KaTCA OVERVIEW
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION
The Association represents the communities of Kirkmichael and Tomintoul as defined by postcode AB37 and all residents are welcome as members. KaTCA holds 4 meetings per year, with the A.G.M. being held each May. KaTCA promotes the benefits of the inhabitants of the community without distinction. The Association works as closely as possible with members of the local community and with statutory and other groups.
The scope and the work of KaTCA is wide ranging. Recent activities include the allocation of a range of small grants to support the work of local groups. KaTCA works vigorously to represent the community in promoting the well-being and development of Kirkmichael and Tomintoul. The Association strongly promotes enhancing community life for all.
2023
There has been a new committee elected but The Kirkmichael and Tomintoul Community Association (KaTCA) still needs your support. There is now a fantastic opportunity to get involved in this community led organisation, helping to deliver key benefits across Kirkmichael and Tomintoul.
- KaTCA is your committee supporting local issues and driving improvements in the community. Without your support, this key role that KaTCA provides in the community would be lost:
- KaTCA is your representative at meetings impacting the local community. It ensures we have a collective voice to be heard by the Council, The Crown Estate, Cairngorm National Park, TGDT, and other bodies.
- KaTCA organise fundraising activities to benefit local initiatives such as the Toddlers Club, extra grass cutting in the square, our annual Christmas lights and, flower and plant displays bringing colour to the village.
- KaTCA organise and maintain the lifesaving defibrillator accessible in the village.
- KaTCA actively pursues local issues on your behalf, liaising with the Council on matters such as speeding, derelict properties, potholes, road sweeping etc.
You will agree that there is still a great deal of valuable work to be done in our community and if you are able to join the committee or lend your time and experience, please send us a direct message via fb messenger or email us using the form in the contacts page to express your interest. Members meetings are held quarterly and board meetings are held on a regular basis.
Chair - Organise and manage meetings
- Liaise and consult with other bodies, including attendance at meetings
Vice Chair: Support Chair & Committee, Cover role of Chair in their absence
Secretary: Prepare agenda and actions for meetings, Document and issue minutes from meetings, Prepare letters and emails
Treasurer: Manage charity funds to ensure statutory adherence required by OSCR and Companies House
Committee Members: Provide input into the agenda and contribute to meetings, Assist in managing projects or tasks, liaising with other bodies as required.
PAST DELIVERIES
Festive Lights
KaTCA applies to and obtains the necessary approval from the Council, organises an electrician to connect and certify the installation, local volunteers including from the fire service to provide access and covers various costs including for electric.
A Voice to be Heard
KaTCA gives the local community a voice to be heard by the Council, Cairngorm National Park, The Crown Estate, and other bodies with KaTCA having a representation at various meetings enabling us to influence decision making on matters that could impact upon the local community.
Taking Action
With a growing issue of visitors being ‘caught short’ and having to relieve themselves in places without facilities KaTCA organised a meeting with various bodies including
Cairngorm National Park, Council, Crown Estate, Moray Speyside Tourism to discuss the issue and to explore what action could be taken.
Our meeting resulted in an agreement for additional signage to be provided in the Park to inform visitors where facilities are located in conjunction with the ‘what3word’ app.
The Cairngorm National Park also gave their backing in supporting KaTCA in any future assistance that may be required in respect of the existing Public Toilets.
Benefitting the Community
Fund Raising for the Local Community benefit with various events including Bingo nights, etc, with money going to the Toddlers Club, Grass Cutting, Festive Lights in the Square, and other local causes.
Local Issues
On behalf of the community we have pursued various issues with the Council in respect of speeding, derelict properties, pot holes, road sweeping, etc.
Flowers in the Square
KaTCA funds the yearly flower and plant display that is carried out by local volunteers and which brings a splash of colour to the Village Square.
The Touler 10K
A 10k run organised by a sub-committee to help raise funds for KaTCA and which helps raise awareness of the Village as a possible visitor destination.
The Touler Magazine
A local quarterly magazine reporting on local interests and going on’s in the Village and surrounding area. Ran by a sub-committee for many years, it has recently fell by the wayside due to lack of volunteers.
The Defibrillator
KaTCA arrange for and maintains the provision of this life saving device in our remote Village.
Public Phone Box
Saved at the last minute from being pulled out of the ground, KaTCA negotiated with the Council and BT to have the phone box reinstall and the phone line reconnect to this vital local service for the community.
Tennis Courts
The public tennis courts are maintained by KaTCA for locals and visitors alike.
Traffic Management
KaTCA has on a number of occasions raised concerns with the Council concerning the problem of drivers speeding through the Village with a number of crashes having occurred. Although previously refused permission to erect any speed limit signage the Council has reviewed their position and we may now be allowed to erect a Smiley Face Speed Sign, with this matter requiring to be progressed further.
Community Meetings
Informative meetings on what is happening in the local community and the issues that are faced.