The Tocumwal Community Development Committee’s annual duck race and fishing competition were held on Saturday, and made for an incredibly successful day for the voluntary group.
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The duck race proved to be a popular highlight of the day, with generous cash prizes on offer and the 500 ducks all sold out.
First prize of $1000 was awarded to Milo Freeman, while second went to Alex Fredrickson who received $500.
Third place was claimed by Jason Henwood, earning a $250 cash prize.
The fishing competition took place on the same day, with eager competitors fishing between Smither’s Beach and Ulupna Island.
The competition was under strict catch and release conditions with a total of 98 entrants competing across junior and adult sections.
In the fishing results, Helen Simpson recorded the biggest carp with a length of 795mm.
The biggest Murray cod in the junior section was caught by Reuben Flaza, measuring 810mm, while the adult section was won by Michael Pell with a Murray cod measuring 720mm.
Grant O’Donnell landed the biggest trout cod, measuring 690mm.
In the yellowbelly category, Heath Mansell won the junior section with a fish measuring 460mm, while Jayden Purvis took out the adult section with a yellowbelly measuring 395mm.
The mystery length prize was awarded to Greg Purvis with a fish measuring 620mm.
No silver perch were caught during the competition.
The TCDC Fishing Competition raffle was also well supported, with a range of prizes donated by local businesses.
The first prize, a ‘Taste of Tocumwal’ pack, was won by Priscilla Caspar.
The fire pit and grill were won by Josh Taylor and the voucher went to Priscilla Caspar.
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Congratulations to Mick (surname not provided) who was the lucky winner of the Tocumwal Rural Fire Brigade raffle drawn at the market on Saturday, taking home a new esky.
Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and supported the raffle.
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Thank you to the Tocumwal Foreshore Committee for funding the new shade sails along the foreshore on Deniliquin Rd, just in time for the long weekend.
Funds raised from projects like the Foreshore Market and Town Beach site fees were utilised to reinvest back into our community, replacing the worn and deteriorating shade sails above the picnic tables.
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Tocumwal Girls’ Shed will return to its regular program of making and creative activity from Thursday, February 5, meeting at the Lions Community Centre on Adams St from 9.30am.
The group will begin the year with a community focused project, making bags in support of the Rotary Club’s fight against domestic violence.
Members aim to produce as many bags as possible on the day.
New members are encouraged to attend a free trial day to see if the group is a good fit.
After that, attendance costs $7 per session, with no membership fees required.
Members have access to sewing machines, irons, an AccuQuilt machine, and a large supply of fabrics and accessories, as well as bulk-purchased batting for shared use.
The Girls’ Shed caters for everyone interested in crafts.
As an added temptation to attend, morning tea this session will be provided by Joy and Anne.
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Tocumwal Swimming Pool is looking for more volunteers to help in the kiosk over the summer.
The shifts are for approximately 2.5 hours.
If you are able to assist, please call in at the pool to put your name down.
If the pool does not have volunteers, it will unfortunately be closed.
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