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SUMMARY:Workshop // Experimental Mark Making with Rebecca Sciroli
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 21 February\, 10:30am-12:30pm \n$10 members\, $15 non-members\, ALL AGES\, no experience required\, Bookings essential \nJoin Rebecca Sciroli\, a We Are Studios artist\, for an immersive and playful workshop that invites you to refresh your relationship with artmaking. This experimental session encourages artists to reconnect with joy\, curiosity and process through interactive exploration. Working with recycled\, found and everyday materials\, participants will invent their own drawing and painting tools and experiment with mark making using materials including paint\, ink\, charcoal and pastel. This relaxed and supportive workshop is ideal for artists\, art lovers and anyone interested in experimentation\, play and discovering new techniques to add to their creative toolbox. \nThis workshop is supported by We Are Studios. \nAbout the Artist\nRebecca (she/her) is an interdisciplinary artist\, facilitator and advocate. She works primarily in sculpture and installation\, wearables\, performance\, painting and drawing. Rebecca’s work often touches on memory and emotional connection through sensory stimuli\, femininity\, sensuality and empowering feminist work. The fine balance of fragility and resilience is explored through Rebecca’s conceptual and performative practice\, expressed through a sensory connection of energy and touch. Rebecca uses improvised experimental drawing devices (IEDD) for mark making that records her disabled body and how it can move. Rebecca has an ongoing practice of producing self-portraits throughout her recovery from a D.V. assault\, and life in a disabled body. Rebecca is an artist and board member at We Are Studios. \nAbout the Exhibition\nWe Are Studios: Acts of Inheritance\nActs of Inheritance presents new work from seventeen Disabled artists who explore identity as something lived\, layered and continually remade. We come to know ourselves through small\, everyday acts and performances – our own and those of others\, families\, cultures and communities as they leave their mark upon us. Some artists revisit family stories or inherited acts; others reflect on Disability\, mental health\, and shifting perceptions of self and how we perform it. Here\, inheritance is not fixed or predetermined\, but enacted through the choices we make\, the stories we tell and the ways we show up for one another. \nThrough these works\, Acts of Inheritance invites us to imagine identity as something performed in ongoing dialogue between who we have been\, who we are becoming and the worlds that shape us. \nWe Are Studios is a 100% Disability-led\, artist-run initiative empowering Disabled Western Sydney artists to thrive. \nArtists: Aili Brenton\, Virginia Bucknell\, Ria Cirera-Cruz\, Taylah Devlin\, Holly-lee Dickson\, Georgina Evans\, Nina Frankie\, Leanne Larwood\, Timothy W. Martin\, Grazia Napoletano\, Adrienne Proud\, Rebecca Sciroli\, Kiri Smith\, Jane Thatcher\, Miah Tito-Barratt\, Jordan Valageorgiou\, Eden Young. \nCurated by We Are Studios Collective. \nThe project is supported by the New South Wales Government through Create NSW and by the Australian Government through Creative Australia\, its principal arts investment and advisory body. \nBanner image courtesy Rebecca Sciroli and We Are Studios.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/workshop-experimental-mark-making-with-rebecca-sciroli/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70-78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260222T150000
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SUMMARY:Make a felted hat\, bag or bowl
DESCRIPTION:You will be creating a bag\, hat or bowl in one piece using a resist. There is a choice of styles to create. \nWhat to bring:\nlunch\nseveral old towels\nsmall bucket for water\ncake of soap\napron \nFor hat:\nMALE foam head\nSewing pins \nCost: $35 (BDA members)\n$40 (non-members) \nPay by direct deposit to:\nBathurst & District Artisans\nBSB: 882-000\nA/c: 10016 3946\nRef: (name)Felt2202 \nThere will be a $30 materials charge payable on the day.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/make-a-felted-hat-bag-or-bowl/
LOCATION:Perthville Community Hall\, 20 Rockley Street\, Perthville\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
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SUMMARY:The Library That Made Me - LIVE Stream from SLNSW
DESCRIPTION:The Library That Made Me – LIVE event 24 February 2026\nLive streamed onto the BIG screen at Bathurst Library\nBookings: 6333 6281 \nLeading storytellers Bruce Pascoe\, Shankari Chandran\, Thomas Keneally AO\, Grace Karskens and Kate Evans will reflect on the libraries that have shaped them as readers and writers in a special event in the State Library Auditorium on Tuesday 24 February 2026 from 6 to 7pm.\nFrom tiny mobile libraries to the grand Mitchell Library\, the seriousness of university libraries or the tragedy of Sri Lanka’s Jaffna Public Library\, hear about how these spaces for reading\, creativity and refuge sparked something magical in some of Australia’s finest thinkers.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/the-library-that-made-me-live-stream-from-slnsw/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
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SUMMARY:Learn how to make and use a gelli plate
DESCRIPTION:During this session you will be learning how to create prints using: \nBotanical PrintingStencils and MasksFound items \nThere will be ample time for experimenting. \nYou will also receive a recipe to make your own gelli plate at home \nWhat to Bring:LunchHand wipesGelli plate and brayer if you have one (small plates and brayers available to borrow) \nCost: 35 (members)$40 (non-members) \nPay by direct deposit to: \nBathurst & District ArtisansBSB 659-000A/c 500163946 \nRef: (name)print2802 \nThere will be a $20 materials charge payable on the day
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/learn-how-to-make-and-use-a-gelli-plate/
LOCATION:Perthville Community Hall\, 20 Rockley Street\, Perthville\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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SUMMARY:2026 Autumn Colours Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of Bathurst’s heritage during its most spectacular season. Autumn is a magical time in the Bathurst region when residents and visitors alike enjoy the explosion of colour that accompanies the change of season\, the cooler temperatures that are perfect for exploring\, and the delicious local produce that the harvest brings. The signature Autumn Heritage Festival program of events celebrates the town’s rich history with a series of guided tours by local experts through some of the Bathurst region’s most significant historical sites\, along with events that preserve the people\, traditions\, and stories that have shaped Bathurst into the beautiful\, thriving\, modern regional centre it is today.  \n\n\n\nMore details coming soon. . .
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/autumn-colours-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Community Event,Festivals and Celebrations,History and Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Visitor Information Centre":MAILTO:visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T120000
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SUMMARY:Our Journey's Connect - Creative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our Journeys Connect – Workshop\nNext date: Saturday\, 14 March 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM \nYou’re Invited to Help Create a Living Map of Belonging. \nBathurst Library invites community members of all ages and backgrounds to take part in a new participatory exhibition exploring the themes of home\, belonging and journeys and being in Bathurst here and now. From mid March 2026\, our floor-to-ceiling windows will become a shared canvas — visible both inside and out — filled with community reflections displayed on cards. \nTo get started\, join Fiona Howle in this creative session for all ages where we pose the question “What is home to you?”\, and find ways to express the answer on postcard sized art papers to find their place on the road alongside others. \nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFree participation. All ages. All backgrounds.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/our-journeys-connect-creative-workshop/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260314T160000
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SUMMARY:Tea and Talks at T.Arts with the Bathursts Arts Trail
DESCRIPTION:The Bathurst Arts Trail will have an exhibition at T.Arts Gallery 75 Keppel St from 13th to 27th March 2026. In conjunction with this the artists from the Arts Trail will give a presentation about the Trail and their art in the Gallery along with High Tea. This will be a great opportunity to meet the artists and share their passion for their work while enjoying delicious food.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/tea-and-talks-at-t-arts-with-the-bathursts-arts-trail/
LOCATION:T.Arts Gallery\, 75 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260322T140000
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SUMMARY:Make a Japanese Box
DESCRIPTION:During this class you will construct a Japanese-style box using authentic Japanese papers.\nYou will need to bring:\nThin but strong cardboard 40 cm x 30 cm (Officeworks have them cost $2.99 a sheet)\nElmer’s glue in clear\nPencil\, rubber\, ruler\, paper\, scissors\n1/2-inch flat paint brush\nStiletto to make a hole with\nStanley knife or Alfre cutter & mat to cut cardboard\nA roll of Micropore tape 5 mm wide (can get at the chemist)\nA piece of foam 1/3 inch thick mostly used for packing\, if you have\nlunch\nBOOKINGS ESSENTIAL\nTutor: Mary Miller\nContact: 0408 788 796\nmarymiller@live.com.au\nCost: $30 (BDA members)\n$35 (non members)\nPay by direct deposit to:\nBathurst & District Artisans\nBSB 659-000\nA/c 500163946\nRef: (name)Box2203 \nThere will be a $20 materials fee payable on the day.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/make-a-japanese-box-2/
LOCATION:Perthville Community Hall\, 20 Rockley Street\, Perthville\, NSW
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260316T022513Z
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SUMMARY:All About Women Festival - Satellite Streaming
DESCRIPTION:All About Women is one of the Sydney Opera House’s flagship festivals\, a day of talks and discussions exploring ever-evolving questions on gender\, culture and equality.   \nWatch three sessions on the big screen at the library\,  using our Bluetooth headphones.   \nProgram dates and details  \nMonday 23 March\, 12.30pm\nZadie Smith\nhosted by Michaela Kalowski  \nLiterary powerhouse and north-west London legend\, Zadie Smith unpacks our cultural chaos with both subtlety and precision. When the best ideas risk being flattened into feed-friendly takes\, she dares us to resist the comfort of simple narratives. \nBuckle up for an eye-opening conversation inspired by her latest essay collection\, Dead and Alive\, which spans politics on both sides of the Atlantic\, cinema\, galleries\, Glastonbury and the question of who gets to make art. With her trademark mix of intellect and irreverence\, Smith unpacks our culture. Expect razor-sharp insight and a reminder that in a fractious\, doomscrolling world\, curiosity is always our best line of defence.  \nMonday 30 March\, 12.30pm\nRaising Boys\nJess Hill\, Zac Seidler\, moderated by Jamila Rizvi  \nFrom Andrew Tate to algorithmic rabbit holes\, this panel will unpack the real forces shaping boys today –  and what parents can do beyond panic and blame.\nBringing up boys isn’t getting any less complicated. One minute they’re sweet\, funny little humans. The next\, they’re parroting some podcast bro who insists “patriarchy isn’t real” and “grindset” is a personality.  Shows like Adolescence and books like The Anxious Generation tapped a nerve. As toxic masculinity is loudly (and often rightly) called out\, a generation of boys is confused and ashamed –  and the algorithm is happy to lead them down dark alt-right rabbit holes. It’s part of the reason the Australian government introduced age restrictions for social media accounts\nSo how do we cut through the bro-fluencer noise to raise resilient\, emotionally literate boys?Investigative journalist Jess Hill (See What You Made Me Do) and clinical researcher and men’s mental health expert Zac Seidler unpack the cultural forces shaping boys today and how adults can guide them with compassion. \nTuesday 31 March\, 12.30pm\nInside the Epstein Files\nEmily Maitlis\, Amy Wallace\, moderated by Louise Milligan  \nThe Epstein Files are not just about one man’s crimes\, but about the systems that protected him and failed women and girls for decades. Calls for the Epstein Files to be released have dominated headlines\, fuelled presidential campaigns and instigated an Act of Congress mandating their release. Despite all that\, to date only about one per cent of the millions of documents\, photographs and other evidence collected in several federal US FBI and Department of Justice investigations have seen the light of day. \nAmerican journalist and writer Amy Wallace collaborated with Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre on her memoir Nobody’s Girl\, published months after her death\, while British journalist Emily Maitlis famously put Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the record about his involvement with Epstein’s dark world. Join them for a critically important discussion that looks beyond spectacle to examine the institutions that turned a blind eye\, the lawsuits now seeking redress and what justice looks like when perpetrators evade consequences but survivors live with lasting harm.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/all-about-women-festival-satellite-streaming/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260326T183000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
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SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ From Awareness to Allyship - workshop and information session
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, 26 March 2026 | 05:30 PM\nFrom LGBTQ+ Awareness to Allyship\nCreating safe spaces for everyone\nBookings: 6333 6281 \nPresented by Pride in Diversity  \nPride in Diversity will provide participants with;  \noverall understanding of why LGBTQ+ inclusion is important to an organisation\, community and an individual  \nexplore challenges often faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community  \nprovide awareness on the impact that a culture has on the lived experience  \nWe will focus on what an ally is and how we can be allies in the workplace\, school yard and beyond.   \nThis workshop builds participant knowledge\, comfort\, confidence\, skills in intervention as well as their understanding of what makes a good ally.  \nInformation presented by Pride in Diversity Relationship Manager\, Chris White.  \nPride in Diversity is part of ACON’s Inclusion programs. Together\, these programs work to create safer\, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people across sport\, workplace and health services.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/lgbtq-from-awareness-to-allyship-workshop-and-information-session/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260330T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260330T133000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
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SUMMARY:All About Women Festival - Satellite Streaming
DESCRIPTION:All About Women is one of the Sydney Opera House’s flagship festivals\, a day of talks and discussions exploring ever-evolving questions on gender\, culture and equality.   \nWatch three sessions on the big screen at the library\,  using our Bluetooth headphones.   \nProgram dates and details  \nMonday 23 March\, 12.30pm\nZadie Smith\nhosted by Michaela Kalowski  \nLiterary powerhouse and north-west London legend\, Zadie Smith unpacks our cultural chaos with both subtlety and precision. When the best ideas risk being flattened into feed-friendly takes\, she dares us to resist the comfort of simple narratives. \nBuckle up for an eye-opening conversation inspired by her latest essay collection\, Dead and Alive\, which spans politics on both sides of the Atlantic\, cinema\, galleries\, Glastonbury and the question of who gets to make art. With her trademark mix of intellect and irreverence\, Smith unpacks our culture. Expect razor-sharp insight and a reminder that in a fractious\, doomscrolling world\, curiosity is always our best line of defence.  \nMonday 30 March\, 12.30pm\nRaising Boys\nJess Hill\, Zac Seidler\, moderated by Jamila Rizvi  \nFrom Andrew Tate to algorithmic rabbit holes\, this panel will unpack the real forces shaping boys today –  and what parents can do beyond panic and blame.\nBringing up boys isn’t getting any less complicated. One minute they’re sweet\, funny little humans. The next\, they’re parroting some podcast bro who insists “patriarchy isn’t real” and “grindset” is a personality.  Shows like Adolescence and books like The Anxious Generation tapped a nerve. As toxic masculinity is loudly (and often rightly) called out\, a generation of boys is confused and ashamed –  and the algorithm is happy to lead them down dark alt-right rabbit holes. It’s part of the reason the Australian government introduced age restrictions for social media accounts\nSo how do we cut through the bro-fluencer noise to raise resilient\, emotionally literate boys?Investigative journalist Jess Hill (See What You Made Me Do) and clinical researcher and men’s mental health expert Zac Seidler unpack the cultural forces shaping boys today and how adults can guide them with compassion. \nTuesday 31 March\, 12.30pm\nInside the Epstein Files\nEmily Maitlis\, Amy Wallace\, moderated by Louise Milligan  \nThe Epstein Files are not just about one man’s crimes\, but about the systems that protected him and failed women and girls for decades. Calls for the Epstein Files to be released have dominated headlines\, fuelled presidential campaigns and instigated an Act of Congress mandating their release. Despite all that\, to date only about one per cent of the millions of documents\, photographs and other evidence collected in several federal US FBI and Department of Justice investigations have seen the light of day. \nAmerican journalist and writer Amy Wallace collaborated with Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre on her memoir Nobody’s Girl\, published months after her death\, while British journalist Emily Maitlis famously put Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the record about his involvement with Epstein’s dark world. Join them for a critically important discussion that looks beyond spectacle to examine the institutions that turned a blind eye\, the lawsuits now seeking redress and what justice looks like when perpetrators evade consequences but survivors live with lasting harm.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/all-about-women-festival-satellite-streaming/2026-03-30/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260331T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260331T133000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
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SUMMARY:All About Women Festival - Satellite Streaming
DESCRIPTION:All About Women is one of the Sydney Opera House’s flagship festivals\, a day of talks and discussions exploring ever-evolving questions on gender\, culture and equality.   \nWatch three sessions on the big screen at the library\,  using our Bluetooth headphones.   \nProgram dates and details  \nMonday 23 March\, 12.30pm\nZadie Smith\nhosted by Michaela Kalowski  \nLiterary powerhouse and north-west London legend\, Zadie Smith unpacks our cultural chaos with both subtlety and precision. When the best ideas risk being flattened into feed-friendly takes\, she dares us to resist the comfort of simple narratives. \nBuckle up for an eye-opening conversation inspired by her latest essay collection\, Dead and Alive\, which spans politics on both sides of the Atlantic\, cinema\, galleries\, Glastonbury and the question of who gets to make art. With her trademark mix of intellect and irreverence\, Smith unpacks our culture. Expect razor-sharp insight and a reminder that in a fractious\, doomscrolling world\, curiosity is always our best line of defence.  \nMonday 30 March\, 12.30pm\nRaising Boys\nJess Hill\, Zac Seidler\, moderated by Jamila Rizvi  \nFrom Andrew Tate to algorithmic rabbit holes\, this panel will unpack the real forces shaping boys today –  and what parents can do beyond panic and blame.\nBringing up boys isn’t getting any less complicated. One minute they’re sweet\, funny little humans. The next\, they’re parroting some podcast bro who insists “patriarchy isn’t real” and “grindset” is a personality.  Shows like Adolescence and books like The Anxious Generation tapped a nerve. As toxic masculinity is loudly (and often rightly) called out\, a generation of boys is confused and ashamed –  and the algorithm is happy to lead them down dark alt-right rabbit holes. It’s part of the reason the Australian government introduced age restrictions for social media accounts\nSo how do we cut through the bro-fluencer noise to raise resilient\, emotionally literate boys?Investigative journalist Jess Hill (See What You Made Me Do) and clinical researcher and men’s mental health expert Zac Seidler unpack the cultural forces shaping boys today and how adults can guide them with compassion. \nTuesday 31 March\, 12.30pm\nInside the Epstein Files\nEmily Maitlis\, Amy Wallace\, moderated by Louise Milligan  \nThe Epstein Files are not just about one man’s crimes\, but about the systems that protected him and failed women and girls for decades. Calls for the Epstein Files to be released have dominated headlines\, fuelled presidential campaigns and instigated an Act of Congress mandating their release. Despite all that\, to date only about one per cent of the millions of documents\, photographs and other evidence collected in several federal US FBI and Department of Justice investigations have seen the light of day. \nAmerican journalist and writer Amy Wallace collaborated with Epstein survivor Virginia Roberts Giuffre on her memoir Nobody’s Girl\, published months after her death\, while British journalist Emily Maitlis famously put Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the record about his involvement with Epstein’s dark world. Join them for a critically important discussion that looks beyond spectacle to examine the institutions that turned a blind eye\, the lawsuits now seeking redress and what justice looks like when perpetrators evade consequences but survivors live with lasting harm.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/all-about-women-festival-satellite-streaming/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T121500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T131500
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022512Z
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SUMMARY:Puppetry Of Paper Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come and join the amazing Jenny from Little Wing Puppets in your very own puppet making workshop.  \nScrunch\, rip\, twist\, tear! \nHow many things can you do with a piece of paper? This workshop is based on Bunraku-style puppetry\, a traditional Japanese form of theatre which involves multiple puppeteers working closely together to operate one puppet. Workshop participants will start by making a unique puppet out of paper. \nThey will then learn techniques for bringing their puppet to life\, either as individuals or as a team. Each group will work on short performances which are presented to the group. \nParticipants will leave the workshop with a range of performance skills\, which can be applied to any kind of puppetry. \nLittle Wing Puppets have facilitated workshops with thousands of young people in every state and territory of Australia\, as well as overseas. They believe that young people deserve access to the arts\, wherever they live. They’re passionate about passing on their skills so that children can learn to create their own worlds through puppetry. \nRecommended ages 3 years and up.* Parents and carers are encouraged to participate. Children ages 6 years and under need to be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/puppetry-of-paper-workshop/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260316T022512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022512Z
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SUMMARY:PLAY TAIKO! AFTERNOON WORKSHOP Afternoon workshop for school students aged 13-18
DESCRIPTION:Play Taiko! – An Unforgettable Drumming Experience \nAfternoon Holiday Workshop: for school students aged 13–18 \nGet ready for a unique group experience that will energise\, inspire and excite! \nTaikoz presents PLAY TAIKO!\, an exhilarating hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the power and joy of Japanese drumming. Presented by members of the Taikoz ensemble\, this 90-minute session introduces you to the awe-inspiring taiko drum in an active\, creative and fun way. \nTaiko playing is more than music – it’s a full-body experience that helps reduce stress\, boost fitness\, and spark creativity. \nNo prior musical or taiko experience is needed – just bring your energy and enthusiasm and “let’s play!” \nParticipants should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring water. Taikoz will provide earplugs and bachi (drumsticks). \nA maximum of 16 people per workshop.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/play-taiko-afternoon-workshop-afternoon-workshop-for-school-students-aged-13-18/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022512Z
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SUMMARY:PLAY TAIKO! EVENING WORKSHOP Evening Workshop: open to the general community
DESCRIPTION:Play Taiko! – An Unforgettable Drumming Experience \nEvening Workshop: open to the general community \nGet ready for a unique group experience that will energise\, inspire and excite! \nTaikoz presents PLAY TAIKO!\, an exhilarating hands-on workshop where you’ll discover the power and joy of Japanese drumming. Presented by members of the Taikoz ensemble\, this 90-minute session introduces you to the awe-inspiring taiko drum in an active\, creative and fun way. \nTaiko playing is more than music – it’s a full-body experience that helps reduce stress\, boost fitness\, and spark creativity. \nNo prior musical or taiko experience is needed – just bring your energy and enthusiasm and “let’s play!” \nParticipants should wear loose-fitting clothing and bring water. Taikoz will provide earplugs and bachi (drumsticks). \nA maximum of 16 people per workshop.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/play-taiko-evening-workshop-evening-workshop-open-to-the-general-community/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260410T113000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260316T022513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022513Z
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SUMMARY:Bind Your Story - Japanese Bookbinding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bind Your Story Japanese Bookbinding Workshop \nWith travelling bookbinder Janita Ayton \nAll tools and materials provided \nSuitable for ages 16+ \nJoin Janita for a hands-on introduction to Japanese traditional binding – a timeless\, elegant way to craft your own notebook from scratch. \nIn this relaxed\, creative session\, you’ll learn the rhythm of traditional stitching techniques\, explore the importance of paper grain\, and walk away with a beautiful hand-bound book\, stitched by you. \nNo experience necessary – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to slow down and make something lasting. \nThen stay behind for an informal talk by Janita about anything and everything bookbinding!
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bind-your-story-japanese-bookbinding-workshop/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260316T022512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022512Z
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SUMMARY:APRA AMCOS Presents FREE 2-day songwriting workshop Supported by BMEC Local Stages
DESCRIPTION:Are you aged 16-21 and want to develop your music career? \nThen this 2-day songwriting and production workshop is for you! \nFeaturing Industry Mentors Hylander\, Asti Holz\, and Audius\, you will work with them over two days to write and record a song from scratch in a real-world co-writing session. This workshop will connect you with industry mentors and other local creatives. You will build new skills and find out more about pathways into the music industry. \nWorkshop details: \n10am to 4pm – Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April \nLunch provided. \nTo apply for 1 of 16 places in your region\, please click on the link below to be taken to an APRA form and answer the questions required. Successful applicants will be notified separately by APRA through email.\nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bk2QQFg11UiP95Nl7S3T5x1IjBeZEJxMgQZFtNDOMA9UNEtYU1A0T0NTRDQwWjQwTlJCMjhWRFBYRyQlQCN0PWcu
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/apra-amcos-presents-free-2-day-songwriting-workshop-supported-by-bmec-local-stages/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260316T022512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022512Z
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SUMMARY:APRA AMCOS Presents FREE 2-day songwriting workshop Supported by BMEC Local Stages
DESCRIPTION:Are you aged 16-21 and want to develop your music career? \nThen this 2-day songwriting and production workshop is for you! \nFeaturing Industry Mentors Hylander\, Asti Holz\, and Audius\, you will work with them over two days to write and record a song from scratch in a real-world co-writing session. This workshop will connect you with industry mentors and other local creatives. You will build new skills and find out more about pathways into the music industry. \nWorkshop details: \n10am to 4pm – Thursday 16 April and Friday 17 April \nLunch provided. \nTo apply for 1 of 16 places in your region\, please click on the link below to be taken to an APRA form and answer the questions required. Successful applicants will be notified separately by APRA through email.\nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bk2QQFg11UiP95Nl7S3T5x1IjBeZEJxMgQZFtNDOMA9UNEtYU1A0T0NTRDQwWjQwTlJCMjhWRFBYRyQlQCN0PWcu
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/apra-amcos-presents-free-2-day-songwriting-workshop-supported-by-bmec-local-stages/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260417T123000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260316T022513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022513Z
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SUMMARY:Our Journey's Connect - Creative Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our Journeys Connect – Workshop\nNext date: Saturday\, 14 March 2026 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM \nYou’re Invited to Help Create a Living Map of Belonging. \nBathurst Library invites community members of all ages and backgrounds to take part in a new participatory exhibition exploring the themes of home\, belonging and journeys and being in Bathurst here and now. From mid March 2026\, our floor-to-ceiling windows will become a shared canvas — visible both inside and out — filled with community reflections displayed on cards. \nTo get started\, join Fiona Howle in this creative session for all ages where we pose the question “What is home to you?”\, and find ways to express the answer on postcard sized art papers to find their place on the road alongside others. \nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. \nFree participation. All ages. All backgrounds.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/our-journeys-connect-creative-workshop/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260428T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260307T020005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T022134Z
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SUMMARY:Tea and Talk - Planning Ahead
DESCRIPTION:Join Bathurst Library for a cup of tea and talk with Central Tablelands and Blue Mountains Community Legal Centre to learn how Wills\, Power of Attorney\, Enduring Guardianship \, and Advanced Directives can help you plan ahead. \nAll your questions and more will be covered in this informative session!  \n\nBOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Limited seating. Phone 6333 6281\nBathurst Library – 78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/tea-and-talk-planning-ahead/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260430T193000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260316T022512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T022512Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk - Rosalie Ham
DESCRIPTION:Join Rosalie for an irreverent look at the darkly funny experience of getting older\, as she speaks about her new book\, Look After Your Feet. \nBookings: 6333 6281 \nPeppered with practical advice about all manner of things \n– cheese and wine for dinner is welcome and acceptable – \nLook After Your Feet is a brilliantly funny\, painfully honest and insightful celebration of the wisdom that seems to accelerate as body parts deteriorate\, and life* falls into place. \n* Often just a little bit too late. \nRosalie burst onto the literary scene in 2000 with her novel The Dressmaker. After years of entertaining us with weird and wonderful older women characters adored by her readers\, Rosalie now turns her trademark wit and shrewd observations to life itself.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/author-talk-rosalie-ham/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260502T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260502T143000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20210414T014038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T012900Z
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SUMMARY:Bathurst Motoring Heritage - Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
DESCRIPTION:This is an audio-visual presentation by car and bike enthusiast Geoff Fry. This presentation embraces the history of motoring in general and motor sport around the Bathurst region. \n\n\n\nCost: Free – bookings essential (if participants wish to visit the museum prior orafter the talk\, normal entry fee will apply) \n\n\n\nBOOKINGS: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1800 68 1000 or online at bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bathurst-motoring-heritage/
LOCATION:National Motor Racing Museum\, 400 Panorama Avenue\, Mount Panorama\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Community Event,Festivals and Celebrations,History and Heritage,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Visitor Information Centre":MAILTO:visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20230227T033152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T024227Z
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SUMMARY:Cemetery Wander - Autumn Colours Heritage Festival Event
DESCRIPTION:4 April 1876 was an important day in Bathurst’s story: the day when the railway arrivedin town. This event changed Bathurst in many ways\, including the provision of manyemployment opportunities. Join members of Bathurst Family History Group for a wanderaround a section of Bathurst General Cemetery to learn some of the railway stories behindthe headstones. Enjoy a delicious morning tea supplied by the Group. Bring a hat\, waterand sunscreen. Please wear sturdy walking shoes. \n\n\n\nMeet at Bathurst Cemetery\, enter via Dean Street entrance. \n\n\n\n$15 per person – bookings essential \n\n\n\nBOOKINGS: Bathurst Visitor Information Centre 1800 68 1000 or online at bathurstregion.com.au/autumn-colours
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/cemetery-wander/
LOCATION:New South Wales
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Community Event,Festivals and Celebrations,History and Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Visitor Information Centre":MAILTO:visitors@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260504T231342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T231342Z
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SUMMARY:Artist & Curator Talk // Elizabeth Day with Ann Finegan
DESCRIPTION:Hear from artist Elizabeth Day and Curator Ann Finegan on major survey exhibition The Fragility of Goodness: The Prison on the Landscape and Other Stories.\nSaturday 16 May 2026\, 11am-12pm\nFREE\, all welcome\, RSVP essential\n\nElizabeth Day’s survey exhibition at BRAG examines the legacy of Empire and the colonisation of Australia and its First Nations peoples. The exhibition focuses on the lasting impact of colonial prison systems and how these institutions reshaped both landscape and society.\n\nThe project connects closely to Bathurst’s history as part of a network of colonial prison towns established west of the Blue Mountains. Day has explored these themes in earlier works: in 2023\, she presented There’s a Reason Beyond a Reason\, 1797 Parramatta Gaol at The National 4 at Carriageworks\, Redfern. This large-scale textile installation was made from unravelled second-hand garments and referenced early colonial prison architecture. Through the slow process of unravelling fabric\, the work suggested the possibility of undoing the prison’s imprint on the landscape.\n\nThe Fragility of Goodness: The Prison on the Landscape and Other Stories continues this investigation. The exhibition considers how the histories of colonial prisons continue to shape contemporary Australia. Day draws connections between historical penal sites including Parramatta and Tasmania\, engaging with ideas of layered colonial\, geographical and social histories. Her practice is informed by both historical research and personal experience within institutional systems.\n\nA key work in the exhibition\, The Law Is Not Always Just\, forms part of a new series of grass-grown texts mapping prisons across the Central West. This floor installation sits among several significant works including There’s a Reason Beyond a Reason\, Notes on the Castle\, the sculptural recreation of Bathurst Gaol’s Lion Gate\, Invisible Words Invisible Worlds\, and the collaborative community project MYCO LOGIC.\n\nTogether\, this exhibition invites reflection on systems of justice\, power and repair.\n\nElizabeth Day in Carriageworks’ Clothing Store Studios\, where she was artist-in-residence from 2021-2023. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/artist-curator-talk-elizabeth-day-with-ann-finegan/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70-78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T235959
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260422T061854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T061854Z
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SUMMARY:Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival returns this May\, proudly bringing storytelling\, big ideas\, and unforgettable conversations. \nRunning from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 May\, the much-loved Festival will feature six days of author talks\, live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF)\, and exciting local events at Bathurst Library and the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC). \nLive streamed big-name authors include David Szalay\, Amritav Gosh\, A.C Grayling\, Yann Martel\, Trent Dalton\, Stephanie Alezander and Mick Herron. \nIn person appearances by Bob Brown\, Jack Toohey and Michael Brissenden\, along with  local writers and session facilitated by other local writers and readers.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bathurst-writers-and-readers-festival-2026/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260516T072818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260516T072903Z
UID:10005065-1779384600-1779393600@www.bathurstregion.com.au
SUMMARY:Low Carbon Landscapes: Community Information @ Rockley Pub
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in understanding the carbon potential of your property and comparing returns from Environmental Plantings with your current farm enterprise? Little River Landcare is hosting an information night for the Restoration Economics Project at the Rockley Pub starting from 5:30pm.\n\nWe can provide you with a personalised report of your properties Carbon Potential on the night along with dinner.\n\nRSVP for dinner (included) to 0401 376 209 or email project.coordinator@littleriverlandcare.com.au
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/low-carbon-landscapes-community-information-rockley-pub-rockley/
LOCATION:The Rockley Pub\, 2 Budden Street\, Rockley\, NSW\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Little River Landcare":MAILTO:ceo@littleriverlandcare.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260524T173000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260422T061854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T061854Z
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SUMMARY:Bathurst Writers’ and Readers’ Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Bathurst Writers’ & Readers’ Festival returns this May\, proudly bringing storytelling\, big ideas\, and unforgettable conversations. \nRunning from Tuesday 19 to Sunday 24 May\, the much-loved Festival will feature six days of author talks\, live-streamed sessions from the Sydney Writers’ Festival (SWF)\, and exciting local events at Bathurst Library and the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC). \nLive streamed big-name authors include David Szalay\, Amritav Gosh\, A.C Grayling\, Yann Martel\, Trent Dalton\, Stephanie Alezander and Mick Herron. \nIn person appearances by Bob Brown\, Jack Toohey and Michael Brissenden\, along with  local writers and session facilitated by other local writers and readers.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/bathurst-writers-and-readers-festival-2026/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre\, 105 William Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Concert or Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre":MAILTO:bmec@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260529T052426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T015744Z
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SUMMARY:Talks & Tea // BRAG May-August
DESCRIPTION:Join Bathurst Regional Art Gallery (BRAG) Volunteer Guides for a spotlight talk and walk through of our current exhibitions\, followed by morning tea. \nTour of exhibition\nMorning tea by donation\, RSVP essential \nDates:\nWednesday 10 June\, 10:30am-12:00pm\nWednesday 8 July\, 10:30am-12:00pm (Seniors Festival 2026\, all welcome)\nWednesday 12 August\, 10:30am-12:00pm
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/talks-tea-brag-may-august/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:Bathurst Regional Art Gallery\, 70-78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, 2795
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Regional Art Gallery":MAILTO:brag@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260613T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260516T072713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T020336Z
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SUMMARY:June Tea and Talks at T.Arts - Greg Hyde
DESCRIPTION:June Tea and Talks – Greg Hyde\nT.Arts is very excited to have our own Greg Hyde as a special guest speaker for Tea and Talks at T.Arts on June 13 from 2.30 till 4.00 pm..\nGreg’s happy or whimsical works are therapeutic for him in this troubled world. He finds joy when others understand it and enjoy the ideas behind it.\nHe feels lucky to be able to express himself in the way he does and is thankful to all those delightful people who keep his boat afloat!\nCome for the delicious afternoon tea and an interesting presentation about Greg’s art and life. As this will be very popular bookings are essential. The cost is $25 per person. You can pay in the Gallery or through the T.Arts website.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/june-tea-and-talks-at-t-arts-greg-hyde/
LOCATION:T.Arts Gallery\, 75 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, NSW\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="t.arts Gallery":MAILTO:hello@tartsgallery.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T023157
CREATED:20260422T061701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T020745Z
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SUMMARY:George Frideric Handel - a harmony of friendships
DESCRIPTION:Discover more about the life of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)\, a composer known for his operas and oratorios\, presented by musicologist Dennis Dorwick. \nMany know the music of Handel\, a German-born English composer\, but few know the details of his life. This talk will focus on the stories of three people who influenced his life in crucial and sometimes\, unusual\, ways.\nYou might imagine a composer writing music in a quiet garret… however\, music is almost always a collegial art. This was certainly true for Handel who loved both opera and oratorio. These stage arts demanded singing actors who could move both the hearts and minds of his audience. ‘Handel – a Harmony of Friendships’ will be accompanied with both images and musical examples. \nDennis Dorwick has a Master of Music (Research) from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and is a member of both the American Handel Society and the Handel Institute (UK). He is a flute player and a music teacher of over 21 years. He has recently moved to Bathurst and continues to broaden his research on the life and music of Handel.\nTo book a spot\, call the library on 6333 6281.
URL:https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/event/george-frideric-handel-a-harmony-of-friendships/
LOCATION:Bathurst Library\, 70 -78 Keppel Street\, Bathurst\, New South Wales\, 2795\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks,Culture,History and Heritage,Winter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bathurst Library":MAILTO:library@bathurst.nsw.gov.au
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