News Archive
8/1/2017
Disrespect Or Prank
THE war memorial in the royal burgh of Wick has been disrespected by vandals It would probably have taken two of them, one standing on the other's shoulders to reach the top of the statue's base and place the traffic cone on the top of the head. It will certainly require a ladder or a long pole to remove it.
4/1/2017
A beginner's guide to surfing in winter in Scotland - Scotsman
While Thurso may be busier than other parts of Scotland, Christopherson suggests it's worth braving the crowds - which will be smaller in winter.................... Check out the full article HERE.
3/1/2017
Watten Hogmanay PartyTo Welcome 2017
A good welcome for 2017 was had by local residents at Watten Village Hall. Check out the Photo Gallery..
3/1/2017
Wick River Walk 3 January 2017
A short walk along the River Wick to get moving in 2017..
31/12/2016
Web Cam Ready For Wick Street Party For 2017
To see the Hogmanay street party at Wick click HERE.
29/12/2016
HAPPY - Hogmanay Bash At Wick
The annual Hogmanay party will take place once again at Kirk Lane, Wick. Donations for next years event gratefully received on the night.
11/12/2016
Marrellian Majorettes 2017 Enrollment
Places now available for 3-18 years.come and try a new sport, meet new friends and learn new skills.both competitive and relaxed dance hobby.all abilities welcome.first class free. For further details please contact us via our facebook page or telephone 01955604767.
11/12/2016
Open Day At Wick High For Last Look Around
The open day film was made by John O'Groat Journal reporter..
10/12/2016
Beatrice Community Fund Launch
Beatrice Community Fund in the Highlands Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm. We are launching the Beatrice Highland Partnership Fund on Wednesday 14 December from 1.00pm - 3.30pm in the Pulteneytown People's Project in Wick.
3/12/2016
Scout Post In Thurso For Christmas Cards
It's hard to believe it has come round again so quickly but its time to think about your Christmas cards! 2nd Thurso Scouts will be running their Community Scout Post again this year and post boxes are now out in their locations around the town and will remain open until Friday 17th December at Newsbeat on Princes Street, Frasers on Castlegreen Road, McColls in High Ormlie, the Co-op in Mount Pleasant and in Thurso Library and the Council offices in Rotterdam Street. It’s fantastic that local government and local businesses support this worthwhile event.
27/11/2016
Wick Fun Day 2016
The decorated umbrella parade turned the Market Square in Wick to a colourful display with many having lights on to brighten the evening. Santa and helpers were around all afternoon as kids queued to see him in his hut.
26/11/2016
CHAT Stall At Wick Fun Day Raises Great Amount For Fighting Fund
CHAT's treasurer has sent out a message about today's Funday with regard to the stalls funds - "Well done to everyone involved in the fundraising stall in the Market Square today, the total raised was £672.87 which is really great. The total is for everything - raffle, donations, etc it includes the £40 that Bill received as donations." CHAT chairman Bill Fernie paid tribute to a great and dedicated group who are pulling out all the stops in their efforts to oppose NHS Highland plans to downgrade maternity services at Caithness General and he said, Once again people in Caithness have shown their generosity and that they are prepared to help ensure that funds are not a problem in taking the campaign forward.25/11/2016
Paul Monaghan MP Joins In To Downgrade Caithness Maternity On Safety Grounds
Much stress on safety issues and much of what is in the NHS report backs this claim up. But is that the whole story? There are other issues that are impacted by a decision to remove the consultants.
25/11/2016
CHAT - Open Public Meeting Tonight Friday 25 November - 7.00pm
The maternity downgrading issue will be discussed at a public meeting tonight in Assembly Rooms, Wick. The meeting starts at 7.00pm.
23/11/2016
Wick High Schools Open Day, Saturday 10th December 2016
To mark the conclusion of our proud 106 year history in our current building, and to look forward to the bright future in our new home, Wick High School would like to invite you to an Open Day in ‘the original' Wick High School on Saturday 10th December 2016 from 10am-3pm. During this time we will open the doors of this historic building to the general public for the final time in its incredible history.
21/11/2016
CHAT Will Lobby Councillors In Demo At Wick Town Hall - From 9.20am Tuesday 22 November
Caithness Health Area Team - CHAT members and supporters will demonstrate outside Wick Town Hall when the Caithness Committee meets on Tuesday 22nd November 2016. Meeting is open to the public but may be restricted once seats are full.
20/11/2016
Public Vote on Cash For Local Groups In Caithness
On Saturday 19th November members of the public voted on which groups who had applied for funds would be successful. The event was held at Puleteney Centre, Wick and once again the hall was full for the third event.
20/11/2016
Funding for 3rd sector culture and leisure groups decided
Highland Council's third sector culture and leisure funding until 2018/19 has been agreed by Members of the Education, Children and Adult Services Committee according to Council priorities as previously set in December 2014. Members have agreed grant allocations of £1,053,409 for 2017/18 and £493,821 for 2018/19.18/11/2016
CHAT calls for radical infrastructure improvements in wake of major report into Caithness maternity services
The long-awaited report of Public Health Scotland (PHS) into maternity services at Caithness General Hospital was launched today, and recommends that the Henderson Maternity Unit moves to a midwife led model (CMU). The Report concludes that Caithness does not have the population to support an obstetrician, and that the presence of specialists without the backup of intensive care facilities or a paediatrician creates unnecessary risk factors for patients.
14/11/2016
Remembrance At Wick 2016
Photos from the remembrance parade and ceremonies at Wick..
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