Bathurst Child and Family Network’s Kids’ Play runs from 9.30am to 10.30am at Hope Bathurst on the corner of Gilmour and Hereford streets on the second and fourth Thursday of the month during school terms. It’s free.

Arthritis NSW Support Group will meet at the Bathurst RSL from 10am-noon. Call Nelma Brooks, 0431 829 709.

Bathurst Highland Society meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. Call the secretary on 6337 1283.

Bathurst Seymour Centre: day programs, support and respite for older people, people with a disability and their carers at 3/55 Seymour Street. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am-5pm. Call 6332 1449.

Friday, April 13

Abercrombie House Friday Night Jazz will be held at 311 Ophir Road at 8.30pm. Tickets are available from Abercrombie House and the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre, 6332 1444 or 6331 4929.

Royal Bathurst Show will be held at the Bathurst Showground from 9am-10pm on Friday and Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday. Teddy Bear Hospital will be held from 10am-2pm on Friday, 10am-4pm on Saturday and 10am-noon on Sunday.

Saturday, April 14

Cemetery Wander: meet at the Dean Street entrance to Bathurst Cemetery at 2pm. Bookings are essential at the Bathurst Visitor information Centre. Phone 1800 681 000.

Mayfield Garden Autumn Festival will be held from Saturday, April 14 to Sunday, April 29. Extra parts of the garden will be open to explore. Call 6336 3131. 

Bathurst Pet Expo will be held from 10am to 1pm at the Bathurst Library/Art Gallery forecourt on Keppel Street. Animal enthusiasts, pet owners and those seeking an additional family member are invited.

Sunday, April 15

Cheek To Cheek, a celebration of Hollywood’s most iconic song and dance partnerships, will be performed at the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre at 2pm. Bookings: 6333 6161.

Guided tour of Perthville will be held from 2-4pm. Bookings are essential from the Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. Phone 1800 681 000.