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Neville from the Finley and District Model Railroaders is bringing a new venture to Tocumwal.

Thanks to the generosity of the Tocumwal Lions Club, a space has been obtained to set up as a clubroom to construct model railways and display them to the public within the Tocumwal Railway Heritage Museum.

Neville hopes to move in and have the new club up and running within the next fortnight, and have a layout operating within the next month.

He is encouraging participation from our local community who have interest in the world of model railroading.

Opening days will be Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm.

Anything outside these hours can be arranged by appointment.

For more information on coming aboard for this new venture, contact Neville Grigsby on 0407 981 737.

Please leave a message if Neville doesn’t answer.

The Tocumwal Rotary Op Shop is taking expressions of interest now from local community groups that might like to assist in the Op Shop for a few days in 2023.

For their help, the group will receive a share of the profits made while they are assisting.

The Tocumwal Rotary Op Shop is well known in the community both for the funds raised and distributed locally, and for the excellent job it does in providing so many low-cost household items for the local community.

Tocumwal Football Netball Club and Tocumwal Cricket Club are holding a joint fundraiser, selling 250 bales of oaten hay.

The bales are located in Tocumwal for pickup only, with all funds raised going directly to these community clubs.

Price for the bales is $70 each.

The price per bale is negotiable if you wish to place a bulk order.

Contact Malcolm Hart on 0447 951 956 for sales related enquires, or Daniel Bennett on 0417 331 781 for technical information.

The Tocumwal War Memorial Hall and Berrigan Shire Council are hosting a holiday Hoop Class activity program free for those aged between 12 and 24.

Sign up your kids now for any of the sessions.

They started yesterday and continue each Wednesday until the end of January.

It’s completely free but there are limited spots available, with sessions running from 9am to noon.

All you must do is bring a water bottle and morning tea snack.

Activities will include hoop dancing and competitions, sports, and games.

To register, call or 0474 023 681 or email emmavidler7@gmail.com.

Tocumwal Fire + Rescue Captain Ian Desailly would like to thank Anthony March from IGA for his generous donation of the Zooper Doopers and chips for the children of Tocumwal.

Anthony does this every year, which is much appreciated, as well as donating to many other organisations around the town.

Ian implores our community to please support Anthony and his friendly staff at IGA as they continue to support us and wishes everyone a safe and happy New Year.

I would like to extend our community’s thanks to Ian and his team at Tocumwal Fire + Rescue for bringing Christmas joy to Tocumwal again with their carriage of Santa around town, handing out treats to the children.

Their time is completely voluntary and much appreciated.

Join the Skillzone team for an action-packed Multi-Sports school holiday program at the Tocumwal War Memorial Hall.

Participants will work in groups of 15 per coach and with children of similar age, ranging from 5 to 17 years old.

The program has already started with three more sessions to come on January 9, 16 and 23. They run from 9am to 3pm.

Register for a session on the Skillzone website - www.skillzonesports.com.

Don’t forget to pack lunch and a water bottle.

Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year.

If you have something of interest for inclusion in the ‘Tocumwal Tells’ column, please send an email to leonie.smith1725@gmail.com or call on 0432 261 296.

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