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27/12/2012
Flame Shell Reef Discovery
A huge colony of an elusive and brightly coloured shellfish species – numbering at least 100 million – has been revealed in coastal waters in the west of Scotland. The Marine Scotland commissioned survey of Loch Alsh, a sea inlet between Skye and the Scottish mainland, has uncovered an extensive bed of flame shells. 27/12/2012
New Year - New Learning Opportunities
Thousands of pupils will leave secondary school this winter with many taking their first steps into employment through Opportunities for All placements. All 16 to 19-year-olds are guaranteed a place in education or training through Opportunities for All.26/12/2012
Caithness Astronomy Group - December 2012 Update
Public and Schools Solar Observing Activities 2012 During the International Year of Astronomy, Caithness Astronomy Group held numerous public and school events, engaging the local population with the varied science and technology associated with Space and Astronomy. Thanks to funding from the IoP in Scotland and the Dounreay Communities Fund in 2010, Caithness Astronomy Group (CAG) were able to purchase solar observing equipment that provided a new avenue for engaging with the local population that would complement our night time observing events. 24/12/2012
The 12 days of a Greener Christmas
As festive celebrations take place across the country, Scots are being encouraged to spread seasonal goodwill by making greener choices this Christmas time. More waste is produced at Christmas than at any other time of year.23/12/2012
Some Non-Alcoholic Recipes for the Festive Season
Christmas Cocktails for the Non-Drinker - From Castlecraig web site. www.castlecraig.co.uk/blog/12/2011/christmas-cocktails-non-drinker Some Non-Alcoholic Recipes for the Festive Season Christmas can be a difficult time of year for non-drinkers and especially for those who have just come out of rehab. 22/12/2012
Reading Is Firm Festive Favourite
Reading for pleasure is a favourite festive pastime for many Scottish people. Fifty-two per cent of Scots who took part in a recent poll said they intend to curl up with a book over the holidays. 21/12/2012
Santa Sesh For Charity - Sunday 23rd December
A Christmas event for the entire family.. 21/12/2012
Commit to Change With Highland High Life in 2012
High Life Highland is delighted to invite you to ‘get the habit of a lifetime’ by taking part in our Commit to Change challenge. This brand new initiative builds on the success of our Move It To Lose It campaigns and offers people across Highland the opportunity get the habit of a lifetime by building exercise into their daily routine. 21/12/2012
Highland groups receive £5,000 in Community Covenant funding
The first two successful applications from the Highlands to the Armed Forces Community Covenant have been awarded nearly £5,000 of funding for local community projects. At the end of October Public Sector Partners in the Highlands showed their joint commitment to the Armed Forces by signing an Armed Forces Community Covenant.20/12/2012
Highland Council Service Arrangements For Christmas and New Year
The Council offers the season's greetings to visitors to our web site. Our network of Service Points and administrative offices will be closed between 4 pm on Monday 24 December and 9 am Thursday 3 January 2013.19/12/2012
Thrumster Primary School Christmas Concert
Children at one of the smaller schools In Caithness recently held their annual Christmas concert to which friends and relatives were invited.. 19/12/2012
Merry Christmas To Caithness Folk and Friends Everywhere
From us all at Caithness.org we wish you all a "Merry Christmas". Caithness.org is still evolving and new sections are under construction and its great that after 12 years the audience continues to grow. 19/12/2012
Christmas Comes Early For Caithness Groups
Christmas came early for a number of local organisations when they received cheques from from the Highland Council's Caithness Wards Discretionary Budgets. The cheques were presented by Caithness Members at a ceremony in Wick Town Hall on Monday 17th December 2012. 19/12/2012
Highland health and social care partners urge locals to get a grip of winter
The Highland Council and NHS Highland are urging people to get a grip of wintry weather conditions by considering purchasing snow and ice grippers to attach to their footwear to help prevent injury from slips and falls. Highland Council has been giving assurance that salt supplies are sufficient, ready and being used to grit priority roads and footways within the resources available according to the Council’s gritting policy. 18/12/2012
Keiss Primary School - Twelve Days Of Christmas
A section of the Keiss primary pupils, who treated teachers and guests to an action song renderting of the Twelve Days of Christmas, after their festive lunch, recently.. 18/12/2012
Don’t Let Your Turkey Bug You This Christmas
Officers from the Environmental Health Service at The Highland Council are keen to spread the Christmas food safety message this year so that everyone can enjoy their festive dinner without suffering food poisoning symptoms. It is estimated that around a million people suffer from food poisoning in the UK each year, but following some simple steps in the kitchen can help protect families and friends. 18/12/2012
Recycling Arrangements Over Holiday Period
Recycling and refuse collection arrangements over the Christmas Holidays. With the 2012 festivities almost upon us, The Highland Council is advising households not to get snowed under with waste but to take advantage of all the recycling opportunities available over the Christmas holidays. 16/12/2012
Illegal Moss Collecting For Christmas Highlighted
Scots are being urged to make sure moss in festive wreaths has been legally and ethically sourced this Christmas. In the past, large quantities of moss have been illegally harvested from the wild and sold for wreaths and hanging baskets. 14/12/2012
SCOTTISH WATER’S 3 CS OF CHRISTMAS
As Christmas approaches, and presents lie under the tree, Scottish Water is reminding customers to be vigilant and follow our 3 C’s advice to help stop bogus callers. Bogus callers often prey on householders at this time of the year, including the vulnerable and elderly. 14/12/2012
Burst and Frozen Pipes Can Be Avoided
A burst pipe can cause serious damage to your home’s structure and electrical wiring. The following steps describe what you should do as soon as you discover a burst pipe: Turn off the main water supply stop cock – you should find this under the kitchen sink or where the service pipe enters your home Drain the system – turn on all your cold taps Turn off water heating systems Turn off the electrics Call a professional to repair the water damage Please also note: If water has been leaking through for some time and the ceilings are bulging – be careful, rooms may not be safe to enter. Search Our Site
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