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CHAT sends first batch of 1,000 protest postcards to First MinisterThumbnail for article : CHAT sends first batch of 1,000 protest postcards to First Minister
Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT) has gathered 2,410 postcards from members of the public protesting the centralisation of health services under NHS Highland.  The postcards carry the slogan ‘100 miles too far' in reference to the 100 mile journey patients frequently have to travel to receive basic care.  
31/8/2017
Could you volunteer for Home-Start Caithness?
Could you volunteer for Home-Start Caithness? We are a family charity that works with young families who need a little extra support and friendship.  We need both men and women who have parenting experience to join our team of dedicated volunteers and befriend a family that needs just that little extra support.  
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26/8/2017
Reay and District Gardening Club 40th Horticultural Show 2017Thumbnail for article : Reay and District Gardening Club 40th Horticultural Show 2017
See photos from the Reay Gardening Club annual show..  
NOSCA Nippers - Check out for Child Care in WickThumbnail for article : NOSCA Nippers - Check out for Child Care in Wick
If you are looking for Child Care in Wick take a look at NOSCA Nippers.   See a larger poster HERE.  
14/8/2017
Bats At Thrumster NightThumbnail for article : Bats At Thrumster Night
If you want to find out more about bats in Caithness you could not do better than head to Thrumster Woodlands with the Rangers.   You might be surprised how many there are and where you can find them.  
24/7/2017
Wick Gala 2017 Fun RunThumbnail for article : Wick Gala 2017 Fun Run
See a few photo of the fun run in the Photo Gallery link above..  
22/7/2017
Wick Gala 2017Thumbnail for article : Wick Gala 2017
Great night for the Gala.   Many photos now in the gallery and more coming on Sunday..  
15/7/2017
Caithness County Show 2017 - SaturdayThumbnail for article : Caithness County Show 2017 - Saturday
The rain was forecast and it came as predicted.   The first couple hours up until about 9.00am were dry then rain came on steadily but the ground remained firm all day.  
14/7/2017
Caithness County Show 2017Thumbnail for article : Caithness County Show 2017
Caithness County Show 2017 is underway.   First photos are from Friday.  
Lybster Gala 2017Thumbnail for article : Lybster Gala 2017
A dull evening but the rain stayed away for the Lybster Gala 2017 Saturday evening crowning etc.   See the Photo Gallery above..  
Canisbay Show 2017Thumbnail for article : Canisbay Show 2017
See photo gallery above..  
23/6/2017
Caithness & North Sutherland Fund's latest grant awardsThumbnail for article : Caithness & North Sutherland Fund's latest grant awards
Caithness & North Sutherland Fund's latest grant assessment round has awarded over £17k to community projects throughout the Caithness & North Sutherland area.   The Caithness Broch Project was granted £10,000 towards costs of holding a Caithness Broch Festival, consisting of a programme of participative archaeological activities that will be held throughout the year focusing around two selected Caithness broch sites.  
23/6/2017
Thurso Town Improvements (TTIA) Tia The Big ArrivalThumbnail for article : Thurso Town Improvements (TTIA) Tia The Big Arrival
Thurso Town Improvements Association (TTIA) are proud to introduce to you our mascot - TIA.  Tia was designed by young creative genius Scott Hughes from Miller Academy primary school.  
Wick Voices Tell Their Stories On Aspects Of Life Gone ByThumbnail for article : Wick Voices Tell Their Stories On Aspects Of Life Gone By
The Wick Society's oral history section, Wick Voices, is generating a lot of interest in the community.  The project was launched in 2016 with the aim of preserving local voices for posterity.  
Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Day One At The DammiesThumbnail for article : Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Day One At The Dammies
See poster for details of Day on of the Midsummer Madness weekend in Thurso..  
Thurso's Midsummer Madness - DanceThumbnail for article : Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Dance
Part of the Thurso's Midsummer Madness weekend..  
Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Day Two At The DammiesThumbnail for article : Thurso's Midsummer Madness - Day Two At The Dammies
See poster for full details..  
Inside The New Wick High SchoolThumbnail for article : Inside The New Wick High School
The new Wick High School finally opened recently and today everyone was allowed to look around.   See the Photo Gallery link above.  
15/5/2017
Statement To CHAT From Labour Candidate Olivia Bell
Caithness Health Action Team.   CHAT's decision to withdraw from the Caithness Maternity and Gynaecological Group should make every politician sit up and take notice.  
15/5/2017
Challenge to SNP and Tories in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross from LabourThumbnail for article : Challenge to SNP and Tories in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross from Labour
Candidates standing for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross in the General Election have been challenged to spell out what action they would take to support local health campaigners if elected as an MP.   Scottish Labour's Olivia Bell said she was keen that the action part of supporting the local community wasn't lost in hot air and fine words.