Come make some noise these school holidays and participate in a free music making workshop for young people 12-17 years. Come play around with beat making programs, write and record lyrics, and get your groove on with our guitars, drums, and electric keyboard. Come for one or both days to hone your music producing skills […]

Mayfield is regarded as one of the most exclusive, privately owned cool climate gardens in the world. Mayfield Garden is set out in the countryside midway between Bathurst and Oberon. It is a beautiful 35-minute drive by car and is not serviced by public transport. Without a vehicle of your own, getting to Mayfield may […]

Come make some noise these school holidays and participate in a free music making workshop for young people 12-17 years. Come play around with beat making programs, write and record lyrics, and get your groove on with our guitars, drums, and electric keyboard. Come for one or both days to hone your music producing skills […]

A Paralympic Gold Medallist, international motivational speaker, attorney, brand ambassador, board director, TV reporter, and sports commentator, Annabelle Williams is a leading voice on diversity and inclusion and is creating a movement to change people's perceptions about their own limitations. Hear from one of Australia's most successful Paralympians and disability advocate.

Learn the basics of drawing at BRAG in this school holidays workshop! Head to BRAG this school holidays for a Drawing Basics workshop. In the workshop you will get a short tour of the Dobell Drawing Prize #23 exhibition, followed by a drawing workshop where kids will learn different techniques of drawing and mark making. […]

Learn the basics of drawing at BRAG in this school holidays workshop! Head to BRAG this school holidays for a Drawing Basics workshop. In the workshop you will get a short tour of the Dobell Drawing Prize #23 exhibition, followed by a drawing workshop where kids will learn different techniques of drawing and mark making. […]

Best-selling author Judy Nunn returns to Bathurst for her latest sweeping historical novel Black Sheep. From the Shearing Wars of Queensland to the close colonial community of Goulburn, to the trenches of the Western Front, Judy Nunn once again brings Australian history vividly to life. Copies of the book will be available for purchase on […]

Mayfield is regarded as one of the most exclusive, privately owned cool climate gardens in the world. Mayfield Garden is set out in the countryside midway between Bathurst and Oberon. It is a beautiful 35-minute drive by car and is not serviced by public transport. Without a vehicle of your own, getting to Mayfield may […]

Come along and learn how to crochet, covering everything from holding your hook and yarn, through to creating designs. More information available from https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f012dczcaxqlyc6c36nvv/crochet1.pdf?rlkey=nawn7ebl56axlyz305651oqyh&dl=0.

Crazy Science Show is full of Magic! Science! Amazing and Fun Science Demonstrations! Bubbles! Gut Busting Laughter and Audience Interaction! It seriously is one of THE best Kids show ever created! The show is the mastermind of Richard Scholes who has combined his Award Winning Performances and Magic skills with his awesome knowledge of Science! […]

Crazy Science Show is full of Magic! Science! Amazing and Fun Science Demonstrations! Bubbles! Gut Busting Laughter and Audience Interaction! It seriously is one of THE best Kids show ever created! The show is the mastermind of Richard Scholes who has combined his Award Winning Performances and Magic skills with his awesome knowledge of Science! […]

Tim Freedman and long-time drummer Terepai Richmond are joined by an A Team of roots musicians, reconstructing the best of The Whitlams' repertoire with a smattering of new songs, and some classic Americana from Kris Kristofferson to The Grateful Dead. The act debuted at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2022, then wound their way […]

Tim Freedman and long-time drummer Terepai Richmond are joined by an A Team of roots musicians, reconstructing the best of The Whitlams' repertoire with a smattering of new songs, and some classic Americana from Kris Kristofferson to The Grateful Dead. The act debuted at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in 2022, then wound their way […]

Come along and learn how to crochet, covering everything from holding your hook and yarn, through to creating designs. More information available from https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f012dczcaxqlyc6c36nvv/crochet1.pdf?rlkey=nawn7ebl56axlyz305651oqyh&dl=0.

Hill End community markets will be at the historic Royal Hall on Saturday 30th September between 9.30am and 3pm. The hall will be bursting at the seams with bric-a-brac, clothing, vintage jewellery, crockery, kitchenalia, artworks, a raffle and other items. The Hill End RFS will have a sausage sizzle all day. This is a self-funded […]

So, get down to the Historic Royal Hall on Saturday 30 September between 9.30am and 4pm where its doors will be open to all. The hall will be bursting at the seams with bric-a-brac, clothing, vintage jewellery, crockery, artworks, a raffle and other items. Don’t just read about it, come see for yourself. This is […]

Experience the underground world of a goldminer at Bald Hill tourist mine. A short walk or drive from Hill End, this guided tour is ideal for families and school groups. Walk 80 metres into the tunnel and see Quartz Reefs. At 80 metres a vertical shaft may be climbed via 10 ladders and 10 platforms […]

Mrs. Hawke Goes West, a radio play by AWGIE nominee Phil Sanders, will be staged live at the Victorian era theatre and entertainment venue Keystone 1889 for one show only on Saturday 30th September 2023. This 1920s murder mystery tells the tale of Lizzie Hawke, a widowed ex-nursing colleague of Agatha Christie, who leaves Sydney […]

Join the AYO Young Symphonists for a vibrant program of orchestral music under the baton of Simon Hewett. Composed of 60 musicians between the ages of 13 and 18, the Young Symphonists orchestra will transport you as they play with musical sophistication beyond their years.  The orchestra will breathe life into Australian composer Sam Dickenson’s […]

Drop-in, explore and draw! All abilities and ages. FREE, all materials supplied, no bookings required. Self-guided drawing session. Find some inspiration, surrounded by Dobell Drawing Prize #23 Image: Jane Grealy Maria’s Garden, Scheme C, 2022 pastel on paper

This class will be held over 3 sessions. First class - Introduction to hardanger Second class - Intermediate Third class - Advanced More details available for download from https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ih1u8jagg51h0faw36vr0/Hardanger-Flyer.pdf?rlkey=7rwzaqqimx66j6ce0rvx2himo&dl=0

Experience the underground world of a goldminer at Bald Hill tourist mine. A short walk or drive from Hill End, this guided tour is ideal for families and school groups. Walk 80 metres into the tunnel and see Quartz Reefs. At 80 metres a vertical shaft may be climbed via 10 ladders and 10 platforms […]

Slow Stitching The art of combining textiles and threads. Learning to slow down our over-active minds and bodies. To find enjoyment in doing something pleasurable. Find ways to use your fabric stash and/or recycle clothes. Learn different embroidery techniques for eg. Japanese Sashiko/ Boro( simple running stitch) and embroidery stitches. Explore, have fun being creative. […]