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31/1/2019
Appeal for healthcare professionals to become diabetes Clinical Champions for Scotland
Diabetes UK is looking for healthcare professionals from all over Scotland to lead improvements in diabetes care. The charity is searching for consultants, nurses, GPs, dietitians, podiatrists, pharmacists and psychologists to take part in its Clinical Champions programme.31/1/2019
Third Sector Grant Cuts Biting Hard
In 2018, The Highland Council agreed a review of all third sector funding contracts moving forward. This is to ensure that in a time of reducing public sector resource, any funding for third sector services should be allocated within Service Level Agreements, to meet identified needs, with measurable outcomes and providing best value for public money.30/1/2019
Thurso Community Fridge - You Can Help Give This Fund -raiser a wee push
We're looking to establish a Community Fridge in Thurso - but we need you help to do it! There are currently 32 Community Fridges across the UK and their numbers are growing. A Community Fridge is open to all and it's key aim is to minimise food waste in a community.
28/1/2019
Where are the Defibrilators in Caithness? - See the list.
list attached. No LOCATION ACCESS 1 BERRIEDALE - Berriedale Portland Estate Office KW7 6HE Public Access 24/7 2 BOWER - Subsea 7 Hastigrow Fabrication Facility KW1 4TP Public Access 24/7 3 BRIDGE of WESTER - Subsea 7 Wester Site, KW1 4UR Public Access 24/7.
28/1/2019
Caithness Defibrillator Campaign Group (CDCG) Latest Map & List of AEDs in Caithness
Latest location map of defibrillators in Caithness..
26/1/2019
Your Cash Your Caithness - Everyone Wins - Big Surprise For Everyone
On Saturday 26th January 2019 the Your Cash Your Caithness event was held in front of packed auditorium at the Pulteney Centre in Wick. Once again 22 Caithness community groups made presentations with questions from the audience about their many and varied projects listed below.
24/1/2019
Partnership with the Third Sector
A paper presented to the Highland council Care Learning and Housing committee on 24 January 2018 showcased some of the work for children and families by the Third sector. The debate and presentation can be viewed on the council web casting section later today and for one year.24/1/2019
New website - Proudly Supporting Those Who Serve
A new website was launched today (Thursday 24 January 2019) in Highland at Highland Council Council's headquarters which aims to support members of the Armed Forces community in Moray and Highland. Convener of The Highland Council, Cllr Bill Lobban welcomed the launch of the website www.armedforcesmorayandhighland.co.uk/ which was created by Highland and Moray Councils.
24/1/2019
World Day of Prayer
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER "COME-EVERYTHING IS READY" SERVICE WRITTEN BY CHRISTIAN WOMEN OF SLOVENIA Hosted this year by St Joachim's Wick You are invited to join all denominations all over the world to take part in the World day of prayer We invite representatives of all churches In Caithness to Attend a meeting to discuss the service written by the women of Slovenia. Reader’s will be needed from various churches.23/1/2019
Gender equal play for early years
The Care Inspectorate in Scotland have produced a report on Equal Play for children. The report is part of a campaign to encourage and positively promote gender equal play in early years settings.
23/1/2019
OUR CREATIVE JOURNEY
Creative play helps children flourish as confident, resilient and happy individuals and it is vital for child development. Creativity is a key ingredient for children to learn how to follow their curiosity, solve problems and make sense of the world.
22/1/2019
Burns Night Shortbread Biscuits - 5 Recipes
To celebrate Burns Night on Friday 25th January, Scottish Blend, a brew specially blended for Scottish water, have teamed up with independent Scottish Bakery, ‘Pinnies and Poppy Seeds' to create five special shortbread flavours. Shortbread extraordinaire, Jennifer Hunter, runs her own bakery in Edinburgh, and has created a set of five bespoke homemade shortbreads to perfectly compliment your brew this Burns Night, including: Haggis Spice Raspberry & Oat Irn-Bru Cracked Black Pepper & Crowdie Scottish Tablet Shortbread So why not enjoy a nice hot brew with homemade haggis biscuits after your Burns supper! All recipes combine a traditional method with a twist and are quick and easy to make.
Noss Primary Children Tell About The Books They Are Reading
The children at Noss Primary school in Wick will tell us about the books they like over the next few weeks. First up were - Jessica Mackenzie P6R My favourite book is Hetty Feather by Jacqueline Wilson.
22/1/2019
Not Enough Midwife Minutes for Pregnant UK Mums
* National midwife shortage leaves 2 in 3 mums feeling under-supported * Half of pregnant women consult the internet for advice * 36% want additional breastfeeding support. New mums are the latest demographic to feel the sting of a stretched NHS, as research reveals overstretched resources have left 66% of mums wishing they'd been given more time with their midwife during pregnancy.
22/1/2019
Master the Winter Walkies with these five tips
Winter walks with your dog can be a challenging experience. Cold weather, ice and even snow can make a 10-minute walk feel like a marathon.
21/1/2019
Groups In Running For Your Cash Your Caithness - You can go along and vote
The pubic in Caithness have the chance to decide who gets the cash by voting after hearing short presentations by all of the groups. Presentations are only 5 minutes with some questions after.21/1/2019
Should Every Day Small Crimes Have Penalties
QUEUE JUMPING, RUDENESS TO WAITERS, USING MOBILE PHONES IN THE CINEMA, AND STICKING GUM TO THE UNDERSIDE OF TABLES ARE AMONG A LIST OF OFFENCES PEOPLE IN SCOTLAND THINK SHOULD BE MADE ILLEGAL' Researchers polled the nation to discover the everyday "crimes" we'd like to see people apprehended for, top pics from those in Scotland include playing music through phone speakers in public, Sticking used chewing gum under tables, being rude to waiters and driving in the middle lane on a motorway. Other "offences" we'd like to see outlawed include smelly food on public transport, excessive public displays of affection, and people cutting their nails in public.19/1/2019
Lunar Eclipse of the Moon (Blood Moon) this weekend
The UK is on the edge of the world wide area that might see the event but it all depend on our weather as usual. For this eclipse the moon will turn red - hence "blood moon" tag.
19/1/2019
Ranger Wick Walks February 2019
See poster for full details. To see more about the John O'Groats Trail go to - www.jogt.org.uk/.
19/1/2019
Expanding access to free sanitary products - £4 million extra funding.
Further funding to increase the number of places where free sanitary products are available has been announced by Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell. Local authorities will now have more funding to widen the number and range of places free sanitary products are available locally, increasing the roll-out of the Scottish Government's world leading action and access beyond schools, colleges and universities.Search Our Site
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