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29/11/2013
What’s On At Caithness Horizons: November/December 2013Thumbnail for article : What’s On At Caithness Horizons: November/December 2013
Cafe Exhibitions Meg Telfer & Rhona Graham November Until the end of November these two local artists will be exhibiting their work in the Gallery Cafe.   Christmas Exhibition December Throughout the whole of December an exhibition of small works by local artists will be on show.  
29/11/2013
Early Christmas pressie goes down a tree-tThumbnail for article : Early Christmas pressie goes down a tree-t
CHRISTMAS has come early for Wick folk.   Reporter Noel Donaldson.  
28/11/2013
New Equipment For Lybster From Caithness Heart Support GroupThumbnail for article : New Equipment For Lybster From Caithness Heart Support Group
THE Lybster GP practice was the latest to benefit by an item of equipment presented by Caithness Heart Support Group.   Giving the 24hr blood pressure monitor the once over, is group chairman Ernie Ross, front.  
25/11/2013
John Thurso Backs Prostate Cancer UK’s Quality Checklist Thumbnail for article : John Thurso Backs Prostate Cancer UK’s Quality Checklist
NHS Highland urged to act to deliver best possible care for men.   MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross – John Thurso - has backed Prostate Cancer UK’s Quality Checklist as a first step towards delivering the best possible care and support for men with the disease.  
25/11/2013
Polling takes place on Thursday for Landward Caithness by-electionThumbnail for article : Polling takes place on Thursday for Landward Caithness by-election
On Thursday (28 November 2013) voting begins in the Landward Caithness By-election with polling stations opening their doors at 7am and remaining open for voters until 10pm.   The electorate for the Ward is 8,588.  
24/11/2013
Caithness FM Annual Toy AppealThumbnail for article : Caithness FM Annual Toy Appeal
Places where you can deliver toys and gifts for distribution locally.   Caithness Horizons, Thurso.  
23/11/2013
Funding Opportunity - SSE Sustainable Development Fund LaunchedThumbnail for article : Funding Opportunity - SSE Sustainable Development Fund Launched
This week saw the launch of a new charitable fund in Bonar Bridge available to Highland groups.   SSE launched the Sustainable Development Fund that will draw income from the wind farms in the area.  
21/11/2013
Over 500 Turn Out - Castletown Pharmacy Protest - Save Our Surgeries Thumbnail for article : Over 500 Turn Out -  Castletown Pharmacy Protest - Save Our Surgeries
Caithness Gets Ready To Do Battle Over Health Services Once Again.  Over 500 Turn Out - Castletown Pharmacy Protest - Save Our Surgeries.  
21/11/2013
Police Increase Enforcement On Drug Checks and Bail Curfews
Police report success over three day anti-violence initiative across Highlands and Islands.   Police in the Highlands and Islands are reporting the success of a three day operation deterring and detecting violent and anti-social behaviour last week.  
21/11/2013
Caithness At War - Week 64Thumbnail for article : Caithness At War - Week 64
Week 64: 18-24 November 1940 18 November 1940 This week the Greek counter-offensive against the Italian invasion forces succeeded in driving the Italians all the way out of Greece, and pushed them back into Albania.  Also, Hungary and Romania signed the Tripartite Pact and joined Germany, Italy and Japan in the Axis.  
19/11/2013
Rhoda Grant MSP Supports Carbon Monoxide Awareness week 18th – 24th November
Highlands and Islands (Scottish Labour) MSP, Rhoda Grant the Shadow Minister for Wellbeing is supporting Carbon Monoxide Awareness week which takes places between the 18th -24th November.   Mrs Grant said,“Carbon Monoxide poisoning can have a devastating effect and the more people are made aware of the symptoms of exposure, especially at the initial stages, the more chance we have of preventing avoidable deaths or injuries.  
19/11/2013
Support Crossroads School & Scallywags Nursery Auction
Crossroads School & Scallywags Nursery Licensed Charity Auction on Saturday 23rd November 2013 At 7pm in the Mey Hall With only 4 days to go to the Auction!! Local man David Morrill has kindly donated a 2KW Wind Turbine for auctioning as he is keen to see the School and Nursery flourish! So spread the word along with many more exciting items up for Auction! Any items (old, new or baking) gratefully received.   Items can be handed in on Friday 22nd November at Crossroads School between 9am and 3pm or Mey Hall 3.30pm - 7.30pm.  
18/11/2013
Newton Hill Community Woodland WorkdayThumbnail for article : Newton Hill Community Woodland Workday
Sat 23rd Nov 2013 10.00 am This month we plan on planting out the car park raised bed with junipers and heathers if all the materials can be sourced in time.   We also have tree tube weeding, hedge trimming, road repairs and general maintenance tasks available.  
15/11/2013
Can cook, will cook says chef LairdThumbnail for article : Can cook, will cook says chef Laird
CAITHNESS Heart Support Group is hosting a cookery demonstration tomorrow night (Saturday) and it promises to be a tasty affair.   Chef Laird Sutherland, who is also a group member, is coming out of retirement to conjure up some mouth-watering recipes at the demo, scheduled to take place at the Family Centre in Bank Row, Wick.  
15/11/2013
Council warns watch out for new BT Scam phone calls
Highland Council Trading Standards are warning consumers that an unsolicited BT telephone scam may be operating again in the area.   Recent reports to the Service have stated that unsuspecting consumers have received a phone call from an individual pretending to be from BT Technical Support Centre or BT Broadband Services.  
14/11/2013
Garden waste kerbside collections to stop over winterThumbnail for article : Garden waste kerbside collections to stop over winter
Householders are reminded that their garden waste collections will stop for 3 months during the winter with no brown bin collections in December, January or February.  The final 2013 collection day for garden waste will be Friday 29th November.  
14/11/2013
Ainmean-àite na h-alba welcomes new chair
The author of the first comprehensive Gaelic map of Scotland has been appointed as Chair of Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba (AÀA), the national authority on Gaelic place-names in Scotland.   Former councillor, life-long supporter of the Gaelic language and place-name enthusiast Roy Pedersen has taken up the position as AÀA’s new Chair.  
14/11/2013
Say No To Apple Pharmacy - Castletown Campaign Wants Your SupportThumbnail for article : Say No To Apple Pharmacy - Castletown Campaign Wants Your Support
The campaign to save the GP practice and dispensaries is hotting up and the group want more people to join in and sign the ptition and write letters to the Health and Well-being minister Alex Neil.   If you live near Castletown then go along to the puiblic meetin on 20th November in the Drill Hall.  
14/11/2013
Autism unit to benefit Highland families and young people
The development of a residential unit for children with autism at the new Inverness Royal Academy was endorsed today by members of The Highland Council’s Adult and Children’s Services Committee subject to further consideration of revenue and capital implications and a full business case.   Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman of The Highland Council’s Adult and Children’s Services Committee welcomed the decision to provide a residential unit supporting Highland families and young people with Autism.  
12/11/2013
Christmas Trees and Santa At Dunnet Forest
Yes folks - its that time of year again! We will be selling Christmas Trees on Saturday 14th December 10.00am - 1.00pm at Dunnet Forest (Industrial End).   Please order by 4th December to avoid disappointment for collection on 14th.