What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 22 November 2019

Village Meetings

Village meetings with residents in areas will be held during 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:

· Sofala, Memorial Hall - 25 November

· Wattle Flat, recreation Hall - 26 November

For further information, please phone 6333 6201.

YourSay Bathurst

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

· Footpath Restaurants Policy

· Tourism Reference Group

· Presentation of Financial Statements 18/19

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.

Railway Museum Plaques

Become part of Bathurst’s Railway family and purchase a replica brass engine plate with your family name to be displayed in perpetuity at the new Bathurst Rail Museum.

· Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

· Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

*note: Large plaques also include the opportunity to have 150 words of your family history displayed on the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website. For more information call 6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSay Bathurst or in person at BMEC.

Sustainability Grant

A new Sustainability Grants program for schools has recently been launched by the NSW

Department of Education. All NSW public schools can apply for up to $15,000 of funding for sustainable projects. Applications close 29 November, so apply now bit.ly/36fNUdo

Host Families Wanted

Families are wanted to host Japanese students from Toyo High School from Friday 6 March to Monday 9 March 2020. For more information and an application form please contact Bathurst Visitor Information Centre on 6332 1444.

Library

AUTHOR TALK: PAUL BYRNES

Wednesday November 27, 6pm

Award-winning journalist Paul Byrnes discusses his new book, The Lost Boys, which reveals previously untold stories of underage soldiers who fought in the First World War.

BOOK SALE

Friday November 29 - December 1

Grab a book bargain at our monthly sale of ex-library items and donated books. Prices range from 50 cents to $3.

AUTHOR TALK: CHRIS KRUPA

Thursday December 5, 6pm

Meet a Bathurst-based writer who has just released the second book in his gripping crime series and has a third one coming soon.

Bookings essential for author events, phone 6333 6281.

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)

IDPwD is a United Nations day that promotes inclusivity and celebrates the achievements and contributions of people with disabilities on December 3, every year.

This year, Glenray will mark IDPwD by holding a “Movie Night” at Metro 5 Cinemas Bathurst. This event is inclusive of anyone in the community.

Movie: The Addams Family

Date: 10 December

Arrival: 5.30pm for a 6.00pm screening

Cost: On sale, November 26th from M.C. $16.00 p/p - includes a can of drink & bag of lollies on arrival. *Conditions - No companion cards/free tickets/metro vouchers can be used to purchase tickets - (metro rules). Glenray has also designed a colouring-in competition for all those who want to be involved in the fun. Print, colour and share your design to M.C & tag @Glenrayindustries before December 10. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs.

For more information regarding IDPwD or to download the colouring-in document visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b7Fkvu4O58iGi6UEFU1luC-79h3AoWTh. or phone 6331 2388.

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