News Archive

£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.  

Community development groups to gather at Highland event

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is hosting the second Strengthening Communities Conference Scotland on 28th and 29th May 2019 at the MacDonald Aviemore Resort.   Volunteers, boards, and development workers at the heart of community-led development across Scotland will be gather in the Highlands in May to share grass roots experiences of economic and social growth.  

Evening Talk - Castletown Lass To Australian Pioneer

An evening talk revealing the fascinating story of Frances Purves (1829 - 1900) from Thurdistoft Farm.  

Caithness Community Planning Partnership 13th February -Wick

11am, Wednesday 13th February 2019.  The Pulteney Centre, Wick.  

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.  

Families in Caithness to benefit from Police and Parentline Partnership

Caithness families will get greater access to support thanks to a new partnership between Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division and Children 1st's Parentline service.   Local police officers responding to incidents involving children are letting their families know about the ongoing support that Parentline offers via phone, email, text and online webchat.  

Funding Roundup From Caithness Voluntary Group

Beatrice Partnership Fund The Beatrice Partnership Fund has opened for applications.  The partnership fund can support projects which: Create opportunities Create or enhance opportunities for education and employment through activities focused on improving an individual's chances of entering the workplace or further professional development Empower communities Empower fragile communities to become more resilient and to protect their vulnerable residents through measures which demonstrate long-term social, environmental or economic improvements Stimulate sustainable places Stimulate meaningful regeneration through actions which improve or enhance local infrastructure, landscape, biodiversity or heritage to make a lasting difference to the places we live, work and visit.  

Wick High School Pupils Help With Noss Forest Project

You may have heard of the excellent work being undertaken in Noss Forest by a team of volunteers to tidy up and develop the area for use as an outdoor learning venue.  Mr Aitken, who is a leading member of this project team, has recently taken three high school pupils to the site to help with the work on a weekly basis.