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MEDIA RELEASE 27 January 2023
Seniors Festival
Bathurst will be celebrating Seniors Festival from 1 to 12 February 2023 with an array of events and activities for Bathurst Seniors. Council has developed a program of activities, in collaboration with the Seniors Festival Organising Committee.
Activities include informative workshops, exercise classes, a concert, morning teas and information sessions at various businesses and services within Bathurst.
The 2023 Program of events is available from Bathurst Library and Council's Civic Centre.
Section 356 Donations
Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in 2023/2024 budget. Funding is available from 1 July 2023 to June 30, 2024. To apply, submit an application form available on the Council website or from the Civic Centre by 4pm Tuesday 7 February.
Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding. For more information give us a call on 6333 6257 or visit our website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Waste 2 Art
Waste 2 Art is an annual community art exhibition and competition open to all residents of the Bathurst region. It showcases creative works made from reused waste materials. The aim is to challenge perceptions about waste and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts. This year’s theme is Year of Textiles.
Council is inviting individuals, schools, and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials that would otherwise have been thrown away.
Entry forms and further information are available on Council’s website. Entries close 20 March.
World Cross Country
Spectator tickets and entries for mass participation races at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 2023 are now on sale. Hosted by Athletics Australia, the World Athletics Cross Country Championships will see up to 500 of the world’s best athletes from across the globe descend upon Mount Panorama in New South Wales, in what promises to be one of the most gruelling, ‘back to basics’ event of the World Athletics Series.
For more information visit https://raceroster.com/registration/63595/entry
Adopt a Country
Council is encouraging local businesses to help dress the city to welcome the more than 500 athletes from around the globe that will descend on Bathurst for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in February.
Adopt a Country – Business Window Display Competition
- Registered businesses will be allocated 1 of the 68 countries competing (countries will be allocated at random)
- Dress your shop window in the theme of your adopted nation
- Starter packs will be provided by Council
Chance to win 1 of 6 major cash prizes
1st Prize: $5,000
2nd Prize: $3,500
3rd Prize: $2,000
3 x Highly Commended Prizes: $1,000 each
Register here > https://bit.ly/3iMC2uK
Host Live Music
Council is looking for public dining venues (pubs, cafes and restaurants) to register to host live music with an international flavour at their venue over the Championship weekend, 17 - 19 February 2023.
Venues will be allocated live music acts, free of charge, with the World Cross Country association funding artist fees.
A full schedule of live music across the Championship weekend will be promoted by Bathurst Regional Council.
Allocation of music acts will be on a first in first served basis.
Venues will be required to provide adequate space and access to power.
To find out more and to register your business please contact Council's Events Team via Email or call 02 6333 6189.
Inland Sea of Sound
Tickets for Inland Sea of Sound February 23 -25 are now on sale. Featuring Gordi, Ash Grunwald, Owen Campbell, Karen Lee Andrews, Jude Perl and many more. Capacities for ticketed events will be limited so get in early and purchase tickets today - http://bit.ly/3BBrx3s
Coffee with a Councillor
Catch up with the Mayor and Councillors in a relaxed and casual setting. Light refreshments provided.
Friday, 10 February from 11.00am to 1.00pm Bathurst Rail Museum
Monday, 15 May from 9.00am – 11.00am at BMEC
@The Library
Rainbow Families Storytime
A special story time with Betty Confetti will be held at the Library celebrating diversity and inclusion on Friday, 17 February at 10.30am. Phone 6333 6281 to book.
Literary Trivia and Bingo
A trivia night hosted by Betty Confetti will be held at the Library on Friday 17 February at 6.00pm. The event is for 18 plus and a complimentary drink will be available on arrival. Tickets are $5pp. For more information visit 6333 6281.
Archie 100: A Centenary of the Archibald Prize
January 26 – March 26
The exhibition at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery includes the work of Australia’s most famous artists including William Dobell, Wendy Sharpe, Ben Quilty and Vincent Namatjira – the first Indigenous artist to win the Archibald Prize in its history in 2020.
Liqui Moly Bathurst 12-Hour
The 2023 Australian motorsport season will kick off in spectacular style when the LIQUI MOLY Bathurst 12 Hour returns to Mount Panorama on 3 – 5 February. Australia’s International Endurance Race has become one of the most anticipated races on the GT calendar, with 12 hours of exhilarating action at the iconic Mount Panorama.
Kids 12 and under receive free General Admission entry when accompanied by a paying adult.
Purchase tickets today - http://bit.ly/3ks18zi
Track to Town
See the cars and meet the starts of the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour at Track to Town before they take to Mount Panorama for a big weekend of racing. Cars from the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour will be on display in Russell Street, with a drivers signing session taking place and a presentation to the 2022 winners.
A free BBQ and coffee van will also be available on the day.
For more information contact Council’s Events Team.
Ralph Cameron Oval Community Feedback
Council is seeking community feedback for future plans for the Ralph Cameron Oval play space upgrade concept design. Council has prepared concept designs that will support future grant funding applications for a play space upgrade. Council is seeking input from the community on the indicative plans that have been developed.
To review the plans and provide feedback, visit the Ralph Cameron Oval play space project at https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/. Submissions close 3 March 2023.
Welcome to Bathurst Lunch
New to Bathurst? Let us welcome you with a free lunch!
Come along and meet your new golf buddy, coffee pal, tennis partner, or playground friend.
WHEN: 26 March 2023
TIME: 11:30am-1:30pm
WHERE: Morse Park, near the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre
Register by 19 March 2023
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