Celebrate with the NSW Seniors Festival

MEDIA RELEASE 7 February 2020

Celebrate with the NSW Seniors Festival

The NSW Seniors Festival will be held from February 12 to 23 and is a celebration of the valuable contribution seniors make to the community. A variety of activities and entertainment will be available for all seniors to enjoy including bus tours, music, morning teas, open days and much more.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said the festival is a chance to say thank you to all the senior members of our community for their service and contribution.

“It’s also an opportunity to make new friends or get together with old ones and participate in many community events,” he said.

“I would like to thank the senior members of our community who contribute immensely to the region by being involved in community groups, clubs, charities and volunteering.

Council-run activities for NSW Seniors Festival include:

• National Motor Racing Museum Tour
  Tuesday, 18 February 11.00am – 1.00pm.
  Free event, bookings required.

• Monday Movie Matinee
  Monday, 17 February 2.00pm- 4.00pm.
  Bathurst Library meeting room.
  Free event, bookings required.

• Memoir writing workshop “Once Upon My Life”

Wednesday, 19 February 9.30am - 1.30pm.
Bathurst Library.
Free event, bookings required.

• Karen Knowles Show
  Saturday, 22 February at 2.00pm.
  BMEC
  $18 for seniors, bookings essential.

For more information, please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au