News Archive
17/2/2020
MSP determined to help in the fight to save Highlands and Islands charity - Third sector groups await decision on funding
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has tabled a motion for debate in the Scottish Parliament in a bid to save a local charity, Sight Action, as NHS Highland make funding cuts and re-design services for the blind and visually impaired. It was indicated to Mrs Grant at the end of last year that Sight Action's valuable services to almost 3,000 blind or visually impaired adults and children will no longer continue past the 31st March 2020.
17/2/2020
Coronavirus: how media coverage of epidemics often stokes fear and panic
New contagious diseases are scary - They frighten us because they are unknown and unpredictable. The ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus has received extensive media attention, coverage that can tell us a lot about how uncertainty in the face of such an epidemic can all too easily breed fear.15/2/2020
Caithness Field Club Winter programme 2019 - 20 February - April
Saturday 22nd February: A walk led by Sharon Pottinger around her patch. It's about 6 miles, mainly on by-roads, so bring a pack lunch.15/2/2020
The crisis of care.com
The article "The Crisis in care.com" was published on the web site "openDemocaracy" on 11th February 2020. We all know that there have been problems surrounding the Care Sector including lack of provision and low pay.11/2/2020
Thurso Grows Spring Open Day
Thurso Grows, a climate change project run by Thurso Community Development Trust and funded by Climate Challenge Scotland, is holding an open day at Thurso Grows Community Garden. The project has turned the garden in Falconer Waters Court into a vibrant growing space and are planning further development and expansion throughout this year.
10/2/2020
Caithness Goose Event
See poster for details..
7/2/2020
Caithness public to decide funding for local projects
Your Cash Your Caithness - 29th February 2020. Following the call by The Highland Council for local groups in Caithness to apply for a share of £10,000 to fund projects in their local area, members of the public are now being invited to take part in the Your Cash Your Caithness event on Saturday 29th February to decide how the money will be distributed.7/2/2020
Saltire Summit Volunteering Awards For Two Wick High Pupils
Dylan Cundall (S6) and Daniel Gunn (S2) have received the Summit Saltire 500 hour award. The Summit award is for an outstanding contribution to volunteering.
6/2/2020
Interested in Learning More About Gaelic Medium Education?
Highland Council Gaelic Team organised a fun, open day session which was held in Mount Pleasant Primary School, Thurso, at the end of last week. The informal session was well attended and held to provide parents with information regarding Gaelic Medium Education and the benefits of bilingualism.
3/2/2020
New Energy Efficiency Programme in Highland
The Scottish Government has awarded The Highland Council funding to deliver area based energy efficiency programmes in the Highlands. The area based programmes aim to: Target fuel-poor areas Offer insulation measures, such as External Wall Insulation (EWI), Cavity and Loft Insulation The Scottish Government grant, in conjunction with Energy Company Obligation (ECO) funding, and a homeowner contribution will help owner occupiers and privately rented properties to improve the energy efficiency within their home.30/1/2020
The Future of NHS Highland Funding to Third Sector Groups Under Review
As some of you might be aware the level and extent of funding by NHS Highland to third sector organisations has been under review for quite some time. In a couple of weeks David Park the chief officer of NHSH is coming up to Caithness to have a short meeting with some of the current organisations who do receive funding and hopefully explain how the review is going.30/1/2020
How we recruited albatrosses to patrol the high seas for illegal fishers
Wandering albatrosses have long been considered exceptional creatures. They can fly 8.5 million kilometres during their lifetimes - the equivalent of flying to the Moon and back more than ten times.
30/1/2020
Valentines Vinyl Revival 14th February
See poster for details..
29/1/2020
Service To Blind People In Doubt As Sight Action Cannot Get Sufficient Funds From NHS Highland
Funding cuts will take toll on support for visually impaired children and adults in the Highlands and Islands. THOUSANDS of vulnerable people will be failed if NHS Highland refuses to properly fund a rehabilitation service for adults and children with blindness and impaired vision in the Highlands and the Western Isles.24/1/2020
2020 Scottish Social Services Awards open for nominations
This year, the awards are merging with the Scottish Association of Social Work awards. The new partnership will see categories introduced for a Social Worker and Student Social Worker of the Year.
23/1/2020
Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club
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22/1/2020
Year Long Community Research Report Now Available For Thurso, Wick and Rural Caithness
Three reports have been published following a year long project co-ordinated by Caithness Voluntary Group. The reports cover Thurso, Wick and rural Caithness.
22/1/2020
Still time to submit Your Cash Your Caithness applications - Deadline 2nd February
Local groups in Caithness are reminded that the closing date for Your Cash Your Caithness applications is drawing near and to be in with a chance of receiving a share of £10,000.00, forms need to be received by 5.00pm on Sunday 2nd February 2020. £10,000.00 of funding is available to let the local community decide for themselves which projects are needed in their area.20/1/2020
More Money Up For Grabs For Local Groups With Your Cash Your Caithness
The Highland Council took receipt of £9,497 from the old Caithness Partnership earlier in 2019 on condition that these funds were set aside and used in a Your Cash Your Caithness funding event. The Highland Council have topped this amount up to £10,000 now to let the local community once again decide for themselves which projects are needed in their area.20/1/2020
Up To £20,000 In Funding Available For LOCAL PROJECTS
Applications open from 21st January 2020. Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3 million that has been raised by the players of People's Postcode Lottery.
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