What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council 23 August

MEDIA RELEASE 23 August 2019

What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

National Motor Racing Museum

Celebrate Father’s Day at the National Motor Racing Museum on Sunday 1 September. There’s free

entry to the museum for all Dads and you can book a lap of the Mount Panorama Circuit in a

Cortina, Mini, Falcon GT or Monaro. Don’t forget to check out the new Immersive Room. For more information phone 6332 1872 or visit the NMRM Facebook page.

Bathurst 1000 Saturday Street Fair

The annual Bathurst 1000 Saturday Street Fair will be held on Saturday 12 October from 10am – 4pm. We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following categories:

• Musicians • Market Stallholders • Food Stallholders

If you are interested in being part of the Street Fair, please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au for an application form. Applications close Friday, 6 September.

Legendary Moments Dinner

The Legendary Moments Dinner is on Thursday, 10 October at 7.00pm at Rydges. Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to legends Greg Murphy, Steven Richards and Fred Gibson as they relive some of their historical and most memorable moments on Mount Panorama. Tickets are $80 and available from bmec.com.au.

Bathurst Access Improvement For Small Business Grants

Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides

grants to assist local small businesses and non-profit organisations to improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation. For more information phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 30 August.

Sporting Association Grants

Grants are available to assist local sporting organisations affiliated with Bathurst Sports Council for works or to purchase equipment. For more information call 6333 6285 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 24 September.

Water Restrictions

Level 4-5 (extreme) water restrictions will be in effect as of Monday, 14 October in response to the limited water available in Chifley Dam. The implementation of Level 4-5 water restrictions (extreme) will further limit outdoor water use and penalties may apply. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise

YourSay Bathurst

Council is currently seeking feedback on the following projects via the YourSay Bathurst website:

· Draft Library Strategic Plan

· Draft Amendments Enforcement Policy - Water Restrictions

Visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

@BRAG

RocoColonial

Until 22 September Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Sunday 11am – 2pm, Monday Closed. Free entry.

RocoColonial @ Abercrombie House

Until 22 September

Open Wednesday to Friday 11am – 2pm

Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 2.30pm

Monday & Tuesday closed. Entry: $15 adult, $10

concession, $5 under 14, infants free, $35 family

(2 adults, 2 children).

For more information visit www.bathurstart.com.au

@ the Library

History Week Talk

Australia = A Colonial Settler Landscape? The art of the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia

Thursday, September 5 at 6.15pm.

Join historian Gary Werskey as he discusses the role the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia (published between 1886 and 1889) played in shaping our view of Australia and its history.

Charles Sturt University Explorations

Islam – West: Building bridges in challenging times

Tuesday, September 17 at 6-8pm.

A brief introduction to Islam and discussion of the importance of not only building bridges between Islam and the West in these challenging times, but of repairing, maintaining and strengthening inter-faith dialogue and harmony.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Livestream

Andreas Brantelid performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto

Wednesday, September 18 at 6.30pm.

A performance livestreamed from the Sydney Opera House. Vladimir Ashkenazy will conduct two Elgar masterpieces starring sensational young soloist Andreas Brantelid.

To book for any of these events phone 6333 6281.

ENDS

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