VERTO SCAVENGER HUNT€¦ · Contact the library to order your pack and arrange pick-up from Friday 25 September. Kits are limited. MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY

To celebrate the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and the final round of the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship the Great Race Festival Off-Track Events will provide a number of activities for residents and

businesses to be involved.

The 2020 Great Race Festival Off-track Events will be held from 14 -18 October. This years event will look quite different, whilst still supporting

local businesses, showcasing the Bathurst Region and ensuring community connectedness. The biggest changes for 2020 will see the

removal of the Transporter and Driver Parade, B-Rock Super Wednesday Driver Signing and the Saturday Street Fair.

The Off-track Events will adhere to current NSW Health guidelines and conduct activities in a COVID Safe manner. We ask that when participating

in activities, people maintain social distancing and do not attend any activity if feeling unwell or experiencing flu like symptoms.

The main attraction for this year’s event is the VERTO Scavenger Hunt. This activity encourages resident to get outdoors and explore the Bathurst Region in a safe environment. Prizes are also up for grabs for participants.

Competition runs between 25 September - 18 October.

VERTO SCAVENGER HUNT - Grab your friends, kids or go solo to explore and discover the Bathurst region. Gain points for every task to go into the draw to win one of 30 prizes. Runs from 25 September – 18 October.

COLOURING-IN COMPETITION - Show us your best and brightest colours for your chance to win 1 of 80 Supercars themed stationery packs. Entries close at 5pm on 18 October. Download a copy at bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Bathurst Regional Council02 6333 6111

bathurst.nsw.gov.au/spring/the-great-race-festival-off-track-events

OCTOBERRANKIN COTTAGE CRAFTLocation: 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/rankincottagecraftsIt’s now October and Rankin Cottage Craft is celebrating Spring and Breast Cancer Month with a display of all that is PINK!

OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYCRAFT KITSLocation: Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel StTime: Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pmCost: FreeContact: 6333 6281Website: bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library.htmlBathurst Library is offering free take and make craft kits for the school holidays. Contact the library to order your pack and arrange pick-up from Friday 25 September. Kits are limited.

MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYBATHURST GOLDFIELDS HOLIDAY PANNING Location: 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama Time: 1pm - 3pmCost: Adult/High school age $20, Primary age $10, Under 5yrs freeContact: 6332 2022Website: 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!

MONDAY 28 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYPCYC SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Location: Corner of Morrisset & Commonwealth Streets Time: 8.30am - 4.30pmCost: Half day $25, full day $30 Contact: 6331 2191 Website: pcycnsw.org.au/bathurstoin in the fun at the PCYC with gymnastics, indoor sports, boot camp, arts and crafts, ten pin bowling, parkour, circus and frizby golf plus much more! Ages 5 -13yrs.

TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 2 OCTOBERSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYMINI-MAYFIELDER ADVENTURE DAYSLocation: 530 Mayfield Rd, OberonTime: 10.45am - 3pm each dayCost: Charges applyContact: 6336 3131Website: mayfieldgarden.com.auThis special adventure program is aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years. Children will enjoy an art workshop, lunch and adventures in the garden including some time in the famous Mayfield maze.

TUESDAY 6 - THURSDAY 8 OCTOBERSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYMINI-MAYFIELDER ADVENTURE DAYSLocation: 530 Mayfield Rd, OberonTime: 10.45am - 3pm each dayCost: Charges applyContact: 6336 3131Website: mayfieldgarden.com.auThis special adventure program is aimed at children aged 5 to 12 years. Children will enjoy an art workshop, lunch and adventures in the garden including some time in the famous Mayfield maze.

UNTIL SUNDAY 11 OCTOBERSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYBATHURST FARM EXPERIENCELocation: 1080 Trunkey Rd, Perthville Time: By arrangement - Bookings essentialCost: Charges applyContact: 0429 337 439 Website: barcoosbarn.com.auMeet 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.

UNTIL SUNDAY 11 OCTOBERSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYGOLD PANNING TOURSLocation: Hill End areaTime: By arrangement - Bookings essential Cost: $10 per person (one hour)Phone: 0421 729 955Enjoy gold prospecting with an experienced tour guide. Be taught how to pan for gold. Equipment supplied.

UNTIL SUNDAY 11 OCTOBERSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYHISTORY HILLLocation: 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.auHistory 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.

UNTIL SUNDAY 11 OCTOBERBATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONSLocation: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm; Closed MondaysCost: Free entry Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.auYOUNG ARCHIE COMPETITIONBudding artists between the ages of 0 and 18 were invited to submit a portrait for the Young Archie competition, as part of our family focused activities for the Archibald Prize regional tour.The portraits are of a person who is special to the young artist — someone who is known to them and plays a significant role in their life.Portraits were 'drawn from life', like with the Archibald Prize, or created from memory or a photograph taken by the young artist.

2019 ARCHIBALD PRIZE REGIONAL TOURAwarded to the best painting of a notable Australian, the Archibald Prize is a who’s who of Australian culture, from politicians to celebrities and from sporting heroes to artists. Prestigious and controversial, the Archibald Prize is Australia’s foremost portraiture prize and awards $100,000 prize money for the winning artist.

In its 98th year, the Archibald Prize has been held annually since 1921. An open competition, the Archibald Prize is judged by the trustees of the Art Gallery of NSW. Entries to the Archibald Prize must be painted in the past year from at least one live sitting. Finalists are exhibited at the Art Gallery of New South Wales before embarking on a year-long regional tour.Tony Costa was awarded the 2019 Archibald Prize for his portrait of fellow artist Lindy Lee; The People’s Choice was awarded to David Darcy for his portrait of Daisy Tjuparntarri Ward, respected elder of the Warakurna community and Ngaanyatjarra people of Western Australia and the Packing Prize was awarded to Tessa MacKay’s portrait of actor David Wenham.

UNTIL SUNDAY 25 OCTOBERMAYFIELD GARDEN - SPRING OPEN GARDENLocation: 530 Mayfield Rd, OberonTime: 9am - 4.30pmCost: Charges applyContact: 6336 3131Website: mayfieldgarden.com.auSee 65 hectares including the Mayfield Maze during our Spring Open Garden. The Hawkins Family Garden is open for the public, so 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 our rowboats out on Mayfield Lake (at no additional cost) or play one of our interactive games with your family and friends – these are scattered throughout the garden.

THURSDAY 1 OCTOBER2ND SHOW - CREEDENCE CLEARWATER - CLASSIC ALBUM NIGHTLocation: Little Alberts at the Victoria Hotel, 3 Keppel StTime: 6pm - 10pmCost: $25Contact: 6331 5777Website: thevictoriabathurst.com.auThe Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival holds a unique place in pop/rock history. To play all Creedence Clearwater hits is James Van Cooper and Soph Jones on guitar and vocals, Charlie Lee on bass and Michael Carp on drums.

FRIDAY 2 OCTOBERWEAVE A TEXTURED WALL HANGING WORKSHOPLocation: Bespoke & Co. Bathurst, 23 Keppel StTime: 1pm - 4pm Cost: $140 Contact: 0421 008 312Website: eventbrite.com.au/e/112959627286Learn to weave on a frame loom with Blue Mountains Fibre Artist, Rebecca Muscat and create your own modern textured wall hanging! Sip on bubbles and nibble on home baked treats whilst learning a wonderful relaxing activity.

FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER CERAMIC NESTING PLATESLocation: Bespoke & Co. Bathurst, 23 Keppel StTime: 6pm - 9pm Cost: $140Contact: 0421 973 912Website: eventbrite.com.au/e/ceramic-nesting-plates-ticketsLearn hand building pottery techniques and processes to build several slab and pinch plates that snugly nest together that are delicately textured on the surface and finished with an over glaze.

SATURDAY 3 OCTOBERMACQUARIE RIVERSIDE MARKETSLocation: 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.auCome 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 3 OCTOBERWEAVE A COSY SCARF WORKSHOPLocation: Bespoke & Co. Bathurst, 23 Keppel StTime: 9am - 12.30pm Cost: $140Contact: 0421 973 912Website: eventbrite.com.au/e/112921208374Learn to weave your own unique scarf on a rigid heddle loom with Blue Mountains Fibre Artist, Rebecca Muscat. Sip on bubbles and nibble on home baked treats whilst learning a wonderful relaxing activity. Grab a girlfriend, your mum or sister and take some time out for you!

SATURDAY 3 & 17 OCTOBERBATHURST WHOLEFOOD CO OP MINI MARKETSLocation: Macquarie Plaza, William StTime: 9am - 12pm Cost: Free Contact: 6332 1545 Website: bathurstwholefood.orgCelebrate Spring at the return of the mini markets! Be treated with moring tea, coffee and slice. Wander up the laneway of local market stalls.

SATURDAY 3 & SUNDAY 4 OCTOBER BATHURST ARTS TRAILLocation: VariousTime: 10am - 4pm Cost: Free entry Contact: 0400 130 792 Website: bathurstartstrail.comPainters, 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.

SUNDAY 4 OCTOBERHIGH TEA @ ABERCROMBIE HOUSELocation: Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir RdTime: From 2.30pmCost: Adult $49; Concession $45; Child under 14yrs $25 Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 1 Kendall Ave (6332 1444) and Abercrombie HouseContact: 6331 4929Website: abercrombiehouse.com.auThis popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats. 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 4 OCTOBERWOVEN NECKLACE WORKSHOPLocation: Bespoke & Co. Bathurst, 23 Keppel StTime: 9am - 12.30pm Cost: $55Contact: 0421 973 912Website: eventbrite.com.au/e/112954867048In this fun one hour workshop, you will create a super cute woven necklace. Select your own fibres and colours to make your own unique creation! Sip on bubbles and nibble home baked treats while you relax and enjoy learning a fun creative skill. Grab a girlfriend, your mum or sister and come along for some ‘you’ time!

MONDAY 5 - FRIDAY 9 OCTOBERSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYBATHURST GOLDFIELDS HOLIDAY PANNING Location: 428 Conrod Straight, Mount Panorama Time: 1pm - 3pmCost: Adult/High school age $20, Primary age $10, Under 5yrs freeContact: 6332 2022Website: 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!

TUESDAY 6 - FRIDAY 9 OCTOBERSCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYPCYC SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES Location: Corner of Morrisset & Commonwealth Streets Time: 8.30am - 4.30pmCost: Half day $25, full day $30 Contact: 6331 2191 Website: pcycnsw.org.au/bathurstJoin in the fun at the PCYC with gymnastics, indoor sports, boot camp, arts & crafts, ten pin bowling, parkour, circus and frizby golf plus much more! Ages 5-13yrs.

WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITYKIDS' NIGHT TOURS @ ABERCROMBIE HOUSE Location: Abercrombie House, 311 Ophir RdTime: 7.30pm - 8.45pm Cost: Tickets $15 - from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre (6332 1444) Contact: 6331 4929Website: abercrombiehouse.com.auEnjoy a tour of the house and garden walk. Bring a torch or borrow one. Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. The tour concludes with chocolate milk and cookies. For children aged from 7yrs (with adult).

WEDNESDAY 7, FRIDAY 9, WEDNESDAY 14, 21 & 28 OCTOBERBATHURST HARNESS RACING Location: Group 1 Feeds Bathurst Paceway, 169 College RdTime: 5pm - 9pm Cost: Free entryContact: 6333 5000Website: bathurstharnessracing.com.auBathurst Harness Racing Club is racing every Wednesday and is adhering to Covid-19 Restrictions. Patrons are limited to 50 per meeting and must book prior to arrival. Temperatures will be taken on arrival and patrons are restricted to the Clubhouse and are not allowed in the stable complex.

FRIDAY 8, FRIDAY 9, SATURDAY 10 & SUNDAY 11 OCTOBERTHE PERSIAN QUEENLocation: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William StTime: 8th - 7pm; 9th - 7pm; 10th - 1pm & 7pm & 11th - 1pmCost: $15/$25 Contact: 6333 6161Website: bmec.com.auThe Persian Queen is a new musical theatre production written by local artists Phil and Cath Snitch. Come with us on a journey through the ancient kingdom of Persia where the tormented King Xerxes is manipulated into agreeing to annihilate the Jewish settlers of Persia. His young queen is now faced with a fearful choice … should she stay quiet or should she risk death by standing up for her people?

WEDNESDAY 14 & THURSDAY 15 OCTOBERLOOSE ENDSLocation: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William StTime: 14th 6.30pm & 15th 10am & 12.30pmCost: $12.50/$27Contact: 6333 6161Website: bmec.com.auStep into a magical world of wonders and wacky contraptions. A quirky tale of friendship with a touch of Mr Bean. Makers, creators, and story lovers; dive into a theatrical adventure that feels like the magic box of a bygone trickster!

THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER TRACY CHAPMAN - CLASSIC ALBUM NIGHT BY CATH HUDSON & FAST CARLocation: Little Alberts at the Victoria Hotel, 3 Keppel StTime: 6pm - 10pmCost: $25Contact: 6331 5777Website: thevictoriabathurst.com.au Tracy Chapman is the self-titled debut album by singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on April 5, 1988. Three singles were released from the album, with the most commercially successful single being 'Fast Car'. Cath Hudson on vocals. Gill Mackenzie playing bass guitar. Eden Mackenzie on lead guitar and required instruments. Brendan Fox on drums. Jenny Barry on harmonies and percussion.

THURSDAY 15 - SUNDAY 18 OCTOBERSUPERCHEAP AUTO BATHURST 1000Location: Mount PanoramaTime: From 7am; Main race starting: 11am Sunday 8thContact: 07 5630 0364Website: supercars.com/bathurst1000/

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The Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 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.

FRIDAY 16 OCTOBERBATHURST THOROUGHBRED RACINGLocation: Tyers Park Racecourse, 55 Eleven Mile Dr Time: Gates open from 11am Cost: $10 - Bookings preferred Contact: 6331 2719 Website: btracing.com.auTyers 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. 8 race program. Patrons must be seated.

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBERINK ART PLANTERS WITH BRIGITTA ROSE STUDIOLocation: The Greens on William, 29 William StTime: 12pm - 3pmCost: Charges applyContact: 6331 3187Facebook: facebook.com/events/3819972311351306/In this workshop you will explore alcohol inks and their use in creating beautiful art works and your own stunning hand painted ceramic pot. All tools and materials that you will need to create the artworks are included.

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBERMAMMA MIA THE CONCERTLocation: Bathurst Panthers, 132 Piper StTime: Doors open 7.30pm, show 8.30pm Cost: $35Contact: 6330 0600 Website: bathurst.panthers.com.auCome along and listen to the Ten Sopranos sing the very best of ABBA in an epic concert with exciting new vocal and symphonic harmonies. The Ten Sopranos are regarded as the most powerful all female group in Australia and possibly the world!

SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER – SUNDAY 6 DECEMBERBATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONSLocation: Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, 70 - 78 Keppel St Time: Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am - 2pm Closed MondaysCost: Free entry Contact: 6333 6555 Website: bathurstart.com.auJock Alexander: Of This Place - A descendant of several colonial families, Oberon-born, Bathurst-based multidiscipline artist Jock Alexander cites connecting with the local Wiradyuri as a crucial aspect of his life and practice. In particular, his appreciation of the Central West, particularly of Wahluu (Mount Panorama), is a source of intellectual and spiritual inspiration with which he seeks to address the region’s colonial history and its legacy.

BATHURST REGIONAL ART GALLERY EXHIBITIONS continuedIn 1988, Alexander graduated from the National Art School, Sydney, with a Bachelor of Visual Art degree, and for the past 25 years he has supported his painting, music and filmmaking practices by creating illustrations and political cartoons for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Australian newspapers. He works in plein air and in the studio, using both traditional European media and locally sourced material, including raw earths and eucalypt and wattle gums. A BRAG Local Artist Project.

TOM BUCKLAND: Flightpaths - Throughout human history, birds have played the roles of friend, foe and food: we share our world with them, they inhabit every continent and they hold great importance in literature and legend. In these uncertain times, what impact is climate change going to have on migratory bird species, and how does rapid change in the natural and built environment impact on birds and the complex relationships that we take for granted? Through a series of works made of bronze, cardboard and found objects, sculptor Tom Buckland seeks to respond to these questions and to explore our emotional, ethical and imaginative connection to the world of birds.Buckland has strong connection to the Central West, having studied visual art at Bathurst and Orange TAFE campuses and, in 2011, winning the Countryscapes Essential Energy Youth Encouragement Award at Bathurst Regional Art Gallery. He graduated from the Australian National University, Canberra, with a Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours in 2015 and was the recipient of the John and Elizabeth Baker Honours scholarship. Buckland has undertaken residencies at Cementa (Kandos, 2018), Fremantle Arts Centre (WA, 2017) and Canberra Contemporary Art Space (ACT, 2016). His work has featured in numerous exhibitions in Canberra, Orange, Bathurst, Melbourne and Fremantle. A BRAG Foyer Exhibition.

Wiradyuri: Ngurang Buwugarra-gu Gudhi-dha Murruway, Wiradyuri Ngaanha, Birrunga Wiradyuri - Birrunga Wiradyuri is a Wiradyuri artist who produces original narrative works of Wiradyuri Culture, history, spirituality and Lore. This exhibition focuses on aspects of Birrunga’s personal Songline, referencing geographic and historic sites across the Bathurst region as well as contemporary Cultural narratives relating to colonisation, leading up to and including the Bathurst War of 1824, through Muyulung. Birrunga is founder and principal artist of the multi-award winning Birrunga Gallery in Brisbane’s CBD, and participant in the Australia Council’s Inaugural National Custodianship Program. Birrunga consults closely with his Elders, Wiradyuri Traditional Owners from the Gunhigal Mayiny Wiradyuri Dyilang Enterprise, on matters of Culture and Lore, resulting in Ngurang Buwugarra-gu Gudhi-dha Murruway, Wiradyuri Ngaanha, Birrunga Wiradyuri, a Bathurst Regional Art Gallery exhibition.A BRAG Exhibition.

MONDAY 19 - FRIDAY 23 OCTOBERCHILDREN'S BOOK WEEKLocation: Bathurst Library, 70-78 Keppel StTime: Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am - 3pmCost: FreeContact: 6333 6281Website: bathurst.nsw.gov.au/library.htmlWelcome to Children's Book Week for 2020, the theme is 'Curious Creatures, Wild Minds'! Join us on a curious and wild adventure reading stories on a road trip around Bathurst. A new video will be posted each day at 10.30am from 19 - 23 Oct. Please join this adventure into children's literacy. Get involved in the Poetry Competition for a chance to win a prize! Use the link to access the competition template and terms of entry. Visit website for details.

TUESDAY 20 OCTOBERTHIS IS MY BRAVE: THE SHOWLocation: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William StTime: 6.30pm - 8.30pmCost: $15/$30Contact: 6333 6161Website: bmec.com.auA live story telling event cast from member of the local community sharing their stories of lived experience of mental illness through poetry, spoken word, dance, comedy and dance to help break the stigma that surrounds mental illness.

TUESDAY 20 OCTOBERVERY OPEN MIC NIGHT Location: Front Bar - Victoria Hotel, 3 Keppel StTime: 6.30pm - 9pmCost: FreeContact: 6331 5777Website: thevictoriabathurst.com.auMusic, Poetry, Storytelling, Comedy…..anything that you think will draw a tear or a belly laugh. Monday nights will be great again with an open mic night that is open to all types of performance. Come and share your thing in front of a supportive audience.

THURSDAY 22 OCTOBERTHE RED SHOESLocation: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William StTime: 2pm & 6pm Cost: $10/$25 Contact: 6333 6161Website: bmec.com.auMatthew Bourne’s magical adaptation of the classic Powell and Pressburger film is set to the achingly romantic music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, the production is orchestrated by Terry Davies, with stunning designs by Lez Brotherston, lighting by Paule Constable, sound by Paul Groothuis and projection design by Duncan McLean.

FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER WANDERING HEARTSLocation: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, 105 William StTime: 7.30pmCost: $15/$25 Contact: 6333 6161Website: bmec.com.auAcclaimed soprano Eleanor Lyons and her conductor/pianist husband Vladimir Fanshil are usually based in Vienna and travel around the world to perform. But for now, due to COVID they are happily stranded in Australia and have the unique opportunity to give recitals together around Australia. This special program includes favourite opera arias, undiscovered songs by Gliere, Grieg’s Six Songs, Op 48 and the premiere of a new work composed especially for them ‘Wandering Hearts’ by Sydney composer Elena Kats-Chernin.

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBERBATHURST LIONS FARMERS’ MARKETSLocation: Bathurst Showground, Kendall Ave Time: 8am - 12pm Cost: Gold coin donation Contact: 0409 924 182 Website: bathurstfarmersmarket.com.auShop for the freshest seasonal produce the region has to offer and enjoy a locally roasted coffee. Proceeds support projects sponsored by the Lions Club of Bathurst.

SATURDAY 24 OCTOBERBATHURST SPRING SPECTACULAR PLANT & GARDEN EXPOLocation: Lions Berry ParkTime: 9.30am - 5pmCost: Gold coin donationContact: 0499 049 299Website: bathurstgardenclub.org.au/bathurst-spring-spectacularThe Plant and Garden Expo will feature music by Mitchell Conservatorium of Music and food by Lions Club, Quota and ISpy Coffee. A wonderful variety of stalls including – Bathurst Gardeners’ Club plant stalls, sculptures, statues, garden tools, candles, irrigation, cards, woodwork, jewellery, water saving ideas, woven baskets, trees and shrubs, wind chimes, garden seats and fertiliser.

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBERPANORAMA PUNISHLocation: Mount Panorama Time: From 8am Cost: See website for detailsContact: 0418 657 968Website: panoramapunish.comMount Panorama Punish is ‘one hot lap’ of the iconic motor racing circuit, with a difference. It’s your legs that will provide the horsepower and your lungs that will burn. With 174m of elevation gain over the 6.2km track, Mount Panorama Punish is a running race with no peer.

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBERTARANA COMMUNITY FARMERS’ MARKETSLocation: On the grounds of the Rural Fire Service Shed, Tarana Time: 9am - 1pm; 4th Sunday of the month Cost: Free Contact: 6337 5867Facebook: @tarana-community-farmers-market Enjoy local produce and help support your local farmers and producers. Connect with your food and its growers.

SUNDAY 25 OCTOBERWOODIES OPEN DAYLocation: Central Tablelands Woodcraft inc workshop, Dorman Place (off Gilmour Street) Time: 10am - 3pmCost: Free Contact: 0423 284 935Bring your treasured wooden possession needing repair for an assessment. See how the items available for sale in the showroom are made using hand tools and machinery like lathes and jigsaws. All types of woodcraft is catered for from woodturning, woodcarving, cabinet and toy making and kitchen utensils. Come and have a look around and if you like what you see, you too can become a 'Woodie'.