What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 27 September 2019

Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

· The Supercars transporters and drivers’ parade will travel through the city centre from 11.30am on Wednesday, 9 October.

· Get your fan gear or memorabilia signed by your favourite driver in Kings Parade on Wednesday, October 9. All Supercars drivers participating in the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 will be divided into two signing sessions. The first session is at 12.15pm and the second session is at 1.15pm.

· The Saturday Street Fair will be on 12 October from 10am to 4pm. It is an opportunity take the family out to the markets in Kings Parade, enjoy the children’s rides and a variety of tasty treats.

· Local businesses are invited to participate in the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 window display competition. Displays will need to be up from Friday 4 October – Sunday 12 October. Dress windows or shopfronts in a race theme for a chance to win amazing prizes. Council will supply a starter pack with posters, balloons and bunting. Winners announced on Tuesday, 8 October and People’s Choice winner announced on Thursday, 17 October. To register, send your business details to kaitlin.collins@bathurst.nsw.gov.au or call 6333 6111. Registrations close Friday, 27 September.

· Children are invited to take part in this year’s Bathurst 1000 colouring competition. Prizes include double trackside passes to the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000,

double passes to watch the start of the Sunday race from the podium and Supercars merchandise packs. Visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au to download an entry or for more information.

Do you want to sell wood or other goods during race week?

Setting up a stall on a roadside or on other public land is prohibited without approval by Council. However, if you want to sell wood or other goods during the Bathurst 1000 race week you are encouraged to contact Council.

Bathurst Regional Council has set aside space in Alan Morse Park this year to accommodate wood vendors during race week and you need to lodge a Local Approval application with Council to reserve a space. Applicants will require public liability insurance listing Bathurst Regional Council as an interested party. For more information or for an application contact Council on 6333 6111 or visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au and search Local Approval.

Water Smart Gardening

Qualified horticulturist and award-winning gardener, Dhyan Blore, will present a series of workshops for home gardeners at Rahamim Ecology Centre. Topics include caring for plants in dry times, maximising water in gardens and plants, the importance of mulch, features of drought tolerant plants, water for backyard birds and wildlife and using greywater on gardens. Weekday and weekend sessions available. For more information or to book visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions

Household Chemical CleanOut

Use CleanOut to safely dispose of household chemicals on Friday, 25 October at Cooke Hockey Complex, Sydney Road, from 8.00am – 4.00pm. This is an NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative. For more information please visit www.epa.nsw.gov.au

YourSay Bathurst

Council is currently seeking feedback on the following project via the YourSay Bathurst website:

· Smart Community Strategy

Pillars of Bathurst

The Pillars of Bathurst project honours the lives and contributions of past residents who have played an important role in the history of the region throughout the different eras. Nominations are now open for the 2020 Pillars of Bathurst. Nomination forms and guidelines are available from https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/pillars

Nominations close 29 November.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

BATHURST ART FAIR OPENING HOURS

Friday 27 September - Sunday 13 October

Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 5pm | Sunday 11am to 2pm

Art Workshops Spring School Holidays @ BRAG

All workshops for ages 5 – 15 year olds, priced $10 - $12, Creative Kids Voucher Redeemable to book please call 6333 6555

SIGNATURE STYLE

Wednesday 2 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

WICKED WEAVING

Thursday 3 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

CLAY MOSAIC

Wednesday 9 October 1.30pm - 3.30pm

PRINT YOUR PORTRAIT

Thursday 10 October 10.30am - 12.30pm

For more information visit bathurstart.com, see the gallery Facebook page or call 6333 6555.

Library

School holiday activities

Various dates September 30 – October 9

Stop-motion animation, kids’ yoga, steampunk craft and superhero workshops are just some of the

fun activities being held at the library in the school holidays. For details, pick up a

program at the library or visit the website. Book early to secure your place on 6333 6281 (some

activities include a fee; credit cards accepted).

September Book Sale

September 27-29

Author Talk - John Smailes

2pm Thursday, 10 October

Author Talk - Judy Nunn

6.15pm Tuesday, 15 October

Community Talk - How The Law Can Help

11am Friday, 18 October

Bookings required for all programs and events. To book or for more information phone 6333 6281.

Community Planting Day - Macquarie River

Saturday, 28 September at 10am

With the spring planting season already upon us, Council is calling on the community to don their gardening gloves, embrace the outdoors and lend us a hand.

For further information, please phone 0428 386 549 or 6333 6285 or council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

ENDS

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