The Universe Story with Patricia Powell will be held at Rahamim Ecology Centre at 34 Busby Street, South Bathurst at 7pm. Cost: $10 per session, run monthly. Call 6332 9950. Sr Patricia Powell leads a discussion about our common home, Planet Earth, against the backdrop of the universe story. These discussions provide a safe space where participants can ask questions and share insights; appreciate the interconnectedness of all creation; evaluate the kind of civilisation we have made; consider how we might organise our society into the future; reflect on how we make meaning and articulate our spiritual beliefs; and imagine how we might reinvent ourselves as human beings and our role on the planet and in the universe. Input from contemporary scientists, cosmologists and spiritual leaders enrich the discussions. Visit www.rahamim.org.au

Saturday, September 23

Central West Zone Gala Day for over 35s rugby, better known as Golden Oldies Rugby, will be held at Ashwood Park on Hereford Street. First game will be held at 11am. Like a number of other games, rugby union is available for the over 35s (those aged 35 to 65 years) who wish to play and enjoy the game they have loved in their younger years. Every game is started with a combine team port and ends in the same way. The gala day will start at 10.30am at Ashwood Park. The eight games will be followed by the presentation of awards at the Kings Hotel. Everyone is welcome. Free entry, barbecue and drinks available. Contact team manager Allen Spencer on 0409 947 997.

Evans Arts Council polymer clay weekend workshop with Carol Dobson will be held at the former Evans Shire Council over Saturday and Sunday. Bookings essential with Wendy-Lou, 6337 3870, or Shirley, 6331 7027.

Coming Up

Participants for the biannual bus to the Chatswood Skin Cancer Clinic are urged to book in to reserve their seat. The one-day trip to Sydney is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, with the bus departing from the rear of McDonald's Bathurst at 6.30am. Bookings can be made through Marietta's at 233 George Street or by calling 6331 1078.