RATHER than stress about when you can get your last minute groceries this Easter long weekend, the Leader has put together a list of what you need to know.
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We've done the hard yards and compiled a list of supermarkets, bottlos and things to do, along with the relevant opening hours.
Supermarkets
Last year supermarkets had special opening hours as a result of COVID-19, but this year, they'll be going back to normal with no stores open on Good Friday.
Woolworths Eastpoint will be open 7am-10pm on Saturday, and 8am-8pm on Easter Monday, but will be closed Easter Sunday.
Woolworths in the Tamworth Shopping World complex will be closed Easter Sunday as well, but open on Saturday 7am-9pm and Monday 8am-8pm.
Coles shoppers can visit the Northgate store on Saturday and Monday from 7am-10pm and at the South Tamworth store on these same days from 6am-10pm.
The Peel Street store is open 6am-10pm on Saturday and Monday.
Smaller businesses like the SUPA IGA on Robert Street are a similar story. This store will be closed on Friday and Sunday, and open Saturday 7.30am-6pm and Monday 9am-6pm.
The IGA at Calala will open for shoppers on Saturday from 8am-8pm and Monday from 9am-6pm.
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Bottle shops
Bottle shops like BWS and Dan Murphy's will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, as most are at Easter time.
Petrol stations
Most petrol stations in Tamworth operate the same as usual over Easter, but it's best to check each outlet.
Things to do
Cinema-goers can check out Forum 6 Cinema everyday this weekend bar Good Friday, with the entire Centrepoint complex closed that day. Locals can visit the flicks from midday on all of those days.
The Tamworth Marsupial Park and the botanic gardens will be open all weekend for families to enjoy.
Those wanting to check out some art can visit the Tamworth Regional Gallery on Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday between 10am-4pm. It will be closed Good Friday and Easter Monday.
But the Tamworth Sports Dome, all libraries in the region and the Youthie will be closed the entire weekend.
Pools in Tamworth will be open as normal up till and including Thursday, then they will be closed for the winter season.
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Jessica Worboys
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Education and youth reporter at the Northern Daily Leader. Get in touch via jessica.worboys@austcommunitymedia.com.au
