John Stringer and other Tocumwal Community Development Committee members have started removing graffiti from the town's entrance.
It is fantastic to see the Tocumwal Community Development Committee (TCDC) in action once again for our community with their three-stage graffiti removal project under way.
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The entrance to Tocumwal from the Victorian side has long been plagued by graffiti along the fence line.
Volunteers John Stringer, Grant O’Donnell, Frank Kasch, and Graham Priestley were out on Saturday morning for stage one - removing the graffiti from the surface of the fence.
Stage two will involve the son of the homeowner installing stabilisation rails along the fence, with stage three commencing in a few weeks with the repainting of the entire fence at no cost to the homeowner.
Well done TCDC.
It will be a big improvement once this project is complete.
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The Tocumwal Can Assist Fashion Show and High Tea was held on October 28 and was a resounding success.
More than 120 people attended and enjoyed a wonderful high tea, raffles and an impressive fashion show of Tocumwal’s Ida Jane’s clothing modelled by the very talented team of Can Assist members.
Can Assist Tocumwal is a charity raising money to assist people in our community who need support, transport vouchers, help around the home and are coping with the effects of cancer.
The fashion show is one of their major events for the year to raise money for this incredibly worthy charity.
Can Assist extends thanks to their members and the supporters who made monetary contributions to the running costs of the event.
They also thank March’s IGA, Macdermids Bakery, Tattersalls Hotel and The Old Bank for their generous support and donations, and of course, the event attendees for their support for the raffles and donations on the day.
Congratulations Can Assist on such a successful event.
Mel Armstrong modelling some of the clothes at the Can Assist fundraiser.
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They say one man's trash is another man's treasure, so take the opportunity to do a bit of spring cleaning and earn some extra cash at the 2024 Tocumwal Whole Town Garage Sale on Saturday, November 16.
There is still time to register your property for $20, or fill a table at the Lions Function Room for $10.
You can register at either of the Lions street stalls, Thursday, November 7 and Thursday, November 14, from 4pm-6pm, at the Lions’ function room on Adams St. EFTPOS is available.
Sales begin at 8am, and maps will be available from the function room on Adams St at 7.30am, for a gold coin donation.
It’s also the perfect time to pick up a barbecue breakfast.
All funds raised will go to the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation (ALCCRF).
For more information, contact Lion Carol on 0417 868 498 or tocumwal.nsw@lions.org.au.
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Tocumwal RSL will be holding a Remembrance Day ceremony and wreath laying service on November 11, at 11am at the RSL.
Remembrance Day is a time for us as a community to unite and show our solemn respect for all those who have served our country, many whom died in battle and the many who suffered greatly.
Guest speakers will be Archie Matters, giving a youth perspective of the importance of Remembrance Day, and Ron Glass who will speak of the contribution of a local community members.
Everyone is welcome to attend, and those wishing to lay wreaths are most welcome.
A light lunch and refreshments will be served in the hall following the service.
Remembrance Day tokens and poppies will be available at the front of March’s IGA on the mornings of November 6, 7 and 8.
The RSL is holding its annual Remembrance Dinner on November 14, for veterans and members. Any enquires please ring 0419 515 217.
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Tocumwal Lions Club’s street stall and raffle last Saturday has supported the Railway Heritage Museum.
The club thank everyone for their support of the fundraiser.
Congratulations to Victoria Kennedy on winning the hamper very kindly donated by March's IGA.
The Railway Heritage Museum is located in the historic railway station and contains an extensive display of Tocumwal's rail history.
Thomas the Tank Engine is also there.
The museum is open Saturdays from 10am to 3pm with an entry fee of $5 for adults and free for children.
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The Tocumwal swimming pool is due to open for the season this Saturday.
The committee will have their usual $20 discount on family seasons passes ($170) and $10 on single passes ($90) if paid on opening weekend.
The pool urgently requires people to volunteer their time in the kiosk at the pool for the upcoming season. The shifts are 2.5 hours long.
Unfortunately, the pool won't be able to open if there are no volunteers to man it.
If you’re able to help, please contact Anne on 0428 128 363.
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