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21/11/2013
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 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 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 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 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.12/11/2013
Would You Like To Learn To Build Another Skiff For Wick
Wick CRC have commenced the build of their 2nd St Ayles skiff a sister boat for "Spirit O' Wick". If any budding skiff builders experienced or not would like to call in to the Wellington Centre at Wick Airport Industrial Estate and meet the build team to see if they would like to get involved.
12/11/2013
New apps to combat invasive species in Scotland
Two new mobile apps, which allow people to quickly and easily record sightings of non-native species across Scotland, have already reaped rewards with a rare recording near the Isle of Mull. The apps are helping in the fight against invasive species, as well as helping to discover more about the effects of climate change.
7/11/2013
Fishermen's Mission In Scrabster To Close
The Fishermen's Mission, Scrabster has a collection of old photographs and fishing memorabilia on display in the games room that were used over the last 5 years or more for a fishing exhibition. Many of the photos and memorabilia items were kindly provided by local fishermen or people in the local community.6/11/2013
Heritager Lottery Fund Can Get Old Buildings Back Into Use
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage through innovative investment in projects with a lasting impact on people and places. As the largest dedicated funder of the UK’s heritage, with around £375million a year to invest in new projects and a considerable body of knowledge, we are also a leading advocate for the value of heritage to modern life.
6/11/2013
Got an innovative idea to make your local park financially fit?
Parks trailblazers are being asked to come forward and rethink the use and financial sustainability of the UK’s public parks. Through a new £1m programme, Rethinking Parks, Nesta, Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund will support the most innovative and promising new business models for public parks.4/11/2013
Save and Borrow With Hi-Scot Credit Union
What is a Credit Union? The modern Credit Union movement traces its origins to Germany and to Friedrich Willhelm Raiffeisen, the Mayor of a small town in southern Germany, who in 1849 formed societies, which later evolved in to Credit Unions. The purposes of these Credit Unions was to enable people to help themselves in relieving debt and poverty.4/11/2013
Pultney Centre Courses Starting Soon
The Pulteney Centre will be running an assortment of courses over the Christmas period funded by Highlife Highland. Learn new skills and meet people and amaze yourself.4/11/2013
Caithness Heart Support Group Talks
CAITHNESS Heart Support Group featured on Caithness FM charities' slot, recently. Group Vice-chairman Noel Donaldson and member Laird Sutherland talked about the organisation's work in raising funds for medical equipment and its social commitment in helping people with heart conditions.4/11/2013
Police Clamp Down On Anti-Social Behaviour
20 identified addresses visited following operation focusing on noise related anti-social behaviour. On Friday 1 November 2013, police across the Highlands and Islands carried out an operation focusing on reducing noise related anti-social behaviour and conduct at identified residential addresses.Search Our Site
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