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MEDIA RELEASE 16 October 2020

Bathurst 1000 off-track events

It’s time to get outdoors and discover the hidden gems in the Bathurst region. The VERTO Scavenger hunt as part of the Great Race Festival Off-track Event has over 30 tasks capturing what’s iconic to the region including museums, villages, and historic buildings.

There are 30 prizes to be won which means the more you discover and complete the more chances you will have to win. Don’t forget about the colouring in competition, with 80 Supercars stationary packs up for grabs. Both competitions are free and are now open. Competitions end on 18 October. Visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Race Week at National Motor Racing Museum

Over the Bathurst 1000 event period, the National Motor Racing Museum will have some changes to normal operations. The museum will be open from 9 am to 5:30 pm on Wednesday 14 October and closed from Thursday 15 October to Sunday 18 October in line with Supercars’ COVID Safe Plans.

The museum will re-open to visitors at 8am on Monday 19 October. The museum will also be opening a pop-up shop at 38 William St from 9am to 4:30 pm on Thursday 15, Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October with a range of Great Race memorabilia, team apparel, motor racing books and great gift ideas. Follow the National Motor Racing Museum on Facebook for the latest news.

CCTV Funding Program

Council is providing funding to assist local businesses improve security and community safety. Businesses may apply for funding up to a maximum of $500 on a dollar for dollar basis, under the criteria of the Bathurst CCTV Funding Program. For further information, please phone on 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 30 October 2020.

Children’s Weekly Activities at the Library

Children’s Programs are back in the Library face-to-face from term 4. Strict booking conditions apply. The program offers Storytime for 3-5 years on Tuesdays, Baby Rhyme Time for 6 months – 3 years on Wednesdays, and Boredom Busters (online) for 5-18 years on Thursdays. Bookings are essential, phone 6333 6281.

Get Grubby for families

Dirtgirl, Costa the garden gnome and Scrapboy have just launched a new online subscription program called Get Grubby for Families. And, because Council is part of the Get Grubby Program residents are invited to join in the fun for free. Each month, subscribers receive a bumper email, jam-packed with ideas, activities, printables, songs, videos and exclusive resources to help you grow a family garden, make compost and cook the harvest, along with recycling fun, sustainable DIY, nature play and getting grubby outdoors!

Designed for children aged 3–10 and their families, it’s a beautiful resource to help your whole family grow together at home. To activate your subscription, click on this link-https://www.dirtgirlworldshop.com/ggp-family-activate-bathurst and carefully follow the instructions. Once you are activated you will receive your first edition – the welcome pack. Have fun getting grubby!

Garage Sale Trail

Council has partnered with the National Garage Sale Trail campaign to bring one huge weekend of Garage Sales on 21 and 22 November. Host a sale as a shop owner, school, resident or community group or shop the trail and pick up some affordable preloved goods. For more information visit www.garagesaletrail.com.au

Women in Local Government information session

An information session for women interested in standing as a candidate for the 2021 local government election will be held on Tuesday 17 November 2020. The session will from 5.30pm – 7.30pm in the Council Chambers. Due to COVID-19 restrictions numbers are limited. Participants must register to attend. Registration is via email to [email protected] and you need to include your name and contact details. If you are unable to register via email call Council on 6333 6111.

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