Central West writers Kim Kelly and Kelly Rimmer will talk about taking their new stories to the world and the challenges of writing stories close to their hearts during an event at Books Plus from 6pm. Tickets are $8 and bookings are essential on 6331 5994 or admin@booksplus.com.au.

Bathurst Community Climate Action Network will meet at the Bathurst Neighbourhood Centre at 12.30pm. Email Bob Hill, bhill@csu.edu.au

Daffodil Cottage volunteers will meet at Daffodil Cottage in Howick Street at 4pm. Call 6339 5347.

Diabetic Association Bathurst Branch will meet at the Bathurst RSL at noon. Call Alan McRae, 6331 5404.

Bathurst Netball will meet in the netball clubhouse at 261 Durham Street at 7pm.

Innerwheel of Bathurst will meet at the Bathurst RSL at noon for 12.30pm. Call Lesley, 6337 1203.

Legal Aid will be at the Kelso Community Centre from 10am-noon. Call 6331 2407.

Thursday, April 11

Have you recently relocated to Bathurst or know someone who has? Bathurst Regional Council, in partnership with Bathurst Business Chamber, invites you to the next Welcome Wagon Mayoral Reception at 5.30pm at the visitors' centre.

​Entries for this year's Waste2Art exhibition and competition are now open. For more information and to obtain an entry form, visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au.

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, 6337 1283, for more information.

Friday, April 12

Adam Courtenay, son of much-loved storyteller Bryce Courtenay, will be in Bathurst to discuss his latest non-fiction book, The Ship That Never Was: The greatest escape story of Australian colonial history. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the author of the little-known true story of James Porter - a larrikin convict who stole a ship and sailed all the way to Chile. Bookings are essential. To secure your place, call the library on 6333 6281, inquire at the front desk or register at eventbrite.com.au

Family music class for children aged zero to five will be held at 9.30am at the CWA Hall in Russell Street. Contact Elissa, 0409 515 314.

Bathurst Bridge Club welcomes new members and beginners with lessons. Five bridge sessions are held each week at the clubhouse in Lower Mitre Street. Contact the secretary on 0437 270 618 for more details.

Saturday, April 13

Did you know you can take a bus from Bathurst to Hill End for The End Festival? On Saturday, April 13, the bus will depart Bathurst at 11.30am and 1pm and the return trip will depart Hill End at 9.30pm. On Sunday, April 14, the bus will depart Bathurst at 9am and the return trip will depart Hill End at 4pm. One-way trip is one hour and 30 minutes. Cost is $25 for an adult and $15 for senior/concession/student/child. The bus will depart from Bathurst Visitor Information Centre. To book, call 6332 1444 or visit Bathurst Visitor Information Centre.

School holidays

It is nearly school holidays again, so it's time to book your little ones in for some fun, including Parkour, boot camp, ball games, golf, gymnastics, circus and laser tag, at the Bathurst PCYC. Activities will be running from Monday, April 15 to Friday, April 26 (excluding the Easter long weekend and Anzac Day public holidays). Drop in or phone 6331 2191 for more information and bookings.