What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

The Supercars transporters and drivers’ parade will travel through the city centre from 11.30am on Wednesday, 9 October. Get your fan gear or memorabilia signed by your favourite driver in Kings Parade on Wednesday, October 9. All Supercars drivers participating in the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will be divided into two signing sessions. The first session is at 12.15pm and the second session is at 1.15pm. The Saturday Street Fair will be on 12 October from 10am to 4pm. It is an opportunity take the family out to the markets in Kings Parade, enjoy the children’s rides and a variety of tasty treats. Local businesses are invited to participate in the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 window display competition from Monday, 30 September to Sunday, 13 October. Dress windows or shopfronts in a race theme for a chance to win amazing prizes. Council will supply a starter pack with posters, balloons and bunting. Winners announced on Tuesday, 8 October and People’s Choice winner announced on Thursday, 17 October. To register, send your business details to [email protected] or call 6333 6111. Registrations close Monday 23 September. Children are invited to take part in this year’s Bathurst 1000 colouring competition. Prizes include double trackside passes to the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000,

double passes to watch the start of the Sunday race from the podium and Supercars merchandise packs. Visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au to download an entry or for more information.

Water Smart Gardening

Qualified horticulturist and award-winning gardener, Dhyan Blore, will present a series of workshops for home gardeners at Rahamim Ecology Centre. Topics include caring for plants in dry times, maximising water in gardens and plants, the importance of mulch, features of drought tolerant plants, water for backyard birds and wildlife and using greywater on gardens. Weekday and weekend sessions available. For more information or to book visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions.

Extreme Level Water Restrictions and Your Business Workshop

Council is running a one-hour information session for businesses that utilise the Bathurst water supply at BMEC on Thursday, 26 September at 10.00am. Information regarding business-related water restrictions, residential pool permits, exemption procedures, water efficiency plans, the opportunities for water audits, support and more will be provided at the session. Council staff will be on-hand for enquiries at the conclusion of the information session. Bookings are essential. www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions.

Household Chemical CleanOut

Use CleanOut to safely dispose of household chemicals on Friday, 25 October

at Cooke Hockey Complex, Sydney Road, from 8.00am – 4.00pm.

This is an NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. For more information please visit www.epa.nsw.gov.au

BizMonth Lunch with Ita Buttrose

The lunch offers business owners and representatives cross-industry networking and referral opportunities. The lunch is part of Council’s broader BizMonth campaign, which is a month dedicated to celebrating local businesses.

Date: 24 September

Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm

Location: Goldfields, Mount Panorama Bathurst

Cost: $70.00

For more information or to book visit bathurstbusinesshub.com.au

YourSay Bathurst

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

Draft Library Strategic Plan

Pillars of Bathurst

The Pillars of Bathurst project honours the lives and contributions of past residents who have played an important role in the history of the region throughout the different eras. Nominations are now open for the 2020 Pillars of Bathurst. Nomination forms and guidelines are available from https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/pillars

Nominations close 29 November.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Bathurst Art Fair Opening Friday 27 September 6pm

To be opened by Tracey Callinan, Executive Director, Arts Outwest. Entry to opening by gold coin donation. An initiative of the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society Inc. (BRAGS Inc.), the Bathurst Art Fair will sell art priced to suit every budget, featuring works in all media including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics from artists from the Bathurst Regional Council district and surrounding areas including the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney, Cowra, Orange and Mudgee.

RSVP to the opening appreciated by Tuesday, 24 September to [email protected] or call 6333 6555

The Bathurst Art Fair and its opening is a fundraising event for BRAGS (Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Society Inc.). Your donation is used to purchase artworks for the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.

BATHURST ART FAIR OPENING HOURS

Friday 27 September - Sunday 13 October

Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm | Sunday 11am to 2pm

Art Workshops Spring School Holidays @ BRAG

All workshops for ages 5 – 15 year olds, priced $10 - $12, Creative Kids Voucher Redeemable to book please call 6333 6555

SIGNATURE STYLE

Wednesday 2 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

WICKED WEAVING

Thursday 3 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

CLAY MOSAIC

Wednesday 9 October 1.30pm - 3.30pm

PRINT YOUR PORTRAIT

Thursday 10 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

For more information visit bathurstart.com, see the gallery Facebook page or call 6333 6555.

Library

School holiday activities

Various dates September 30 – October 9

Stop-motion animation, kids’ yoga, steampunk craft and superhero workshops are just some of the

fun activities being held at the library in the school holidays. For details, pick up a

program at the library or visit the website. Book early to secure your place on 6333 6281 (some

activities include a fee; credit cards accepted).

September Book Sale

September 27-29

Author Talk - John Smailes

2pm Thursday, 10 October

Author Talk - Judy Nunn

6.15pm Tuesday, 15 October

Community Talk - How The Law Can Help

11am Friday, 18 October

Bookings required for all programs and events. To book or for more information phone 6333 6281.

Community Planting Day - Macquarie River

Saturday, 28 September at 10am

With the spring planting season already upon us, Council is calling on the community to don their gardening gloves, embrace the outdoors and lend us a hand.

For further information, please phone 0428 386 549 or 6333 6285 or [email protected].

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