Abstract single line drawing workshop will be held from 6pm at The Greens on William at 29 William Street. Have some bubbles and be guided through this class. Call 0413 849 043.

Charles Sturt University Bathurst graduate Charlotte Wood will talk about her latest book, The Weekend, at the Victoria from 6pm. Tickets are $15 and available from BooksPlus on 6331 5994 or by emailing admin@booksplus.com.au.

Want to know how you can keep your garden healthy during dry times? Qualified horticulturalist and award-winning gardener Dhyan Blore is presenting one-and-a-half-hour free interactive workshops designed for home gardeners. Visit http://bit.ly/BRCWaterEvents to book.

A free talk on legal rights under the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be held from 11am at Bathurst Library. Bookings are required. To book or for more information, phone 6333 6281.

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.

Saturday October 19

Spring Markets will be held at Miss Traill's House and Garden from 9.30am to 3pm. Enjoy morning, afternoon tea and a barbecue lunch. There will be children's activities, relaxing music in the garden and you can do a tour of Miss Traill's House for $5.

Holy Trinity Spring Fair will be held in the Parish and Community Centre at 81 Gilmour Street, Kelso from 9am to 1pm. Stalls will include white elephant, books, craft, cakes, bargains for blokes, bling and Christmas gifts. There will also be a barbecue, Devonshire teas and a chocolate wheel. Raffle will be drawn at 1pm.

Sunday, October 20

With spring in the air there is no better time to visit the historic homes and gardens of Hill End. The Hill End Historic Houses Open Day will be held from 9.30am-3.30pm at the Royal Hall and various venues around town in Hill End.

Wednesday, October 23

Central West Women's Health Centre and Bathurst Seymour Centre will hold a carers' pamper event from 9.30am to 11.30am. It will include hand massage, drumming circle and self-care. To RSVP, contact Bathurst Seymour Centre on 6332 1449.

Coming up

The Macquarie Care Centre Auxiliary will hold a Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday, November 5 at Holy Trinity Church Hall, Kelso from 11am. Tickets, $35 each, include lunch, beautiful desserts, tea and coffee. Fashion parade by Marietta's. Bookings and information, phone Joyce Cranston on 6331 1893.

Can Assist Bathurst will hold a fundraising Christmas lunch at the Bathurst RSL on November 14. Cost for the lunch is $40 per person and it will feature a two-course meal, tea and coffee, raffle prizes and lucky door competition. Call Barbara Piddington on 6332 1036 for tickets.

Allegri Singers and friends will perform Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man on Saturday, November 2 at All Saints' Cathedral, Bathurst and Sunday, November 3 in the Derek Pigot Auditorium, Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange. Tickets are available from Books Plus, Bathurst, Orange Regional Conservatorium of Music at www.trybooking.com or at the door.