Thurso Town Improvements Association

www.thurso.org

Thurso Town Improvements Association (T.T.I.A.) emerged from a small entertainment committee which ran ceilidhs in the town to raise funds.

The first T.T.I.A. committee was 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

The Thurso Gala was the main source of fund raising income and all the citizens of the town rallied to support it and continue to do so.

The first Personality Queen was Alice Swanson. She was crowned by Lady Sinclair, wife of Sir Archibald Sinclair who was the local MP and also Minister for Air during the War, and grandfather of our current MP John Thurso. The title changed to Gala Queen in later years.

Following the crowning a parade of decorated floats proceeded through the town. Further numerous events took place throughout the following week. The funds raised were donated to many local groups e.g. Pipe Band, Swimming Club, Lunch Club, Bowling Club and others.

Over the years the T.T.I.A. have funded, or helped fund, many projects within Thurso, the main one being the refurbishment of the Boating Pond area which received commendations and a plaque, which was presented at the time by Bella Cormack, the Towns' Provost.

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Thurso Town Improvements Association
Thurso
Caithness

News for Thurso Town Improvements Association

[Community Groups]

19/6/2018

Midsummer Madness is BACK!

The second Summer extravaganza of entertainment from Thurso Town Improvements Association is just about here!. We're throwing the biggest party we possibly can to celebrate how amazing our community are and we'd love for you to join us.".

[Community Groups]

27/9/2017

Thurso Matters! A newsletter from TTIA

Summer 2017 Round up: We hope you had a good summer, as autumn appears we don't seem to have been too bothered by the sun in Thurso but hopefully you enjoyed it anyhow. As you may have seen, we've tried to change the format of some of our activities.

[Community Groups]

27/9/2017

Kids Halloween Parties In Thurso

28th October 2017. Central Hotel, Thurso Join Thurso Town Improvements Association for an afternoon of spooky fun at our Halloween Party.

[Community Groups]

27/9/2017

Adults Halloween Party In Thurso

28th October 2017. Central Hotel, Thurso Join us for all of the Halloween fun with old school central favourites behind the decks we'll be dancing the night away from 9pm onwards! Entry is £5 which will include a free prize draw (drawn on the night) and a drink on arrival if you come along before 10.30pm.

[Community Groups]

23/6/2017

Thurso Town Improvements (TTIA) Tia The Big Arrival

Thurso Town Improvements Association (TTIA) are proud to introduce to you our mascot - TIA. Tia was designed by young creative genius Scott Hughes from Miller Academy primary school.

[Community Groups]

3/6/2017

Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Dance

Part of the Thurso's Midsummer Madness weekend..

[Community Groups]

3/6/2017

Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Day One At The Dammies

See poster for details of Day on of the Midsummer Madness weekend in Thurso..

[Community Groups]

3/6/2017

Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Day Two At The Dammies

See poster for full details..

[Community Groups]

26/6/2016

Thurso Gala 2016

The crowds were out in force for Thurso Gala 2016 night on Saturday 25 June 2016. The change of venue to the car park area seems to have been a good one with much wider space for all the activities.