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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.
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
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.
27/11/2023
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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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18/11/2023Caithness Broch Project Takes Another Step Forward
The Caithness Broch project group have made an exciting announcement on their Facebook page about another momentous step in their plans to build a new broch. After a lengthy search for the perfect site, we are pleased to announce that we have identified an area north of Latheron known as Flygla as our preferred site for our 'Big Broch Build'.
16/11/2023
Pulteneytown People's Project Agm 2023
AGM on Tuesday 12th December 2023 at 7.00pm in Pulteney Centre, Huddart Street, Wick. The support of the public, agencies and service users is an essential ingredient of the success of Pulteneytown People's Project.14/11/2023
Young Music Makers Workshops this Weekend at Lyth Arts Centre
There are still spaces available on our Young Music Makers workshops this weekend at Lyth Arts Cenre Details below, go to the events page to book, all workshops are free but booking is required. .
10/11/2023
The Snow Queen By Wick Players Tickets On Sale
See Poster.
10/11/2023
The Elves And The Shoemaker - Thurso Players
See poster for details..
8/11/2023
Nature The Winner As Set-aside Area Of Highland Capital Bustling With Wildlife
Highland Council's continued commitment to biodiversity has been rewarded with plants and mammals thriving in a set-aside area of Inverness. Boswell Park is an area of grassland, in which the Council has deliberately reduced grass cutting frequency for biodiversity purposes.
Friends Of The North Baths Received Funding For Picnic Benches, Seats And Maintenance Equipment Through The Caithness Community Fund
More than 20 groups in Caithness are benefiting from the second round of awards from ScottishPower Renewables' Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund, which is set to deliver £3.75 million locally over the next 24 years. A total of £59,688.43 has been committed to 15 projects through the Caithness Community Fund.
7/11/2023
Funding Opportunity - Music for All - Community Project Funding
At the Music For All Charity they believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn to play music. They make grants available to address the musical needs of community music groups and educational organisations.7/11/2023
New Members Wanted For Local Access Forums
The Highland Council is looking for new members to fill vacancies on the six local outdoor access forums in Caithness, Sutherland, Ross & Cromarty, Inverness & Nairn, Skye & Lochalsh and Lochaber. There are currently at least 2 vacancies on each group.7/11/2023
Funding Opportunity - Canoe Foundation
The Foundation supports projects that increase access to canoeing. Specifically, they are looking to fund: Launch and landing platforms, ramps or steps.6/11/2023
Funding Opportunities From Caithness Funds Updated
There have been a growing number of funds available to groups in Caithness in recent years with more to come as more wind farms come on stream. The problem for anyone looking for funding is where to start.
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