Be quick, as this one closes on 18 July. The Local Stages program at Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) is running two exciting new programs, and continuing the workshop program in July and August. High School students can get in on the act by writing a play, and submitting it into the Get Read competition. They have the opportunity to win tickets to a show at BMEC, and have their work read by local actors. Information about the competition, including an entry form is available on the BMEC website. For information about the Local Stages program, contact Kylie Shead Ph: 02 6333 6144 Website www.bmec.com.au/bmec/localstages

Thanks to some hard work and long hours by Peter Carter, Master Technician, the second series of radio plays is now completed. Yes, five plays for the Other Side of the Line series are now written, performed, recorded, edited, credited and enhanced with music and sound effects and will go to air on FM 107.5 The Local Station 10am on weekdays and 12 noon on weekends until 21 June. Everyone involved with the plays will be celebrating on this Sunday before the first play by Joan Brown called Waiting Still goes to air at 12 noon. Congratulations to all the playwrights including Joan, Ross Stephenson for True Blue Publishing, Robin and Annie by Freya Hawke, Stephen Nugent for The West Winging It and the The Strolling Player of Kikacro by Bakka Bourke. Well done to all and happy listening.