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8/1/2013
Funding Opportunities - Social Entrpeneurs
FIRSTPORT: FUNDING FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS Firstport, which supports new and emerging social entrepreneurs across Scotland, has announced that its Level 2 Social Entrepreneurship Fund is open for applications. Level 2 grants of up to �20,000 are available to individuals and small groups of individuals with a tested and proven social enterprise idea that have a successful trading track record of about 12 months.8/1/2013
Funding Opportunity for Small Community Groups
GALAXY HOT CHOCOLATE FUND We are looking to help small, local community based projects and community minded people through our GALAXY Hot Chocolate Fund. From January 7th 2013 to March 31st 2013 we are seeking to donate sixty �300 awards to help people or groups with their community programmes.8/1/2013
Funding Opportunity - Climate Challenge Fund
CLIMATE CHALLENGE FUND (SCOTLAND) Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that the next deadline for applications to the Climate challenge fund is the 5th April 2013. Through the Climate Challenge Fund, Communities across Scotland can apply for grants of up to �150,000 per year to help reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient.8/1/2013
Funding Opportunity - Comic Relief - Local Communities Programme
COMIC RELIEF "LOCAL COMMUNITIES" PROGRAMME Grants of up to �10,000 are available through the Comic Relief "Local Communities" programme. The programme, which is being managed locally by Community Foundations, support projects that benefit people who are excluded or disadvantaged through low income, rural or social isolation, age, disabilities, race, sexuality or gender.8/1/2013
Funding Opportunity - For Heart Support Groups
HEALTHY HEARTS GRANTS Heart Research UK has announced the next funding round under its Healthy Heart Grants Scheme opened on the 1st January 2013. Heart Research UK Healthy Heart Grants support innovative projects designed to promote heart health and to prevent or reduce the risks of heart disease in specific groups or communities.7/1/2013
New Anti Litter Campaign For Schools and Communities
Schools and communities gear up for the launch of new anti-littering campaign. A new anti-littering campaign kicks off in Highland next week with 10 secondary schools signed up to take part in the first project of its kind that will bring pupils and the local community together to tackle littering.
4/1/2013
38 People will No Longer Be Driving After Failing Breathalysers
Police disappointed with the increased number detected drink driving during month campaign. Northern Constabulary report disappointment in the increased number of drivers detected driving under the influence of alcohol during the month-long ACPOS festive safety campaign, which ended yesterday.
3/1/2013
Launch of Council Community Challenge Fund
In a move aimed at encouraging community empowerment, The Highland Council today (Thursday 3rd January2 013) launched its new Community Challenge Fund, which will provide �1 million each year of recurring spending for community projects exploring new ways of delivering services at a local level. Community councils, community groups and establish social enterprises are invited to express their interest via a one-page form which is available from the home page of the Council�s web site: www.highland.gov.uk The Council is open to ideas on how groups could:- 1.
2/1/2013
NEW HOBBY FOR 2013?
Why not begin researching your Family History? A good place to start is Caithness Family History Society. It is a Scottish Registered Charity (No SC029848) founded in 1999.28/12/2012
Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Community Gain FREE Computers
History detectives, silver surfers, internet trainees, primary pupils and vulnerable youngsters are all benefiting from a project to give new life to redundant computers. The renovation has seen over 250 PCs, laptops, tablets and printers saved from landfill and put to use by charities and community groups across the Highlands.
28/12/2012
Drink Driver Arrests Down But Campaign Goes On Into 2013
Police in Highlands and Islands encouraged but not complacent following drop in drink drive arrests - ACPOS Festive Safety Campaign. Police in the Highlands and Islands say they are encouraged by the figures following week three of the ACPOS Festive Safety Campaign, aimed at targeting drink and drug drivers.
27/12/2012
Flame Shell Reef Discovery
A huge colony of an elusive and brightly coloured shellfish species � numbering at least 100 million � has been revealed in coastal waters in the west of Scotland. The Marine Scotland commissioned survey of Loch Alsh, a sea inlet between Skye and the Scottish mainland, has uncovered an extensive bed of flame shells.
27/12/2012
New Year - New Learning Opportunities
Thousands of pupils will leave secondary school this winter with many taking their first steps into employment through Opportunities for All placements. All 16 to 19-year-olds are guaranteed a place in education or training through Opportunities for All.26/12/2012
Caithness Astronomy Group - December 2012 Update
Public and Schools Solar Observing Activities 2012 During the International Year of Astronomy, Caithness Astronomy Group held numerous public and school events, engaging the local population with the varied science and technology associated with Space and Astronomy. Thanks to funding from the IoP in Scotland and the Dounreay Communities Fund in 2010, Caithness Astronomy Group (CAG) were able to purchase solar observing equipment that provided a new avenue for engaging with the local population that would complement our night time observing events.
24/12/2012
The 12 days of a Greener Christmas
As festive celebrations take place across the country, Scots are being encouraged to spread seasonal goodwill by making greener choices this Christmas time. More waste is produced at Christmas than at any other time of year.23/12/2012
Some Non-Alcoholic Recipes for the Festive Season
Christmas Cocktails for the Non-Drinker - From Castlecraig web site. www.castlecraig.co.uk/blog/12/2011/christmas-cocktails-non-drinker Some Non-Alcoholic Recipes for the Festive Season Christmas can be a difficult time of year for non-drinkers and especially for those who have just come out of rehab.
22/12/2012
Reading Is Firm Festive Favourite
Reading for pleasure is a favourite festive pastime for many Scottish people. Fifty-two per cent of Scots who took part in a recent poll said they intend to curl up with a book over the holidays.
21/12/2012
Santa Sesh For Charity - Sunday 23rd December
A Christmas event for the entire family..
21/12/2012
Commit to Change With Highland High Life in 2012
High Life Highland is delighted to invite you to �get the habit of a lifetime� by taking part in our Commit to Change challenge. This brand new initiative builds on the success of our Move It To Lose It campaigns and offers people across Highland the opportunity get the habit of a lifetime by building exercise into their daily routine.
21/12/2012
Highland groups receive �5,000 in Community Covenant funding
The first two successful applications from the Highlands to the Armed Forces Community Covenant have been awarded nearly �5,000 of funding for local community projects. At the end of October Public Sector Partners in the Highlands showed their joint commitment to the Armed Forces by signing an Armed Forces Community Covenant.Search Our Site
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