The girls’ softball team from Tocumwal Public School last week made the trip to Sydney to play off in the semi-finals of the NSW PSSA State Softball knockout.
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The girls played on Thursday at the Blacktown International Sports Arena, where the professional leagues get to play.
Although they were not victorious in their games on the day, they played incredibly well.
It is an amazing achievement being one of the final four teams in the state.
Congratulations to the team and to their coach, Mrs Hatty, on such a fantastic achievement.
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Are you interested in becoming a member of your Local Health Advisory Committee?
Expressions of Interest are now open for new members for the Tocumwal branch.
The roles of the LHAC include advocating for local community members, connecting with our community about health priorities, and providing support to local health service
For more information or to express your interest in a role, please visit https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/.
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Tocumwal Lions Club held their last meeting for the year last week, and it was a very exciting night.
They inducted a new member into the club, Lion David Keith, who was sponsored by Lion Tony Akkerman.
After their meeting, they headed over to the Lions Retirement Village for their Christmas party with the residents of the village.
It was an enjoyable evening for all those who attended and a great way to wrap up 2022.
Congratulations to Tocumwal Lions Club on an incredibly successful year.
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The team at SES Tocumwal celebrated 50 Years of The Tocumwal and District Search and Rescue Squad last Monday, December 5.
They extend their thanks to their past, present and new members who joined them to celebrate this milestone.
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To be drawn on New Year’s Eve, Tocumwal Men's Shed are holding a raffle for a red gum table and bowl.
The timber in this table was made from red gum milled at Smithers Sawmill 65 years ago. It was originally sawn as red gum fence droppers.
The table was made at the Tocumwal Men's Shed, under the expert guidance of Ed Wilcock.
Tickets $2 each or three for $5 and are available for purchase at the Tocumwal Library.
Funds raised will support the Tocumwal Men's Shed town Christmas trees, which have been made from recycled wooden pallets.
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Tocumwal Library will be closed from noon on Saturday, December 24 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3.
The team at the Berrigan Shire Library Service wish everyone a Merry Christmas.
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Congratulations to the newly elected Tocumwal Public School captains for 2023.
School captains are Archer Chellew and Imogen Jones, with their vice captains Harrison Wilson and Layla Harrison.
A special assembly was held on December 2 where the candidates for the school leadership roles presented speeches of high quality.
The captains were then announced at the school’s presentation evening on December 6.
Wishing you all the very best in their role as leaders of Tocumwal Public School in 2023.
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The Lions Youth of The Year program has been operating for more than 60 years, providing Australian school students aged 14 to 18 years old with an opportunity to develop their leadership skills, practice speaking in front of crowds, make valuable connections, and make new friends.
Tocumwal Lions Club will be conducting the club level of the competition in February 2023.
If you think this sounds like something you would like to get involved in, or if you know someone who should enter, then please get in touch with Carol Kennedy by emailing tocumwal.nsw@lions.org.au or call 0417 868 498.
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