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3/4/2014
Police Scotland wish to make the public aware of bogus callers
Police in Inverness wish to make the public aware of their concerns regarding bogus callers wishing to obtain particular details of bank and credit cards. It appears these persons are targeting takeaway restaurants in an effort to obtain customer card details.[History]
2/4/2014Year of Ancient Ancestors Festival Programme
Thursday 15th May, 7pm – 9pm Talk – The Pictish and Early Medieval Sculpture of Caithness in detail and in context. FREE adult event Booking essential Talk by John Borland, Measured Survey Manager, the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS).2/4/2014
Ready Steady Work For Senior Pupils - Book Early
In 2013 DSRL held a week-long pilot course called Ready Steady Work to help senior pupils in Caithness and North Sutherland prepare themselves for work. Following positive feedback, DSRL now proposes to hold this event again in 2014 offering the option of two different weeks.
1/4/2014
Increased penalties for littering and flytipping from today
Litter louts to pay higher price. People dropping litter or flytipping in Scotland risk being hit with higher financial penalties from today (April 1, 2014).
1/4/2014
Boost to community-led regeneration projects
£3m funding to support community groups and organisations. Around 50 community-led organisations have been identified to receive investment of up to £3 million which will support the regeneration of areas throughout Scotland.
1/4/2014
Ormilie Goes for Easter Fun
Monday 7th to Friday 11th sees Ormlie Centre in Thurso put on activities each day for youngsters and their families. Take look at their calendar of events and go along for some fun for the kids.
1/4/2014
Thousands of care users to get more control of their lives from today
Self-directed Support Act - Scotland Health and Community Care. New legislation that will radically alter the shape of social care in Scotland comes into force today (1 April 2014).1/4/2014
Millburn Academy pupils take part on Scottish Independence mock referendum
84% of pupils at Millburn Academy in Inverness turned out to vote in a mock referendum on Scottish independence. 934 of the 1129 pupils at the school cast their votes on Friday 28 March and listened to the school tannoy at 3.20pm to hear the result.30/3/2014
Information On The Gull Problems In Urban Areas
Highland Council Information Herring Gulls and the Law Generally it is illegal to capture, injure or destroy any wild bird or interfere with its nest or eggs. The information below is for guidance only and should not be taken to be authoritative legal advice.
30/3/2014
Win a Brilliant Historic Break for two to Orkney
VisitScotland and Current Archaeology are offering you the chance to win this fantastic prize for 2 people, including ferry travel to Orkney with NorthLink Ferries, 5 nights’ accommodation in a 4-star renovated mill, free entry to historic sites, and a personal day-tour with your own expert guide. Whether you are visiting Orkney for the first time or making a return trip, what better year to visit than 2014, the Year of Homecoming.
30/3/2014
Appeal for information following a report of an assault on Shore Lane, Wick
About 04:20 hours this morning, Sunday 30 March 2014, police received a report of an assault on Shore Lane, Wick, which resulted in a 27 year-old man having to be admitted to Caithness General Hospital with serious, but not life-threatening injuries. Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything whilst in the area at the time and would encourage them to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.28/3/2014
Seafoods in Schools
Thurso High Workshop. Inviting all parents, guardians and siblings to a community event.28/3/2014
Savvy Scots are UK's smartest food spenders
Savvy Scots are UK’s smartest food spenders. · Scotland’s adults have reduced annual spend on food by 16 per cent.
26/3/2014
Notice of Pre-Planning Application Community Consultation Event for proposals by JOG 2 Ltd
Notice of Pre-Planning Application Community Consultation Event for proposals by JOG 2 Ltd: John O’ Groats mixed use development, application for planning consent in principal for land between A836 and John O’Groats Harbour. Dates: Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd April 2014 Times: 10am – 7pm Wednesday 10am – 3pm Thursday Venue: Corporate Residence, Natural Retreats Residences Further information and comments on the proposal can be made by post up to 10th April 2014 to: GLM Building Surveyors & Architects, 58 Castle St., Edinburgh EH2 3LU Please Note: Any comments are not to be made as representations to the Highland Council..26/3/2014
Year of Ancient ancestors Programme at a Glance
The festival is being run by Caithness Horizons as part of the Homecoming 2014 celebrations copies of the full programme are available from Caithness Horizons now. 15th – 18th May Picitsh Caithness Talk by John Borland of RCHAMS.26/3/2014
Active Communities Fund Launched In Highland
The HTSI have been approached by the People’s Health Trust to support them in raising the profile of their recently launched Active Communities Fund. Funding is available to community groups from specific communities in Caithness, Sutherland, Easter Ross, Inverness, Nairn, Lochaber and Skye.24/3/2014
Caithness District Partnership - Health & Social Work - Open To The Public
Note change of venue and new start time. This is due to the inclusion of an item on the maternity unit at Caithness General in case of increased interest by memebrs of the public.24/3/2014
Berriedale Braes A9 Improvement Exhibition 2nd April 2014
Transport Scotland are holding a public exhibition for the A9 Improvement at Berriedale Braes. The exhibition will take place between 12 and 7pm on the 2nd of April 2014 at Berriedale Church.
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23/3/2014More dates for your diary at Castlehill
Just to let you know what is going on in the near future at the Castlehill Centre, Castletown. We have our final talk in the present series on Tuesday 15th April at 7:30pm in the Castlehill Centre.
23/3/2014
Fred Morrison Concert Sold Out
The Fred Morrison concert being held in the Wick Pipe Band Hall on Friday 28th March is now completely sold out. Band Secretary John Bogle said “We are delighted at the response for this concert, Fred is one of the foremost pipers in the world and it will be great to hear him live in Wick.Search Our Site
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