges the way we think about waste, there are categories for everyone from pre-school aged children through to aspiring and professional artists.
For more information and to obtain an entry form please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
NRL - Penrith Panthers Vs Melbourne Storm
Tickets are still available
Tickets are now on sale for the round three NRL clash between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at Carrington Park on Saturday, 30 March. Visit www.bathurstnrl.com.au.
Village Meetings
Sunny Corner - 6 pm - 8 April - Sunny Corner Memorial Hall
Peel - 6 pm - 9 April - Peel Hall
Raglan - 6 pm - 30 April - Raglan Hall
Eglinton - 6 pm - 9 May - Eglinton Memorial Hall
Perthville - 6 pm - 14 May - Perthville School of Arts Hall
Land Ballot
Council has released a new residential land development to be known as Sunnybright Estate (off Limekilns Road, Kelso). The first stage release will be way of public ballot and registration for the ballot is now open and closes at 4.00pm on Friday 5 April.
For more information please see Council’s website bathurst.nsw.gov.au/landsales or call Council’s Property Officer on 6333 6235.
George and Howick Street Roundabout Upgrade
The upgrade of the George and Howick Street roundabout is continuing. This project will significantly improve safety and enable smoother flow of traffic at the intersection. For regular project updates visit https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Youth Week 10 – 18 April
NSW Youth Week is a celebration of young people. It is organised by young people for young people in communities across NSW and Australia.
Bathurst will celebrate Youth Week with the following events:
Yjam In The Park
YJAM in the Park will be held Friday 5 April from 6:00pm-10:00pm in Machattie Park.
YJAM in the Park is a youth music event featuring performances from several young local musicians.
Free entry, with food and drinks available for purchase.
This is a fully supervised, drug and alcohol free event that aims to promote youth inclusion in the
Bathurst region. YJAM in the Park is part of NSW Youth Week – an annual celebration of young people. For information about this and other Youth Week events, please call Council’s Community Services department on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.
Fanfiction Writing Workshop
Fanfiction is a story written by a fan of, and featuring characters from, a particular TV
series, movie, book etc. Writers explore the world of fanfiction and creating their own
stories. This workshop is for young people 12-17 years.
Where: Bathurst Library, Keppel Street
When: Monday 15 April 2019, 10.30am-11.30am
Augmented Reality (AR) Escape Room Challenge
The Library will partner with Rein Turley of Save the Children to deliver two AR
programs. On Wednesday there will be a group of eight children creating the AR Escape Room, then on Thursday there will be multiple sessions for small groups to 'escape' the room. This program is for young people 12-17 years.
Where: Bathurst Library, Keppel Street
When: Wednesday 17 April 2019, 2pm-3.30pm and Thursday 18 April 2019, 10:30am-11 :30am, 12pm-1 pm, 2pm-3pm, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Bluntside Youth Week Clinic
Ricky from Bluntside Skatepark Tours will lead workshops for skateboards and scooters.
Where: Bathurst Skate Park, Lions Club Drive
When: Thursday 18 April 2019, 1pm-5pm
BBQ Bonanza
Free event that will feature a BBQ, arts corner, activities, sports corner, local music,
games and prizes.
Where: Veritas House, 106-108 Russell Street
When: Tuesday 16 April 2019, 12pm-2pm
For more information www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/youth
Welcome Wagon Mayoral Reception
Have you recently relocated to Bathurst or know someone who has? Bathurst Regional Council, in partnership with Bathurst Business Chamber invites you to the next Welcome Wagon Mayoral Reception on Thursday, 11 April at 5.30pm at the Bathurst Visitors Information Centre. The Welcome Wagon provides a great opportunity to meet the Mayor and other new residents. You will also receive a Welcome Pack to help you settle in to your new life in Bathurst. Please call 6333 6182 or email [email protected] for more information.
Construction of new taxi shelter
A new shelter on Howick Street near the Stockland Shopping Centre is being constructed. Temporary changes to pedestrian and taxi access will be in place while works are underway. The taxi zone will be relocated towards Bentinck Street to the unused bus zone. There will be minimal impact to traffic in the area.
ClubGRANTS
Council invites local community organisations to apply for funding from the 2019
ClubGRANTS Scheme, under Category 1 criteria.
Applications close at 4pm on Friday 26 April. Further information regarding ClubGRANTS
funding guidelines or to download application forms are available at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or the ClubsNSW website www.clubsnsw.com.au, or contact Cultural & Community Services on 6333 6523.
Heritage Assistance Grants
Applications are now invited for small grants for the following funds:
Bathurst Region Heritage Fund
Provides small grants for the repair and maintenance of older buildings in the region. The program is supported by the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage.
Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund
Provides small grants to assist property owners and tenants to improve, repair and maintain buildings within the Bathurst CBD.
Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund
Provides small grants for the preparation of Conservation Management Plans, historic publications and interpretation projects to promote and interpret the region’s history.
Applications for funding must be made on Council’s application form which is available on Council’s website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or from the Civic Centre. The closing date for applications is 31 May.
For more information call 6333 6211.
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