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1/8/2019
Fostering and adoption stats for 2018/19 out now
The Care Inspectorate have just published the annual report on fostering and adoption services in Scotland between 2018-19. These services continue to perform well, with 90% of fostering services and 95% of adoption services evaluated as ‘good' or better by our inspectors.
31/7/2019
Wick Gala 2019 - Children's Fancy Dress
A misty but warm night from the Wick Gala 2019 Children's Fancy Dress. See the link above for all the photos..
31/7/2019
North Highland College Open Evening
Whether you know exactly what you'd like to do or you're still unsure, we can help you find a course that is perfect for you at North Highland College UHI. Join us for our open evening on Tuesday 6th August 2019 from 4pm - 7pm to: See what courses are available to start this September 2019.
30/7/2019
John O'Groat Mill Trust Wins £1,000 Movement For Good award
The John O'Groats Mill Trust has won a £1,000 Movement for Good award thanks to nominations from the public. The John O'Groats Mill Trust was nominated to win a £1,000 boost as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical's Movement for Good awards , which is giving £1million to charities this summer.
30/7/2019
National Churches Trust - Foundation Grants
For the final round of 2019 (deadline 26 September) they will accept applications for works costing up to £20,000 excluding VAT, and will offer grants of up to 50% of project costs, not exceeding £10,000. The Foundation Grant Programme is a small grants programme for maintenance to listed and unlisted Christian churches, chapels and meeting houses.30/7/2019
Postcode funds open this week - for short time only
Three of the Postcode family of Trusts open this week. There's a short window to apply to the Postcode Local Trust, Postcode Community Trust and People's Postcode Trust.30/7/2019
EST - Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund
Transport Scotland's Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is now open for Round 3 applications. Summary: Transport Scotland's Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is an opportunity for public, community and third sector organisations to apply for funding under the European Regional Development Fund 2014-2020 Programme to facilitate the delivery of active travel and low carbon transport hubs.29/7/2019
Thurso Fire Station - Charity Auction and more
3rd August 2019. See poster..
28/7/2019
Halkikr Highland Games 2019 Photos
See gallery link above. You can get slightly bigger photos in the galleries by right clicking and opening in a new tab or page..
28/7/2019
Wick Gala 2019 Photos
See the gallery link above for all the photos..
26/7/2019
Rare Bird In Caithness - Pink or Rose Coloured Starling
Spotted by crofters Stephen and Susan Cox on Thursday 25th July 2019 was a rare visitor to Roster in Caithness. "A pink starling aka the Rosy Coloured Starling is staying on our croft." "We think it was blown in on the storm earlier in the week from the Western Isles where some were sighted last weekend." For more information about this rare visitor to Caithness see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosy_starling Other sightings in UK this year can be seen at https://www.rarebirdalert.co.uk/RealData/gallery.asp?SpeciesID=15840 List of Caithness Bird Photos.
24/7/2019
Living Well Event
If you are living with any long term condition in the Highland area this event is for YOU! Specialist talks on Self Management, Living with Fatigue, Pain Management and Hope will be available via video link to all venues. Exhibitors at each venue will offer you the opportunity to find out more about local services.
22/7/2019
Caithness County Show 2019 - Flower Tent
A great display of flowers at the Caithness County Show 2019 were on display in a wide range of competitions. See the photo gallery link above to take you near the start of the photos on the main County Show gallery.
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22/7/2019The McDonald Collection - Wick photo exhibition
HUNDREDS of photographs of Wick life spanning more than half a century are to go on show during the town's gala week. They will form an exhibition called The McDonald Collection being held at the St Fergus Church Hall for one day only on Wednesday, 31st July 2019.
22/7/2019
Caithness County Show 2019 - Vintage Tractors Parade
See gallery link above to take you to the start of the vintage tractors parade in the main county show gallery. To see more transport in Caithness from tractors, model shows,emergency vehicles, and general section with trucks buses and much more go to http://caithness.org/transport/.
22/7/2019
Caithness County Show 2019 - Horse Winners Parade
See the link above to start the horse and pony parade in the main county show gallery..
21/7/2019
Caithness County Show 2019
Hundereds of photos from the 2019 Caithness County Show held at Wick this year. See the photo gallery link above..
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17/7/2019COMMUNITY FUND AWARDS OVER £70K TO SUPPORT LEISURE ACTIVITIES!
The Caithness & North Sutherland Fund has committed over £70k to six community projects in its latest round of grant awards. CNSFund Chairperson David Glass said "This latest investment supports improvements to recreational amenities and events in Caithness & North Sutherland, helping to ensure that people living and visiting our area can enjoy a high standard of leisure activities.
16/7/2019
Postcode Community Trust Funding
Postcode Community Trust. What is the funding for?.16/7/2019
National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement - STEM Funding
For anyone looking for funding to support science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) public engagement activities, the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement website has links to a range of funding opportunities. The website also contains a wealth of support features for all public engagement professionals.Search Our Site
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