NSW Member for Murray Helen Dalton with Nina Crawford and Archie Matters.
Tocumwal Public School students Nina Crawford and Archie Matters were the winners of the 2023 School Spelling Bee, and went on to participate in the regional finals of the Premier’s Spelling Bee last term.
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Archie made it through the early rounds of the event, while Nina made it through to round five with just 13 students remaining.
Member for Murray Helen Dalton submitted a Community Recognition Statement to the Legislative Assembly of New South Wales Parliament in August congratulating Nina and Archie on their achievements.
She visited Tocumwal Public School on Monday to present Nina and Archie with with their Community Recognition Statement certificates, and commended the children on their dedication towards their education.
Ms Dalton eagerly anticipated their future participation in their academic pursuits, “confident that their bright minds will continue to shine and make our community proud”.
Archie and Nina commented on what a great experience it has been and are, rightly so, incredibly happy of their achievements with their proud families watching on in attendance.
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The remaining story boards have now been installed on the creek walk.
The remaining story boards have now been installed on the Rotary Club of Tocumwal’s WAAAF Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force in WWII Creek Walk.
The information shelters at either end of the Creek Walk have also been updated with new signage and repainted in the WAAAF colours.
The Rotary Club has captured Tocumwal’s history perfectly with these additions - it all looks fantastic.
Berrigan Shire Council thanks Kerry Davies and the Rotary Club, Sivonne Binks (creative designer), VisAttak, and council’s recreation officer Christie Watkins for their work on this project.
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Tocumwal’s Little Explorers have announced they are selling raffle tickets, with the prize being a new bike and helmet (12, 16 or 20 inch).
With the festive season just around the corner, this prize is perfect for all ages.
Tickets are $5 each, or three for $10 with the raffle being drawn on December 1.
Purchasing your tickets not only gives you a chance to win this amazing prize but also supports Tocumwal Little Explorers.
The prize has kindly been donated by A2 Pilates, and all proceeds from this raffle go directly back to the centre.
Tickets will be sold by local families, or outside of IGA on November 4.
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The recent fundraising raffle for the Tocumwal Optimists concluded last Saturday.
First prize went to Denise Baldwin of Tocumwal, who was lucky enough to win the garden cart (donated by John and Valda Armstrong) and its contents (donated by members of the Optimists’ Club).
Second prize went to Shellei Clark of Tocumwal who won the beautiful mosaic pot (designed, created and donated by Jane Middlebrook).
The Optimists thank John and Valda Armstrong, Jane Middlebrook and its members who kindly donated the impressive prizes.
A total of almost $1400 was raised - an excellent result due to generous community support which is greatly appreciated.
Funds raised will be distributed to local community organisations.
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In great news from Berrigan Shire Council, Tocumwal’s Town Beach has reopened.
Council understands that the floods once again caused inconvenience and hardship for many people and businesses in the community and were happy to announce that the area is open once again.
For safety purposes, there are areas within the campground that have been cordoned off and will be prohibited from camping permanently.
These areas are clearly marked with bollards.
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