A simple toy can bring so much joy, cheer and a huge smile to a child's face. Help spread the festive cheer this year and donate to the 2BS Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal. Simply purchase a new toy and drop it off at the 2BS and B-Rock offices at 109 George Street.

Bathurst Stamp, Coin, Collectables and Lapidary Club Old Eglinton Fire Shed, Park Street, Eglinton at 7.30pm, family $20, adult $15, child $5. Call 6331 5404.

Parkinson Support Group St Vincent's Hospital at 10am-12noon. Call 6332 8966.

Legacy RSL Club at 5.30pm. Call 6337 2606.

Bathurst Seymour Centre Open. 3/55 Seymour Street at 10am-12noon. Call 6332 1449

Kelso Community Centre Open 24 Bonnor Street, Kelso at 10am-1pm. Call 6331 2407.

Public Speaking. Bathurst Panthers at 7-9pm Call 6331 5251.

Sofala SES meetings. SES Shed Sofala at 7pm.

Tuesday, December 3

Grow program for mental health recovery, prevention and wellbeing is held on Tuesdays at 2pm at 129 Piper Street. For information, phone Mitch on 0435 869 462.

Macquarie Male Singers meets every Tuesday, from 7.30 at the Assumption School Hall, Mitre Street, Bathurst. We are an all-male choir with a singing strength of 30 members of all ages. For more information, contact John Kendall, 0427 410 625.

Bathurst AL-ANON Family group meets Tuesday's at 5pm. Uniting Church hall, down the back and up the ramp. All are welcome. For more information call 0431 697 143 or 0451 749 805.

Thursday, December 5

Bathurst crime writer Chris Krupa at Bathurst library at 6pm. Learn about e-publishing and find out what inspired his main character, private investigator Matt Kowalski.

Friday, December 6

Void Artist and Curator Panel Discussion at Bathurst Art Gallery from 5pm at 6pm exhibition opening of Louise Kerr's Canis Lupus familiaris.

Coming up

Sunday, December 8, Bathurst's largest annual Carols celebration is here again! Hosted by Mitchell Conservatorium, proudly supported by Reliance Bank, Carols by Candlelight is the perfect way to celebrate Christmas with your community! Machattie Park comes alive, with coloured lights, a sausage sizzle, lots of Christmas singing and big screens so you don't miss any of the action!

Glenray Movie Night 'The Addams Family' - IDPwD. December 10 Arrival: 5.30pm for a 6pm screening Cost: $16 p/p - includes a can of drink and bag of lollies on arrival.