Offering help to conserve our heritage and history
COUNCIL operates three heritage funding programs to assist in the repair and interpretation of buildings in the region.
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Applications are invited for small grants to help property owners and community groups repair and conserve older properties in the Bathurst region, interpret and promote the region’s heritage and history, and repair and improve properties in the Bathurst CBD.
Application forms are available from council’s website or from the Civic Centre. Contact council’s Strategic Planning Section on 6333 6211 to find out which funding program is most suited to your project and the closing date for each funding program.
Seniors Festival
THE Seniors Festival is a celebration of life and growth that encourages seniors to try new experiences, learn new skills and actively participate in the community. It’s also our chance to say thank you to seniors for committing their valuable time and contributing to our community.
Events throughout the festival embody the theme “Let's do more together” by giving seniors opportunities to be active and healthy; try something new; be recognised; be independent; and get more involved in the community.
We have a program packed with activities to run from April 4-15. There is a community day this Saturday at the Seymour Centre from 10am to 2pm for community members to learn more about what the centre offers. A concert will be held at the Senior Citizens’ Centre (176 Russell Street) on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. Come along for an afternoon of entertainment including country and western music, Senior Spice Girls, Cliff Berry, belly dancers and much more. For more information on the program, visit council’s website.
Ilumba Gardens Retirement Village is also participating in the Seniors Festival by having a variety of artworks on display today and Friday. The works include some amazing pieces created by residents both past and present. For more information, call 6331 8288.
Mayor Graeme Hanger
Grab that jab to defend against the flu this year
LAST year was our worst flu season since 2009. There is no better way to help combat certain strains of the flu and how it spreads than being immunised.
This year a number of programs are being rolled out to give our communities the very best defence against this potentially fatal illness.
To make “having the jab” just that bit easier, you can also access the shot from most local pharmacies, receiving your flu injection on the spot.
This is for people aged 18 years and over and costs around $27.
Alternatively, you can make an appointment with your general practitioner, where, for the first time, all NSW children aged from six months to under five years of age will be offered free influenza shots.
Parents can access the free flu shot from their usual immunisation provider: their GP, Aboriginal Medical Service, community health centre or local council.
The flu shot will reduce your child’s risk of influenza (flu), minimise the spread of flu and protect vulnerable groups including babies too young to receive the vaccine, those medically at risk and those with weakened immune systems.
SafeWork awards
THE SafeWork NSW awards, which recognise individuals and organisations which have shown exceptional commitment to health, safety and return-to-work practices in NSW, are now open for nominations for 2018.
Visit www.safeworkawards.com.au for information on the entry process, award categories and prizes.
Entries close Friday, June 22 and winners will be announced on October 25.