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9/6/2014
Berriedale Fun Run/Walk
Participants in a 10k-5k funrun/walk along the Welbeck Estate road at Berriedale on Sunday were rewarded with a lovely sunny day. Funds raised went to the Red Cross, Macmillan Cancer Support and the refurbishment of the local hall.
6/6/2014
North Highland Initiative Team Walks, Runs & Cycles For Befriending Caithness 
"The North Highland Initiative (NHI) team and their family and friends completed a 32 mile relay from the Castle of Mey to Wick via Thurso last Saturday the 29th of May in order to raise money for local charity Befriending Caithness. The relay took just over 5 hours and was completed through a combination of walking, cycling and running which was shared between the team.
6/6/2014
Young peoples' independence referendum intentions narrow
The proportion of people under the age of 18 who would vote yes in the Scottish independence referendum increased in the past year, research shows. Support for independence has risen to 29 per cent among under-18s who are eligible to vote compared with 23 per cent in a similar representative survey in spring 2013.4/6/2014
Police Appeal For Information and Witnesses In Local Incidents
Thurso Police in Thurso are seeking any information in relation to a broken window at Albyn Court, Thurso. This window was damaged sometime between 2300 hours Monday 02nd and about 1200 hours Tuesday the 03rd of June 2014.4/6/2014
Bob is on the other side of the camera for charity cheque presentation
THURSO Camera Club chairman, Bob Murdoch found himself IN the picture, this time - in a very good cause. He presented a cheque for £100, recently, to the Caithness Heart Support Group.
4/6/2014
The Highlands prepare to celebrate as Queens Baton Relay draws nearer
With just a month to go until the Commonwealth Games Queens Baton Relay arrives in the Highlands, communities across the area are busy preparing to mark this once in a lifetime occasion. The first Highland sighting of the Baton, which has travelled over 190,000kms around the globe, will be in Aviemore on Friday 4 June while it is en-route from Moray to Perth and Kinross.3/6/2014
GameOver Zeus: Computer users given fortnight warning over virus threat
The Independent newspaper has published an article about a new virus infecting computers around the globe. Thousands of computer users in Britain were warned today that they have two weeks to take action to protect their machines against a powerful computer virus used to extort millions of pounds from victims worldwide.3/6/2014
Flow country Gets £9.6 Million Boost
A £9.6 million pound project that will make one of the most significant contributions to the UK's climate change targets has today been given full grant approval of more than £4 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The ‘Flow to the Future' project, co-ordinated by the Peatlands Partnership, is a hugely ambitious plan to protect and restore seven square miles of one of Europe's largest expanses of blanket bog in Caithness and Sutherland.
3/6/2014
Scotland's living cultural heritage on our doorstep
A desktop survey of candidate orchards found 1728 likely orchards. An orchard is defined as a collection of five or more fruit trees and many of these sites have been in decline for several decades.
3/6/2014
RSPB Scotland welcomes introduction of carrier bag charge
RSPB Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Parliament's approval of new regulations that will introduce a compulsory charge for single-use carrier bags. The 5p charge, applying to all retailers from October this year, will aim to reduce use of single-use carrier bags by 80%.
3/6/2014
Drivers urged not to drink and drive this summer
Scottish motorists reminded of the tough consequences of driving drunk. Motorists in Scotland are being reminded of the tough legal and personal consequences of drink driving this summer.3/6/2014
Funding Opportunity - Volant Charitable Trust
Volant Charitable Trust Web: http://www.volanttrust.com/ Award Amount: Up to £10,000 Summary:Set up by the author J K Rowling, the Volant Charitable Trust will currently consider projects that research into the causes, treatment and possible cures of Multiple Sclerosis and those that alleviate social deprivation, with a particular emphasis on women's and children's issues.Applications should be made to the Scottish Community Foundation (appointed agent for the Volant Trust). Closing Date: 27 June 2014.3/6/2014
Ranger Events in June 2014
Dunnet Head to Dwarick Pier Wednesday, June 4th, 5pm - 9pm Join the local Countryside Ranger on an evening guided walk along the western coastal edge of Dunnet Head to the pier at Dwarick. Fantastic views, lovely plants and birds galore on route passing Chapel Geo and the glorious Peedie Sands beach.3/6/2014
Funding Opportunity - Stafford Trust
Web: http://www.staffordtrust.org.uk/default.asp Award Amount: Grants vary, but most are between £500 and £10,000 Summary:The Stafford Trust is a Scottish charitable trust offering general grant support to registered UK charities (with a preference towards charitable organisations in Scotland). Closing Date: Applications welcome at anytime.3/6/2014
Beyond the School Gate
New initiative encourages shops to offer healthy choices near schools A new initiative has been launched to promote healthy eating choices for children outside their schools. Beyond the School Gate is a Scottish Government project backed by COSLA and the Scottish Grocers' Federation.3/6/2014
Third Sector Awards 2014
Now in their 10th year, the Third Sector Awards recognise the talent, innovation and success of not-for-profit organisations, be they large or small, registered charities or social enterprises. All UK-based voluntary organisations - registered charities, not-for-profit organisations, social enterprises and campaigning groups - are eligible to enter.3/6/2014
Funding Opportunity - CSV Local Nature Reserve Awards
Any project with volunteers taking action outdoors in Scotland can apply for the grant. CSV Local Nature Reserve (LNR)Awards are for activities taking place on LNRs which encourage volunteer involvement and bring new volunteers onto the reserve.3/6/2014
Funding Opportunity - Bank of Scotland Medium Grants Programme
Web: http://www.bankofscotlandfoundation.org/medium-grants-programme-application-form Funding Title: Medium Grants Programme Award Amount: between £10,001 and £25,000 Summary:Bank of Scotland's Medium Grants Programme accepts applications from charities registered in Scotland. They are particularly interested in developing and improving local communities, financial literacy and financial inclusion.3/6/2014
Foundation Giving Trends Report
A new report has been published as part of a series of research briefings entitled Foundation Giving Trends. The briefings reveal key data about the vast majority of trust and foundation giving in the UK.3/6/2014
Community Shares Scotland's new Community Crowdfunding Programme
Crowdfunding offers both commercial and non-commercial ventures the opportunity to raise a sum of money by offering shares to people who put forward small amounts of money. Community Shares Scotland connects not-for-profit groups and investors looking to provide money for social good.Search Our Site
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