Bathurst Regional Council invites you to attend the next Central West Heritage Network seminar at Bathurst on Thursday 17 September 2009 which will focus on the management of rural cemeteries.
The seminar will be hosted by Bathurst Regional Council, with support from the Heritage Branch, Department of Planning.
The day will be divided into two sessions. The morning session will include the book launch of the “100 Lives of the Bathurst Region – Golden Memories”, management documents, family history research, archaeology and tourism in relation to cemeteries.
The afternoon session will involve a bus trip to Arkell Cemetery, (north of Trunkey Creek), for a case study. A demonstration of repairing inscriptions on gravestones will be given by a monumental mason and a local volunteer will give a demonstration of cleaning headstones.
Other topics will include the conservation and maintenance of stone monuments and cemetery vegetation.
The presentations and speakers proposed for the day include:
- Book launch of “100 Lives of the Bathurst Region – Golden Memories”: Mayor of Bathurst Regional Council and Barbara Hickson, author
- Generic Conservation Management Plan for rural cemeteries: Barbara Hickson & Sinclair Croft, Heritage Advisor & Senior Strategic Planner, Bathurst Regional Council
- Archaeology & cemeteries: Dr Siobhan Lavelle, Senior Heritage Officer, (Archaeologist), Heritage Branch, Department of Planning
- Family History Research: Daphne Shead, Hill End & Tambaroora Gathering Group
- Cemeteries & Tourism: Felicity Baines, Manager, Tourism, Bathurst Regional Council
- Case Study of Arkell Cemetery: Brief history & volunteer works undertaken: Marie Nightingale & Sinclair Croft, Volunteer, Arkell Cemetery & Senior Strategic Planner, Bathurst Regional Council
- Conservation & maintenance of stone monuments: Heather Nichols, Director of Environmental Services, Cabonne Shire Council
- Demonstration of repairing inscriptions on gravestones: Kerry Roberts, Stone Scene Monuments & Restoration, Mudgee
- Demonstration on how to clean headstones: Marie Nightingale, Volunteer, Arkell Cemetery
- Common cemetery plants: Patsy Moppet, Town Planner, Barnsons, Kelso
A summary for the day is outlined below.
DATE:
Thursday 17 September 2009
VENUE:
Morning Session: Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre, (BMEC), 105 William Street, Bathurst
Afternoon Session: Arkell Cemetery, Arkell, (approximately 5 minutes north of Trunkey Creek)
TIME:
Morning Session: 9.00 am – 9.30 am: Registration, tea/coffee
Conclusion: 12.00 noon
Afternoon Session: 12.00 noon – 4.00 pm (approx)
COST:
$35.00 per person (cost includes morning tea, lunch and the return bus trip to Arkell Cemetery).
A fee will be applicable for heritage advisors and Council staff and Councillors as subscriptions to the network have expired and have not been renewed.
PARKING:
Free all day parking is available in Keppel Street, adjacent to Machattie Park, between William and George Streets. Please take note that you do not park in restricted areas as you may be fined.
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR:
Please wear closed shoes or boots. If the weather looks rainy, please bring along a raincoat and/or umbrella.
PAYMENT:
Cheques or payment should be made out to Bathurst Regional Council at the address below, or pay on the day.
RSVP:
By Monday 31 August 2009 to:
Sinclair Croft
Senior Strategic Planner
Bathurst Regional Council
PMB 17
BATHURST NSW 2795
Ph: (02) 6333 6130
Email: sinclair.croft@bathurst.nsw.gov.au