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17/5/2023
Thurso Town MarketThumbnail for article : Thurso Town Market
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17/5/2023
Thurso Town Market 2023 DatesThumbnail for article : Thurso Town Market 2023 Dates
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Funding Opportunities From Caithness Funds UpdatedThumbnail for article : Funding Opportunities From Caithness Funds Updated
There have been a growing number of funds available to groups in Caithness in recent years with more to come as more wind farms come on stream.   The problem for anyone looking for funding is where to start.  
19/1/2023
John O'groats Mill Trust Receives £1.5million From An Investment In Scotland's Neighbourhoods By Scottish GovernmentThumbnail for article : John O'groats Mill Trust Receives £1.5million From An Investment In Scotland's Neighbourhoods By Scottish Government
Regeneration projects in disadvantaged and rural communities across Scotland will receive a share of almost £27 million funding.   The investment will support schemes tackling child poverty and addressing issues like addiction and suicide prevention, while creating jobs and growing local economies.  
19/1/2023
Become a Board Member of PPPThumbnail for article : Become a Board Member of PPP
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29/7/2022
Wick Gala 2022 PhotosThumbnail for article : Wick Gala 2022 Photos
Unfortunately Bill Was not able to attend the gala this year to take photos.   However thanks to Alistair Sinclair for sending his photos for a gallery.  
15/7/2022
SSE Renewables Backs Highland Projects With £1.5m In Response To Climate EmergencyThumbnail for article : SSE Renewables Backs Highland Projects With £1.5m In Response To Climate Emergency
SSE Renewables has awarded more than £1.5 million to 20 ‘transformational' projects across the Highlands.   It comes in a bid to help communities respond to the climate emergency, with the projects ranging from decarbonising heat in community facilities in Golspie to the creation of active travel routes in Skye.  
14/4/2022
Volunteer Recruitment Drop-In Event
Do you need to recruit new Volunteers For your organisation? CVG are organising a drop-in event in Multitown Peoples Project on Wednesday 4th May.   This is an opportunity for you to come along in person and or send in leaflets and information about your volunteering opportunities.  
10/4/2022
Caithness Model Club Show 2022Thumbnail for article : Caithness Model Club Show 2022
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Volunteers Needed For New ProjectsThumbnail for article : Volunteers Needed For New Projects
We are looking to boost our volunteer members.  Our success in delivering groups and clubs here at the centre has always been enhanced by the life skills and knowledge of our volunteers.  
Thurso Community Development Trust Gets Share In £1.5 Million For Highland-wide Climate Movement To Reduce Waste
Community groups across the Highlands are coming together as part of a new climate movement to help reduce waste and tackle a throwaway culture.   The Highland Community Waste Partnership, led by Keep Scotland Beautiful, is being made possible by a £1,498,568 award, announced today (Tue 25 January) by The National Lottery Community Fund.  
20/3/2021
Community Group Takes Ownership Of Dunnet ForestThumbnail for article : Community Group Takes Ownership Of Dunnet Forest
A local trust in Caithness will be taking forward ambitious ideas for Dunnet Forest, after becoming owners of the popular woodland on 25 February.   The Dunnet Forestry Trust took ownership of the 105 hectare forest following completion of a community asset transfer agreement with NatureScot.  
21/2/2021
Caithness International Science Festival 2021 Reaches Out DigitallyThumbnail for article : Caithness International Science Festival 2021 Reaches Out Digitally
The Caithness International Science Festival has gone digital for 2021.   Monday 1st March to Wednesday 31st March.  
26/1/2021
Funding Opportunity Reminder From Caithness Voluntary Group
Beatrice Partnership Fund has reopened for the final time.  The fund supports projects that are based in the East Coast of Caithness and Sutherland plus the following Community Council areas in Rosshire, Edderton, Tain, Inver and Tarbat.  
16/1/2021
Owner Of Ackergill Tower Donates £40,000 To Pulteney Centre
An American millionaire Dr Betsee Parker has donated £40,000 to Pulteney Centre after opening the doors of her private residence to producers of the Netflix hit drama The Crown.   Dr Betsee Parker is an Episcopalian minister and philanthropist from Virginia, bought Ackergill Tower in early 2019 from Clarenco after it ceased trading.  
17/11/2020
CVG Funding update November 2020
Robertson Trust is now open for applications.  The funds available are: Wee Grants For constituted community groups and charities with an annual income of less than £25,000  Funding of up to £2,000 for one year only  Could cover revenue* or capital costs to support your work.  
25/10/2020
No Thurso Community Fireworks Display this year
The Rotary Club of Thurso is sad to announce that we are unable to present a public Fireworks Display this year, due to Coronavirus.  Like all other events in our calendar which have been lost to the virus, our annual Fireworks Event will be greatly missed.  
15/10/2020
Third Sector Master Classes - Free
HTSI are very excited to bring you a series of Monday Masterclasses, training centred around supporting community groups.   Set up a new group recently? Working to support your community? Want an update on current best practice in supporting community groups? Then HTSI's FREE Monday masterclasses are for you! Julie at Caithness Voluntary Group is doing two of these classes that are open to everyone in the Highlands and are free.