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19/1/2015
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.
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17/1/2015Whats On At Castletown Heritage Centre in 2015
Wed, Sat, Sun 2 - 4pm All Year Winter exhibition - Domestic Artefacts Over Time – Looking at the change in technology in the home as the years have gone by. Marine Exhibition – Models of ships that carried flagstone from Castlehill, marine charts, artefacts from marine life.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.
16/1/2015
Would you like to support adult learners in your community?
The PDA in Supporting Adult Literacies Learning at SCQF level 6 is intended for individuals who wish to assist with tutoring adults in numeracy and literacy. Starting March 2015 in Rhind House, Wick - See poster for more details..
15/1/2015
Senior citizens celebrate at their exclusive party in Wick
Who said the festive party season was over?....not a band of Wick pensioners. They were again the guests of honour at their annual treat, its 51st anniversary, in the Assembly Rooms.
12/1/2015
Fire On Wick School Bus From Keiss 
Everyone on the Wick High school bus from Keiss got off safely before the bus was destroyed by fire put out by the fire brigade today 12 January 2014. .
12/1/2015
Police appeal for information following break-in to premises in Thurso
Police in Caithness are appealing for information following a break-in to Ormlie Finest Plaice, Provost Sinclair Road, Thurso. The fish and chip shop was broken in to overnight between Monday 5th January and Tuesday 6th January 2015.12/1/2015
58° North - A Modern Pilgrimage around the Globe
This year, Timespan is setting out on a journey of discovery. At its heart is our own Northern identity and the ambition to learn from others who share the same latitude.
8/1/2015
Raw TV Storm Project
TV company Raw are currently making a documentary for Channel 4 about extreme winter weather and they need your help. They want to get a complete picture of the way that storms, snow, ice, rain, high winds and big waves can affect life for ordinary Britons - and so are asking members of the public to document the way in which bad winter weather affects their daily lives.6/1/2015
Former Depute Head Teacher of Thurso High School In Honours List
Queen's New Year Honours for Highland Council employees. One current and two former employees of The Highland Council have been awarded in the Queen’s New Year Honour’s list for their services to education, child welfare and their community.5/1/2015
Time to enrol children for school
Parents and guardians of children are being informed by The Highland Council that it's time for enrolment into primary school in the Highlands. All children who will be five on or before 29 February 2016 are eligible to be enrolled for Primary 1 starting August 2015.
3/1/2015
Moray Geology: Past, Present, Future
Elgin Museum presents Moray Geology: Past, Present, Future A conference on the history of Elgin Museum, its fossils and the geology of the Moray area. Sat 21st- Sun 22nd March 2015.
3/1/2015
Man Fell Into Harboured Vessel At Scrabster Harbour
About 1200 hours on Saturday 3rd January 2015 emergency services attended at Scrabster Harbour on receiving a call regarding a young male who had accidentally fallen onto a harboured vessel within Scrabster Harbour, Thurso. The young male was recovered from the vessel safely with minor injuries and taken to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness regarding a possible back injury by Heli-med, as a precautionary measure..2/1/2015
More Evening Courses In 2015 At North Highland College, Thurso
Why not fill up those winter nights with an interesting or useful course of study. The topics are many and varied.
1/1/2015
Hogmanay Party At Wick To Welcome 2015
WICK gave 2015 a warm welcome with band Penny Lane helping the year off to a fantastic start for the revellers who crowded into the Kirk Lane venue. .
31/12/2014
Wick Street Party Web Cam Will Go Live at 10.30pm
Once again the street party will take place at the car park at riverside due to the ongoing works at Market Square. You will hear the music as you approach the area.30/12/2014
Let Statistics Help You Make New Year's Resolutions
Fresh inspiration comes from the Office for National Statistics(ONS) for those wanting to make changes to their lives in the new year. ONS Director General Glen Watson said "ONS statistics are produced to help people make better decisions, based on reliable information.
29/12/2014
Police appeal for information following report of assault in Thurso
Police Scotland are appealing for information following a report of an assault which occurred at around 19:15 hours on Sunday 28 December 2014 on Calder Drive, Thurso. If anyone has any information about the incident they are encouraged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.29/12/2014
Parents get cyber-savvy in 2015
New online safety classes for families. Parents and carers concerned about keeping their children safe online will be able to take part in new hands-on training sessions.29/12/2014
Giving children the best start in life
Breastfeeding summit to be held in new year. Partners from across health, local authority and third sector will come together in the new year to kick off a year-long commitment to actively promote breastfeeding and support more women to breastfeed for longer.Search Our Site
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