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17/4/2014
Memories Of Wick - Connie Dunnet Sutherland - Part 7
Taking a dander down memory lane again Willie Nicolsons grocer shop in the High Street Wick (or Jim Tait's as it became in time) held a great fascination for me as a child. As the clerk in charge of finances sat high up near the ceiling in a pulpit like desk overseeing us mortals on the shop floor rather like ants to -ing and fro-ing about our everyday lives .This lucky individual was one Isobel Steven whose father Sanny had a miraculous escape from the bombs which devastated Bank Row in 1940.17/4/2014
Deadline approaches for next round of Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme
The Highland Council is reminding people that bids to the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme need to be submitted by Wednesday 30 April. All applications will then be reviewed by Highland assessors and those endorsed will be forwarded to the Scottish Panel for a decision in May.17/4/2014
Easter dog walkers urged to be careful around sheep
With lambing season well underway, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Ramblers Scotland and land management organisations, Scottish Land & Estates and NFU Scotland, are asking dog walkers to be aware of vulnerable young lambs when they’re out walking over the Easter holiday weekend. At this time of year, dogs chasing sheep are a particular danger to pregnant ewes and lambs.14/4/2014
College Students ‘Champion’ Barclays Money Skills Week
Students at North Highland College UHI enjoyed a series of activities to learn how to better manage their money during Barclays Money Skills Week. The interactive events covered themes such as budgeting, saving and spending, and were designed to be entertaining and informative.
14/4/2014
Your Citizens Advice Bureau – here to help
Caithness CAB was set up in 1982 and has been running successfully ever since. Your Citizens Advice Bureau – here to help The CAB service is here to help you.14/4/2014
Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Awards (£1k – £18k) for training for crafts people
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Awards (£1k – £18k) for training for crafts people – deadline: 7 May 2014 Star9The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) awards craftsmen and women of all ages with scholarships between £1,000 to £18,000 for study, training and practical experience to help them further their careers. QEST is the charitable arm of the Royal Warrant Holders Association, whose aim is to contribute to the pool of talent in the UK and celebrate the excellence of British craftsmanship.13/4/2014
Thurso Gala Queen 2014 Announced
Thurso Gala committee have announced the names of the 2014 gala court. Gala Queen: Eilidh Harper.12/4/2014
The Referendum - We Look At Some Web Items You May Not Yet Have Found
Out Of Doors - BBC Scotland http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0403ld9 Broadcast at 6.30 am today but available online this programme was about the debate attended by farmers from all over Scotland at United Auctions in Stirling. Although focused on farming it is a very well organised and balanced debate from both the YES and NO sides.11/4/2014
Local residents wanted to represent communities on decision making panel
Two vacancies have arisen for community representatives to serve on a locally elected panel making decisions about funding from the E.ON Camster Community Fund; one representative is sought from the Watten Community Council area and one from the Tannach & District Community Council area. This is an opportunity to help ensure the Fund continues to be spent on projects that provide a real benefit to local communities.10/4/2014
NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE HIGHLANDS
If you’re leaving school this year, planning a career change or would like to retrain, North Highland College UHI has a range of new courses to kick start your career. The North Highland College UHI is continually seeking to improve their range of courses and levels and modes of study.
10/4/2014
Always Something New At Caithness Horizons
Check out what's on at Caithness horizons in coming months. April Throughout April—paintings of local scenes by Mary Edmondson will be on display in the cafe.8/4/2014
Wick High Pupils Build Bug Hotel
Pupils at Wick High School have been regularly working with the local Highland Council countryside ranger at Newtonhill Croft Woodland over the last 6 months. The youngsters have been working in all weather conditions and have undertaken a wide range of tasks such as hedge cutting and tree planting.
7/4/2014
Police appeal for witnesses following a fire at Wick Harbour
Police in Wick are appealing for any witnesses to a fire which was deliberately set and caused substantial damage to a boating shed at the Wick Harbour around 03:15 hours on Sunday 06 April 2014. Police are keen to speak to anyone who has any information about the incident and would encourage them to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.6/4/2014
Caithness Model Club 2014 Show
See photos from the 2014 Caithness Model Show in the gallery..
4/4/2014
Cannanis cultivation discovered In Lybster area as part of Operation Ram
As part of a Divisional initiative known as Operation Ram, police in Wick discovered a large scale cannabis cultivation in the Lybster area of Caithness with an estimated potential value of up to £130,000. A male and female have been reported to the Procurator Fiscal for their involvement in this cultivation.3/4/2014
SPRING SHOW ATTRACTS EQUINE ENTHUSIASTS FROM FAR AND WIDE 
Last weekend was the North Highland College Equestrian Centre Spring Show which attracted entries from all over Caithness, Sutherland and Inverness. Judges Fiona Cameron, Melrose & Kimberley Nicoll, Ayrshire were both extremely impressed with both the standard of horses & ponies and the riders.
3/4/2014
Easter holiday fun with the Caithness Rangers
The Highland Council Countryside Rangers in Caithness will be running three events over the Easter holidays for local families and visitors to enjoy. On Saturday 12 April the Rangers are looking for volunteers to come and join them spring clean Dunnet Beach.3/4/2014
Police Scotland wish to make the public aware of bogus callers
Police in Inverness wish to make the public aware of their concerns regarding bogus callers wishing to obtain particular details of bank and credit cards. It appears these persons are targeting takeaway restaurants in an effort to obtain customer card details.[History]
2/4/2014Year of Ancient Ancestors Festival Programme
Thursday 15th May, 7pm – 9pm Talk – The Pictish and Early Medieval Sculpture of Caithness in detail and in context. FREE adult event Booking essential Talk by John Borland, Measured Survey Manager, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS).2/4/2014
Ready Steady Work For Senior Pupils - Book Early
In 2013 DSRL held a week-long pilot course called Ready Steady Work to help senior pupils in Caithness and North Sutherland prepare themselves for work. Following positive feedback, DSRL now proposes to hold this event again in 2014 offering the option of two different weeks.
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