Without volunteers, the Tocumwal SES Unit wouldn’t be able to function.
These volunteers are part of a team of highly trained professionals who share a commitment to helping their community and their skills have been in high demand with the recent weather conditions and widespread flooding.
There are many ways to be part of NSW SES, whether it’s providing on-the-ground support, assisting in operational support, or raising community awareness through educational programs.
There really is a job for anyone who is interested in assisting their community in this capacity.
The group train at 7.30pm on Monday nights at the station on 1-3 Jerilderie Street.
Their members are scattered around the Berrigan Shire, and all are welcome to join and participate in these training sessions or come for a look and see what being a member of the SES is all about.
Tocumwal SES responds to calls from the Berrigan Shire and Cobram.
They can be contacted by phoning 132 500 when in need.
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Congratulations to Tocumwal’s Nate Grieves who has been selected for the 2023 NAB League Murray Bushrangers – AFL Under 16 Boys Pre-Season Squad.
With more than 180 nominations received for this squad this season, Nate is one of 66 talented players who have been selected from across the region.
The selection process is a rigorous one, with months of matches and performance assessments considered.
Nate will begin pre-season training at Wangaratta on Sunday, November 20, with a schedule of self-training and gym classes to be completed in the meantime.
Well done, Nate!
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Due to inclement weather and safety issues at participating gardens, the Open Gardens’ Day being organised by the Tocumwal Optimists’ Club in October was unfortunately cancelled.
Despite the cancellation, the raffle and plant stall held in conjunction with the event were both profitable fundraisers for the organisation.
Congratulations to the very excited winners of the raffle. Glennice Martin (Tocumwal) who won a garden trolley and its contents, Di Varley (Tocumwal) won a hand-knitted woollen throw made and donated by Lynne Cooper, Alison Lang (Finley) won two hours of gardening donated by Creekside Lawns and More Tocumwal and Sue Braybon (Tocumwal) won the $100 voucher donated by Kalangadoo Nursery Finley.
The Tocumwal Optimists thank the community once again for its support and look forward to continued patronage in their future fundraising efforts.
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Held annually on the last Friday of October, ‘Day for Daniel’ honours the memory of Daniel Morcombe.
Tocumwal Public School’s Student Representative Council asked all students to, on this very special day, wear red to school and make a gold coin donation.
A total of $191 was raised.
They also encouraged parents, carers, and educators to start a conversation with children and young people about personal safety, incorporating the merchandise the children received on the day.
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The Tocumwal Public School P&C Committee will be holding its AGM in the school library at 7:30pm on Tuesday November 8.
All positions will be open for nominations with all members of the extended school community welcome to attend.
The P&C is an excellent way to meet new people and become more involved in your child’s education and in Tocumwal Public School.
If you would like any further information about the upcoming AGM or about the P&C Committee, contact current committee president Michelle Harrison on 0419 549 839.
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Tocumwal Lions Club held a successful street stall on Friday, October 28.
Congratulations to Rob Crow on winning the hamper, which was kindly donated by March’s IGA.
The street stall raised an incredible $944, which will go towards Lions Flood Relief.
The Lions Club extends its thanks to our community for their generous support.
Another street stall will be held in front of March’s IGA on November 11.
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Pre-season for Tocumwal Bloods senior netballers will begin on Thursday, November 10 from 6pm to 7pm at the Tocumwal Netball Courts.
The pre-season training will consist of six fun filled sessions prior to Christmas to help everyone get to know each other.
All under 17 players are also invited to train with the seniors prior to Christmas.
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