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National roll-out for sign language interpreting service

New video call service for deaf people is UK first.   A nationwide roll-out of a new online interpreting service will allow deaf people across Scotland to use sign language to contact public sector services.  

Caithness International Science Festival 2015

As well as the schools programme, this year there will be activities for the general public throughout the week, including: Public Launch Event: Pulteneytown Primary Academy School, Tuesday 17th March at 6.30pm Festival Patron Lord-Lieutenant for Caithness Anne Dunnett, along with Festival Chairman Professor Iain Baikie, will launch this year's Festival and present prizes to the winners of this year's Schools Design Competition which were kindly donated by Kongsberg Maritime Ltd.   There will be performances by various presenters, along with "taster" workshops that were on offer to the school children throughout the festival week.  

Brown Bin Collection Re-Starts in March

As garden waste bin collections resume on 2 March residents are being urged to check their brown bins carefully for any contamination before they put them out for their first collection.   Householders are reminded that plastic bags or any other plastic, glass, soil, stones and rubble must not be included and any contaminated bins will be rejected.  

PASS IT ON WEEK - 7TH TO 15TH MARCH

Pass it on Week is all about re-use.   It's a week dedicated to encouraging people to get involved in re-use activity of all shapes and sizes.  

What's On at Caithness Horizons: March 2015

Cafe Exhibitions Kimirea and John Glen Exhibition Monday 2nd March-Tuesday 31st March A display of work by local artists Kim Reade and John Glen will be on display throughout March.   Gallery Exhibitions Committed to Art Wednesday 4th March-Saturday 28th March "Committed to Art" showcases a selection of paintings and sculptures from committee members of the Society of Caithness Artists with the objective of proving that the committee has true empathy with all artists and particularly to those in the Caithness area.  

Tips For Better School Environment And Academic Results

‘I can't concentrate, everything distracts me, my mind wanders and I struggle to find the motivation to keep studying.  Sleeping and stress pills, narcolepsy drugs, anti depressants, caffeine are my best friends before revising for the final exams.’ Common words you can hear from school pupils suffering from lack of concentration, who need a quick solution to their pre exam jitters.  

Pennyland Kids In Aldi Advert

Pennyland pupils star in a an Ad for Aldi supermarkets..  

Check If You Qualify For Early Learning and Childcare Entitlement

It has come to our attention that take-up of places in the Wick area for childcare places has been lower than expected.  In case anyone has not yet been made aware of the new entitlement we are publishing again the Scottish Government release on this matter.  

HomeStart Caithness Manager In Running for Guardian Award - Vote For Her

The Business Services Co-ordinator of HomeStart Caithness, Rosemary Smith, has been one of 5 people shortlisted (out of 155 nominations) for a place in the prestigious charity "Trailblazer of the Year Award" run by Guardian newspaper.   Rosemary has been involved with Home-Start Caithness since 2010 and initially became involved as a home-visiting volunteer.  

Personal Empowerment Students Donate To Yorkhill Charity

Personal Empowerment Programme (PEP) students with their cheque to Yorkhill Charity The students raised £214.94 over the Christmas period through activity books and Christmas decorations.   The PEP course aims to help students develop skills which can help them progress onto a vocational course at College or into employment.