News Archive

Halkirk GalaFest 2024

On Saturday 8 June 2024 the Halkirk new style Galafest took place.   The very windy day with light showers did not deter people attending at the field where next month Halkirk Highland Games will take place..  

Highland Dance Competition - Entries Open

See poster for details.  

Tributes To Billy Manson: Halkirk Ambassador And ‘Central Figure For The Whole Village'

An obituary for Billy Manson from Halkirk has been published in the John OGroat Journal.   Billy Manson was described as an ambassador for Halkirk and a central figure in the life of the village following his death this week at the age of 76.  

Wick St Fergus Church To Close And Merge

On Tuesday, 14th May2024, the convener of the Mission Planning Committee, Monika Redman of Cleir Eilean I (the new Presbytery for Highlands and Islands ) met with members of our congregation to unveil the new Presbytery plan as it affects Wick St Fergus Church.   Not everyone could attend hence this short statement.  

Scottish Ministers Test Demand For Review Of Key Aspects Of Charity Law

The Scottish Government want to hear the views of the public on whether there should be a review of key aspects of charity law and, if so, what you think the purpose and parameters of this should be.   You can contribute to this consultation at the Scottish Government consultation on charity law.  

Highland needs Foster Carers like you

Highland Council is appealing for people to consider becoming foster carers.   This week 13-26 May marks the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight™ and Highland Council is appealing for more people to come forward and become foster carers.  

Antenatal Peep From HomeStart Caithness

We are starting another course is May for pregnant parents and their partners.   This can be delivered 1 to 1 or in a group setting.  

Showcase Of Local Voluntary Groups If Sufficient Interest - Get In Touch

Wick St Fergus Church proposes to hold a free event, open to the public, with the primary purpose being to increase awareness of all the work that goes on in Wick and East Caithness by the many diverse, local, voluntary organisations.   It is intended that it will take place some time in the middle of this year, on a Saturday afternoon for 2 - 3 hours and to encourage the community to pop in there will be two showings of ‘My Kind of Town' about Wick.  

Gym Hygiene Guide - The Dangerous Bacteria That Lurk In Dirty Fitness Equipment And Clothes

A friend of mine, on a recent trip to the gym, declined to use the machine for drying his trunks - that gym equivalent of a salad spinner which removes excess water from your swimming costume.  His reason? The amount of "faecal excrement" it was likely to contain.  

Changes To Employment Law That Charities Need To Know

There are a number of new employment laws coming into effect this month that charities need to be aware of.  Tracy Madgwick, lead HR consultant with Action Planning, rounds them up.