The Bathurst Chronicle

04/06/2026

Wow, thank you for this, Tracy!
We are so grateful for the kind feedback and thrilled to hear the paper is helping people navigate all the magic of the Bathurst Bookfair weekend. If you spot a copy around the village, grab one and enjoy the adventure.

Do yourselves a favour. If you're headed to the Bathurst Bookfair this weekend, find one of these little community newspapers probably available at most business. I got mine at The Workshop arts and crafts gallery when we dropped off some new items the other day.
What a useful issue! It has everything you could possibly want to know about the festival, which seems to be extensive and take over the while of Bathurst. We'll written and includes interesting heritage information on a a few sites around Bathurst. And unbelievably more information than advertising so we'll done them for achieving that!
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26/05/2026

The Bathurst Chronicle: Get Ready for the Bathurst Bookfair
The latest edition of The Bathurst Chronicle is almost here, and it’s arriving just in time for you to start scouting out your weekend.

We are turning our village into a "Village of Stories," and we want you to have the full experience in your hands. This upcoming edition will feature the complete event program and our festival map, giving you everything you need to navigate the fair seamlessly. From the Friday evening markets to the final notes of Sunday’s closing concert, your perfect itinerary is hidden inside these pages.

Keep an Eye Out
We’ll be posting as soon as the paper is available for pickup. Once you have it, you can start mapping out your route, highlighting the workshops, talks, and performances that caught your eye.

19/04/2026

The April Edition has arrived. You’ll find copies of The Bathurst Chronicle resting in familiar places across the village, each one part of the story in its own way.

Pick Up your copy today:
• At The Little Bistro, where the warmth of the Village Green meets the scent of wood-fired pizzas and the easy hum of local voices.

• At that Coffee place, a quiet sanctuary in the heart of the village, where coffee is served slow and the garden holds a kind of Bathurst stillness.

• At The Workshop arts and crafts gallery a living thread of the town’s creativity, where for years, local hands have shaped, carved, painted, and shared their way of seeing.

• At Interesting Things, tucked near the historic heart of town, where every shelf invites a second look and nothing feels quite ordinary.

• At Curiosity Shoppe, a small window into the unusual. A place where the handmade and the whimsical sit comfortably side by side.

• At The Pink Lady Milkshake Parlour, a splash of sweetness and a nod to another time, adding a playful pause to a walk through the village.

• At Copy-It, part of the village’s quiet backbone, your one stop print shop in Bathurst.

• At Shangri-La (Bathurst Butchery), a cornerstone on Kowie Road, where tradition is kept in the cuts and in the conversations across the counter.

• And at Bathurst Convenient Store, a steady presence in the daily ebb and flow, where the essentials are always close at hand.

A small paper, carried by the places that carry Bathurst. Pick one up when you’re there. Take a moment. Have a read.

Inside this issue:
How a single board on fresh tar grew into a community of twenty-five kids finding their footing. | The journey of a 1975 VW Autovilla and the mission to bring sweetness to the village. | A look back at the 116th edition, from the roar of the vintage tractors to the heat of the blacksmith’s forge. | A steady look at the shifting tides and local conversations shaping our community this month.

02/04/2026

Ink-stained hands and a whirlwind of stories.
After the incredible energy of the Bathurst Agricultural Show, The Bathurst Chronicle team is taking a brief moment to reset. We are hard at work on the April Edition, which is scheduled for release mid-month, with everything returning to our regular rhythm by May.

While you wait for the next print, you can relive the highlights of the show right now. Scan the QR code in the image below to access a full digital copy of our special Show Edition: a comprehensive guide to the traditions, people, and craftsmanship that made this year’s event so memorable.

Thank you for your patience and for continuing to build this living archive with us.

26/03/2026

We’re at the Show tomorrow!

Pick up your copy of The Bathurst Chronicle from 9am till 1pm at the main and rear gates : featuring the full map, programme, and stories from this year’s show.

Missed us?
You can still find copies at The Pink Lady's stand (Cask & Cuisine, No.12 on the map).

20/03/2026

We’re incredibly excited to be bringing the Bathurst Agricultural Show its very own edition this year. It’s been a real labour of love, filled with local stories, wonderful advertisers, and everything you need for the weekend, including the programme and map.

Find us at the show, pick up your copy, and enjoy the weekend. We can’t wait to see you there!

A big thank you to The Bathurst Chronicle for their support of the 2026 Bathurst Agricultural Show.

As Bathurst’s monthly community newspaper, the Chronicle plays an important role in telling the stories of our people, farms, businesses, and village life. Capturing the character of our town in a thoughtful and meaningful way.

For this year’s Show Edition, they will be publishing the official programme and event map, creating a valuable guide for visitors, exhibitors, and sponsors.

Be sure to look out for your copy.

Bathurst Agricultural Show 26-29 March 2026
www.bathurstshow.org

11/03/2026

The Show Edition of The Bathurst Chronicle is coming! 📰

We’re putting together a special edition for the upcoming Bathurst Agricultural Show, filled with stories about some of the wonderful people, events and attractions that make the show such a highlight of the year.

Inside you’ll find a map and programme of Bathurst Agricultural Show, to help you find your way around the Showgrounds. Along with a few great reads about what’s happening during the weekend.

📍 Copies will be available at the show entrances on 27 & 28 March, the perfect little guide to have in hand while you explore.

We’ve had a fantastic response from local businesses wanting to be part of the edition, but there may still be one or two advertising spots available.

For more info:
WhatsApp Suné +27 84 097 5002

28/02/2026

The March edition of The Bathurst Chronicle has arrived, and it’s a quiet, steady look at the heart of the village. This month, we step into a local studio where art is slowly uncovered from wood, stone, and bone gathered along our coastline. We also honour the memory of a woman who quite literally wove herself into our identity, from the outfits our town criers wear to the festive bunting that still flies at every community event.

Take a trip back to 1970 with a look at a massive symbolic trek that saw four wagons and fifty oxen rolling through the dust to reconnect generations. We also revisit the shimmering legacy of a dance movement that once filled our streets with music and sequins... and might just be due for a second act. With practical village advice, seasonal recipe for cooler days, and a guide to a timeless haircut, there is plenty to settle into. Grab your copy today.

23/02/2026

Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an amazing event, and it’s all for a good cause!

🚨Here we go!🚨
The countdown has begun! 9 days to go until our fundraising event with Riaan Smit happening at the Historic Pig and Whistle Inn, Bathurst.
Tickets are selling fast so get in now before we are sold out.
A reminder of what it's all about. Every ticket sold helps us keep doing what we do for equestrian sport in the Sunshine Coast area, as well as maintain and upgrade the horse section at the Bathurst Showgrounds, ensuring our equine partners and community have a safe, top-quality space to train, compete and connect.
A silent auction will be run alongside the event. Great items up for grabs! 🤫
🎟️ Tickets are selling FAST!
Don’t miss out—secure your spot now via Quicket:

https://www.quicket.co.za/.../357650-riaan-smit-the.../...

Come for the music, stay for the cause and leave with a heart full of community
spirit! Let’s make this a night to remember.

20/02/2026

We are very excited to bring you our first Corridors and Connections Day! Please note: tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Email [email protected] for bookings.