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GALA 2009
Photo by Louise Bain Photography Gala Queen: Laura Mackenzie (middle) Attendants:
Becca Mackay (top) Flower
Girls: Morag Mackay (middle)
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Rachel Bell (bottom) |
| SATURDAY 1st 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 in Sir John's Square, 13 years and above. Entry Free | |
| 6.15pm | Mina Mackay's Highland Dancers Display in Sir John's Square | |
| 6.30pm | Judging of Floats & prize presentation, Sinclair Street | |
| 7.00pm | Gala Queen Ceremony in Sir John's Square. MC is Bob Johnson and Guest Speaker is John Thurso MP. Followed by the Gala Parade including Boys Brigade Guard of Honour and Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics, led by the Caithness Junior & Thurso Pipe Bands. | |
| 8.00pm | Organisation & Charity Fundraising Stalls in Thurso Precinct. To book a place at £5, call Joanna Geddes 07811767950. Please supply your own table - max. length 6ft. Poster can be downloaded by clicking here. | |
| 8.15pm | Twinkle Toes Dance Group Display. Outside Caithness Horizons. | |
| 8.30pm | Estrella in Town Hall Square | |
| 9.00pm | Pub Entertainment in Comm Bar | |
| 10.00pm | Gala Dance in Skinandis, over 18 years only | |
| SUNDAY 2nd AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | It's A Knockout competition & Family fun at Millbank Boating Pond Park, including Childrens races, BBQ, Bar, HeeHaw Donkeys, Kuk Sool Won Display & more. £30 per team of 6 - contact 01847 851841 or e-mail jackiemackenzie123@btinternet.com to register | |
| 2.00pm | Baby Show at Millbank Boating Pond Park (weather permitting - otherwise Thurso Club in Janet St.) £2 entry per baby payable at the show. Entry forms from Sutherlands Chemist or Cairngorm Windows. | |
| 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 3rd AUGUST | ||
| 10.00am | Free Swim for School Children 8 years and above at Thurso Swimming Pool. 'Til 12 noon | |
| 2.00pm | Double Dutch Skipping at Royal British Legion. Please bring a skipping rope for warming up exercises. £2 | |
| 7.30pm | Scottish Night in Royal British Legion | |
| TUESDAY 4th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Under 7 Years Teddy Bears Picnic & children's games in the Thurso Club, prizes for best dressed teddies. Entry £2. 'Til 3pm | |
| 3.00pm | 8-15 years Swimming Fun with the Inflatable. Thurso Swimming pool. £2. 'Til 4.45pm. | |
| 7.30pm | Family Bingo in Royal British Legion. Books are usual prices for 18 years & over - £3 for under 18 years. Entry £1. 18s & over will be playing full houses only, for cash, and under 18s will play lines for vouchers or gifts. | |
| WEDNESDAY 5th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Under 7 years Messy Play at Boys Brigade Hall. £2.50 per child. Bring your own juice & wear old clothes. Adults must stay to supervise their children. | |
| 9.00pm | Pub Entertainment, Comm Bar | |
| THURSDAY 6th AUGUST | ||
| 2.30pm | Party at the Swimming Pool. Under 8 years - must be accompanied with an adult. Entry £2 per child. 'Til 3.30pm. | |
| 3.45pm | Party at the Swimming Pool. Over 8 years. Entry £2 per child. 'Til 4.45pm. | |
| 8.30pm | Race Night, Central Hotel. Come and bet on dogs and horses. 70% return in winnings. | |
| FRIDAY 7th AUGUST | ||
| 2.00pm | Family Treasure Hunt from the boating pond with varied starting times. Courtesy of Highland Council Country Rangers. | |
| 7.30pm | Quiz Night in the Thurso Club. Entry £10 per team - max. 4 people per team | |
| SATURDAY 8th AUGUST | ||
| 10.00am | Coffee Morning in Royal British Legion. Entry £1. Display by Mina Mackay's Highland Dancers | |
| 12.00pm | Gala Diamond Jubilee Street Party Thurso Precinct, lots of fun - more details nearer the time. | |
| 12.00pm | Reduced price on Thurso Amenities e.g. Tennis courts, courtesy of TTIA & The Highland Council. Runs 'til 6.00pm. | |
| 12.00pm | Dunnet Forest Open Day see www.dunnetforest.org. Runs 'til 4.00pm | |
| 8.00pm | Fishing Competition Thurso Beach. £10 entry - all monies returned in prizes. Catch and Release. Runs 'til midnight. | |
| 9.00pm | Pub Entertainment at Comm Bar | |
| SUNDAY 9th AUGUST | ||
| 1.00pm | 10K run (1pm) - 3K fun run/walk (1:15pm) Register on the day from 11:30-12:30 application forms www.ebigh.com/caac | |
| 2.00pm | Beach Party (weather permitting), Race of Tasar & Laser Yachts. Hee-Haw Donkeys, Beach competitions. BBQ, Jet Skiing, Kite Surfing & Kuk Sool Won Demonstrations. Caithness FM will also be in attendance. | |
| 2.00pm | "SCRUFTS" SSPCA Novelty Dog Show at the Beach. Entry £1 per class, see posters for more details. | |
| GALA PROGRAMME EXTRAS | ||
| Free Swim courtesy of TTIA & Highland Council for School Children 8 years & above Thurso Swimming Pool on Mondays until the 10th August. | ||
| Adults Rowing Machine Competition courtesy of the TTIA & Highland Council from 1st - 9th August at Thurso Swimming Pool Gym. Please ask a member of staff at the Gym for more details. | ||
| Thurso Bowling Club Gala week pairs competition. Forms from K Boden, 31 Heathfield Road, 894635. Names must be in by Wednesday 29th July 09. Entry £4 per pair. | ||
| Sea Boat Fishing Competition Contact Harpers Fishing Tackle shop for information | ||
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Free Photo Competition: Section
1: What we
are looking for is the best photograph taken on the night
of the Crowning of the Gala Queen, whether its of the Main Ceremony,
the Floats, Foot Collectors, or even the crowd participating - it's
your choice. Section 2: In this section we are looking for the best photographic image during the Gala at one of the official organised events - again it's your choice. There are two Age Groups for entries in each section: under 16 years and aged 16 years and over. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes for each category. The overall winner will receive the annual Mario Luciani memorial cup. Competition Rules available from Caithness Horizons and Cairngorm Windows. The photos will be displayed in Caithness Horizons. |
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| Gala School Home Coming Project Display - Caithness Horizons | ||
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Collecting
cans and buckets can be obtained from
21 Sinclair Street on 1st August from 2pm onwards. |
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Competitions
and Application Forms will be available from
Cairngorm Windows by the 24th July. All competitions must be returned to the Cairngorm office by Friday 8th August 12.00, apart from the Photo competition. |
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Discretion Award We acknowledge that it can be expensive decorating a float so we have introduced a trial fund. The fund will be at TTIA's discretion payable on Gala night to pre-registered floats only, that take part in the Gala Parade. The award will be up to £50. The floats must be registered byt the 24th July either by mailing info@thurso.org or leaving a message on 0784539664. |
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The People's Choice This year we are
involving the public and are handing over the award for the Supreme
Float to you! A group of people will be going about randomly taking
votes from the public. |
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Thurso
Town Improvements Association & the Northern Constabulary wish to remind
the Public that COIN THROWING can cause serious 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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NOTE: Some events may be subject to change or cancellation. |
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