What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council 23 August
MEDIA RELEASE 23 August 2019
What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council
Celebrate Father’s Day at the National Motor Racing Museum on Sunday 1 September. There’s free
entry to the museum for all Dads and you can book a lap of the Mount Panorama Circuit in a
Cortina, Mini, Falcon GT or Monaro. Don’t forget to check out the new Immersive Room. For more information phone 6332 1872 or visit the NMRM Facebook page.
Bathurst 1000 Saturday Street Fair
The annual Bathurst 1000 Saturday Street Fair will be held on Saturday 12 October from 10am – 4pm. We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following categories:
• Musicians
• Market Stallholders
• Food Stallholders
If you are interested in being part of the Street Fair, please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au for an application form. Applications close Friday, 6 September.
Legendary Moments Dinner
The Legendary Moments Dinner is on Thursday, 10 October at 7.00pm at Rydges. Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to legends Greg Murphy, Steven Richards and Fred Gibson as they relive some of their historical and most memorable moments on Mount Panorama. Tickets are $80 and available from bmec.com.au.
Bathurst Access Improvement For Small Business Grants
Council in partnership with the Bathurst Regional Access Committee provides
grants to assist local small businesses and non-profit organisations to improve access and inclusion to their place of business/organisation. For more information phone 6333 6523 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 30 August.
Sporting Association Grants
Grants are available to assist local sporting organisations affiliated with Bathurst Sports Council for works or to purchase equipment. For more information call 6333 6285 or visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au. Applications close on Tuesday 24 September.
Water Restrictions
Level 4-5 (extreme) water restrictions will be in effect as of Monday, 14 October in response to the limited water available in Chifley Dam. The implementation of Level 4-5 water restrictions (extreme) will further limit outdoor water use and penalties may apply. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterwise
YourSay Bathurst
Council is currently seeking feedback on the following projects via the YourSay Bathurst website:
· Draft Library Strategic Plan
· Draft Amendments Enforcement Policy - Water Restrictions
Visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
@BRAG
RocoColonial
Until 22 September
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 2pm, Monday Closed. Free entry.
RocoColonial @ Abercrombie House
Until 22 September
Open Wednesday to Friday 11am – 2pm
Saturday & Sunday 10.30am – 2.30pm
Monday & Tuesday closed. Entry: $15 adult, $10
concession, $5 under 14, infants free, $35 family
(2 adults, 2 children).
For more information visit www.bathurstart.com.au
@ the Library
History Week Talk
Australia = A Colonial Settler Landscape? The art of the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia
Thursday, September 5 at 6.15pm.
Join historian Gary Werskey as he discusses the role the Picturesque Atlas of Australasia (published between 1886 and 1889) played in shaping our view of Australia and its history.
Charles Sturt University Explorations
Islam – West: Building bridges in challenging times
Tuesday, September 17 at 6-8pm.
A brief introduction to Islam and discussion of the importance of not only building bridges between Islam and the West in these challenging times, but of repairing, maintaining and strengthening inter-faith dialogue and harmony.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Livestream
Andreas Brantelid performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto
Wednesday, September 18 at 6.30pm.
A performance livestreamed from the Sydney Opera House. Vladimir Ashkenazy will conduct two Elgar masterpieces starring sensational young soloist Andreas Brantelid.
To book for any of these events phone 6333 6281.
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