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27/11/2023
Wild Flower Baubles
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27/11/2023
John O'Groats Christmas Fun Day Sunday 3 December 10:00am - 4:00pm
Its al happening on Sunday 3 December at John O'Groats. The Businesses around the car park at John O'Groats are putting on the day for the family.
27/11/2023
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22/11/2023
John O Groats Mill Trust AGM
John O Groats Mill Trust AGM Thursday 7th December at 7.30 PM In John O Groats Hall Agenda Chairman's Report Treasurer's Report Election of Board members Development Manager's presentation Q and A session..
21/11/2023
Well Done To The S2 Netball Team From Wick High
The S2 first team at Wick High School recently qualified for the Scottish Schools plate competition by beating Fortrose Academy and Nicolson Institute. The wins earned them runner up spot in the North Qualifying League.
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18/11/2023Caithness Broch Project Takes Another Step Forward
The Caithness Broch project group have made an exciting announcement on their Facebook page about another momentous step in their plans to build a new broch. After a lengthy search for the perfect site, we are pleased to announce that we have identified an area north of Latheron known as Flygla as our preferred site for our 'Big Broch Build'.
16/11/2023
Pulteneytown People's Project Agm 2023
AGM on Tuesday 12th December 2023 at 7.00pm in Pulteney Centre, Huddart Street, Wick. The support of the public, agencies and service users is an essential ingredient of the success of Pulteneytown People's Project.14/11/2023
Young Music Makers Workshops this Weekend at Lyth Arts Centre
There are still spaces available on our Young Music Makers workshops this weekend at Lyth Arts Cenre Details below, go to the events page to book, all workshops are free but booking is required. .
10/11/2023
The Snow Queen By Wick Players Tickets On Sale
See Poster.
10/11/2023
The Elves And The Shoemaker - Thurso Players
See poster for details..
8/11/2023
Nature The Winner As Set-aside Area Of Highland Capital Bustling With Wildlife
Highland Council's continued commitment to biodiversity has been rewarded with plants and mammals thriving in a set-aside area of Inverness. Boswell Park is an area of grassland, in which the Council has deliberately reduced grass cutting frequency for biodiversity purposes.
Friends Of The North Baths Received Funding For Picnic Benches, Seats And Maintenance Equipment Through The Caithness Community Fund
More than 20 groups in Caithness are benefiting from the second round of awards from ScottishPower Renewables' Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund, which is set to deliver £3.75 million locally over the next 24 years. A total of £59,688.43 has been committed to 15 projects through the Caithness Community Fund.
7/11/2023
Funding Opportunity - Music for All - Community Project Funding
At the Music For All Charity they believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music. They make grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations.7/11/2023
New Members Wanted For Local Access Forums
The Highland Council is looking for new members to fill vacancies on the six local outdoor access forums in Caithness, Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty, Inverness & Nairn, Skye & Lochalsh and Lochaber. There are currently at least 2 vacancies on each group.7/11/2023
Funding Opportunity - Canoe Foundation
The Foundation supports projects that increase access to canoeing. Specifically, they are looking to fund: Launch and landing platforms, ramps or steps.6/11/2023
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.
1/11/2023
Highland Young Musicians set to have their first full orchestra since pre-Covid led by new local Conductor 
Formal invitations for all Highland Young Musician groups have reached nearly 250 young People ahead of the annual rehearsal calendar starting from Saturday 4th November. It is expected that the total membership numbers will be over 200 this year, populating the six music groups: Highland Youth Big Band, Highland Regional Youth Orchestra, Highland Youth Wind Band, Highland Youth Choir, Highland Youth String Orchestra, and ‘Snas (Ceilidh band).
1/11/2023
Words On The Wind - Flim and Poetry by George Gunn
At Lyth Arts Centre Friday 10th November 2023 at 7.00pm. "Words On The Wind" is a film about Caithness featuring the people of Caithness and the poetry of Caithness.
1/11/2023
Creative Writing Workshops At Lyth Arts Centre Starting Thursday
Join local artist Andrea Wotherspoon for some Creative Writing Workshops here at LAC! Andrea Wotherspoon (she/her) is a writer based in Thurso. Her short stories have been published in The People's Friend, Woman's Weekly and Take a Break Fiction Feast.
23/10/2023
Community-led Designs For Wick Lanes To Be Revealed
Designs based on the community's ideas for transforming some of the lanes connected to Wick High Street will be revealed at an event in the town in November. The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council and The Highland Council successfully applied for Sustrans Scotland's Pocket Places Programme funding to improve the area.
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