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MEDIA RELEASE 19 June 2020

Manning Aquatic Centre Reopening

Following the announcement by the Government, the Manning Aquatic Centre will be operating in Stage 2 and open from Saturday, 20 June. Restrictions will be in place to support social distancing requirements. Visit the Manning Aquatic Centre Facebook page for more information.

Bathurst Schools to Get Grubby

Do you want your children to have fun and learn about sustainability? Council has joined @dirtgirlworld Australia’s best online sustainability program for children called Get Grubby. The program is free to all pre-schools, child and family day care centres, primary schools and libraries in the LGA. See the video http://www.dirtgirlworldgetgrubby.com/ for more information. Enquiries regarding your child’s centre involvement should be made to [email protected]

Town Centre Masterplan

Council’s consultants Allen Jack + Cottier Architects will host a public webinar to talk through the current concept design work for the Bathurst Town Centre Master Plan. The webinar will be held on Thursday 2 July from 6pm to 7pm. To register visit https://btcmp.eventbrite.com.au

Machattie Lane Works

Machattie Lane will be converted to a pedestrian only walkway to provide easier access from the

CBD to the RSL carpark and to complement the redevelopment of the roundabout at the George and Howick Street intersection. A mid-block pedestrian crossing will also be constructed on George Street. Works are expected to commence on Monday, 15 June weather permitting. There will be minimal impact to traffic on George Street with traffic control measures in place to keep both directions of the street open. There will be some impact to carparking spaces with some to be temporarily removed to allow for traffic flow while works take place.

Backyard Rangers

Would you like a free nest box or insect hotel?

Make a pledge to be a Bathurst Backyard Ranger and keep an eye on the living things in and around your yard. Take a photo of birds, bugs, possums, flowers or trees and upload it via the iNaturalist app.

While you are there, join the Bathurst Backyard Ranger project and you can choose your own wildlife habitat box for your backyard. Once you have joined and uploaded your first photos, an insect hotel or nest box of your choice, plus a Backyards for Wildlife Booklet, will be delivered to your door. For more information visit the Sustainable Facebook page.

Bathurst Live Music

As restaurants and cafes begin welcoming back patrons to their business in limited numbers, Council has paired musicians with some venues to help reinvigorate the live music scene.

Talented local musicians will perform live in different venues, which is also livestreamed for those at home, every Saturday in June and July from 7pm.

Visit Bathurst Regional Council’s Event Page to join the fun and for more information.

Date: Saturday 20 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Kris Schubert

Location: Elephant and Castle

Date: Saturday 27 June

Time: 7pm

Artist: Gabbi Bolt

Location: Vine & Tap

Bathurst Winter Festival

Drive-In Advertising Opportunities

Promote your business on the big screen this winter. 15 second and 30 second commercial slots, limited spaces available. Contact the Events Team for more information [email protected]

Business involvement

Want to get your business involved in this year’s Bathurst Winter Festival? There are various

options available to help promote your business during the July school holidays with the business

treasure hunt, decorating your shop for our Bring Winter into your Business competition and the

annual Program of Events where we showcase what events your business is offering. For more information on getting your business involved, please visit the Bathurst Winter Festival website or call the events team on 02 6333 6111.

Volunteer Opportunity

Council is seeking volunteers at the Drive-In Cinema as part of the 2020 Bathurst

Winter Festival. A range of duties will be on offer from ticketing, ushering and popcorn runner. Volunteers will receive free admission to the movie showing on the day they volunteer, plus food and drinks on the night. For more information visit Bathurst Winter Festival website and click volunteers.

Bathurst Library Events Online

Refugee Week Event with Mark Isaacs

Wednesday 24 June- 6pm

Join the online discussion with refugee advocate, writer and researcher Mark Isaacs as he describes

his experiences working with refugees. Register via Eventbrite or the library website.

ENDS

Media contact: Media Officer M: 0448 685 340 E: [email protected]