News Archive

Family Fun Night and Activities At Dunnet Beach

So what do you do as a family in the dark evenings? Well here is an unusual activity night organised by the Highland Rangers that families can enjoy together.   Join the rangers for a family event in the dark at Dunnet Bay.  

Bringing generations together - A Care Inspectorate Report

The Care Inspectorate have published a new resource full of good practice examples to give care services ideas on how to bring generations together in a variety of care settings in ways that improve the quality of their lives.  It tells real-life stories from across Scotland of how people of different age groups can develop meaningful relationships and enjoy a rich variety of experiences.  

£2 million for Highland communities

Question Is it not ironic that funds are being disbursed via Scottish Government when at the same time local councils are making major cuts in third sector funding and education? --------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------- Communities in the Highlands and Islands have been awarded more than £2 million to find new ways to improve people's lives and services.   The funding will benefit 22 community and third sector groups who will use the investment to deliver innovative and long-lasting projects which tackle inequality, poverty and support inclusion in the local community.  

Change of Venue For Caithhness Community Planning Partnership Meeting on Wednesday 13 February

Due to the unexpectedly high number of confirmed attendees for tomorrow's Community Planning Partnership meeting in Wick, we have had to switch venue to the Council Chamber, Wick Town Hall.  The start time remains at 11am..  

Highland Council highlights Health and Safety Risks from Inflatable Play Equipment

Following the tragic fatality last year in Norfolk involving a child and an inflatable Bouncy Castle, and a further incident on an inflatable slide at Woking where ten children were injured and taken to hospital, The Highland Council's Environmental Health Service is responding to Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice and raising awareness of the risks associated with such equipment.   HSE has recently revised their guidance for Bouncy Castles and other play inflatables which is now available to operators and members of the public on their website.  

The economics of early childhood development

Angus Phimister, Institute for Fiscal Studies.   Video lecture is 33 minutes long.  

New Book Out Soon - A History of Wick and Keiss Baptist Church

The book is titled "A History of Wick and Keiss Baptist Church".  It will first be available to purchase on the evening of Thursday the 14th of February 2019 at Wick Heritage Museum at a talk by archivist Gordon Reid, titled "Ganseys- their art, craft and Caithness traditions", which will commence at 7pm.  

The Power of Love: Why maternal depression is an economic mobility issue

An article from Brookings an American social web site shows many of the issues we are facing right here.   The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC.  

More Veggie Less Meat - It Seems Many More Are Thinking About It

In the last couple of years it seems meat consumption is being reduced by many even if they are not cutting it out.   The number of vegetarians and vegans is rising but it seems many more are trying it with reduced meat eating and things like Meat Free Mondays and son.  

Children's Mental Health: Understanding the issues

The possible effects of screen time and social media on children's mental health are much in the news at the moment.  But the mental health of the youngest in our society is complex and can be affected by many factors.