Come and test out all the instruments of Mitchell Conservatorium from 3.30pm in the Orchard Room, west wing of the Bathurst Courthouse, to see which one suits you best. Small groups with a qualified teacher. Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/instrument-trial-session-tickets.

School holiday lapidary workshop, presented by the Bathurst Stamp, Coin, Collectables and Lapidary Club Inc, will be held on Thursday and Friday. Lapidary is the cutting and polishing of minerals, gemstones and rocks to be used for jewellery or display. Learn the skills of cutting and polishing in this two-day workshop, with the possibility to set polished stones. All materials and instruction will be provided. Venue is the Old Fire Shed in Park Street, Eglinton. Minimum age is seven years old. Cost $30 (includes junior membership of the club ($5) and $25 to cover materials, etc). Workshop will start at 9am and finish at approximately 3pm each day. Bring your own lunch, with morning tea provided. Wear enclosed shoes (joggers). Numbers are limited - six per workshop for safety reasons. Pre-payment is required for registration to be confirmed. Contact Paul Martensz, 6332 1017 or 0427 896 945, or email martensz.paul@gmail.com.

Friday, January 24

School holidays activity: Join the LEGO Legends Challenge at Bathurst Library from 3.15pm. Team up, create and innovate your way to a win - points will be awarded for ingenuity and structural integrity. For years 11 to 17. Free. Call 6333 6281.

Bathurst's Australia Day events will start early, with the public invited to recognise its Australia Day award recipients at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on Friday, January 24 from 5.30pm.

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.

Sunday, January 26

Australia Day:

Monday, January 27

Panthers Bathurst will host a mobile animal exhibition that aims to fascinate, educate and inspire adults and children about the wonderful creatures here in Australia. It's fun, entertaining, humorous and interactive. Call 6330 0600 or visit www.bathurst.panthers.com.au.

Free women's walking group meets on Mondays at 9.30am and Wednesdays at 12.30pm at Central West Women's Health Centre at 20 William Street. For more information, call Ann-Marie, 6331 4133.

Bathurst Camera Club will meet in the Macquarie Room at Panthers Bathurst at 8pm. Call 6337 1261 or email secretary@bathurstcameraclub.com

Macquarie Lions Club will meet at the Bathurst RSL at 6.30pm for 7pm. Email Judith Ryan, macquarielions@gmail.com

Tuesday, January 28

Eclipse Support Group - new cycle begins. Eclipse is a support group with a difference, where people who have survived a suicide attempt can connect and talk with others who know what it's like. Tickets at https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200018338943311.

Coming up

Legacy Golf Day will be held on Sunday, February 9 at the Bathurst Golf Club. Money raised will support widows and children of deceased war veterans. Make up a team of four, put your name on the booking sheet at the Bathurst Golf Club or call 6331 1379 to reserve your place.

Polio Australia is inviting survivors of polio, along with their families and carers, to a free community information session on February 3 at 3pm at Bathurst Library. The session will discuss the late effects of polio, how to work well with health professionals, and self-management strategies. It will also be an opportunity to connect with other polio survivors in the area. For more information about the session, contact Steph Cantrill on 0466 719 613 or email steph@polioaustralia.org.au.