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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..
30/7/2013
Countryside Rangers offer rare opportunity to explore Island of Stroma
The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are offering people the rare opportunity to disembark onto the Island of Stroma on 8 August this year to learn about its wildlife and history. Whilst just two miles off the north coast of Caithness, the Island of Stroma is usually inaccessible to the public.30/7/2013
Walking Treasure Hunt At Wick Gala 2013
The gala's walking treasure hunt round the Riverside proved popular with adults as well as children and was rain-free until the final lap. Clues posted along the way provided some headscratching as well as a load of fun..
30/7/2013
Police in Wick investigate housebreakings
Police in Wick are investigating two incidents of housebreaking. One of the incidents occurred at a premises on the High Street and one in the Whitehouse Park area.29/7/2013
Significant milestone for Gaelic Medium Education in Caithness
The first Gaelic Medium Primary School Department in Caithness is to open at the start of the new school session on Tuesday 20 August, providing the language with a significant boost in the county. It will be based at Mount Pleasant Primary School, Thurso, which is home to an active Gaelic Medium nursery, with 19 children.Search Our Site
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