"Visiting the central town area of Thomastown is a delightful experience. There is colour, vitality, a modern day atmosphere in a built environment that hails from any time over the past two centuries and then some."
The results of the 2011 Tidy Towns Competition are in! Thomastown received 245/400 marks overall, an 8 mark improvement over last year. Our biggest jump in marks was in the 'Overall Development Approach' category. This is a critical aspect of the committee because
it helps us to identify, layout, and communicate our aspirations and plans for all future and on-going projects. Colin Castle is to thank for all his dedication as the Chairperson in keeping the committee organized and on top of things.
Quote from the Adjudicator:
"One is very impressed by the organisation of you committee and by the structures you have laid down. The commitment of that committee is obvious from the amount of in-service they have participated in during the year ... Your desire to link up with other community groups should add to your effectiveness as a working body. Well done on your variety of methods of fund-raising. Keeping your community informed is very important and is being done. Gaining direct access to the schools is regarded as a vital part of the working of each committee. Waste minimisation is an ideal section for co-operation as are the litter awareness and wildlife elements of the competition. Your submission gives the impression of a group that is organised, is prioritising, is realistic in its expectations."
The complete report is available at: http://
www.tidytowns.ie/u_reports/2011/2011%20County%20Kilkenny%20Thomastown%20908.pdf
