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31/3/2013
What's Coming Up At Caithness Horizons
April Exhibition of paintings inspired by the Caithness landscape by local artist Tom Newton. 21st April—Peter’s Pals session on Museum Pests with fibre artist Joanne B Kaar.24/3/2013
Caithness Science Festival 2013 - Family Fun Day Attracts Big Crowds
Caithness Science Festival 2013 has been another great success with more people than ever attending the Family Fun Day to end the week of events in schools throughout the county. The family fun day show-cased many scientific ideas and groups.
[History]
29/1/2013Caithness At War - From The Highland Archive
A great series being published regularly at the moment at the Highland Archive web site. Week 22: 29 January-4 February 1940 29 January 1940 On 1 February the Winter War entered its final phase when Russian forces launched a major offensive against the Finnish forces defending the Karelian Isthmus, putting them under severe pressure.
26/1/2013
The Moorland Mission Churches of Caithness (by George Watson)
This article was first published in the Caithness Field Club Bulletin 2011. Today there are few traces of the active missionary movement which once transcended parish and county boundaries to cater for a surprisingly large population in the moorland areas of Caithness.20/1/2013
Hetty Munros War Diaries by Elizabeth Rintoul
First published in the Caithness Field Club Bulletin 2011 Vol 7 No7. The following extracts from the War Diary of the late Henrietta Munro of Thurso come from the North Highland Archive and are published with their permission.20/1/2013
Hetty Munros War Diaries by Elizabeth Rintoul
Hetty Munros War Diaries by Elizabeth Rintoul First published in the Caithness Field Club Bulletin 2011 Vol 7 No7. The following extracts from the War Diary of the late Henrietta Munro of Thurso come from the North Highland Archive and are published with their permission.19/1/2013
David and Big Bertha, A Short Lived Affair 
(by Andrew Guttridge) This article was first published in the Annual Bulletin of Caithness Field Club 2011. How the RAF gained and lost a naval big gun.
10/1/2013
Caithness Horizons Launch Their “Peter's Pal's”: Young Curator's Club
On 19th and 20th January Caithness Horizons will be launching a new initiative called "Peter's Pals" a Young Curators Club for children aged between 8 and 12 years old. Led by “Peter” the Museum’s mascot who is a Little Penguin (scientific name: Eudyptula minor) and the Museum Curator “Peter’s Pal’s” will meet regularly (once a month apart from at Christmas and during the summer holidays) to investigate the Museum Collection; participate in workshops to learn new skills relating to the Museum’s Collection.
26/12/2012
Caithness Astronomy Group - December 2012 Update
Public and Schools Solar Observing Activities 2012 During the International Year of Astronomy, Caithness Astronomy Group held numerous public and school events, engaging the local population with the varied science and technology associated with Space and Astronomy. Thanks to funding from the IoP in Scotland and the Dounreay Communities Fund in 2010, Caithness Astronomy Group (CAG) were able to purchase solar observing equipment that provided a new avenue for engaging with the local population that would complement our night time observing events.
3/11/2012
North And West Caithness Ploughing Association 23rd Annual Ploughing Match
Photos from North And West Caithness Ploughing Association 23rd Annual Ploughing Match..
[Abuse]
26/9/2012Therapeutic Toolkit For Children And Young People
A local organisation supporting children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse has received a funding boost thanks to players of a charity lottery. Caithness & Sutherland Women’s Aid – Children & Young People’s Service was awarded £1,545,00 by People’s Postcode Trust, a grant-giving charity, funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
9/9/2012
PPP Offer Five Places To Gain SVQ In Playwork - Is This Opportunity For You?
Pulteneytown People's Project have secured funding through the Highland Council to provide a unique opportunity to put five people through their SVQ level 2 or 3 in Playwork. The full cost of the year long course will be covered and childcare will be provided in the PPP creche/after school club, free of charge, if required.18/8/2012
Keiss Gala 2012
Keiss 2012 Photos See the Photo Gallery link above..
18/8/2012
Bower Gala 2012
Bower Gala 2016 - Check out the photo gallery..
5/8/2012
Thurso Gala 2012
Another well attended gala in Thurso. Thurso Gala is held every year at the beginning of August..
1/8/2012
Wick Gala 2012 - Gymkhana
Caithness Pony Club run the Wick Gala Gymkhana each year..
30/7/2012
Wick Gala 2012 Photos
Wick Gala Photos 2012..
19/7/2012
Caithness County Show 2012
Caithness County Show 2012 Photos..
23/6/2012
Lybster Gala 2012
Lybster Gala 2012 - See photo gallery above..
8/11/2011
Fireworks and Bonfire At Auckengill
AUCKENGILL hall committee’s Guy Fawkes party went with a bang...and a whiz and plenty of sparkle, at the weekend. The ancient fire festival was well “remembered” by members and friends, young and old, who retired to the hall after giving the guys, put together by local youngsters, a hot send-off.
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