What's News

MEDIA RELEASE 4 March 2022

What’s News

Machattie Park and Begonia House Open

The Begonia House and Fernery located in Machattie Park are now open to the public.

Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.00pm
• Saturday and Sunday 11.00am – 3.00pm

NRL

Penrith Panthers V Newcastle Knights. The Penrith Panthers return to Carrington Park for a round 3 block buster against the Newcastle Knights on Saturday 26 March.

Tickets on sale at BathurstNRL.com.au

Panthers Sportsman’s Dinner

The Sportsman's Dinner is a charity event that is on 25 March at 6.30 at Bathurst Panthers Leagues Club.

Enjoy a Q&A with Premier Winning Coach Ivan Cleary and Panthers Co-captains Nathan Cleary and Isaah Yeo. Get insight into the upcoming season with this exclusive interview.

The guest speaker is National Rugby League CEO Andrew Abdo who is speaking about his time with the NRL and about his path towards where he is today.

Tickets prices:

• Individual - $60
• Group of 10 - $550

Visit www.bathurstnrl.com.au for more information.

Play like a Panther Super Clinic

Get the kids to build on their NRL skills at the Play Like a Panther Super Clinic. Brought to you by Reliance Bank, the event place on Thursday 24 March from 4.00pm to 5.30pm. The clinic starts at 4pm at George Park, with entry via Browning Street.

The free clinic will cover all the important rugby league skills and drills including passing, catching and kicking; but most importantly, it's about having plenty of fun with friends.

For more information visit www.bathurstnrl.com.au

Welcome Lunch

The next Welcome Lunch, conducted in partnership with the Bathurst Business Chamber, is an opportunity to welcome new residents to Bathurst. The event will be held at Morse Park behind the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on Sunday, 27 March at 11.30am.

For more information visit bathurstbusinesshub.com.au

Have Your Say

Tafe Precinct EOI

Council has extended the deadline for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Redevelopment of the former TAFE Precinct to Thursday, 31 March. This extension is in consideration of Covid disruptions experienced in the EOI timeframe to date and is to ensure high-quality proposals are received.

Blayney Road Common and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

A draft management plan for the Blayney Road Common and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park has been placed on public exhibition. The management plan has been developed for the ongoing conservation and management of the woodland reserve. Feedback will close on Monday, 28 March at 4.00pm.

To provide feedback visit YourSay Bathurst.

Sporting Association Grants

Each year Council provides a grant scheme to assist local sporting organisations to undertake specific works or purchase equipment for the advancement of sport in the region. Further information and application forms are available from Council’s Recreation Section on 6333 6285 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Applications close on Tuesday 29 March. For more information visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Theo Barker Lecture

Council and the Bathurst District Historical Society present the ninth Theo Barker Lecture at BMEC on Thursday, 17 March at 6pm. Award winning historian, Stephen Gapps, will tell of the occupation of Wiradyuri Country and the resistance warfare between 1822 and 1824 around the Bathurst region. The lecture is free to attend. Bookings are essential and can be made through the BMEC box office. Please phone 6333 6161 for more information.

Library events

Free technology help

Did you know Bathurst Library offers free help with technology? Call them today to ask about upcoming computer classes or to book a one-on-one digital mentoring session about your smart phone or tablet. Phone 6333 6281 or visit the library website for more information.

‘Brazen Hussies’ Free Film Screening

Friday 11 March, 6.00pm

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Bathurst Library will host a free screening of ‘Brazen Hussies’ – a documentary revealing a revolutionary chapter in Australia history, the Women’s Liberation Movement (1965 – 1975). Bookings essential – call 6333 6281.

‘No Ordinary Life’ – Author Talk

Thursday 31 March, 2.00pm

Author Anne Hutchison returns to the Library to discuss her second book ‘No Ordinary Life’- a historical biography about the authors parents’ experience of WWII and the research and detective work that went into writing it. Bookings essential- call 6333 6281. This events Is part of NSW Seniors Festival 2022.

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