Volunteers from the Tocumwal Community Op Shop have proudly donated more than $36,000 to local recipients.

Schools, playgroups, the preschool, clubs and other organisations were all recipients of the hard work and commitment from the volunteers at the op shop, complemented by community donations.

The store has recently had to reject donations temporarily as they have been inundated by the generosity of our town and surrounding areas.

Unfortunately, as they have a small shop, they can only handle what they can sell.

The understanding and continued community support is greatly appreciated.

Profits from sales are well used with donations like these being made on a regular basis to local groups and all funds raised go back into our community.

The shop is always looking to fill shifts with new volunteers.

If you have free time that you may be able to donate to this organisation, please drop in and pick up an application form to complete and return.

The shop is located at 50 Murray St, Tocumwal and is open Monday to Saturday from 9am.

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St Peter’s Parish would like to welcome everyone to their Holy Week celebrations in Tocumwal and Finley.

Holy Thursday - 6pm at St Mary's Church in Finley.

Good Friday - 8.30am at St Peter's Church in Tocumwal.

Easter Vigil - 8.30pm at St Peter's Church in Tocumwal.

Easter Sunday - 8.30am at St Peter's Church in Tocumwal.

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Tocumwal Girls Shed member Nola Patterson has been making tiny teddies for local ambulances.

It is hoped that getting a little teddy will make the ambulance trip less scary for little people.

Thank you Nola for this thoughtful gift for children using the ambulance service.

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Tocumwal Lions Club held a successful street stall on Friday.

Congratulations to Marita Jamieson, who won the hamper.

Members are now preparing for the next Made, Baked and Grown Market to be held at the Lions Function Rooms on May 2, from 8.30am to 1pm.

Enquiries to 0417 868 498.

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Tocumwal Fire + Rescue NSW will be working their way around town on Good Friday collecting for the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal.

The volunteers will begin their cruise at 9.30am, allowing residents and visitors to donate to the cause when the sirens are in your area.

Donations are greatly appreciated.

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Tocumwal is the place to be this Easter long weekend.

First up is the Tocumwal Post Office fundraiser on Thursday, to raise money for the Good Friday Appeal.

The post office team will welcome community support for their second Good Friday fundraiser from 12pm to 4pm.

There will be a barbecue being provided by STAND initiative, Odesi Collective providing delicious coffee from 9am, and live music from Jade Camden.

For the kids, there will be face painting, mermaid hair braids by Murray Mermaids, henna tattoos and a jumping castle.

There will even be a visit from the Easter Bunny!

It’s not too late to get your tickets in the raffle, and be in the running to win some amazing prizes donated by local businesses.

Donations are being accepted, with all funds raised going to the Good Friday Appeal.

Tocumwal Football Netball Club is next up with their Good Friday matches at home versus Berrigan, and it is set to be a great day.

Head down to the recreation reserve to support the Bloods with the football and netball games.

This is their busiest day of the season and is always an amazing atmosphere on the courts and oval.

On Saturday, the Tocumwal Race Club is hosting the annual 2026 Tocumwal Gold Cup.

Gates open at 11am with entry including a race book $30 per person, $20 for pensioners and free for under 16s.

There will be six races, fashions on the field, TAB and bookmaker facilities and buses to and from the event.

Drinks and catering can be purchased at the event with strictly no BYO.

Town buses will run from for free from 11.30am until 1pm with pick up points running in a loop.

Pick up points are Farmers Arms Hotel, Tocumwal Police Station, Terminus Hotel and opposite Boomerang Way Caravan Park.

Services will also depart Murray Riverside Caravan Park at noon and Town Beach and Tocumwal Golf Club at 11.30am and 12.30pm.

Buses will leave the racecourse at 5pm and 5.45pm.

Sunday will see the massive Tocumwal Foreshore Market starting at 8am.

For all enquires regarding the market email market@tocumwallifestyle.com.au.

Just a reminder - due to Berrigan Shire Council regulations, the foreshore market is dog free.

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

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