What’s News at Bathurst Regional Council
Bathurst 29 Mar 2019

MEDIA RELEASE 29 March 2019

Waste2Art

Entries for this year’s Waste2Art exhibition and competition are now open. Waste 2 Art is a recycled art competition which challenges the way we think about waste, there are categories for everyone from pre-school aged children through to aspiring and professional artists.

For more information and to obtain an entry form please visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

NRL - Penrith Panthers Vs Melbourne Storm

Tickets are still available

Tickets are now on sale for the round three NRL clash between Penrith Panthers and Melbourne Storm at Carrington Park on Saturday, 30 March. Visit www.bathurstnrl.com.au.

Village Meetings

Sunny Corner - 6 pm - 8 April - Sunny Corner Memorial Hall

Peel - 6 pm - 9 April - Peel Hall

Raglan - 6 pm - 30 April - Raglan Hall

Eglinton - 6 pm - 9 May - Eglinton Memorial Hall

Perthville - 6 pm - 14 May - Perthville School of Arts Hall

Land Ballot

Council has released a new residential land development to be known as Sunnybright Estate (off Limekilns Road, Kelso). The first stage release will be way of public ballot and registration for the ballot is now open and closes at 4.00pm on Friday 5 April.

For more information please see Council’s website bathurst.nsw.gov.au/landsales or call Council’s Property Officer on 6333 6235.

George and Howick Street Roundabout Upgrade

The upgrade of the George and Howick Street roundabout is continuing. This project will significantly improve safety and enable smoother flow of traffic at the intersection. For regular project updates visit https://yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Youth Week 10 – 18 April

NSW Youth Week is a celebration of young people. It is organised by young people for young people in communities across NSW and Australia.

Bathurst will celebrate Youth Week with the following events:

Yjam In The Park

YJAM in the Park will be held Friday 5 April from 6:00pm-10:00pm in Machattie Park.

YJAM in the Park is a youth music event featuring performances from several young local musicians.

Free entry, with food and drinks available for purchase.

This is a fully supervised, drug and alcohol free event that aims to promote youth inclusion in the

Bathurst region. YJAM in the Park is part of NSW Youth Week – an annual celebration of young people. For information about this and other Youth Week events, please call Council’s Community Services department on 6333 6523 or visit Council’s website www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

Fanfiction Writing Workshop

Fanfiction is a story written by a fan of, and featuring characters from, a particular TV

series, movie, book etc. Writers explore the world of fanfiction and creating their own

stories. This workshop is for young people 12-17 years.

Where: Bathurst Library, Keppel Street

When: Monday 15 April 2019, 10.30am-11.30am

Augmented Reality (AR) Escape Room Challenge

The Library will partner with Rein Turley of Save the Children to deliver two AR

programs. On Wednesday there will be a group of eight children creating the AR Escape Room, then on Thursday there will be multiple sessions for small groups to 'escape' the room. This program is for young people 12-17 years.

Where: Bathurst Library, Keppel Street

When: Wednesday 17 April 2019, 2pm-3.30pm and Thursday 18 April 2019, 10:30am-11 :30am, 12pm-1 pm, 2pm-3pm, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Bluntside Youth Week Clinic

Ricky from Bluntside Skatepark Tours will lead workshops for skateboards and scooters.

Where: Bathurst Skate Park, Lions Club Drive

When: Thursday 18 April 2019, 1pm-5pm

BBQ Bonanza

Free event that will feature a BBQ, arts corner, activities, sports corner, local music,

games and prizes.

Where: Veritas House, 106-108 Russell Street

When: Tuesday 16 April 2019, 12pm-2pm

For more information www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/youth

Welcome Wagon Mayoral Reception

Have you recently relocated to Bathurst or know someone who has? Bathurst Regional Council, in partnership with Bathurst Business Chamber invites you to the next Welcome Wagon Mayoral Reception on Thursday, 11 April at 5.30pm at the Bathurst Visitors Information Centre. The Welcome Wagon provides a great opportunity to meet the Mayor and other new residents. You will also receive a Welcome Pack to help you settle in to your new life in Bathurst. Please call 6333 6182 or email [email protected] for more information.

Construction of new taxi shelter

A new shelter on Howick Street near the Stockland Shopping Centre is being constructed. Temporary changes to pedestrian and taxi access will be in place while works are underway. The taxi zone will be relocated towards Bentinck Street to the unused bus zone. There will be minimal impact to traffic in the area.

ClubGRANTS

Council invites local community organisations to apply for funding from the 2019

ClubGRANTS Scheme, under Category 1 criteria.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday 26 April. Further information regarding ClubGRANTS

funding guidelines or to download application forms are available at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or the ClubsNSW website www.clubsnsw.com.au, or contact Cultural & Community Services on 6333 6523.

Heritage Assistance Grants

Applications are now invited for small grants for the following funds:

Bathurst Region Heritage Fund

Provides small grants for the repair and maintenance of older buildings in the region. The program is supported by the NSW Heritage Branch of the Office of Environment and Heritage.

Bathurst CBD Main Street Improvement Fund

Provides small grants to assist property owners and tenants to improve, repair and maintain buildings within the Bathurst CBD.

Bathurst Region Interpretation Fund

Provides small grants for the preparation of Conservation Management Plans, historic publications and interpretation projects to promote and interpret the region’s history.

Applications for funding must be made on Council’s application form which is available on Council’s website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au or from the Civic Centre. The closing date for applications is 31 May.

For more information call 6333 6211.

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