What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 18 October 2019

Garage Sale

Looking to rehome preloved homewares, clothes or furniture? Registrations are now open for this year’s Garage Sale on Sunday, 10 November.

Stalls are $40.00 each for a 7m x 4m space.

One stall - $40.00

Two stalls - $80.00

Three stalls - $120.00

One whole Pit Garage - $160.00 (four stalls)

To register visit bathurst.nsw.gov.au or contact 6333 6110. Registrations close Friday, 1 November.

Backyard Bird Count

From 21-27 October, Council is asking the local community to join thousands of other Aussies in helping BirdLife Australia count the birds that share their backyards, farms, rivers and parks urban, rural and regional backyards as part of the annual Aussie Backyard Bird Count, being held during National Bird Week.

People are encouraged to post photos and messages via social media via hashtags #AussieBirdCount and #bathurstbirdcount.

For more information or to download the app visit www.aussiebirdcount.org.au

Council will also be hosting a guided bird walk at Mount Panorama with local expert Tiffany Mason on Sunday, 27 October at 8.00am.

To RSVP for the guided bird walk visit www.facebook/sustainablebathurst, or call Environmental Officer, Joel Little, on 6333 6217.

Village Meetings

Village meetings with residents in areas will be held during October/November. Residents are invited to attend and meet with Councillors and senior staff to discuss projects and any other matters of interest.

Each meeting will commence at 6.00pm and will be held at the following locations:

Rockley, School of Arts Hall - 28 October

Hill End, Royal Hall - 4 November

Yetholme, Community Hall - 11 November

Trunkey Creek, Community Hall - 12 November

Sofala, Memorial Hall - 25 November

Wattle Flat, recreation Hall - 26 November

For further information, please phone 6333 6201.

Somerville Lecture

Somerville Lecture Thursday, 31 October 2019 7pm at AFMM

The Minerals of Jenolan Caves: Geological and Biological Contributions by Ross Pogson, Australian Museum.
Ross is an extremely knowledge and engaging speaker, this will be a very interesting event.

Tickets $15 Adult/ $10 Concession includes drink and light supper. Bookings essential 6331 5511.

Food and Flix – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

The Youth Council’s Food and Flix will return to the Adventure Playground on Friday, 15 November. The event will start at 6.30pm with movie screening at 8.00pm. People are encouraged to bring a blanket and a picnic. There will also be some food available. Entry is free. For more information visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

NMRM Exhibition

This October, the National Motor Racing Museum is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the debut of

Racecam at Bathurst in 1979, and the career of the first driver to carry the on-board camera, Peter

Williamson.

With a collection of race cars from Peter’s career, as well as personal items, plus original and modern

camera equipment, don’t miss your opportunity to see how this Australian innovation changed

motorsport broadcasts forever! The National Motor Racing Museum is open from

9am to 4:30pm daily.

Water Restrictions

Extreme water restrictions are now in place across the Bathurst region.

This means:

- No watering of lawns
- Only watering your garden on Wednesday and Sunday between 6pm and 9pm for a maximum of 30 minutes using a hand held hose with a trigger nozzle or one soaker hose or one microspray system
- No sprinklers of any kind are permitted
- No car washing at home
- No filling of new pools using the Bathurst water supply
- No topping up your pool unless you have a permit from Council
- Pools must be covered at all times
- No topping/filling up garden features or child pools
- No washing of hard surfaces except for health and safety purposes
- 4 minute showers
- Only wash clothes and use dishwashers when there is a full load

If you are using grey water, please read the fact sheet. For everything you need to know visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/waterrestrictions or call the water restrictions hotline on 6333 1683.

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 projects via the YourSay Bathurst website:

· Smart Community Strategy

· Webcasting of Council meetings policy

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.

Community Tree Planting Day

The ‘Rehabilitation of the Macquarie River Riparian Corridor’ project is in full swing with native trees and shrubs already planted along the Macquarie River. Why not grab the family and join us at our Community Planting Day on Sunday 27 October. Commencing at 10am at the Baillie Street Open Space (Cnr Havannah Street and Sydney Road-Kendall Ave).

Council will also have a free barbecue lunch afterwards. For further information please contact Bill Josh on 0407 256 791 or Kristie Kearney (Environmental Programs Coordinator) on 6333 6285 or council@bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Library

Grandparents Storytime

10.30 am -11.30 am Tuesday 22 October

Drug & Alcohol Info Hub

3.00 pm - 25 October

For further information on any of these events, phone the library on 6333 6281.

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery

Exhibitions 18 October - 1 December

Threads Through Art - Australian Tapestries

Heather Dunn: Palette of Place

Camie Lyons: A Physical Response

Sassy Park: Looking for Gold

Artist Talks

Camie Lyons, Q&A with BRAG Director

11.00am - Saturday 19 October

Heather Dunn Tapestry Demonstration

11.00am - Saturdays 26 October, and 2,9,23 November

2020 Hill End Artists in Residence Program Call Out

Applications are now open and close 5.00pm Thursday, 31 October. To apply visit www.hillendart.com.au.

For further information, phone the gallery on 6333 6555.

Celebrate Grandparents Day

Council invites grandparents and anyone who takes on the role of a grandparent the opportunity to spend quality time together with their grandchild exploring and participating in a range of activities at Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum to celebrate Grandparents Day. The event will be held on Sunday 27 October from 11am until 1.00pm. Entry, activities and morning tea will be free of charge for grandparents accompanied by their grandchild.

ENDS

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