News Archive
16/1/2024
Caithness Voluntary Group are Moving To Help Reduce Running Costs
Some exciting news that CVG are moving premises. After nearly 20 years at Telford house we will, from the start of April, be renting space at the Pulteney Centre in Wick.15/1/2024
Wick River Campsite - A Great Success For Wick Development Trust
From Caithness Voluntary Group Facebook page about a great success for the volunteer run Wick Development Trust. I thought I should do a post based on the recent post shared about the new facilities block at Wick River Campsite.
15/1/2024
Wick Swimming Pool closing early today
Unfortunately our pools will close to the public from 8pm today due to staff shortages. We will reopen at 7am Tuesday morning.15/1/2024
Ormlie Commcunity Association Agm For Today Cancelled
AGM CANCELLED TONIGHT. We have decided to reschedule our AGM this evening due to the weather conditions.15/1/2024
Cash for Kids North Scotland
Thanks to your amazing support throughout 2023, today we've opened applications for grants to help local families. So many are struggling right now, finding themselves in situations they simply weren't prepared for.
13/1/2024
Pulteneytown People's Project - NURSERY ENROLMENT 
Is your child nearly 3 years of age and you're looking for nursery? Why we are different from other settings ? - We open from 7am-5pm (you can choose your own hours) - We open on a Saturday 9am-3pm (this can be chosen as a day if needed) - We have a home from home setting with a sleep area, eating area, quiet area, construction, arts & crafts, story corner. - We have other agencies that provide extra curriculum to our service; Zumbini, Art & Music teachers all attend our setting once a week.
12/1/2024
Ranger Walks January February March 2024
Thurso East to Castlehill Walk Thursday 25 th January. 10am - 2.30pm.
12/1/2024
Time-travelling Heritage Adventure - Casting A Viking Spell; Ranger Paul Castle Takes Halkirk Primary School Back In Time
Heritage education comes in many forms, but our High Life Highland Ranger in Caithness, Paul Castle, has found an innovative way to teach young learners about their local history. At Halkirk Primary School, the P4-5 class recently had a unique and engaging experience as they delved into the Viking age through immersive role play.
11/1/2024
Bumblebee presentation at North Coast Visitor Centre In Thurso
Ever wanted to learn more about the bumblebees found here in the far north?. Join the countryside Ranger at the North Coast Visitor Centre, for a fascinating digital presentation all about our local bumblebees.
10/1/2024
Caithness Community Fund - Main And Micro Grants Open For New Applications
What is Caithness Community Fund and who is it for?. Caithness Community Fund is funded by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) community benefit funds, from its Halsary Windfarm.10/1/2024
Wick Development Trust - Wick Riverside Biodiversity Improvements Success - £6,319
Five local organisations to benefit from the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund as further approvals are announced. Five organisations have been awarded funding from the second round of the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund.
10/1/2024
Places Available On Courses Starting With Uhi North, West And Hebrides In January, Including Free Upskilling Short Courses - A Great Opportunity For 2024
There's still time to apply for a course starting at UHI North, West and Hebrides in late January, with a limited number of free places on a range of postgraduate and undergraduate upskilling short courses. The college has more than 100 courses to choose from in January, including a range of full-time and part-time courses at further education, higher education, and postgraduate level, providing options for people leaving school, looking to get back into work, change careers or upskill.
9/1/2024
Where We Live - Free Courses For 13 Up
projections live djing photography filmmaking music production for ages 13 and up. FREE TO ATTEND no booking required, just turn up Friday 12th January and Saturday 13th January 4pm - 8pm Wick Town Hall.
5/12/2023
Wick High School Netball Team Show Off Their New Hoodies!
The Wick High netball team have been showing their colours to the rest of the school with beautiful new blue versions of the school hoodies. Mrs Bain, their long-standing coach, sourced them from local business Highland Workwear to show of the team's contribution to the school.
28/11/2023
Caithness Community Have A ‘Whale Of A Time' At North Coast Visitor Centre
High Life Highland's Countryside Ranger's gave members of the public an exciting opportunity to ‘dive in’ to the world of marine wildlife at the North Coast Visitor Centre recently. The ‘Whale and Dolphin Watching’ presentation took place on Wednesday 15th November at 11am, and was well attended by the local Caithness community.
27/11/2023
Here For Caithness Newsletter
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27/11/2023
Wild Flower Baubles
See poster for details.
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.
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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