News Archive

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.  

Knowing What To Expect From Care Worker

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has produced a leaflet, What to expect from your care worker, to let people know what type of behaviour and values they can expect from their care worker and what to do if they have a concern.  The leaflets will be available in all GP surgeries in Scotland from September.  

Events At Castlehill -1st September 2018

On Saturday, 1st September 2018 we are having a brooch making day with Joanne Kaar teaching techniques etc.  There are still a few places so if you wish to take part phone 01847 821 120 which is the Centre.  

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.  

Highland Council celebrates award-winning school meals for ninth year running

Highland parents urged to take advantage of fresh, healthy, and sustainable school meals which have once again been recognised with a national award.   Despite the challenges of serving Scotland's largest council area, which includes some of the most sparsely populated areas of the UK, Highland Council is celebrating after achieving the Soil Association Scotland's Silver and Bronze Food for Life Served Here award in its primary schools and nurseries for the ninth year running.  

Ernie Ross Stands Down As Chair of Caithness Heart support Group

A TRIBUTE was paid at the AGM of Caithness Heart Support Group, recently, to long-serving chairman Ernie Ross, standing down after nine years service.   Highlighting Mr Ross's contribution, the new chairman, Noel Donaldson said: "Ernie has not always enjoyed the best of health but has always given us a one hundred percent commitment to the group and that has been greatly appreciated." However, Mr Donaldson was pleased to add that Mr Ross was not severing his connection with the group but has decided to remain as a committee member.