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THURSO
TOWN
IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATION |
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Thurso Town Improvements Association (T.T.I.A.) emerged in 1947 from a small entertainment committee that ran ceilidhs in the town to raise funds. The first T.T.I.A. committee comprised of local business people and members co-opted from other various local organisations. The objective of the original committee was to raise funds to benefit the amenities in Thurso and this objective remains the same today |
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The first Gala took place in 1949 and the first Gala Queen was Alice Swanson. She was crowned by Lady Sinclair, wife of Sir Archibald Sinclair who was the local MP, was Minister for Air during the War, and grandfather of our current MP John Thurso. Following the crowning a parade of decorated floats proceeded through the town. Further various events took place throughout the following week. The funds raised were donated to various local groups e.g. Pipe Band, Swimming Club, Lunch Club, Bowling Club and others. Over the years the T.T.I.A. have funded many projects within Thurso, the main one being the refurbishment of the Boating Pond area which received commendations and a plaque, which was presented by Bella Cormack, the Towns' Provost. |
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| Other projects include most of the equipment for the local play grounds, the tennis courts, pavilion and playground on Beach Road, the blue lighting underneath the car bridge, the beach change rooms, refurbishment of the bandstand in Sir John's Square, towns' fountain, Lady Margaret's Gardens, the stone seat at the top of the mall (in association with the YTS), and more recently the array of Christmas decorations in the town. |
 Sir John's Square in full bloom |
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The T.T.I.A. has a strong working relationship with other various local organisations including the Rotary Club, Round Table, Thurso Traders Association, Thurso Community Council, Thurso In Bloom and Thurso Beyond 2000, and various other organisations and local boddies who have the main aim of benefiting the local community. We have a representative at the Community Council Meetings, and also one on the Highland 2007 group. The T.T.I.A. committee continues to fundraise throughout the year to fund local amenities with the main event still being the Gala Week. If you would like to get involved in T.T.I.A. activities please feel free to contact our Chairperson, Doreen Macleod, at 16 Barrock Street, Thurso, KW14 7DE. Alternatively you can e-mail us at info@thurso.org |
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