Kathy Mexted speaking at her book launch held by the Tocumwal Optimists group.
The High Tea fundraiser organised by the Tocumwal Optimists and held last Thursday was a resounding success.
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More than 80 guests attended at the Murray Border Flying Club in Tocumwal and enjoyed a sumptuous homemade High Tea courtesy of Optimists' Club members.
Guest speaker Kathy Mexted, a local pilot, author and photographer, captured the attention of the audience with an inspirational video of unbelievable airborne stunts performed by incredibly daring women.
Kathy spoke about her research into these amazing women who are featured in her latest release book - Take Flight.
Bev Lawton of Jerilderie was the lucky winner of first prize in the raffle, a magnificent hamper of Rich Glen products, kindly donated by Deslee Young.
Second prize, a plant and pot donated by Marg Dixon, was won by Jennie Hehir from Tocumwal.
The Tocumwal Optimists wish to thank the Murray Border Flying Club for the use of its facility, Rob Hendy for setting up and acting as butler, Murray Hut CWA for the cake stands and Kathy Mexted for her entertaining presentation.
The Tocumwal Optimists appreciate greatly all who supported their High Tea.
Funds raised will be distributed primarily among local community organisations and other worthy causes.
Toc Optimist High Tea raffle winners Bev Lawton and Jennie Hehir.
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With the weather starting to warm up, Tocumwal Swimming Pool has announced it will open for the new season on Saturday, November 9.
Updates and information on when you can buy a season pass at a discounted rate will be on the pool’s Facebook page.
The committee will have its usual $20 discount on family season passes ($170) and $10 on single passes ($90) if paid on opening weekend.
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The Tocumwal Community Playgroup is back for Term 4 and will be held every Wednesday during the school term.
There is music, stories, games, learning activities and a chance to connect with other local parents at Sacred Heart Primary School on Charlotte St from 9am until 11am.
For more information, phone 5874 2371 or email sht-info@ww.catholic.edu.au.
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This Saturday is your last chance to get raffle tickets for the Tocumwal Optimists major garden cart raffle.
Tickets are $5 each and will be for sale at the front of IGA between 9am and 1pm when the lucky winner will then be announced.
A street stall selling plants, preserves and other goods will be held in conjunction with the sale of raffle tickets.
All funds raised will return to the Tocumwal community.
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Tocumwal Public School is thrilled to unveil its new goal post pads, donated by the Strawberry Fields Committee through its community grants program.
The old pads were well and truly worn out, so these new pads enhance student safety while adding a freshen up to the playground.
Tocumwal Public School thanks the Strawberry Fields Community Grants program for the funds and Shade Sail Services for providing and installing them.
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