Ross-shire town to host July events in wake of cancellation of gala due to Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic

AN Easter Ross community which cancelled its annual gala week because of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus crisis is set to stage a number of events in July.

Tain Gala Association is planning a scarecrow and flowerpot people competition in July for people in the town and surrounding district.

Locals are invited to come up with a creation from any material of their choice in their gardens.

The group said: "We would ask you to take a photo of your display and send it to us via Messenger on our Facebook page. We will create a folder of all the displays that are sent in to us. If you could send us details about which street your display is on then we can share the street details so that people on their daily outings can see your display."

Some small prizes are being arranged.

Also in July, the group is planning a painted stone scavenger hunt and a car treasure hunt in association with Macmillan Cancer Support.

Also planned is a name the building competition and a shop window treasure hunt. It will post further details in due course.

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