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17/6/2013
Launch of Allotment Site Design Guide
A guide, which will assist local authorities and gardening groups design and cultivate allotment sites, has been launched. Planning Minister Derek Mackay officially unveiled the Allotment Site Design Guide at the Scottish Allotment and Garden Society’s (SAGS) annual conference today (June 15).17/6/2013
Armed Forces Day Events In Thurso - 29th June
Thurso Branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland plan to hold a number of events on Saturday June 29th 2013 at their Riverside Clubrooms to mark Armed Forces Day. The day will begin with a Coffee Morning at 10am which will have the Mina Mackay Dancers on hand to provide entertainment.
17/6/2013
Educational benefit central to rural school decisions
Educational benefit must remain a key consideration of the school closure decision making process, Education Secretary Michael Russell said. The Scottish Government’s formal response to the Commission on the Delivery of Rural Education report has been made in the Scottish Parliament, with the vast majority of the report’s recommendations accepted.17/6/2013
"Serious risk to pensions if Scotland breaks away from the UK" – David Stewart MSP
The payment of state and work pensions is at risk if Scotland breaks away from the UK, said MSP David Stewart. The regional representative spoke out after fears were raised about how payments would be made to the 16,600 pensioners in the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross area in the event of Scotland going it alone.16/6/2013
Harbour day on the crest of the wave
IT would have taken a good bit more than grey skies and a chill breeze to deter folk from Wick Lifeboat’s harbour day which has become a firm favourite in the summer season. Locals and visitors alike made the most of the attractions in a packed programme on Saturday 15th June 2013, which included boat races, sea trips, and music from the Wick RBLS Pipe Band and Addie Harper and his pupils, interspersed with Highland dancing.
16/6/2013
Grant Body Awards £118K in Latest Round!
The Caithness & North Sutherland Fund recently held its 6th grant assessment round awarding £118K to seven community and voluntary groups for projects that will benefit people living in the Caithness & North Sutherland area. This latest round of awards brings the Fund’s total funding commitment to over £648K, of which forty seven voluntary and community groups have benefited.
16/6/2013
UK Shoppers explain why they hate the High Street
Expensive parking, yobs, filthy streets – food for thought as town centres fight back. High streets across Britain are struggling to survive because customers hate the experience of town centre shopping, a leading supplier of store fittings says.15/6/2013
PLAY IT SAFE AROUND RIVERS, RESERVOIRS AND LOCHS THIS SUMMER
Scottish Water is reminding people in the Highlands and Western Isles to play it safe in or near rivers, reservoirs and lochs this summer. Scottish Water is advising people not to take risks around watercourses and calling on children and parents in particular to take care near water during the summer holidays and any spells of warm weather we might enjoy.14/6/2013
Successful Litter Pick By Pennyland Pupils
Pupils from Pennyland Primary in Thurso, took part in a Litter Day of Action last week by carrying out a litter pick in the grounds of their school. Pupils from P2, plus the eco-committee, were assisted by class teacher Hazel Gunn, teaching assistant Carole Fotheringham and Andrea Wotherspoon, Waste Management Assistant for The Highland Council.
12/6/2013
Wild North Has FREE Competition for Natural Retreats Vacation
Wild North Competition - Win 4 nights at the Natural Retreats JoG for up to 6 people! Wild North is the brand set up by North Highland Initiative to promote the natural offerings of the North Highlands. We set up a website to showcase events, experiences and provide incentives for these.11/6/2013
Timber Shipment Leaving Wick Harbour
A few photos and a short video clip of timber being prepared for loading on the Scot Carrier on 8th June 2013. You can easily see just how many truck loads this takes off the roads in the far north.
10/6/2013
Volunteers work to create haven for rare butterfly
The Caithness Countryside Volunteers met last Sunday (9 June) to help create habitat for the rare small blue butterfly at Castlehill. The volunteers cut back vegetation and dug out rank roots to create an area which will be suitable for planting plugs of kidney vetch, the small blue caterpillar’s food plant.
10/6/2013
Highland Senior Citizens Network - Summer Newsletter – June 2013
We are sorry we can’t provide the sunshine to accompany the issue of our Summer Newsletter! We can, however, provide news of some encouraging developments in our work towards ensuring that all services for older people, planned and delivered, reflect the needs and aspirations of the membership. Visions, Values and Actions As a collective advocacy group we provide a platform for solidarity, partnership, and shared engagement for all individuals and groups who wish to end disempowerment and marginalisation of older people in the Highlands and beyond.
10/6/2013
Armed Forces Day, 29 June 2013 - Wearing the Armed Forces Badge
HM Armed Forces Veterans Badge The HM Armed Forces Veterans’ Lapel Badge was launched in May 2004 by the then Minister for Veterans, to raise the profile of veterans by assisting the wider public to recognise them. The first veterans badge was issued to Lord Healey, a veteran of the Battle for Monte Cassino, on 10 May 2004, which initiated the roll out of the badge to the generation who served in the Second World War.9/6/2013
The Hamefairin yole built around 1880 In Dunbeath
THERE was a buzz about Dunbeath harbour on Saturday 8th June 2013 as the community celebrated the restoration of a herring fisher of yesteryear. The Hamefairin yole built around 1880 was donated to Dunbeath Preservation Trust some years back but has been sitting in a shed ever since.
8/6/2013
COUNCILLOR LAUNCHES NEW 'COMMUNITY SURVEY'
MACLEOD TO LISTEN TO PEOPLE, NOT POLITICIANS A Far North councillor is to deliver thousands of community surveys in a bid to gather the views of Caithness residents on issues that matter to them. Landward Caithness councillor Alex MacLeod has launched the new survey, which features 12 questions in all and asks local people about issues from the 'Bedroom Tax' to social media.
8/6/2013
Suspicious fire which took place at Icetech Norfrost
Police in Thurso are appealing for any information about a suspicious fire which took place at Icetech/ Norfrost premises, Murrayfield, Castletown on Saturday 8th June 2013 between between 7.00pm and 8.15pm. Police want to hear from any members of the public who were in the area at this time and have seen any suspicious activity or have information regarding the fire are encouraged to contact police on 101.8/6/2013
Scott Mackenzie foorball Tournament 2013 - Photos
The fifth Scott Mackenzie Junior Football Tournament was played today at Bignold Park in Wick today and here are a few photos form the day. See the photo gallery link above for photos form the day..
7/6/2013
North Head Memorial Fenced Off Due To Falling Masonry
Update From Harry Gray The North Head Memorial This tower was officially opened on Saturday, 25th. Sept.
6/6/2013
Heart Support Group Presents New Monitors To Caithness General Hospital
ONE of four vital signs monitors presented to Caithness General Hospital wards by Caithness Heart Support Group, recently. Receiving it, on the hospital's behalf is its rural general hospital manager, Pauline Craw, and staff members.
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