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MEDIA RELEASE 29 November 2019
YourSay Bathurst
Council is currently seeking feedback on the following projects via the YourSay Bathurst website:
· Tourism Reference Group
· Presentation of Financial Statements 18/19
· Development Control Plan Changes – Eglinton West
Railway Museum Plaques
Become part of Bathurst’s Railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.
· Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST
· Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST
*note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website. For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.
Host Families Wanted
Families are wanted to host Japanese Students from Toyo High School from Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March 2020. For more information and an application form please contact Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on 6332 1444.
Library
BOOK SALE
Friday November 29 - December 1
Grab a book bargain at our monthly sale of ex-library items and donated books. Prices range from 50 cents to $3.
AUTHOR TALK: CHRIS KRUPA
Thursday December 5, 6pm
Meet a Bathurst-based writer who has just released the second book in his gripping crime series and has a third one coming soon.
Bookings essential for author events, phone 6333 6281.
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)
IDPwD is a United Nations day that promotes inclusivity and celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities on December 3, every year.
This year, Glenray will mark IDPwD by holding a “Movie Night” at Metro 5 Cinemas Bathurst. This event is inclusive of anyone in the community.
Movie: The Addams Family
Date: 10 December
Arrival: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm screening
Cost: On sale, November 26th from M.C. $16.00 p/p - includes a can of drink & bag of lollies on arrival. *Conditions - No companion cards/free tickets/metro vouchers can be used to purchase tickets - (metro rules). Glenray has also designed a colouring-in competition for all those who want to be involved in the fun. Print, colour and share your design to M.C & tag @Glenrayindustries before December 10. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs.
For more information regarding IDPwD or to download the colouring-in document visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b7Fkvu4O58iGi6UEFU1luC-79h3AoWTh. or phone 6331 2388.
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery
Void Education Symposium - Friday 6 December
The Void Education Symposium brings together artists from the Void touring exhibition, arts academics and educators, Void curator Emily McDaniel, and Wiradjuri Elders to participate in a series of talks, panel discussions, cultural activities and networking opportunities aimed at giving participants a base for creating culturally safe, authentic learning experiences. Council staff are encouraged to attend. For more information and to register visit eventbrite.com.au
Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council
42nd Annual Sports Awards. Nominate Now.
It is time to nominate any outstanding achievements by Bathurst sportspersons, teams,
officials, clubs, referees, coaches for the year 2019. Head to bdsrc.com.au or visit the Facebook page to secure a nomination form to ensure your athletes are recognised. Nominations close 31 December 2019. Bathurst District Sport & Recreation Council is honoured and proud to have recognised the sporting community of Bathurst for the past 43 years and to celebrate their achievements at the annual dinner.
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