What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE 7 February 2020

National Motor Racing Museum Exhibition

Around the Clock: Bathurst 12-Hourand 24-Hour Endurance Racers.

Fast becoming a key event on the Australian andInternational motorsport calendar, the Bathurst12-Hour attracts teams and drivers from acrossthe globe, competing in the Intercontinental GTChallenge.This exhibition looks back over the history ofthe Bathurst 12-Hour and 24-Hour enduranceraces and the evolution of the event since the firstrunning in 1991, featuring

What’s on at the Bathurst Library

Book launch - Dark Sky Dreamings 6pm - Thursday 27 February Meet the local writers who have contributed to this exciting anthology that explores our connection and fascination with the inland sky of south-eastern Australia and the vast universe beyond.

Author Talk - The Gift of Adoption
6pm - Thursday 12 March

What is it really like to adopt a child from overseas? Get an inside view of the red tape, challenges and reward of forming a loving family from different cultures.

All activites are free but bookings are essential phone 6333 6281.

Bathurst Regional Art

Gallery

Artist Talk
11am - Saturday 8 February

Q&A between exhibiting artist Paul Davies with BRAG Director Sarah Gurich.

Tim Ross: Designing a Legacy

6.30pm - Thursday 13 February

Part talk, part screening and part comedy show, join comedian, broadcaster and design nerd Tim Ross for a unique live cinematic show. Entry: $35

BRAGS members, $39 concession & students, $45 non-members, limited capacity book now. This a fundraising event for BRAGS.

To book or find out more about these events phone the Art Gallery on 6333 6555.

Suttor, Mitre, Lambert Street Roundabout

Due to the Mitre, Suttor, Lambert Street roundabout construction, there will be changed traffic conditions in the area.

The bus interchange has relocated to the front of Assumption Church and there are changes to school drop-off and pick-up zones.

The intersection remains open under traffic control; however, delays are expected with reduced speed limits. Please allow extra time for school drop off and pick up.

Works are expected to change frequently due to the nature of the project,people are advised to approach the intersection with caution at all times and adhere to the changing traffic conditions.

For the latest project information visit the Bathurst YourSay website or if you prefer to talk to someone, please call 6333 6100.

NSW Seniors Festival

12-23 February

The Seniors Festival is a celebration of the valuablecontribution seniors make to the community.An array of events, activities and entertainment will beon offer for all seniors to enjoy, including historic bustours, exercise classes, morning teas, concerts and much

more.For more information phone 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website.

Bathurst Bike Show

8 February, 10am – 2pm

Russell St, Bathurst

The Bathurst Street and Custom Motorcycle Show is a unique grass-roots community-based motorcycle show. Bikes on show range from daily rides to full on customs. A variety of brands and styles of bike are represented; over 100 bikes on display last year. Trade stalls and club displays line the street, including the Shannon’s semi, and there’s also entertainment for kids.

The show is building Bathurst as a motorcycle ‘mecca’, preparing for the return of motorcycle racing when the new circuit is built.

For more information visit http://www.bathurstbikeshow.com/

Bathurst Region Macquarie Medal Project/Scholarship

Applications are now invited for a supporting grant or scholarship to undertake a major work or learning in the following areas:

· Conservation, maintenance and adaptive reuse projects of heritage items or at risk buildings and sites of heritage value within the Bathurst region.

· Promotion and interpretation of the history and heritage of the Bathurst region, its building and places, natural environment, people and projects and their embedded stories and enhance community reflection and understanding about the Bathurst region’s history.

· Support the learning in heritage management and conservation.

· Foster and support the growth of heritage trades and practices.

A grant of up to $10,000 (paid over two years) is available to the winning project or area of learning.

Applications for funding must be made on Council’s application form which is availableon Council’s website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or from Council’s Environmental, Planning and Building Services Department, Civic Centre, Russell Street, Bathurst.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 13 March 2020.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Council on 6333 6211.

Section 356 Donations

Council is seeking expressions of interest from community organisations and individuals seeking funding from Council to be included in the 2020/2021 budget. Funding is available for the period from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.Application forms are available on Council’s website or from the Civic Centre, 158 Russell Street, Bathurst and need to be submitted by 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 4 February 2020.Organisations/groups who have received funding previously should re-apply if they wish to be considered for further funding.

For more information, contact Council on 6333 6257 or visit Council’s website.

Railway Museum Plaques

Become part of Bathurst’s railway family and purchasea replica brass engine plate with your family nameto be displayed in perpetuity at the newBathurst Rail Museum.

· Small 120mm x 65mm $250 inc GST

· Large* 240mm x 130mm $500 inc GST

*note: Large plaques also include the opportunityto have 150 words of your family history displayedon the upcoming Bathurst Rail Museum website.

For more information call6333 6593. Purchase online at YourSayBathurst or in person at BMEC.

CBD CCTV Stage Two

Works for the second stage of the CBD CCTV project will commence on Monday 10 February. The project will involve underboring works in locations around the CBD which will have an impact on parking. The system is expected to go live in June.

For details on impacted areas within the CBD, or for more information visit the Smart Communities page on Council’s website or phone 6333 6111.

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