News Archive

Crowd Funding Project In Arran - Great Idea - Could It Work In Caithness?

Local business support as Arran Community Land Initiative www.arranland.org/ goes crowdfunding for farmland project.   This looks like a winning project giving the opportunity for many people to get involved using the power of the internet and crowd funding which is growing all over the place.  

Hi-Scot Credit Union Has Another Successful Year

The Hi-Scot Credit Union that covers Highland, Orkney and the Western Isles recently held its annual general meeting and the chairman who like all the directors is an unpaid volunteer was able to announce increased membership and a rise in the savings of its members.   The amount of loans also continues to rise due to the excellent lending terms for members but the Hi-Scot Credit Union now has a very good amount of capital available for new borrowers.  

Top 10 Most Common Holiday Social Media Boasts

Millions of Brits never take a break from social media - even when on holiday, according to new research.   A third confessed they spend more time on Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat while away than talking to their travel companions.  

Another Drug Dealer Caught As Police Keep Increasing Activity

24 year-old man arrested following seizure of £77,000 worth of controlled drugs in Inverness.   On Wednesday 28th January 2015, as a result of ongoing police activity to combat the supply and distribution of illegal substances, officers attended a property in the Drummond area of the city and recovered around £77,000 worth of controlled drugs.  

PLAY AND LEARNING INTO PRACTICE - Six Day Course

Are you a newly appointed member of staff or an existing member of an EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE team seeking to increase or refresh your knowledge and practical skills prior to commencing a formal qualification to meet SSSC requirements? This practical six day training course delivered by CALA and HiMATS provides learners with an introduction to the value of play and learning.  The course has the SQA NC unit "Child Development and Health" embedded within it, therefore is an ideal introduction to study for those beginning to work towards a relevant qualification.  

Removal of paper and can banks from Recycling Points

Paper and can banks are to be phased out of The Highland Council's network of Recycling Points during February and March.  The decision was taken at a meeting of The Highland Council on the 18th December, at which the budget for 2015/16 and the indicative budget for the following 3 years was agreed, a package of savings totaling £42.8 million.  

Repairs to Pipes At Service Bridge, Wick

Work to repair pipes was ongoing at the Service Bridge in Wick..  

Wind Farm Cash Making a Lasting Difference to Local Community

Local groups and charities are celebrating awards from the E.ON Camster Community Fund.   The latest awards panel awarded over £65,000 in the first of two rounds in the fund's second year bringing the total invested in the area to over £200K since it opened in the summer of 2013, making a positive difference to the local community.  

Calling Parents Of North School Pupils

FREE ‘GETTING ONLINE' CLASSES FOR PARENTS OF NORTH SCHOOL PUPILS Are you interested in getting online? Do you want to feel more confident using your laptop or tablet? Would you like to learn how to help your child with their school project, access various services or just send an email? Starting Wednesday 21 January 2015 9.30-11.30am in North School Library If you are interested, please contact: Nina Mackay Adult Learning Co-ordinator Tel (01955) 607037 nina.mackay[AT]highlifehighland.com or leave your name and contact details with Angela in the school office.  

Help Is Locally Available for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf/Blind

Highland council will provide help for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or who are deaf and blind.   Interpreters who can use sign language for any individuals is available by appointment.