News Archive
6/8/2013
Bee-utiful
Noel and Bill have been taking a few photos in the garden and out around the country lanes. The variety of bees and wasps in Noel Donaldson's garden has given him plenty of photo opportunities.
5/8/2013
A Special's Tale of Two Cities - Could You Be a Special Constable?
Erin Dignan gives an insight into the role of a Special Constable. Special Constable Erin Dignan is one the first Special Constables to have experienced working in both the Highlands and in Glasgow as part of Police Scotland.
5/8/2013
MSP David Stewart Highlights FREE Eye Tests For Drivers
Highlands & Islands MSP and road safety campaigner David Stewart, in partnership with Macrae & Dick and Tesco Opticians, Inverness, have come together to launch a campaign to highlight that 1 in 6 road collisions may be caused by drivers with poor eyesight. The Group are campaigning for a change in legislation which will mean that new drivers will have to undergo a proper eye examination by a qualified person before they can drive and drivers will require to have their eyesight tested every three years thereafter.
5/8/2013
SQA Results 2013 - Strong exam performance by Highland candidates
Exam candidates across the Highlands get their results by text, email or by post this morning (6 August 2013). Overall, the number of S4 pupils in The Highland Council area achieving five grades at level 4 or better has risen by 3.7% to 83.1%, the highest in five years.5/8/2013
Highland Council Tenants Awards 2013
Nominations are being invited by The Highland Council for the first Highland Council Tenant Community Awards sponsored by The Co-operative Membership. Councillor Dave Fallows, Chairman of The Highland Council�s Finance, Housing and Resources Committee welcomed the launch of the Highland Council�s Tenants Awards, he said: �This new award scheme will be a great opportunity for our tenants to shout out loud about what and who makes their communities better.5/8/2013
Kinship Care Newsletter
If you are involved in caring for children then you may find the latest newsletter from Kinship Care of interest. The newsletter can be found at - http://www.children1st.org.uk/media/162911/july-newsletter.pdf .5/8/2013
The must-have buggy for travelling parents
www.babyzen.com - YOYO, the buggy reinvented! YOYO is truly packed with innovation: spectacular folding, best-in-class comfort, amazing smooth ride, sleek design... Accepted as cabin luggage, YOYO is the only stroller that can be sored in the overhead compartment.t Perfect for city parents and fantastic for travelers: the YOYO stroller is the new name for mobility! The innovative buggy has already become a phenomenon in much of Europe and finally hit the UK this Summer.
3/8/2013
Harvest Rush Before Rain in Caithness July 2013
Last week when rain was forecast the rush was on to get in grass crops for silage and baling. This film was shot at March Road on the outskirts of Wick, Caithness.
3/8/2013
The Seann Truibhas - Highland Dance at Mey Highland Games 2013
Highland Dancing is one of the main attractions at the Mey Highland Games held annually in Caithness. The dance here on Saturday 3rd August 2013 was one of several.
3/8/2013
Wick Gala 2013 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night
Crowds converged on the Riverside on Saturday night for the traditional, penultimate, attraction of a successful gala week, the bonfire and fireworks displays and they were not disappointed. Many, enjoyed the spectacular scene from their cars on the upper field.
2/8/2013
Mey Highland Games 2013
Mey Highland Games had it all - sun, rain, wind in equal parts. The stormy blast lasted only a few minutes from time to time.
1/8/2013
Jig At Halkirk Highland Games 2013
This little film was made at Halkirk Highland Games 2013 on 27th July 2013. The Halkirk Highland Games are held annually on th elast Saturday in July.
1/8/2013
North Highland College UHI Roadshow
Don't Panic! Tuesday 6th is when students receive their exam results from SQA. Didn't quite get the grades you wanted? North Highland College UHI will be available for advice on our range of courses starting September 2013.
31/7/2013
A View Of Wick and Scotland From A Norwegian Blogger
We were contacted to today by Norwegian Blogger Tony Jensen who has prepared a blog about his trip to Scotland. Greetings from Norway! I have just been to Wick, and have written a blogg..
31/7/2013
Funding Opportunity - Scottish Social Enterprise Awards
The Scottish Social Enterprise Awards The Scottish Social Enterprise Awards are now open for applications. The Awards celebrate the work of social enterprises and businesses that are regenerating communities and changing lives.31/7/2013
Some Funding Deadlines Coming Up
Forthcoming funding deadlines: 30 August- deadline for The Weir Charitable Trust. 31 August- deadline for November round of HRUK Healthy Hearts grants.31/7/2013
What�s on in August at Caithness Horizons
Exhibitions Sue Jane Taylor �Beatrice Works� Exhibition Temporary Exhibition Gallery Until 22nd August The �Beatrice Works� exhibition is open until 22nd August so if you haven�t already been to see it make sure you don�t miss your chance! Thurso Gala: Children�s Art Competition Exhibition Cafe Throughout August Throughout August the Thurso Gala children�s art competition entries will be brightening up our Cafe walls. Do come and have a look at the fantastic work that is on display.
30/7/2013
Children's Fancy Dress At Wick Gala 2013
The Children's Fancy Dress for Wick Gala 2013 was not lucky with the weather on Tuesday evening and had to move to Assembly Rooms. See the photos at the photo gallery link..
30/7/2013
Caithness County Show 2013
Another great Caithness County Show for 2013 with superb weather all day. All the photos are now in and can be seen in the Photo Gallery.
30/7/2013
Wick Gala 2013 Photos
The Wick Gala for 2013 photos are now on. See the link to the photo gallery..
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