A SUNDAY DRIVE IN THE COUNTRY – MOUNT DAVID VILLAGE

A Sunday Drive in the Country - Mount David Village - back by popular demand! Visit the small historic village of Mount David, situated in the Oberon LGA. The area is steeped in gold mining history and is also known for sapphires. Hear stories of the once thriving village of three general stores, a butcher, […]

High Tea @ Abercrombie House – Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event

Abercrombie House 311 Ophir Road, Bathurst

This popular High Tea includes scrumptious savoury and sweet treats. Enjoy 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. Adult $55; Concession $50; Child under 14 yrs $40.Tickets available at Bathurst Visitor […]

Story Time with Smith & Jones

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Families join the fabulous Smith & Jones for this special edition of Storytime!!! There will be stories and songs about what makes a 'Home'. There will be an art activity that is to be displayed as part of BRAG's exhibition.

Yoga For Teens With Miao Li

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Join Yoga teacher and mum, Miao Li, in a special Yoga session for teens. Learn ways to calm and stretch the body for an overall feeling of Zen. BYO mat or towel, but not essential. Yoga is best before eating so save your lunch for afterwards. For ages 12-18 years.

Paper Making With Fiona Howle

Bathurst Library 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

This workshop is a beginners papermaking, experimental session and is a great way to recycle unwanted papers to create beautiful handmade paper.

$10

Bathurst Harness Racing Club

Bathurst Harness Racing Club 169 College Road, Bathurst

You are invited to come and experience the thrill of racing in April. The bistro will be open, providing the perfect opportunity to enjoy delicious food and beverages. See you trackside!

Free

Learn Painting Basics

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

This class is aimed at those who want to start painting, but don’t know where to start..  Jenni will take you through what you need to know about:. Preparation of painting surface,.  Mixing colours from the 3 primary colours plus white and black..  Maintenance of equipment..  Tips and hints for using acrylic paint and more

$25

Oil Painting

Perthville Community Hall 20 Rockley Street, Perthville

This class is aimed at artists experienced in using oil paints. More information and booking details can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/6uz26gua7x1chn6/oil%20painting.pdf?dl=0

$70

CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF BATHURST WAR MEMORIAL CARILLON

Saturday 11 November, 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the opening of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon. Constructed through the efforts of the people of Bathurst and the surrounding district, the Carillon has been at the heart of commemorations, celebrations, and civic events. However, it wasn’t until November 2020 that the instrument became a true […]

Stone and Measure – The Building of the Masonic Hall

KeyStone 1889 99 Keppel St, Bathurst

Few companies in Bathurst have left a lasting gift to the community, The Bathurst Masonic Hall Company is one that has. On Tuesday 20 November 1888, a meeting of shareholders of The Bathurst Masonic Hall Company Limited was held to discuss the purchase of land from Mr E. Webb. Located on Keppel Street opposite the […]

Exhibition tours

Bathurst Regional Art Gallery 70 -78 Keppel Street, Bathurst

Exhibition tours hosted by our Gallery Assistants are held every Saturday @ 11

FREE

PEERING BENEATH THE SHELL: THE STORY OF A BIRD EGG COLLECTION – EXHIBITION & CURATORIAL TALK

Bathurst District Historical Society Museum and Bookshop East Wing, Bathurst Courthouse, Russell Street, Bathurst

What stories can a bird egg collection tell? When you peer beneath the shell there are fascinating stories of what our world was like 100 years ago, what is gone, and what remains. They open the cracks to introduce the people who collected them, and why. Then there are the unexpected hidden tales quietly waiting […]