Light refreshments available in the sub-branch after the service and poppy sales will be out the front of March’s IGA during the preceding week.
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Tocumwal Railway Heritage Museum recently held a successful street stall. Congratulations to Ellen who won the hamper, kindly donated by March’s IGA.
The committee of the museum extends its thanks to the community for its continued support.
The Tocumwal Railway Heritage Museum, at the old Railway Station, is open every Saturday 10am to 3pm. Tocumwal’s rail history is on display as is the town’s general history and is fantastic to see.
Adults are $5 entry and kids are free.
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The small building to the rear of the former hardware shop, now the Tocumwal Rotary Shop, has now been removed. This work is an interim measure while the Berrigan Shire Council develops a long-term master plan for this precinct, with the aim of providing additional off-street parking and new commercial space.
It has commissioned a landscape architect to assist with the masterplan, which includes the existing off-street car park, the old motel site and Barooga St between Murray and Morris streets.
There will be a formal process to seek the views of Tocumwal residents and visitors as part of the design process.
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Save the date for Carols on the Riverbank on the Foreshore on Sunday, December 17 from 6pm. The carols will feature local singers and school choirs.
Bring your chairs, rugs, and a picnic tea for a festive evening by the river. There will also be food available at nearby businesses.
This is a free event thanks to the TCDC and Tocumwal Foreshore Committee.
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Tocumwal Community Development Committee (TCDC) has announced it will be looking after the town’s Christmas decorations alongside the Berrigan Shire Council.
Decorations will be going up during the week of Monday, November 27.
If you’re interested in helping with this project, please call Graham on 0418 382 295.
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The 2023 Massive Murray Paddle/Murray Marathon will be arriving in Tocumwal on November 20 (day one) then depart on November 21 (day Ttwo).
The crews are strong in numbers, with most teams staying in Tocumwal for the Sunday and Monday nights.
If the roads in the forest (Tocumwal to Picnic Point) are wet or in poor condition, then day two will be a repeat of the day one course of Yarrawonga to Tocumwal.
It will be great to see this group in town during this time, as its participants traditionally are enthusiastic about supporting our local community.
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If you have something of interest for inclusion in the Tocumwal Tells column or are celebrating a special event, please send an email to leonie.smith1725@gmail.com or call on 0432 261 296.
