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29/11/2015
Wick Fun Day Gets Christmas Season Started With Brollies Parade
IT was a day of weather in which brollies might have come in handy. But the rain stopped, to signal the start of of Wicks festive season with a stunning display of decorated umbrellas centre-piece of the annual Fun Day.
28/11/2015
SSEs Highland Sustainable Development Fund is now open and accepting Expressions of Interest
The Sustainable Development Fund was launched in 2013 to support community projects with the potential to make a significant and sustainable difference to people and communities. In this second round of funding £1m is available.27/11/2015
Toy Appeal 2015
Caithness FM has launched its annual toy appeal for underprivileged children in Caithness. You can download a PDF of the poster using this URL: http://bit.ly/1Mp3N1K Please print it out and display it at your place of work - unless, of course, you work in the Sahrawi Democratic Republic or some other country that doesnt celebrate Christmas and just happens to be 4000 miles away from Caithness.
27/11/2015
Honour for North MSP
North MSP David Stewart has been selected by the International Diabetes Federation to represent Scotland at the Parliamentary Champions for Diabetes conference in Canada at the end of the month. David Stewart, who chairs the Scottish Parliaments Cross Party Group on diabetes said he was greatly honoured to speak at the conference in front of over 100 Parliamentarians from across the globe.19/11/2015
Wick Pantomime Tickets On Sale Saturday 21st November
Pantomime go on sale to the public this Saturday from the Wick Players club rooms in Moray Street between 2.00pm and 4.00 pm..
19/11/2015
Opposition to devastating funding cuts
Calls to protect Big Lottery Fund. Potential UK Government cuts to the Big Lottery Fund could have a devastating impact on projects and communities across Scotland, Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil has said.19/11/2015
Childminders central to childcare ambitions
New training and induction programme to be introduced. Childminders will be central to the delivery of the Scottish Governments massive expansion of childcare in both nurseries and childminders, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said today as she announced plans for a new standard of best practice for the profession.Christmas Trees and Santa At Dunnet Forest
Yes its that time of year again. We will be holding Log Sales on Saturday 5th and 12th December 2015 from 10.00am - 1.00pm.18/11/2015
New closing date for local fund
The Tannach and District Community Fund is changing its deadlines in response to community feedback. The next deadline will be 31 December 2015 and then 30 June 2016.16/11/2015
Local community group bid to save towns Christmas lights
A volunteer for Thurso Town Improvements Association is trying to gee up some Christmas community spirit in aid of Thursos Christmas lights. Marion OBrien is encouraging residents in Thurso from shops, offices, bars , cafes and schools to get involved with the fundraiser.16/11/2015
Community Warden Clinic
Community Warden Clinic. Every Thursday.16/11/2015
Your Cash Your Caithness - chance to vote for local projects you would like to see receive funding
Following the initial bidding process 20 projects now have a chance to put their idea to the public vote. There is £30k on offer with applications totalling £46k.14/11/2015
Caithness Big Band Swings For Heart Support Group
LOOK OUT your dancing shoes!...the Caithness Big Band is swinging into town next week. The musicians are again playing for the Caithness Heart Support Group, at Mackays Hotel, Wick, and it promises to be quite a night.
14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund
Galaxy Hot Chocolate Fund. Max.14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - Henry Duncan Awards 2016
Scottish Charities Can Apply Now for Henry Duncan Awards 2016. The Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland has opened the Henry Duncan Awards programme to applications from registered charities in Scotland.14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - MacRobert Trust Grants Programme
MacRobert Trust Grants Programme. The MacRobert Trust, which makes grants to registered charities in the United Kingdom (but preference is given to registered charities in Scotland), has announced that the next application deadline is the 31st May 2016.14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - Our Urban Shop Grant.
Plunkett Foundation - Our Urban Shop Grant. Max.14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - The Architectural Heritage Fund
The Architectural Heritage Fund. The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF), is a registered charity that promotes the conservation and regeneration of historic buildings in the UK and is open for applications.14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - The Cycle Friendly and Sustainable Communities Fund
The Cycle Friendly and Sustainable Communities Fund (Scotland). Communities can now apply for grants of up to £5,000 to deliver local cycling projects.14/11/2015
Funding Opportunity - The Field Studies Council - Kids Fund
The Field Studies Council - Kids Fund The Field Studies Council, which is an independent educational charity committed to raising awareness about the natural world, has announced that the next closing date for applications to its Kids Fund is the 1st March 2016. The Council works through a network of 17 residential and day centres in the UK providing courses, outreach education, training and consultancy.Search Our Site
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