What's on Bathurst Region October

WHAT'S ON BATHURST REGION OCTOBER

1 THE GREAT RACE FESTIVAL

OFF-TRACK EVENTS The Great Race Festival Off Track Events bring the excitement of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 from Mount Panorama to Bathurst. WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER B-ROCK SUPER WEDNESDAY - TRANSPORTER AND DRIVER PARADE Location: William Street (between Durham St and Russell St) Time: 11.30am Cheer on your favourite teams as the Supercars Transporters and drivers make a spectacular entrance when they roar in Bathurst with the impressive B-Double Transporter and Driver Parade. See these giant machines up close as they convoy into town and make their way along William Street. DRIVER SIGNING Location: Kings Parade, Russell St Session 1: 12.15pm Session 2: 1.15pm Meet the stars of the Supercars Championship at the official off-track driver’s signing session. Including activities, food and drink, the Driver Signing has something for everybody. THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER LEGENDARY MOMENTS DINNER Location: Rydges Mount Panorama, 1 Conrod Straight Time: 6.30pm Cost: $80 - Buy tickets tickets.bmec.com.au Experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to listen to legends of the Great Race Greg Murphy, Steven Richards and Fred Gibson as they relive some of their historical and most memorable moments on Mount Panorama. Be taken down memory lane while listening to firsthand accounts of the drivers' experiences with the mighty Mount. SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER SATURDAY STREET FAIR Location: Kings Parade, Russell St Time: 10am - 4pm The annual Saturday Street Fair has something for everyone. Wander through the food and market stalls and enjoy great entertainment by local artists. There are plenty of activities for the kids including unforgettable rides. There’s no better way to spend your Saturday than being part of this fun-filled fair. Bathurst Regional Council 02 6333 6111 bathurst.nsw.gov.au/spring/the-great-race-festival-off-track-events

2 OCTOBER RANKIN COTTAGE CRAFT Location: Rankin Cottage Crafts, 117 Rankin St Time: 10am - 4pm; Closed public holidays & Father’s Day Cost: Free entry Contact: 0497 015 964 Facebook: facebook.com/rankincottagecrafts Spring has sprung! The sun is shining, and the flowers are blooming and the crafters are busy making colourful handmade gifts. UNTIL SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER SPRUNG FESTIVAL Location: Ponton Theatre, Charles Sturt University Time: sprungfestival.com/shows Cost: $8/$10 Contact: 0432 205 156 Website: sprungfestival.com Each year CSU’s Bathurst campus hosts a two-week festival of arts and creativity facilitated and constructed by the graduating Theatre Media cohort. The festival is unique as it incorporates all three years of the course to act, produce and devise the creative works within this festival. The theme is 'Capture the Moment' and the organisers want attendees to become part of the artistic process. Visitors to the festival are encouraged to take photos, interact with the performers and create memories in this fantastic creative space. UNTIL SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER BATHURST ART FAIR BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday & most public holidays 11am - 2pm; Monday by appointment Cost: Free entry Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.au Artists from the Bathurst Regional Council district and surrounding areas including the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Oberon, Blayney, Cowra, Orange and Mudgee are invited to participate in the 2019 Bathurst Art Fair. An initiative of the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Society Inc. (BRAGS Inc.), the Bathurst Art Fair will sell art priced to suit every budget. The Bathurst Art Fair will feature works in all media including painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and ceramics. Funds raised by BRAGS Inc. from the Bathurst Art Fair will be used to purchase new works for the Bathurst Regional Art Gallery’s permanent collection.

3 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY BATHURST FARM EXPERIENCE Location: 1080 Trunkey Rd, Perthville Time: By arrangement - Bookings essential Cost: Charges apply Contact: 0429 337 439 Website: barcoosbarn.com.au Meet the animals, feed lambs, chickens and horses and learn about their uses. Take a ride on a led Shetland pony or draught horse, a sled ride behind a draught horse or even a sulky ride. Lots of fun activities to enjoy. OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY GOLD PANNING TOURS Location: Hill End area Time: By arrangement - Bookings essential Cost: $10 per person (one hour) Phone: 0421 729 955 Enjoy gold prospecting with an experienced tour guide. Be tought how to pan for gold. Equipment supplied. OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY HISTORY HILL Location: 3458 Hill End Rd, Hill End Time: Open 7 days throughout the school holidays 10am - 4pm Cost: Adult $10; Child $7 Contact: 6337 8222 Website: historyhill.com.au History Hill has the largest privately owned gold rush collection on display in Australia focusing on the land, the time and the people of Australia's gold rush era. MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY TOONWORLD PRESENTS - STEM ANIMATION WORKSHOP Location: Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 1.30pm - 3pm Cost: $5 - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6281 Website: bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library.html Toonworld inspires students to be daring and creative. They believe children to be most confident and empowered when allowed to express themselves freely without fear of mistakes or judgement. Ages 6-13yrs.

4 MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER & TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY SCHOOL HOLIDAY JUNIOR LAPIDARY WORKSHOP Location: Old Fire Shed – Park Street, Eglinton (next to tennis courts), Time: 9am - 3pm Cost: $30 Contact: 6332 1017 or 0427 896 945 Presented by the Bathurst Stamp, Coin, Collectables & Lapidary Club Inc. Lapidary is the cutting and polishing ofSOLD minerals, OUTgemstones and rocks to be used for jewellery or display. Learn the skills of cutting and polishing minerals and rocks in a two-day workshop, with the possibility to set polished stones. All materials and instruction provided. Bring your lunch. Morning tea provided. Wear enclosed shoes (joggers). MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER - WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY GOLF COACHING CLINIC Location: Bathurst Golf Club & Bathurst Golf Driving Range Time: 9.30am - 3pm Cost: $50 per day Phone: 6331 1379 Website: https://bathurstgolf.com.au/ Start, learn and play. Coaching is provided by PGA Golf Professionals of Bathurst Golf Club. Learn swing correction, long game and short game instruction plus much more! Suitable for kids 7yrs and over. MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER - WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY TENNIS CLINIC Location: Bathurst Tennis Centre, 217 Durham ST Time: 9am - 12pm Cost: Charges apply - Bookings essential Phone: 0431 354 480 Website: bathursttenniscentre.com.au Holiday tennis clinics are a great introduction to the game of tennis. Players will also play a singles and doubles round robin. MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY BATHURST GOLDFIELDS HOLIDAY PANNING Location: 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama Time: 1pm - 3pm Cost: Adult/High school age $20, Primary age $10, Under 5yrs free Contact: 6332 2022 Website: bathurstgoldfields.com.au Be guided through the museum displays and see the various methods of gold mining, the tools and machinery used, from man and horse power through to steam power. At the outdoor museum help operate the authentic machines used during the 1850s. Then head to the blacksmith shop where the guide will create a work of art in steel. Try your hand at panning for real gold. Keep what you find!

5 MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER TUESDAY 8 - FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY PCYC SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Location: Corner of Morrisset & Commonwealth Streets Time: 8.30am - 4.30pm Cost: Half day $25, full day $30 Contact: 6331 2191 Website: pcycnsw.org.au/bathurst Join in the fun at the PCYC with gymnastics, indoor sports, boot camp, arts & crafts, movie excursions and ten pin bowling. Ages 5-13yrs. TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY CHILDREN'S YOGA Location: Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 10.30am - 11.15am Cost: Free - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6281 Website: bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library.htmlSOLD OUT Join Emma for this children’s yoga class and learn special yoga poses to build on your strength, balance and confidence. Ages 4-12yrs. TUESDAY 1 & THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY DINOSAURS IN THE DARK TORCHLIGHT TOUR Location: Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, 224 Howick St Time: 7pm Cost: Adult $15; Concession $10; Child $7; Family $35 Phone: 6331 5511 Website: somervillecollection.com.au Take a dark and eerie after hours tour of the museum by torchlight. You will be amazed by what glows in the dark! A kid friendly family tour where you are guaranteed to see a dinosaur. Bookings essential. WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY KIDS’ NIGHT TOUR @ ABERCROMBIE HOUSE Location: Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Rd Time: 7pm - 8.15pm Cost: Tickets $15 - from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre (6332 1444) Contact: 6331 4929 Website: abercrombiehouse.com.au Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Chocolate milk and cookies on the veranda at the conclusion. For children aged from 7yrs (with adult). Bookings essential.

6 WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY SIGNATURE STYLE Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: $10 Brags Member/$12 Non-Member - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.au Be inspired by the works in the biennial Bathurst Art Fair. Using paints and pencils Fiona will guide you in expressing and developing your own unique style from portraits to Impressionist landscapes. For ages 5 to 15 years. WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY STEAMPUNK WORKSHOP Location: Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 2pm - 3.30pm Cost: $10 - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6281 Website: bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library.html Explore the Steampunk trend during this workshop with Fiona Howle. Create your own accessories, jewellery and costume using wire, metal, clay, paint, leather, lace and more! Materials are supplied, however you can bring along any materials/ garments you may wish to use or ‘punk-up’. Ages 10-17yrs. THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY WICKED WEAVING Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: $10 Brags Member/$12 Non-Member - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.au Learn the ways of weaving in this workshop with Ana. Using a forked stick, yarn and twine create a woven masterpiece and decorate with beads, feathers and other craft items. For ages 5 to 15 years.

THURSDAY 3 & FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER TETRIS Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Time: 6.30pm Cost: $25 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au Arch 8 are based in The Netherlands and have performed across the globe, including St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Cairo, New York, San Francisco, Vancouver, Senegal, and throughout Europe. Don’t miss them in Bathurst! Watch as this highly skilled acrobatic quartet navigate not only the stage but each other, twisting and interlocking to communicate with and create new meanings for their bodies. 7 SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER COMMUNITY MARKET @ HILL END Location: Various Time: 9.30am - 4pm Cost: Free entry Contact: 0408 117 784 Website: heatgg.org.au/activities/markets-in-hill-end/ Pack the car, pack the kids and the dog and head to Hill End for a great spring break during the school holidays. As the drought continues what better way to support the local rural community. You will find a range of bric-a-brac, household items, books, pre-loved clothing, and vintage jewellery and craft items. SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER LEO SAYER - JUST A BOY 2019 Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Time: 8pm Cost: $84 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au The perpetually effervescent, Grammy award winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer continues wowing audiences worldwide in 2019. Following the sold-out success of his UK tour, Sayer is touring Australia with his all-star Australian band for a select series of concerts featuring all his greatest hits, along with songs from his 2019 release, Selfie. Released on the UK’s Demon label, Selfie is the first album to be completely performed, produced and arranged by Leo Sayer. SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER MACQUARIE RIVERSIDE MARKETS Location: Berry Park, Lions Club Drive, Kelso Time: 8am - 1pm (1st Saturday of each month) Cost: Free entry Contact: 6337 1203 Website: macquariebathurst.nsw.lions.org.au Come and explore the stalls under the trees beside the Macquarie River, with a kids’ playground and Lions Club BBQ offering drinks and hot food. A wide range of interesting stalls will be on hand. SATURDAY 5 & SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER BATHURST ARTS TRAIL Location: Various Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: Free entry Contact: 0400 130 792 Website: bathurstartstrail.com Painters, potters, glass artists, sculptors and printmakers showcase their talents in town and country studios and galleries. Maps and brochures with opening hours and venues are available from the Visitor Information Centre. Golden Bali flags indicate an artist nearby.

8 SATURDAY 5, 12, 19 & 26 OCTOBER BATHURST PARKRUN Location: Bicentennial Park, Cnr William and Stanley Sts Time: Every Saturday 8am Cost: Free – must register before you run Website: parkrun.com.au/bathurst This is a fun, free 5km run or walk event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER DARREN CROSS AT THE VICTORIA BATHURST Location: Little Alberts at the Victoria Hotel, 3 Keppel St Time: 2pm - 6pm Cost: $20 Contact: 6331 5777 Website: thevictoriabathurst.com.au Darren is excited to bring his show out to Bathurst. Darren founded Sydney band Gerling and were together for 14 years - working with everyone from Kylie Minogue, The Avalanches to US Rapper Kool Keith. More recently playing beautiful ethereal folk noir with Jessica Cassar in Jep and Dep, the duo have supported everyone from Jonny Marr, Cash Savage, Mia Dyson, Courtney Barnett, Jessica Pratt, Blackeyed Susans to Aldous Harding. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER HIGH TEA @ ABERCROMBIE HOUSE Location: Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Rd Time: From 2.30pm Cost: Adult $49; Concession $45; Child under 14yrs $25 Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie House Contact: 6331 4929 Website: abercrombiehouse.com.au The popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats with an Aussie twist! A variety of leaf tea, plunger coffee and elegant live classical Celtic harp music. Main rooms and gardens are open to explore. This is an outstanding afternoon of elegance and style. SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER - SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER SPRING FESTIVAL @ MAYFIELD GARDEN Location: 530 Mayfield Rd, Oberon Time: 9am - 5.30pm Cost: $15/$35 Contact: 6336 3131 Website: mayfieldgarden.com.au See 75 hectares including the Mayfield Maze! This is your opportunity to explore all of Mayfield. Not only is the English inspired Mayfield Maze open, but you can see the Croquet Court, the Hawkins’ Family Chapel, the Chook Hilton, the 80-metre Cascade & Temple and much more. Take one of the rowboats out on Mayfield Lake (at no additional cost) or play one of our interactive games with your family and friends. See it all with the courtesy hop-on-hop-off bus which will make several stops around the garden. 9 TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY SUPERHERO TRAINING & ACROBATIC STUNT SHOW Location: Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel St Time: Various Cost: $10 - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6281 Website: bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library.html These programs are designed to connect with and inspire new generations of athletes. Workshop 1: 9.30am - 10.30am. Ages: 4-9yrs. Cost: $10 (includes show). Children under 6yrs to be accompanied by an adult. Show: 10.30am - 11am. Ages: 4yrs+. Cost $5. Children under 6yrs to be accompanied by an adult Workshop 2: 11.30am - 12.30pm. Ages: 10-17yrs. Cost: $10 (includes show beforehand) WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY CLAY MOSAIC Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 1.30pm - 3.30pm Cost: $10 Brags Member/$12 Non-Member - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.au Get inspired by the artworks of the Rococo Style and create upcycled clay mosaics. Embed and paint clay forms inspired by nature with rocks, shells, beads and other small fascinating objects. WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER EXPLORATIONS SERIES - RUSTED OFF WHY COUNTRY AUSTRALIA IS FED UP WITH UPDATED OBSERVATIONS IN LIGHT OF THE FEDERAL ELECTION Location: Bathurst Library, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: 6pm - 7.30pm Cost: Free - Bookings essential Contact: 6338 4645 Website: https://about.csu.edu.au/community/events/explorations This Explorations Series is where journalist and author Gabrielle Chan talks about her new book. Gabrielle Chan looks to her own rural community’s main street for answers to the big questions driving voters. Why are we so fed up with politics? Why are formerly rusted-on country voters deserting major parties in greater numbers than their city cousins? Can ordinary people teach us more about the way forward for government? WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY KIDS’ NIGHT TOUR @ ABERCROMBIE HOUSE Location: Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir Rd Time: 7.30pm - 8.45pm Cost: Tickets $15 - from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre (6332 1444) Contact: 6331 4929 Website: abercrombiehouse.com.au Enjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Chocolate milk and cookies on the veranda at the conclusion. For children aged from 7yrs (with adult). Bookings essential. 10 WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY DIWALI PAPER LANTERN Location: Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 0.30am - 12pm Cost: $10 - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6281 Website: bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library.html Learn all about the Diwali Festival of Lights and make beautiful coloured paper lanterns to decorate your home. Fiona will have stories and photos for inspiration. Materials supplied. Ages: 6-17yrs. WEDNESDAY 9 , FRIDAY 11, WEDNESDAY 16, 23 & 30 OCTOBER BATHURST HARNESS RACING Location: Group 1 Feeds Bathurst Paceway, 169 College Rd Time: 5pm - 9pm Cost: Free entry Contact: 6333 5000 Website: bathurstharnessracing.com.au Be apart of harness racing this October for the Bathurst Shootout as horses time trial against the clock just like the cars on Wednesday 9th October and then race together on Friday 11th October. It will be a great month of racing with full bar, tab and restaurant facilities available. Don't forget the restaurant will be open for Race Week from Wednesday 9 - Sunday 13. THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER AUTHOR TALK - JOHN SMAILES Location: Bathurst Library, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: 2pm - 3.30pm Cost: Free - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6281 Website: eventbrite.com.au As the cars warm up for this year's race, come and discover the history and legends of Mount Panorama. Well known motor racing journalist/commentator John Smailes will discuss his brand new book that captures the magic and moments of Mount Panorama. THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITY PRINT YOUR PORTRAIT Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70-78 Keppel St Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm Cost: $10 Brags Member/$12 Non-Member - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.au Impress yourself with a self portrait print. In this workshop Ana will guide you in making your very own prints using soft foam board and paint. Learn techniques and processes of print making. For ages 5 to 15 years.

11 THURSDAY 10 OCTOBER V8 SLEUTH OPEN NIGHT AT BATHURST FEATURING BRAD JONES Location: National Motor Racing Museum, 400 Panorama Ave Time: 7.30pm - 10.15pm Cost: $39.95 - Buy tickets https://bit.ly/34kljTd Contact: v8sleuth.com.au Motorsport fans - here's your perfect way to spend a Thursday night of race week in Bathurst! The V8 Sleuth team is holding another of its special Open Night events with our special guest Supercars icon Brad Jones, hosted by Aaron Noonan. THURSDAY 10, FRIDAY 11, SATURDAY 12 & SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER SUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000 Location: Mount Panorama Time: From 7am; main race starting 11am Sunday 8 Cost: Tickets from Ticketek or at the gate Contact: 07 5630 0364 Website: supercars.com/bathurst1000/ The Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, 10-13 October 2019, is the most prestigious race in Australian motorsport, on one of the world’s greatest race tracks. The unforgiving, mountainous track is the ultimate battleground – where a 1000km endurance race is won and lost on the very last lap. SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER DICK JOHNSON & JOHN BOWE LIVE Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC), 105 William St Time: 8pm Cost: From $49 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au Supercar Legends, friends and former teammates Dick Johnson and John Bowe take to the BMEC stage on Bathurst Weekend for 'Bathurst - Stories from the Mountain'. Strap in for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening with two of motorsport's most remarkable careers in Dick Johnson and John Bowe! SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER TRUNKEY CREEK ANNUAL WOOL & HORSE FESTIVAL Location: Trunkey Creek Showground Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: Adult $10; Concession $6; High school age $2 (all younger children free); Family $20 (2a+2c) Phone: 0437 646 435 Website: facebook.com/trunkeycreekshow2019/ The 37th annual Trunkey Creek Show incorporates the Wool & Horse Festival featuring the Australian Champion Fleece. Entertainment and activities include royal performance horse events, yard dog trials, wood chopping, quick shear competition, pavilion exhibits, live music and much more!

12 TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER AN EVENING WITH JUDY NUNN Location: Bathurst Library, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: 6.15pm - 7.30pm Cost: Free - Bookings essential Contact: 6333 6281 Website: eventbrite.com.au Meet bestselling author Judy Nunn and discover the little-known true story behind her latest book. 'Khaki Town', being released in October, is Judy's exciting new novel. Mixing historical facts and figures with well-drawn characters, it exposes an Australian wartime incident that has been a well-kept secret for 70 years. THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER BRITISH INVASION Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Time: 7.30pm Cost: $44/$54 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au There’s a new show on the road and if you are a fan of Bowie, Elton John or Rod Stewart, you simply can’t miss this show. This high quality tribute act utilising the phenomenal talents of the best performers in the business. A once in a lifetime chance to see the superstars and legends of British rock perform not only all your favourite hits, but together, British Invasion will also feature a band worthy of such legends. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER BATHURST THOROUGHBRED RACING Location: Tyers Park Racecourse, 55 Eleven Mile Dr Time: 11am - 6pm Cost: Adult $10; Pensioner/Concession $5; Under 18yrs free Contact: 6331 2719 Website: btracing.com.au Tyers Park is the key racing centre for the Central District region overall and a vital supplier of race meetings for 2nd tier metropolitan and provincial trained gallopers. Eight race program. FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER AKMAL - OPEN FOR RENOVATIONS Location: Bathurst RSL, 114 Rankin St Time: 8pm - 9pm Cost: $42/$44 Contact: 6333 2999 Website: bathurstrsl.com.au Have you always wanted a perfect body, with rock hard abbs without ever getting out of bed? Imagine having enough confidence to get out of your car during a road rage incident that wasn’t your fault, instead of apologising and cowardly driving off as quickly as you can. Well in this one-hour show, Akmal will be asking the audience if they know how he can achieve these things.

13 FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER - SUNDAY 1 DECEMBER BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm; Sunday & most public holidays 11am - 2pm; Monday by appointment Cost: Free entry Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.au THREADS THROUGH ART: AUSTRALIAN TAPESTRIES Celebration of Australian art through the tapestry medium. Over the decades Australian artists have collaborated with weavers and tapestry workshops in France, Portugal and since 1976, the Australian Tapestry Workshop. Artists include Charles Blackman, Arthur Boyd, John Coburn, Marley Dawson, Graham Fransella, Richard Larter, Janet Laurence, Margo Lewers, Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Nell, Sidney Nolan, David Noonan, John Olsen, William Robinson, Gareth Sansom, Luke Sciberras, Arlene Textaqueen and John Woseley. This exhibition is being developed with Australian Tapestry Workshop and will feature tapestries from public and private collections across Australia. A BRAG exhibition curated by Emma Collerton. HEATHER DUNN: PALETTE OF PLACE For Bathurst based textile artist Heather Dunn, location – place – is important. Palette of Place showcases tapestries inspired by the landscape and colours of Hill End. Using dyes created from local organic materials, Dunn’s tapestries comprise rich ochres, wattle yellow and subtle shades of green. Their designs, drawn en plein air, reflect broad elements of the landscape, allowing the palette of the place to become the heroes of the composition. A BRAG Hill End AIR exhibition. CAMIE LYONS: A PHYSICAL RESPONSE In 2018 Camie Lyons participated in the Hill End Artists in Residence Program. Taking inspiration from the lives of Hill End’s gold rush era inhabitants, Lyons threw herself into physical making: dragging branches back the Haefliger's studio, digging clay, and mark making with sticks, stones and found ochers. The resulting work is the beginning of a new-found language for the artist, a rich seam of ‘gold’ which will inform her practice for many years to come. A BRAG Hill End AIR exhibition. SASSY PARK: LOOKING FOR GOLD Sydney based artist Sassy Park undertook a Hill End Artist in Residency in May 2019, whereshe was struck with gold fever. With the help of a local guide, Park found a gold nugget on her first panning trip to Tambaroora Creek. The search for gold shapes much of the history of Hill End. The ‘Holtermann Nugget’ – the largest mass of gold ever found – was discovered in the area in 1872. With the fortune he made from it, Bernhardt Holtermann commissioned a photographic record of the people of Hill End. Using the Holtermann Collection as a reference point, Park has created a series of ceramics responding to her time at Hill End. A BRAG Hill End AIR exhibition.

14 FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER TAPESTRY TALK Location: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: 5pm Cost: Free entry Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.au Join BRAG Curator Emma Collerton with Antonia Syme, Director Australian Tapestry Workshop, and textile artist Heather Dunn, in a fascinating discussion on the history, process and complexity of creating contemporary tapestry work. SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER ROCKLEY RODEO Location: Rockley Sportsground, Rockley Time: Gates open from 8am; Bull riding from 12pm Cost: Adult $15; Concession/Child $10; Family $35 Contact: 0429 773 503 Facebook: facebook.com/Rockley-Rodeo-218287548323047/ This is the major event of the year for the historic village of Rockley, with profits placed back into the community to support Rockley Primary School, community projects and Rural Aid. The event offers something for everyone, including an opportunity to wander the historic buildings and the village of Rockley. SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER SPRING MARKETS AT MISS TRAILL'S HOUSE & GARDEN Location: Miss Traill's House & Garden, 321 Russell St Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: Entry is a gold coin donation Contact: 6332 4232 Website: nationaltrust.org.au/places/miss-traills-house/ Enjoy morning or afternoon tea or a BBQ lunch. There will be children’s activities, loads of fabulous stalls, relaxing music in the garden and a walk-through tour of Miss Traill’s House for $5. SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER THE GREAT GIG IN THE SKY - PINK FLOYD CELEBRATION Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Time: 8pm Cost: $49/$59 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au For the first time ever, CCEntertainment will bring their hugely popular, 17th annual, 'The Great Gig In The Sky' celebration of Pink Floyd to Bathurst. This brilliant homage concert features numerous gems from The Wall, Wish You Were Here and Dark Side Of The Moon showcased by exceptional guest vocalists Hugh Wilson (Lenny Kravitz Band), Frank Lakoudis (Bad Moon Born / The Voice), Spencer Jones (The Voice) and introducing Taya Chani.

15 SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER WALKING TOUR AROUND THE HISTORIC VILLAGE OF ROCKLEY Location: Steven's Park, Rockley Time: 1.30pm Cost: $15 - Bookings essential Contact: 0407 214 508 Rockley is a National Trust Classified Village and, to this day, captures the essence of rural life in the 19th century, with many historic buildings still in use. This conducted tour commences with a short walk to Stevens' Park, followed by a stroll around the village, including viewing of two Edward Gell churches. Enjoy a great afternoon tea to finish the tour at Rockley Mill and Stables Museum. Bring a hat, water and walking shoes. SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER TURON TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM Location: 5833 Sofala Rd, Sofala Time: 10am - 4pm Cost: Adult $8; Family $24; Under 12yrs free Contact: 6358 8434 Website: http://turontechnologymuseum.com See steam and internal combustion engines c1850 to 1950, illustrating the technology behind these impressive power sources. Take a guided tour around the exhibits, and then wander at your leisure. SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER BATHURST MINIATURE RAILWAY Location: John Matthews Sporting Complex, Durham St Time: 10.30am - 2.30pm (weather permitting) Cost: $2 per ride Contact: 6331 5798 Website: bmrs.asn.au Pack a picnic lunch and take the kids down to the miniature railway to enjoy a few rides on working scale model trains, just across the road from the Adventure Playground.

SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER HILL END HERITAGE BUILDINGS OPEN DAY Location: Hill End Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm Cost: Adult $30; Concession $25 Contact: 6337 8306 or 0432 397 465 Website: heatgg.org.au/hill-end-open-day/ Start your visit at the Royal Hall at 9.30am and work your way around town during the day. Visit 10 local buildings, not usually open for inspection, including private homes, public buildings and a pottery. See how life may have been in former times. Talk to the residents and volunteers who love being here; see how they manage to exist while living within an historical village.

16 SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER KASEY CHAMBERS 'THE CAPTAIN' 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Time: 7.30pm Cost: $48/$70 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au Twenty years ago Kasey Chambers released her ground-breaking debut album ‘The Captain’. It was a pivotal record that remains the cornerstone of her outstanding career. TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER LADY BEATLE Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Time: 7.30pm Cost: Adult $45; Concession $39 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au From the creators of celebrated Australian works RUMOUR HAS IT and WRECKING BALL comes the must-see live music event of the year: Lady Beatle – a kaleidoscopic journey through the Beatles’ most monumental hits. THURSDAY 24 OCTOBER SIMON AND GARFUNKEL CLASSIC ALBUM NIGHT BY THE O'DONNELL BROTHERS Location: Little Alberts at the Victoria Hotel, 3 Keppel St Time: 6pm - 10pm Cost: $25 Contact: 6331 5777 Website: thevictoriabathurst.com.au Facebook: facebook.com/events/2869478149734946/ The O'Donnell Brothers perform the greatest songs of Simon and Garfunkel, including some later Paul Simon songs. A quartet including the O'Donnell Brothers with Matt Arthur (guitar) and Amy Viola (Viola). FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER QUEEN THE GREATEST HITS TOUR Location: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William St Time: 8pm Cost: Adult $62; Concession $57 Contact: 6333 6161 Website: bmec.com.au This show features Thomas Crane who is arguably the best Freddie Mercury in Australia in looks and sound and hailed by many critics as being as good vocally as Freddie. Thomas, with his hot band Bohemian Rhapsody, brings back to life the visual excitement, sound and stage energy as witnessed at a Queen concert.

17 SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER BATHURST FARMERS’ MARKETS Location: Bathurst Showground, Kendall Ave Time: 8am - 12pm Cost: Gold coin donation Contact: 0409 924 182 Website: bathurstfarmersmarket.com.au Shop for the freshest seasonal produce the region has to offer. Enjoy a gourmet BLT and a locally roasted coffee or try a taste of the wines of Bathurst. Proceeds support projects sponsored by the Lions Club of Bathurst. SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER NATIONAL COOL CLIMATE WINE SHOW - PUBLIC TASTING Location: Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper St Time: 6pm - 9pm Cost: $40 Phone: 0427 404 139 Website: coolwines.com.au Book the date and invite your friends for one of the largest collections of cool climate wines in Australia. Celebrate 21 years of history and it will be one to remember! This premium event is about appreciation of wine, trying new wine varieties and discovering the essence and style of cool climate wines from across all Australian cool growing areas. This is one of the largest inland wine shows and largest dedicated to cool climate wines in Australia! Each year hundreds of Australian wine producers enter the show, with over 800 wines open for sample at the Public Tasting. SATURDAY 26 & SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER BATHURST SPRING SPECTACULAR Location: Various Time: 9.30am - 5pm Cost: $20/$25; Single garden $5 Contact: 0427 470 135 Website: bathurstgardenclub.org.au/bathurst-spring-spectacular Ten of the historic town’s gardens will throw their doors open for the Bathurst Spring Spectacular. The lilacs, irises, rhododendrons and azaleas will be in bloom, a riot of colour celebrating the end of winter. SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER KURREMI GARDEN RAILWAY Location: Turon Technology Museum, 5833 Sofala Rd, Sofala Time: 10am - 4pm; 4th Sunday of the month. Other times by appointment Cost: Adult $5, Under 12yrs free Contact: 6358 8434 Website: kurremigardenrailway.com.au See the state of the art model railway with a 170 metre rail track that comes complete with model locomotives and steam engines including the well-known model Santa Fe Express.

18 SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER PANORAMA PUNISH Location: Mount Panorama Time: From 8am Cost: Adult $35, Under 18yrs $25 Contact: 0418 657 968 Website: panoramapunish.com Motorsport makes way for brave runners to take a hot lap around Mount Panorama-Wahluu. Grind your gears to the summit and cruise down Conrod Straight for a well-deserved pit. Entry to the October event is strictly limited to 1,000 so you'll need to sign up early! SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER TARANA COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKETS Location: On the grounds of the Rural Fire Service Shed, Tarana Time: 9am - 1pm; 4th Sunday of the month Cost: Free Contact: 6337 5867 Facebook: @tarana-community-farmers-market Enjoy local produce and help support your local farmers and producers. Connect with your food and its growers. SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER BOOK LAUNCH AND ART EXHIBITION "TALES OF THE BRIDLE: TRACK BATHURST TO HILL END" Location: Tremain's Mill, 11 Keppel St Time: 10am - 5pm Cost: Free Contact: 0414 948 636 Website: facebook.com/groups/497622283745898/ Join local resident Sharon Shelton at her book launch "Tales of the Bridle Track: Bathurst to Hill End". Sharon lives on the iconic Bridle Track and has spent the last four years speaking to residents, farmers, workers and visitors, documenting and recording their stories and family photographs in a 450 page, full colour hardback book. Many of Sharon's photographs of the area are also featured in this publication. TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER PLAY SCHOOL CONCERT - HUMPTY SHOWTIME Location: Panthers Bathurst, 132 Piper St Time: 9.30am - 11am Cost: $22 Phone: 6330 0600 Website: bathurst.panthers.com.au Humpty is putting on a surprise show! Join him as he gathers together the Play School Toys to help with the big spectacular. There are starring roles for Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and guest appearances from other Play School favourites along the way.