Club Tocumwal’s teaching pro James McMaster and regular golfer Reuben Haley have been hard at work, training to take on the Speedgolf challenge at the Speedgolf World Championships.
Speedgolf is the same as your regular game, just quite a bit faster where competitors dash around the course in this rapidly growing sport.
The competition consists of multiple rounds of golf in a matter of hours making for a very long, but speedy, day on the course.
James is currently ranked first in Australia and ninth in the world of Speedgolf with players across 14 countries represented at this year’s World Championships.
The Speedgolf Worlds are being held at the 700 Club in Tochigi, Japan from November 13 to 15, 2024.
James and Reuben will be competing in both the individual and team’s events with the aim to bring home the trophy for Australia and Tocumwal.
Club Tocumwal is organising some fundraising for James and Reuben's trip to Japan.
As the sport is young there are limited opportunities for funding and sponsorship to help cover the costs of competing.
If you would like to support these two competitors in their race for the Speedgolf World Championships title, go to https://gofund.me/967e65ae or contact Club Tocumwal for more information.
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Save the date for Tocumwal Rural Fire Service’s open day on Sunday, September 22 from 10am.
Bring the kids down for a barbecue and to get involved with live demonstrations from RFS members where youngsters will get the chance to squirt a real fire hose and a Dutch Thunder Wildlife Shelter display.
There will be fire trucks on display too as well as show bags and a jumping castle.
Don’t miss the chance to gain important information on how to be fire ready this summer.
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Berrigan Shire Council buildings are undertaking a re-roofing project with the Tocumwal War Memorial Hall on the list of buildings for completion.
Council expects it to take three weeks with the safety barriers already in place in preparation for works to begin.
Access will be restricted from work areas until works are complete, with minimal impact to users and public, with council asking people to avoid the areas while works are happening.
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Tocumwal Optimists’ Club is holding a High Tea on Thursday, October 17 at 2pm.
It is a major fundraiser for The Optimists who are continuing their support for local community projects and organisations.
The event will be held at the Murray Border Flying Club, Burma Rd, Tocumwal.
Tickets are $50 per person which includes a sumptuous home cooked afternoon tea, with champagne or non-alcoholic drink on arrival.
The guest speaker is Kathy Mexted, who is a local pilot, author and photographer.
Tickets will be available from Lynne George at Tocumwal Antiques and Tearooms.
Please note that ticket sales are cash only and due to limited numbers, bookings are essential.
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Lynne George from Tocumwal Antiques and Tearooms was guest speaker for the August Tocumwal Optimists meeting and kept all in attendance entertained with her life story.
Born in Tocumwal, Lynne spent her early school years here, before heading off to Melbourne as a boarding student. Graduating from a secretarial course, Lynne acquired her first job in Melbourne.
At age 21, Lynne travelled overseas alone to the USA.
She recalled her adventures, encounters and amazing experiences - including eating squirrel.
In 1987, Lynne started her ‘career’ at the Tocumwal Antiques and Tearooms, which she still operates to this day.
Lynne has contributed much to the Tocumwal community, including eight years as a councillor on the Berrigan Shire.
The Tocumwal Optimists thanked Lynne for the very interesting and entertaining insight into her life.
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