What's on Bathurst Region October
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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.