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18/3/2020
John O'Groats Book Festival Postponed
I'm afraid the inevitable has arrived and we are forced to postpone the 3rd John O Groats Book Festival. We will be back, hopefully later this year..17/3/2020
Letter To Parents Of School Children In Highland From Chief Executive Donna Manson
Dear Parent / Carer As you know, we are in a complex situation with regard to schools and the Coronavirus. I fully understand your anxiety and concerns.17/3/2020
Caithness Voluntary Group Coronavirus Message
The voluntary sector will doubtless play a huge part in supporting the vulnerable in the current crises and Caithness Voluntary Group will continue to provide support but for the time being will be working slightly differently. Until further notice Telford House will be closed to all visitors .17/3/2020
Cancelled - Wick Accordion & Fiddle Club - Tonight
Cancelled Due to Coronavirus advice..17/3/2020
Coronavirus Care Inspectorate guidance for services
Revised notification guidance. In light of the current outbreak of coronavirus COVID-19, we have revised our notifications guidance with immediate effect and until further notice.17/3/2020
Cancellation of Events In the Whatson Section - Please check if events are still on before you go
Several events have already been cancelled in the light of updates on Coronavirus from the government and Highland council. Some groups are meeting tonight and others expect updates tomorrow so the whatson section will probably show more cancllations.17/3/2020
Thousands of childcare volunteers across the UK and Europe show solidarity with healthcare workers
Europe has intensified its measures to combat COVID-19, and the UK has ramped up its response encouraging everyone to stay home, avoid all unnecessary travel, and to self-isolate if you are in a high-risk group. For many European countries, schools and non-essential businesses have already closed, and national quarantine has become or is becoming the foreseeable future for millions of people.17/3/2020
Event Cancellation - The History Of Wick Players
"Wick Players are sorry to announce that due to the restrictions suggested by the government, the talk on the history of the club which was to take place on Thursday 19th March has been CANCELED. Cancelling is something we would have liked to have avoided, however, due to the ongoing issue of COVID-19 we have taken many point into consideration and have taken on the advice suggested.16/3/2020
Cancellation of All of Caithness International Science Festival Events
Unfortunately the Science Festival organisers have received the latest news from the Highland council in face of the evolving Coronavirus crisis. "In line with national guidance, the Council has moved from containment to delay.16/3/2020
Coronavirus Update From Scottish Government - People advised to limit social contact
Those most at risk strongly advised to reduce unnecessary contact. To slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact.16/3/2020
Charity welcomes TV licence fee delay for over-75s, but says it does not go far enough
Age Scotland has welcomed the BBC's decision to continue to allow free TV licences for all over-75s, but said eight weeks is not long enough. The BBC announced today (Monday 16th March) it would delay TV licence fee changes for the over-75s until August 1 in light of the coronavirus situation.13/3/2020
Caithness Science Festival - Some Cancellations Due To Coronavirus Advice
Caithness International Science Festival - Family Fun Day Cancelled, Saturday 21 st March 2020 Science O3 are disappointed to announce that due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and considering current advice from The Scottish Government, the committee have taken the decision to cancel the Caithness International Science. Tonight's Caithness Astronomy Group event will be modified, as the presenter can no longer attend.11/3/2020
Coronavirus fears for Scotland's 800,000 carers
Contingency plans are lacking say campa igners, leading many fearing to venture outdoors . Thousands of carers fear coronavirus could render them unable to support their loved ones and are desperately calling on the Scottish Government for help.11/3/2020
Charity conferences cancelled over coronavirus
Third Force News article 10 March 2020. Diabetes UK and the Microbiology Society will not go ahead with planned events in Scotland.11/3/2020
Advice issued for charities on coronavirus outbreak
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) - Adviceon Corona Virus Co-vid - 19. Scotland's third sector organisations should put health first when making decisions around coronavirus.11/3/2020
Wick Easter Sports Camp
See poster for details..
10/3/2020
Caithness Community Chorus
See poster..
9/3/2020
Sight Action's Short Sharp Campaign Success To Be Celebrated With Supporter Rhoda Grant MSP
Sight Action asks MSP Rhoda Grant to co-host thank you reception for clients and politicians who campaigned to save an established model of support services delivered by Sight Action. A THANK YOU reception is being thrown for clients and politicians who campaigned to save an established model of support services Sight Action delivers.
9/3/2020
Sight Action campaigner Rhoda Grant ‘delighted' NHS Highland has backtracked over plans to discontinue
Sight Action campaigner Rhoda Grant ‘delighted' NHS Highland has backtracked over plans to see its alliance with Sight Action severed. MSP Rhoda Grant has said she is ‘delighted' that NHS Highland has back-tracked over plans to see its successful and long-standing alliance with Sight Action severed.
9/3/2020
SIX PROJECTS BENEFIT FROM OVER £85K IN CNS FUND LATEST FUNDING
Six community projects are to benefit from over £85k of funding following the Caithness & North Sutherland Fund's latest grant awards. CNSFund Chairperson David Glass said "Our latest grant awards helps to support a wide range of projects including initiatives that focus on delivering social improvements.Search Our Site
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