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MEDIA RELEASE 22 September 2023

Village Meetings

You are invited to attend and meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects Council is currently undertaking and any other matters of interest to you.

Each meeting will be held at the following locations:

Yetholme, Community Hall – 25 September at 6.00pm

Raglan, Community Hall – 19 October at 6.00pm

Peel, Peel Schoolhouse – 30 October at 6.00pm

For enquiries, please phone 6333 6111.

Sporting Association Grants

Sporting organisations affiliated with the Bathurst District Sport and Recreation Council are eligible to apply for grants to assist local sporting organisations undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the Bathurst region. Information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or on Council’s website.

Applications close 26 September.

Dobell Drawing Prize at the Gallery

2 September - 5 November

The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation, and expanded approaches to drawing by acclaimed and emerging drawing practitioners. This exhibition showcases over 45 artworks.

Tree planting

Council is hosting a community tree planting day on Sunday 24 September.

Starting at 10am off Hereford Street, volunteers can help plant native trees that

once mature will provide habitat for local wildlife, and improve the health of the

Macquarie Wambuul River.

Market Stall Applications

Bathurst Regional Council Events are seeking Expressions of Interest from market stalls for Race Week and other upcoming events. To be involved visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/be-involved

Registrations open for Business Window Display Competition

The Repco Bathurst 1000 is turning 60 and all local businesses are invited to help celebrate the milestone. Decoration starter packs will be provided by Supercars. To register, visit Council’s website.

BizLunch

26 Sep: BizMonth Lunch with guest speaker Annabelle Williams OAM.

The Business Lunch is the highlight of the BizMonth calendar. Presented by Council, the lunch is a wonderful opportunity for business professionals to network with each other and sit back and relax with guest speaker Annabelle Williams. Bathurst Goldfields 11.30am to 2.00pm.

Learn the basics of drawing at BRAG

Head to BRAG this school holidays for a Drawing Basics workshop. In the workshop you will get a short tour of the Dobell Drawing Prize #23 exhibition, followed by a drawing workshop where kids will learn different techniques of drawing and mark making.

$10 BRAGS members, $15 non-members, materials supplied, ages 8-13.

Tuesday 26 September 2023

RSVP Essential via https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/school-holiday-workshop-drawing-basics-tickets-698803268387?aff=oddtdtcreator

@ the Library

The Great Race: 60 Years of Bathurst 1000

Date: Wednesday 4 October at 6.00pm

Premier motorsport journalist Aaron Noonan will be in conversation with National Motor Racing Museum’s Manager Brad Owen about cars, the stars, the thrills and spills from 60 years of the Bathurst classic.

Mosaic Bird Art

Date: Tuesday 3 October from 10am - 11am

Create a bright and colourful bird mosaic artwork using tiles of various mediums; paper, cardboard, stone, glass and plastic.

Use our templates or try drawing your own bird design. For children aged 6 years and above.

@ BMEC CHILDREN ARE STINKY

Fresh from a smash hit, award-winning, 5 star, sell out season at the Edinburgh Fringe, Children are Stinky is a show to be seen. Set in the 90’s (with all our favourite tracks) this extremely talented duo will astound with their incredible circus skills and leaving you laughing till your sides hurt. Children are Stinky challenges children to step on stage and prove themselves worthy, smart, coordinated and imaginative against these ridiculous circus performers resulting in a wonderful interaction and an audience of proud kids and delighted parents. Packed with lots of fun, lightning fast Hula Hooping, dare devil balances, astounding strength, incredible acrobatics and loads of comedy, Children are Stinky will leave both adults and kids with their jaws on the floor wanting to see more.

Thursday 28 September at 11am and 1pm

Tickets at bmec.com.au

ENDS

Media Officer