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17/3/2024
The Flight Path to Conservation: St John's Pool's Journey from Field to Bird ReserveThumbnail for article : The Flight Path to Conservation: St John's Pool's Journey from Field to Bird Reserve
Paul Castle reflects on a remarkable journey and the difference conservation volunteering makes.   St John's Pool Bird Reserve began life in 1988 as a damp patch in the corner of a field at the side of St.  
10/3/2024
Deer Species of the Highlands - An overview of Scottish AntlersThumbnail for article : Deer Species of the Highlands - An overview of Scottish Antlers
Nestled within the heather covered hills and wooded glens of the Scottish Highlands, a diverse array of deer species roam.  This blog aims to illuminate you on the different types of deer inhabiting this region and uncovers which ones are truly indigenous.  
9/3/2024
Community Services Events Pop-up In Caithness
NHS Highland is to host a series of community pop-up hubs within Caithness to highlight an array of community services available from a wealth of different organisations.   Visitors will have the opportunity to find out about community and health services, such as new frailty services, with the chance to try out some simple chair-based exercises designed to help prevent falls and support wellbeing.  
4/3/2024
Funding Opportunities From Argyle and Bute Open To AllThumbnail for article : Funding Opportunities From Argyle and Bute Open To All
Argyle and Bute council publish a monthly funding newsletter.   Anyone in Scotland can sign up to get it.  
4/3/2024
New Guidance For Charities Facing Decisions About Donations
Today (Monday 4 March 2024), the Charity Commission has published new guidance to help charities when deciding whether to accept, refuse or return a donation.   Applies in England and Wales but makes sense for Scotland also.  
29/2/2024
UHI and partners sign up to Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark during LGBT History Month Thumbnail for article : UHI and partners sign up to Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark during LGBT History Month
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) and eight partners have signed up to The Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark during LGBT History Month to support inclusive social spaces across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire.   The Scottish LGBTI+ Rainbow Mark (The Rainbow Mark) was developed with LGBTI+ people.  
29/2/2024
Keep Water Beads Away From Young ChildrenThumbnail for article : Keep Water Beads Away From Young Children
With their bright colours and squishy feel, water beads are especially appealing to young children.  When dry, water beads are tiny and can easily be swallowed without detection.  
22/2/2024
Whether Inserted, Ingested Or Implanted, Batteries Are A Matter Of Life And DeathThumbnail for article : Whether Inserted, Ingested Or Implanted, Batteries Are A Matter Of Life And Death
If you've heard about the case of the Australian man who needed emergency removal of the three "button" batteries he'd inserted into his urethra, then it's likely your eyes will still be watering.  According to the case report, ten days later, he required follow-up surgery for penile tissue necrosis caused by the battery burns.  
18/2/2024
Rediscovering Lazy BedsThumbnail for article : Rediscovering Lazy Beds
Imogen Furlong, the High Life Highland Countryside Ranger Manager, explores a historical perspective on climate resilience.   In the Scottish Highlands, a quiet but profound testament to historical ingenuity and resilience lies in the form of lazy beds.  
18/2/2024
Expecting A Baby - FREE PeeP Antenatal Course With HomeStart CaithnessThumbnail for article : Expecting A Baby  - FREE PeeP Antenatal Course With HomeStart Caithness
Our next Antenatal PeeP course begins soon.   If you are expecting a baby in APRIL, MAY or JUNE 2024 give us a message now.  
15/2/2024
Free Bus To Inverness By Pulteneytown Peoples ProjectThumbnail for article : Free Bus To Inverness By Pulteneytown Peoples Project
BUS TRIPS TO INVERNESS 🚍 We are going to be running some bus trips to Inverness - free of charge to the public.   24th February 2024 9th March 2024 16th March 2024 30th March 2024 Whatever your plans are! Fancy a day shopping? Wanting a bingo trip? Take the kids & enjoy a day at soft play and the trampoline park! We can get you there! Drop off & pick up location in Inverness is to be confirmed.  
15/2/2024
MSP Meets Highland Violence Against Women PartnershipThumbnail for article : MSP Meets Highland Violence Against Women Partnership
Emma Roddick MSP visited Inverness yesterday to learn more about the work being done to prevent violence against women.   Ms Roddick met with with staff from the Highland Violence Against Women Partnership (HVAWP) and NHS Highland's Public Health team to discuss their innovative approach to raising awareness of abusive relationships.  
8/2/2024
NHS Highland And The Broons' Legendary Characters Embark On A Braw Initiative To Tackle Deconditioning #nhsbroonsThumbnail for article : NHS Highland And The Broons' Legendary Characters Embark On A Braw Initiative To Tackle Deconditioning #nhsbroons
NHS Highland and the team behind The Broons have joined forces to launch an educational 'deconditioning' comic strip for Scotland's ageing population.   The information has been presented in a captivating format, featuring The Broons' legendary characters, that is likely to be identifiable to all ages, but particularly older people and their families.  
8/2/2024
Charities face staff and volunteer crisis
A third of organisations reported this as one of their top challenges.   Third Sector organisations in Scotland are increasingly facing shortages of staff and volunteers, a new report has warned.  
8/2/2024
Finances proving biggest challenge to charities as rising costs bite
Research also found a third of organisations were dipping into reserves.   An overwhelming majority of charities in Scotland have reported financial challenges as their biggest source of concern.  
6/2/2024
North Coast Bumblebees - In Person TalkThumbnail for article : North Coast Bumblebees - In Person Talk
Paul Castle is the dedicated Countryside Ranger for North Sutherland and North Caithness with High Life Highland and is giving talks about bumblebees in Thurso and Bettyhill.   For me, the buzzing of a bumblebee is the quintessential ‘Sound of Summer'.  
5/2/2024
There Are Benefits To Sharing A Bed With Your Pet - As Long As You're Scrupulously CleanThumbnail for article : There Are Benefits To Sharing A Bed With Your Pet - As Long As You're Scrupulously Clean
When heading off for a night's slumber, does your pet follow? Perhaps the cat curls up at the end of your bed.  Maybe the dog dives under the duvet or pops their head on your pillow.  
5/2/2024
Supervised Toothbrushing In Schools And Nurseries Is A Good Idea - It's Proven To Reduce Tooth DecayThumbnail for article : Supervised Toothbrushing In Schools And Nurseries Is A Good Idea - It's Proven To Reduce Tooth Decay
Nearly a quarter of five-year-old children in England have tooth decay.  In deprived areas of the country the proportion is even higher.  
5/2/2024
How Long Might Your Dog Live? New Study Calculates Life Expectancy For Different BreedsThumbnail for article : How Long Might Your Dog Live? New Study Calculates Life Expectancy For Different Breeds
The UK has long been considered to have some of the strongest animal welfare laws in the world.  Beginning with Martin's act on the cruel treatment of cattle, through to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and then Finn's law to protect service animals, UK animal welfare laws have sought to reduce harm and cruelty to animals.  
5/2/2024
Completed Dry January? Reading Fiction Can Help Newly Sober Mothers Decide What's NextThumbnail for article : Completed Dry January? Reading Fiction Can Help Newly Sober Mothers Decide What's Next
More people in the UK have gone dry this January than ever before, so drinking, not drinking, and navigating a course between the two, is on many of our minds.   Many of those people are mothers.