Stuart Driver, a well-known local collector of Victoriana, furniture and old lamps whose enthusiasm and passion for collecting is contagious, will speak at the Bathurst District Historical Society Monthly Muster. Those attending will see their family heirlooms in a totally different light after Stuart's presentation. The Monthly Muster will be held in the Uniting Church Hall in William Street at 7.30pm. Call Alan McRae, 6331 5404.

Ladies' Probus Club of Macquarie (Bathurst) will meet at the Bathurst Senior Citizens' Centre in Russell Street at 10am. Call Jennifer Wass, 6331 1626.

Mental Health Carers' Group will meet at the Neighbourhood Centre at 96 Russell Street at 7pm. Call Christine, 6367 9292, or Clare, 6331 4826, or visit www.bmhc.org.au

Friday, July 19

As part of the Bathurst Winter Festival, the Bathurst Wholefood Co-operative will host the Co-op Christmas in July Canapes from 5pm-8pm in Russell Street. Call 6332 1545 or visit www.bathurstwholefood.org for more information.

Guru Of Chai will be performed at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre. Indian Ink display their theatrical muscle in a tale and a teller bristling with mischief, mayhem and the maddening magic of India. From 8pm. To find out more, visit www.bmec.com.au/a-taste-of-ireland.html or call 6333 6161.

CWA Day Branch meets on the third Friday each month at 72 Russell Street, Bathurst with a cup of tea from 9.30am and meeting from 10am-noon. Stay for a sandwich and a chat. All ladies welcome to join. Contact Helana, 0438 696 789.

CWA Day Branch Handicraft meets on the second Friday each month at 72 Russell Street, Bathurst from 10am-noon. All ladies welcome. Contact Iris, 6331 5059.

The Bathurst Winter Festival continues until Sunday.

Coming up

Bathurst Branch of the Country Women's Association of NSW will hold an International Day Luncheon, featuring Papua New Guinea, on Friday, July 26 from noon at the CWA Rooms at 172 Russell Street, Bathurst. Guest will be Cr Monica Morse. RSVP by July 24. Entry: $12 per person.

A NAIDOC Cocktail Dinner, a first for Bathurst, will be held on Friday, July 26 at the Bathurst City Community Club. Buy tickets from the Bathurst Local Aboriginal Land Council.