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GALA 2008
Gala Queen: Laura Gow Attendants: Carly Begg and Kirstine Craig Flower
Girls: Erin Britton and Katie Bremner |
| SATURDAY 2nd AUGUST | ||
| 5.00pm | Children's Fancy Dress judging in Sir John's Square. Under 5 years to 12 years. Entry Free | |
| 5.45pm | Adult Foot Collectors judging, Sir John's Square, 13 years and above. Entry Free | |
| 6.30pm | Judging of Floats & prize presentation, Traill Street | |
| 6.30pm | Mina MacKay's Highland Dancers Display in Sir John's Square | |
| 7.00pm | Gala Queen Ceremony, Sir John's Square followed by the Gala Parade including Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics | |
| 10.00pm | Gala Dance Skinandis, see posters for details | |
| SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Baby Show in the Thurso Club. Entry £2 | |
| 6.30pm |
Car Treasure Hunt, starting in Janet Street and returning to the Janet Street Club for results. Entry £5 per car |
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| MONDAY 4th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Double Dutch Skipping at Salvation Army hall. Bring a skipping rope for warming up exercises. £2 | |
| 7.30pm | Family Bingo in Royal British Legion. Books are usual prices. Entry £1 | |
| TUESDAY 5th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Teddy Bears Picnic & children's games in the Thurso Club, prizes for best dressed teddies. Entry £2 | |
| 7.30pm | Fashion Show in the Royal British Legion, clothes courtesy of Mackays & Hush. Entry £3 | |
| WEDNESDAY 6th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Children's Story. Thurso Club. Entry £2 per child. Under 5 years | |
| 3.00pm | Children's Story. Thurso Club. Entry £2 per child. 5 - 7 years | |
| 7.00pm | Beach Party, weather permitting, Race of Tasar and Laser Yachts, Hee-Haw Donkeys, Beach competitions, BBQ, Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kite Surfing, Surfing & Water Skiing Demonstrations | |
| THURSDAY 7th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Party at the Swimming Pool. Under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. £2 | |
| 3.00pm | Party at the Swimming Pool. Over 8 years. £2 | |
| 7.30pm | Whist Drive, Scout Hall Riverside. Entry £1 | |
| 7.30pm | Adults Race Night, Central Hotel, See posters for more details | |
| FRIDAY 8th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Family Treasure Hunt with varied starting times starting from the boating pond. Courtesy of Highland Council Countryside Rangers. | |
| 7.30pm | Quiz Night in the Thurso Club. Entry £5 per team | |
| SATURDAY 9th AUGUST | ||
| 10.00am | Coffee Morning in Royal British Legion, Mina MacKay's Highland Dancers display. Entry £1 | |
| 2.00pm | The Big Gig with various local bands, Sir George's Park (The Dammies). Entry £3 | |
| SUNDAY 10th AUGUST | ||
| 11am | Car Boot Sale running along with Its a Knockout, Cars can set up from 10:30am. Car Park, Sir Archibald Road. £5 Per Car. E-Mail: Chamb1511@aol.com | |
| 12 noon | It's A Knockout competition, family fun at the Dammies, Kuk Sool Won Display & Dog Show. | |
| EXTRAS | ||
| Thurso Bowling Club Gala Week Pairs competition | ||
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Beach Fishing Competition (postponed from Gala Week & held Saturday 13th September 2008) Entrance fee £10. All monies returned in prizes. Meet at Thurso Beach, 7pm, Competiton 8pm - 12pm. Catch & Release |
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All
competition entries to be returned to
Cairngorm Windows by noon on Friday 10th August |
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POLICE SAFETY NOTICE Thurso Town Improvements Association & the Northern Constabulary wish to remind the Public that COIN THROWING can cause serious I Injuries and may lead to a criminal conviction. For the SAFETY of everyone, please DO NOT throw coins inappropriately or allow children to do so. |
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NB: Some events may be subject to change or cancellation. |
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