News Archive

MSP raises the case of Caithness twins' mother and why air ambulance wasn’t initially called

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has raised with the First Minister why the air ambulance was not initially called when a Caithness mother went into labour at 30 weeks with twins.   At First Minister's Questions today, Mrs Grant told Nicola Sturgeon the woman had bravely shared her experience of giving birth under the current maternity provisions in Caithness.  

Advice in Scotland 2017-18 - Increasing Demand

A summary of evidence gathered by the Citizens Advice network in Scotland about their work.   In total, Citizens Advice Bureaux assisted nearly 262,000 clients with almost 766,000 issues during 2017-18.  

Family Fun Night and Activities At Dunnet Beach

So what do you do as a family in the dark evenings? Well here is an unusual activity night organised by the Highland Rangers that families can enjoy together.   Join the rangers for a family event in the dark at Dunnet Bay.  

Bringing generations together - A Care Inspectorate Report

The Care Inspectorate have published a new resource full of good practice examples to give care services ideas on how to bring generations together in a variety of care settings in ways that improve the quality of their lives.  It tells real-life stories from across Scotland of how people of different age groups can develop meaningful relationships and enjoy a rich variety of experiences.  

£2 million for Highland communities

Question Is it not ironic that funds are being disbursed via Scottish Government when at the same time local councils are making major cuts in third sector funding and education? --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Communities in the Highlands and Islands have been awarded more than £2 million to find new ways to improve people's lives and services.   The funding will benefit 22 community and third sector groups who will use the investment to deliver innovative and long-lasting projects which tackle inequality, poverty and support inclusion in the local community.  

Bookbug now have a free app!

Thanks to Noss Primary school for Wick sharing this information.   Download the free Bookbug app to share songs and rhymes on the go, look up new words or make up your own songs and rhymes to new instrumental versions! Bookbug's Songs and Rhymes app is one more way to fit songs and rhymes into your day and it's here to support you as you play and sing with your wee one.  

Caithness Astronomy Group Moon Watch Observing Sessions

Weather permitting there will be the opportunity to drop by and view the Moon through Caithness Astronomy Group telescopes at Thurso Riverside and Wick High School on the evening of Saturday 16th February.   7.00 - 8.00pm.  

The economics of early childhood development

Angus Phimister, Institute for Fiscal Studies.   Video lecture is 33 minutes long.  

New Book Out Soon - A History of Wick and Keiss Baptist Church

The book is titled "A History of Wick and Keiss Baptist Church".  It will first be available to purchase on the evening of Thursday the 14th of February 2019 at Wick Heritage Museum at a talk by archivist Gordon Reid, titled "Ganseys- their art, craft and Caithness traditions", which will commence at 7pm.  

The Power of Love: Why maternal depression is an economic mobility issue

An article from Brookings an American social web site shows many of the issues we are facing right here.   The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC.