News Archive

Caithness Horizons takes part in Doors Open Day 2018

On 15th September 2018, Caithness Horizons are taking part in the annual Doors Open Day Campaign coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust.  This wonderful event allows people living and visiting Scotland to explore hundreds of fascinating buildings across our country for FREE on weekends throughout September.  

Funding Opportunity - Community Capacity & Resilience Fund Round 4 NOW open for applications

New round of grants for smaller grassroots, third sector organisations in Scotland working hard to tackle welfare reform and poverty in communities throughout Scotland.   Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) are delighted to announce that with continued investment from Scottish Government we are now accepting applications from Scotland's third sector organisations to support their delivery of projects and activities that help mitigate the effects of welfare reform, combat social inequality, promote social inclusion and have a preventative impact in communities.  

Barnard Scotland statement in support of Green's Equal Protection Bill

Barnardo's Scotland Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill.   Commenting on the introduction of the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill today, 7 September 2018, by Scottish Green MSP John Finnie, Martin Crewe, Director of Barnardo's Scotland said:"We are absolutely delighted to see the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament today.  

North Highland College UHI - Board Of Management Appointments

Join the North Highland College UHI Board of Management to help shape education across the Highlands and Islands.   North Highland College UHI is a partner in the University of the Highlands and Islands and a leading college of further and higher education offering training, education and skills development opportunities from access to PhD level.  

Recruiting - Children's Hearing Scotland Volunteers - Applications Close Monday, 24th September 2018

Children's Hearings Scotland exist to help protect the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people in Scotland.  The Children's Panel in Scotland is made up of around 2,500 specially trained volunteer Panel Members from all walks of life.  

The Rhind Lecture Comes To Wick

The Rhind Lectures have been delivered in Edinburgh for the last 140 years.   Don't miss the first staging of the Lectures in Rhind's home town of Wick.  

Play Bridge This Winter With St Clair Bridge Club, Wick

There will be a meeting on 6th September 2018 at 7.00pm in the Seaforth Club - Small Lounge regarding the new season of bridge playing.   New members are always welcome.  

FREE ACAS Training For Voluntary Groups With Staff

Tuesday 23rd October, 9.30am-1pm Pulteney Centre, Wick This course will cover: Discipline and grievance procedure Understand best practice in operating disciplinary and grievance procedures The right to be accompanied Define the principles required to hold a fair disciplinary interview.  Dealing with absences at work The training is suitable for line managers, committee members and directors.  

AED Roadshows In Caithness

We invite all members of the public who are interested in learning more about these lifesaving devices to attend.  We also recommend all who are owners/custodians of AEDs to attend and any members of the public/groups that are planning to purchase a AED for their community, business or organisation to come along and find out more about our campaign..  

PROUD NESS OUT-REACH EVENT

The Highland Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Forum have organised a Proud Ness event in Inverness on 6th October 2018, which will be supported by an out-reach event in Thurso Precinct on 11th August 2018, 11am to 4pm.   The out-reach event is being held to increase the visibility of the LGBTI+ community in the Highlands and to provide space for the community to come together to reduce isolation.