Tocumwal Rotary has recently funded a new sign on the WAAAF Creek Walk in honour of the women who lost their lives in WWII.

“We were trying to get a list of all the names of the 27,000 women in the WAAAF, but it did not exist,” says Rotary president Kerry Davies.

“However a list of those who died through illness or accident was available.”

This project was organised and funded by Tocumwal Rotary.

Paul Manginon from Mango Mini Diggers who helped with the design, fabrication and installation.

The total cost to Rotary was $5000, and it is an honourable addition to the Creek Walk.

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The Tocumwal Optimists have witnessed, and greatly appreciate, the tremendous support shown by the community during their latest fundraising effort.

An impressive total of almost $2000 was raised through a combined street stall and garden cart raffle.

Gratitude is extended to the major donor, Bunnings of Yarrawonga, who generously contributed a garden cart filled with tools and other gardening products.

Marg Dixon of Tocumwal was the lucky winner of this fabulous first prize.

The second prize - a pot kindly donated by Optimist member Mary Higgins, and a plant provided by the Optimists’ Club - was awarded to Fran Hatty, also of Tocumwal.

Thanks are also extended to local pharmacist Ashley Wiles, who drew the winning tickets.

In the near future, funds raised will be distributed by the Optimists to local community organisations.

The Tocumwal Optimists meet monthly, host interesting guest speakers, and enjoy a range of social activities alongside their fundraising efforts.

New members are always welcome.

For more information, contact secretary Marg Dixon on 0419 438 887.

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Tocumwal Rotary is actively encouraging community involvement in their organisation through an upcoming Rotary membership information afternoon.

This event will take place on Tuesday, October 14 from 5.30pm to 7pm at the Tocumwal RSL, 77 Deniliquin St.

Light refreshments, including drinks and nibbles, will be provided.

The information session offers a relaxed opportunity for local residents to meet Rotary members, learn about the club’s local and global initiatives, and explore how they might contribute to their community through Rotary.

There is no obligation to join - just an open invitation for conversation and connection.

All members of the community are welcome to attend.

For further details, contact Julie on 0405 257 387 or visit the Tocumwal Rotary Club’s Facebook page at facebook.com/tocumwalrotary.

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Past and present members of the Tocumwal Community Op Shop are invited to a reunion next month, celebrating and thanking them for over 60 years of community spirit and service.

Afternoon tea will be provided for attendees at the RSL Club on Monday, October 13 from 1.30pm.

Organisers have said they are hoping to have many past members join their present members to share memories of their service.

The Community Op Shop is responsible for many annual donations to the local community, schools, clubs and organisations, and it is believed Mrs Ethel Glass was a former Red Cross Op Shop organiser.

The volunteers of the shop are grateful for the support of the wider community in raising funds through donations and purchases.

If anyone has any past memories of early Op Shop days, or where the stores were located, please contact a member, so the information can be added to their archives.

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The Combined Probus Club of Tocumwal is celebrating its 25th anniversary next month with a lunch at the Farmers' Arms Hotel.

Former members of the club are invited to attend the luncheon on October 23, along with current members.

Please call the club secretary on 0409 842 552 to book your seat.

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

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