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Canisbay Show 2015

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Caithness Heart Support Group Praised At 2015 AGM

CAITHNESS Heart Support Group was praised for its role in advising people on the lifestyle changes which could pre-empt heart attacks, as well as supporting them, before and after their operations.   The warm tribute, paid at the group's AGM, came from the county's Lord Lieutenant Anne Dunnett.  

Caithness Model Boat Show 2015

The annual Caithness Model Boat Show for 2015 was once again held at the British Legion club in Thurso on 9th May 2015.   The winners were as follows - John Webster followed by Ted MIller, Billy Macintosh,and Robert Mowat.  

Thrumster Primary Easter egg hunt/Coffee morning eggxellent success!!

Thrumster primary opened its doors at 10am on Monday the 30th of March 2015 to allow parents, friends and family to attend a coffee morning to raise funds for a school trip to Orkney.  Whilst the adults enjoyed a cup of tea or coffee and purchased from the many stalls set up, the children of all ages took part in an Easter egg hunt.  

Westside Croft (Mary's Cottage), Caithness

This article was published in the Caithness field club Bulletin Westside Croft (Mary's Cottage), Caithness A Fenton I have known Westside croft at Dunnet Head in Caithness since the 1960s.  Then and in the 1970s, I carried out an examination of the buildings and their contents with the willing help and support of James and Mary-Ann Calder.  

Tackling violence against women

FM announces consultation on domestic abuse and sexual offences.   Proposals to help victims of Domestic Abuse and Sexual offences have been announced in a consultation by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today.  

Halkirk Young Farmers Club Kicking Off Anniversary Celebrations

Halkirk Young Farmers will turn 70 next year and following their recent AGM, current members are holding an open meeting for all past members to discuss the programme of events for the 2016 celebrations.   The meeting is to be held in the Ross Institute, Halkirk on Wednesday 25th March at 7.30pm.  

Caithness Science Festival 2015

The 2015 Festival will get off to a flying start with a busy evening of shows, workshops and prizegiving at the Festival Launch at Pulteneytown Academy School 6,30pm.  Introductory addresses by Professor Iain Baikie, Councillor Gail Ross and Lord-Lieutenant Anne Dunnett.  

Wick High Oscars Night Puts Friendship First For Life

In what was undoubtedly a first for Wick High school Murray Watts, script writer and director in the film industry compered an evening of short films and Oscar awards.   Murray introduced and interviewed his friend author and TV presenter Sally Magnusson describing their family connections over many years.  

Caithness International Science Festival 2015

As well as the schools programme, this year there will be activities for the general public throughout the week, including: Public Launch Event: Pulteneytown Primary Academy School, Tuesday 17th March at 6.30pm Festival Patron Lord-Lieutenant for Caithness Anne Dunnett, along with Festival Chairman Professor Iain Baikie, will launch this year's Festival and present prizes to the winners of this year's Schools Design Competition which were kindly donated by Kongsberg Maritime Ltd.   There will be performances by various presenters, along with "taster" workshops that were on offer to the school children throughout the festival week.