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MEDIA RELEASE 27 September 2019
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000
· 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. Displays will need to be up from Friday 4 October – Sunday 12 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 Friday, 27 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.
Do you want to sell wood or other goods during race week?
Setting up a stall on a roadside or on other public land is prohibited without approval by Council. However, if you want to sell wood or other goods during the Bathurst 1000 race week you are encouraged to contact Council.
Bathurst Regional Council has set aside space in Alan Morse Park this year to accommodate wood vendors during race week and you need to lodge a Local Approval application with Council to reserve a space. Applicants will require public liability insurance listing Bathurst Regional Council as an interested party. For more information or for an application contact Council on 6333 6111 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au and search Local Approval.
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
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
YourSay Bathurst
Council is currently seeking feedback on the following project via the YourSay Bathurst website:
· Smart Community Strategy
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 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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