What is a Community Association?

Basically a Community Association is an umbrella body based in the local community that supports other community organisations.

What can it do?

It can raise money, give out grants, work on its own account to provide things for the community or work with other bodies to do so.

When does the Committee meet?

We get together around six times a year. Details of the next meeting can be obtained from the Minutes Secretary, Sandra Howard

Who’s on the Committee?

TDCA has a President, a Chairperson, Treasurer and Minutes Secretary, and a small committee. We are always happy to welcome new people to join us on the committee.

President: Audrey Hopkins
Chair: Julia Fell
Treasurer: Barry Landon
Minutes Secretary: Sandra Howard
What has TDCA done for the area?

TDCA has been around for more than 21 years. We have raised money and given grants to many local organisations, such as Playgroup, Tideswell School & St John’s Ambulance. We also started off the Sports Association and are still the accountable body.

We also add colour to Tideswell by planting some wooden troughs with some blooming lovely plants from a local supplier. These are distributed round the village and kept watered and tidy by people close by.

Newcomers to the area can have a “Welcome Pack” that we have put together. It contains lots of vital information about local groups, useful telephone numbers, and where to go for all your essentials.

Gunpowder, treason and plot!

The spectacular annual bonfire event is run by TDCA, supported by many other organisations on the night itself. This year will be our 20th fireworks display and we want to provide additional fun and entertainment. We want your ideas for ways in which families would find the evening even more fun.