News Archive

Official Opening Of The Wick Community Campus

The official opening of the Wick Community Campus took place on a sunny Saturday 16 June 2018.  Lord Lieutenant John Thurso performed the unveiling of a plaque to mark the occasion.  

Anti bullying guidance developed by young people in Highland launched

Today (Thursday 14 June 2018) at the High Life Highland, Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) Annual Conference, The Highland Council launched their new ‘Positive Relationships and Bullying Prevention Policy and Guidance'.  This is the first Care and Learning Policy which has been developed by young people across Highland from initial consultation through to its launch.  

Community open day to mark official opening of East Caithness Community Campus

A morning of fun and festivities for the local community will mark the official opening of the East Caithness Community Campus on Saturday 16 June 2018.   Guest of honour, Lord Lieutenant of Caithness, The Right Honourable John Sinclair, Viscount Thurso of Ulbster, PC will mark the occasion by unveiling a plaque at the event which starts at 10am and runs till 12 noon.  

Draught Busting Caithness and Sutherland

Free draught proofing and energy advice service is available to anyone in the Caithness & Sutherland area postcodes KW1 to KW14 whom is primarily: - In receipt of unemployment benefits/ESA/PIP - Retired/Pensioner - A Carer - Has a support worker - On a low income/Part time worker(under 16 hours) - In fuel poverty(struggling to pay energy bills) - Living with a disability/health concerns Or secondly the service is also available to the general public for free energy saving advice.   A fully qualified, Disclosure Scotland Energy Adviser will undertake an assessment of the needs/issues in your property, in regards to reducing bills, reduce drafts on doors/windows, increase disposable income, explain/set up heating controls and advise on help & funding/grants available to reducing carbon emissions(energy losses).  

Ranger Events In June

A few Ranger events in June.   See poster For many more Ranger events across Highland go to - https://www.highlifehighland.com/rangers/upcoming-events/ Don't forget about - Friday 1st June 2018 Area: Wick Foosum Fingers, outdoor messy play, Newtonhill croft forest Have you got a toddler that enjoys exploring outside? Come along for outdoor fun with multi-sensory play activities.  

Study Reveals Devastating Impact That Flea Outbreaks Have on British Pet Owners

* Research by MSD reveals a staggering 100 per cent of British pet owners have been affected by flea outbreaks.   *82 per cent of Brits struggle to keep fleas under control.  

School's Out: Booking Opens Saturday 2nd June

Highlife Highland - Summer Actvities.   We hope you're enjoying choosing activities for all the family using our activity catalogue.  

Laurandy Day Centre, Wick, Winner At The Scottish Care Awards 2018

The Laurandy Centre has been recognised as one of the leading home care services in Scotland.  The Wick-based day care service, has won the Day Service of the Year the recent Scottish Care Awards 2018.  

Signs of the times in Highland

To mark Deaf Awareness Week (14 - 20 May 2018), The Highland Council has launched an innovative pack for learning British Sign Language in Primary Schools.   The number of pupils taking languages to exam stages in schools has dropped significantly.  

Community Sport Hubs Highland - Meeting 16th May - Wick

Following recent community engagement on the establishment of an East Caithness Community Sport Hub, we are delighted to announce that the Hub's first meeting will be in held in Wick.   Sportscotland Partnership Manager, Garry Reid will officially open the Hub's first meeting which will be chaired by Katie Matthews, Community Sports Hub Officer for the North Highlands.