The town was buzzing and business was booming, which was great to see.
It was a hot day for the Tocumwal Bloods footballers and netballers who competed in the scorching sun against Berrigan in their season opener games on Good Friday.
There was mixed results with all netball sides coming away with wins, and all football sides unfortunately losing to strong Berrigan sides.
The Tocumwal Races were a roaring success with racegoers braving the heat for an enjoyable day.
The stage was abundant with entrants into Fashions on the Field with some categories flowing off the stage!
The winners of the major raffle were drawn after the running of the cup.
First prize went to ticket 1054, Mike Dale from Somers in Victoria. Second went to Tim Alexander from Hawthorn East and third went to a racegoer who wishes to remain anonymous.
The committee thank everyone who purchased tickets.
Proceeds from the raffle will go towards installing a badly needed new watering system for the Racecourse.
Then came the Foreshore Market on Sunday with the riverbank heaving with marketgoers.
Internet and card payments may have been slow, but it didn’t stop the crowds of people enjoying the day.
I hope everyone had a safe and happy Easter. It has been great to see the town alive for the weekend.
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Services over Easter at St Peters Catholic Church saw an increase in numbers attending, especially on Good Friday, and Easter Saturday.
Many who attended were visitors to our town and very happy to be able to join the local congregation in acknowledging the Passion of Christ and His Resurrection.
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If running or even walking 4km isn’t for you and you would like to be involved in the Tocumwal Mother’s Day Classic, the organisers would love to hear from you to fill one of the volunteer roles.
The volunteers spend the event sitting in a camp chair with a blanket and hot coffee at one of the checkpoints, directing and cheering on the participants as they pass by.
That sounds appealing to me. And your time will contribute towards the funds raised for breast cancer research.
There are also positions in the finish line cheer squad to hand out water and medals, and a photographer role too.
If you are able to assist, please get in touch with Jenny Philpot by calling 0439 451 805 through the Tocumwal Mothers Day Classic Facebook page, or sign up at https://mdc.rosterfy.com.au/register
Registrations for the Mother’s Day Classic are still open via www.mothersdayclassic.com.au.
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If you are looking for some activities to keep the kids covered over the upcoming school holidays, the Tocumwal Library has you covered.
There will be card making sessions on every Thursday in April from 10.30am to 11.30am with all materials supplied.
The ‘Mighty Makers’ Holiday Program will also run on April 22 from 11am to 2pm.
This is a free craft workshop for children aged 10 to 14, who will create magnificent headpieces and shoe charms from recycled materials. A photo shoot will complete the workshop.
This workshop is courtesy of Outback Theatre for Young People and Berrigan Shire Council with registrations being taken at admin@outbacktheatre.com.
Participants need to bring their own drink bottles and lunch, with all materials supplied.
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Tocumwal Public School will be celebrating Harmony Day this Friday. Students are encouraged to wear cultural or orange clothing.
Each class will present their cultural theme at the school assembly commencing at 2.30pm.
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The ladies of Club Tocumwal looked pretty in pink last week for their annual Anti Cancer Pink Golf Day raising vital funds towards Breast Cancer Research.
The ladies attending reported a lovely day with great company and for such a good cause.
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If you have something of interest for inclusion in ‘Tocumwal Tells’, email leonie.smith1725@gmail.com or call on 0432 261 296.
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