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Walt Disney World Searches For UK Twin Town Enter
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Light In The
North Saturday
7th November at Dunbeath Heritage Centre Hear from Diarmid Gunn the nephew of the great writer. This will be
followed by readings and lectures. This is chance to get into the novels
and writings of the author and in the afternoon see another bit of Caithness
heritage unveiled wtih the opeing of the renovated fish curer's store
Things Getting Back To Normal On Caithness.org We are happy say that things are getting back to normal and we now have
proper access once again to the main section of the web site after some trouble
following our move to new server. Whats On and Other Submission pages coming back online.
Bill's email now working again after some teething problems from the new home.
Bill has a huge backlog now after nearly two weeks of poor access to his
email but will now attempt to catch up with replies to everyone in coming days.
More Chances To
See "Fields Of Barley" By George Gunn Another
chance to see 'Fields of Barley' by George Gunn Fields of Barley by George Gunn
is doing a small tour funded as a Highland Homecoming project.
'Fields of Barley' revolves around a love story between a female farmer from
Lower Pulteneytown and an Italian-American pilot and is set in Wick during the
dark days of World War II. The play, which will form part of the nationwide
Homecoming Celebrations, will be directed by Edinburgh based drama student Iain
MacDonald with young performers, Peter Gordon of Edinburgh and Sheila Smith of
Murkle in the leading roles. If you missed the chance to see this play in
September you should go to one of these performances in November.
19 October 2009
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14 October 2009
Cinema Nights At Wick Family Centre, Bank Row, Wick
Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd - Tuesday 27th - 6.60pm - 8.00pm - �1.50 Wick family centre are having three cinema nights in the October
holidays. Tuesday 20th 12 to 15 year olds new Fast and Furious. Thursday
22nd 8 to 11 year olds the new Scooby Doo. Then Tuesday the 27th 4 to 7
year olds New Caspers Scare School. Included in the cost is a drink and
some popcorn. There are limited spaces so please phone and book to
01955606065.
Extensive Collection On Caithness Moths In The Forum Thanks
to one of our forum members there is an extensive and growing collection
of photos of moths found in Caithness. The postings are all in the
Biodiversity
section Although scattered in the section you can easily
gather all the moth posts by clicking on the posters name - in this case
Pterodroma and then
Find
all post by Pterodroma This can be done for any poster and
helps you find other information already placed by the same poster.
thanks to Pterodroma for sharing information and photos.
Youth cleared of street attack on teenager - Press & Journal two key witnesses deny statements to police
A teenager was yesterday cleared of carrying out two life-threatening
attacks on another youth in a Wick street. Gary MacAlpine walked free
after the collapse of the case against him on the second day of his jury
trial at Wick Sheriff Court.
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G�idhlig ga chomharrachadh aig a' Mh�d
A' bruidhinn aig latha-fosglaidh a' Mh�id N�iseanta R�oghail, thuirt
Ministear na G�idhlig M�cheal Ruiseil gu robh e ag ainmeachadfh tuilleadh
taic do dh'iomairt Riaghaltas na h-Alba gus ginealach �r de luchd-labhairt
na G�idhlig a chruthachadh. Dh'ainmich am Ministear gum biodh �35,000 ga
thoirt don Chomuinn Gh�idhealaich airson Oifigear Leasachaidh M�id a chur
an dreuchd gus planaichean M�d 2010 ann an Gallaibh a thoirt air adhart
agus gus taic a chumail ri ionnsachaidh na G�idhlig anns an sg�re. Dh'
ainmich e cuideachd gum faigheadh Comhairle Earra-Gh�idheal is Mh�id
�15,000 gus tuilleadh ch�rsaichean ionnsachaidh G�idhlig a st�idheachadh
anns an sg�re ionadail agus gus d�anamh nas fhasa do dhaoine clasaichean
Ulpan a fhrithealadh.
Caithness Mod Awarded �35,000 By Scottish Government Speaking on the opening day of the Royal National M�d, the Minister
for Gaelic Michael Russell announced further support for the Scottish
Government's drive to create a new generation of Gaelic speakers.
The Minister awarded �35,000 for the Royal National M�d to appoint a
Gaelic development officer to take forward plans for the 2010 M�d in
Caithness and to support Gaelic learning in the area. He also announced
that Argyll and Bute Council will receive �15,000 to increase the number
of Gaelic courses in the local area and providing access to Ulpan classes. Royal National Mod
2009 - ObanGaelic News
and Links
Watch Highlights From Each Day Of the Oban 2009 National Mod on BBC
IPlayer - all this week BBC Alba for more
Gaelic
Lybster Senior Citizens� Christmas Party Auction
Fancy spending Halloween in the mysterious black magic arts of auction
bidding?
Then come along to the annual Auction Sale to raise funds for this year�s
Senior Citizens� Party.
To take place in the Portland Arms on Saturday 31st October at 7.30pm
Anyone who wishes to donate any items for the sale should take them along
that afternoon to the hotel or if they need uplifted then contact a
committee member on any of the following:
01593 721467 01593 721500 01593 721225
13 October 2009
Caithness.org Big Server Move Is Finally Underway
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periods including the Forum whilst all the work is carried out. We
hope it will not be too long before we are all back up and running and
better than before.
Christmas Portrait Shoots from Captiv8 Photography! Once
again it's time to start thinking about Christmas presents, and what could
be better than a professional studio or location portrait shoot.
Grandparents love a framed print of the children, or a beautiful canvas
wrap, ready to hang on the wall. We have a whole range of great products
for this year! How about booking a portrait session and surprise your
partner on Christmas day with a stunning piece of art, or even an album or
coffee table book from your shoot. These can be done in studio, in your
own home, or on location somewhere special to you. Don't have children?
How about a special pet? We do some amazing animal portraits which can
make a great addition to your home.
Halloween Fun Day At Caithness Horizons Caithness
Horizons is holding a Halloween Fun Day, Saturday 31st October from 1pm -
5pm. Lots of spooky Halloween fun for kids and adults alike, real family
fun day. We will be doing the traditional Halloween games of 'Dooking for
Apples' and Treacle Scones. Along with a Ghost Hunt around the Museum,
lots of Halloween crafts and games. Fancy dress optional but preferred if
you are brave enough! Bring along your own decorated Pumpkin to be judged
in our competition. There may even be a few surprises lurking inside the
old town hall!
Chamber Slams Crown Estate Delay On Seabed Leases Commenting upon reports by Reuters last week that the Crown Estate
will announce seabed leases for the Pentland Firth development in February
2010, Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce said:
"We are extremely concerned by this delay. We were told back in August
that conclusion of seabed leases would happen in the autumn. On 1st
October we were told at the Caithness Conference that the Crown Estate was
still concluding legal negotiations with potential seabed lessees and yet
some 7 days later, we read of comments made by Rob Hastings, director of
estate at the Crown Estate in a Reuters article that announcements will be
made in February next year.
Walt Disney World Searches For UK Twin Town Enter
Your Caithness Town Or Village and Win A Trip To Florida - FREE TO ENTER Do you think your town is the most magical place to live? Does it have
a touch of sparkle that makes it stand out from a crowd? Walt Disney World
Resort in Florida, the place where dreams come true, is searching for a UK
town, village or city to become its first official "twin town" so now's
your chance to tell the world why your home town is so special. From now
until 22 November 2009, anyone across the UK (over 18 years) can nominate
their home village, town or city to become the Walt Disney World twinned
town.....................
North
School 1947-48 or 48-49 Photo
sent by Brian Dishon
If anyone knows names for this photo send them to
[email protected]
Can you identify the correct year? Apologies to Brian for the long
delay in adding this photo. North School Wick Index for other years. Schooldays Index for all other
early Caithness School photos
If you would like to share old school photos send a scanned copy to
[email protected] with as much
information as you have.
Latest Vandalisms and Petty Crimes In
Caithness - Can Anyone Help The Police
Coal Stolen - Henrietta Street, Wick
Cover Of Truck Stolen - Sarclett
Jacket and Mobile Phone Stolen - Portland Arms, Lybster
Window Smashed - Cairndhuna Terrace, Wick
Vandalism - Olrig Street, Thurso
Door Broken - Ormlie Crescent, Thurso
Damage To Door - Girnigoe Street, Wick
Toddler Faith's brave battle with rare form of cancer - Sunday
Mail
LITTLE Faith Marshall's name could not be more appropriate. Despite
looking a picture of health, the bubbly two-year-old is fighting a rare
cancer..........
Mum Natalie Marshall from Thurso is fund raising for CLIC Seargent the
children's cancer charity. You can donate at
www.justgiving.com/natalie-marshall
10 October 2009
Do You Want To Go To the Rangers V Hibernian Game On Saturday 24th
October?
Caithness Loyal Rangers Supporters Club: Bus to game vs Hibernian on
Saturday 24th October. Bus and Ticket - Adult �60, U16 �45. Leaves Wick
0430hrs, Castletown 0450, Thurso 0500 and Halkirk 0510. Contact Alan on
01847 821059 or Sinky on 07843568326 to book a seat.
Caithness Crossroads Care Forum Send Thanks To All Who Helped Raise
Funds Recently Anthony Page, Chairman of Crossroads Forum send the group's very
grateful thanks to all those generous people who supported the Care
Manager, Sue Mileham on the West Highland Walk last month. She completed
this successfully and made a profit of �997 for Crossroads. The Variety
Concert held at Thurso High School on September 25th 2009 was very well
supported and made a profit of �1003, and thanks are due to the musicians
and artists who gave their services free and for those attending the
concert.
New
Area Commander Returns To Caithness Third
time's a charm for Chief Inspector Matthew Reiss as he returns to
Caithness, Sutherland and East Ross as Area Commander. They say third
time's a charm and that's certainly true for Chief Inspector Matthew Reiss
as he returns to his favourite area of the Force next month. The newly
promoted Chief Inspector takes over the role of Area Commander for
Caithness, Sutherland and East Ross on November 2 following the recent
departure of his predecessor Chief Inspector Andy Brown. Chief Inspector
Reiss is delighted to be returning to an area he has enjoyed two previous
postings, Wick as a PC and then as a Sergeant and subsequently an
Inspector in Thurso.
Caithness Mod 2010 Steps Up A Gear With One Year To Go - Events Officer To
Be Employed
The Caithness Mod takes place 8th - 16th October 2010 when thousands of
competitors and visitors will descend on the county. Ever since the
announcement nearly two years ago the Caithness would host the 2010 Mod
the local Caithness organising committee have been working behind the
scenes to ensure that the biggest event to hit Caithness goes smoothly.
Everything from transport, accommodation to venues for the hundreds of
competitions to television and radio and all forms of media showing
interest. Now an events officer is about to be appointed to help the
volunteer committee deal with the many aspects of running this huge event.
BBC To Record "Take The Floor" from Wick - Tickets FREE BBC Scotland will be recording "Take the floor" with presenter Robbie
Shepherd from Wick High School on Tuesday the 27th of October at 7pm. The
Addie Harper Jnr trio will be providing the music for dancing and this
recording will have a special Caithness connection as the music performed
will be music recorded by the Wick Scottish Dance Band in the 70s & 80s.
Guests on the programme will be Carol-Ann Mackay & Jenna Reid from Dochas
and the Melvich Gaelic Choir............ "Take The Floor" at
the BBC
7 October 2009
Unique Dounreay Fire Engine Donated To Caithness Group A
unique fire engine specially made to tackle radioactive metal fires at
Dounreay has been saved from the scrap heap, thanks to a group of local
vehicle enthusiasts. Dounreay's heritage officer James Gunn contacted the
local Caithness & Sutherland
vintage vehicle club to see whether they were interested in
acquiring a piece of Dounreay's history. The fire engine, known as a
graphex tender, is one of only two in existence. They were designed and
built to Dounreay's specifications, to fight liquid metal coolant fires in
the site's two experimental reactors. Each vehicle carried one tonne of
graphex powder, a graphite-based fire fighting agent.
See more vehicles Old and
New In Caithness Dounreay October News
2000 Highland Teachers Signed Up For Highland Curriculum for Excellence
Showcase
Highland Council's education department is facilitating a major two day
event to spread good teaching practice around Highland in
relation to
Curriculum for Excellence. This will be held over two days on
Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th of October 2009. The
event is being held at Dingwall Academy. A browse through the
section on Highland Council web site will show the depth of what is on
offer and give a glimpse of the changes taking place in Highland
education. For more information about Highland Education services go
to
Learning Here
6 October 2009
STV
NORTH GETS SWITCHED ON TO SWITCHOVER HELP SCHEME
Caithness and North Sutherland Digital TV Switchover Date - 2 June 2010 More than 190,000 older and disabled people in the STV North region
are entitled to practical help to switch over to digital television. Today
the BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme launches a television and print
advertising campaign to raise awareness of the help available to older and
disabled people so they can continue to watch their favourite television
programmes after switchover. The television advertising campaign, which
will run on STV from this week, features 'Jean', a lady of nearly 80 and
14-year old Paralympic double gold medallist, Eleanor Simmonds. The Help
Scheme will also be running local and poster advertising campaigns, and
Help Scheme events in the lead up to switchover. The Help Scheme is
working alongside Digital UK and with local charities and organisations to
spread the word.......
Pulteneytown Academy 50th Anniversary Celebrations
On 30th October 2009 the present building of Pulteneytown Academy is 50
years old and staff and pupils are currently planning two days of
celebrations to mark this occasion. On Thursday 29th October, the school will be having an open
day from 10.00 a.m until 8.00 p.m. and members of the community are
welcome to visit the school at any time during these hours. There will be displays of photographs old and new, old
memorabilia and current pupils work about the changes to our school
community and building over the last 50 years. There will also be some
souvenirs on sale and a refreshment area where you can catch up with
friends old and new...........more
Thurso Cemetery Bridge Opening Ceremony
Pupils from Miller Academy Primary School, Thurso, were centre stage
last Friday at a ceremony to mark the opening of a new footbridge
which forms an important pedestrian link over the River Thurso,
below Thurso Cemetery. Primary 7 pupils have been featuring the
local project in a technology project and were delighted to accept
an invitation from The Highland Council to attend. James Rollinson
and Katie Moar helped Thurso Councillor John Rosie to cut the ribbon
to formally open the new Mall Walk Bridge, which replaces the
structure which was destroyed by river flood flow, in the storms of
October 2006. The bridge re-establishes the river crossing which is
part of a popular local walking route. Councillor Rosie was
instrumental in persuading the Council to replace the Mall Walk
Bridge. He said: "I am delighted the children could join me in
opening this important bridge, which re-establishes a much cherished
walk for Thurso folk. It is a real bonus that the youngsters are
looking at the bridge and its fascinating history in their school
work." Valued at �250,000, the bridge has a single span of more than
36 metres. Design of the new structure has been by consulting
engineer Arch Henderson LLP and the contract for its construction
has been completed by McGregor Construction (Highlands) Ltd. The
steel superstructure of the new bridge was fabricated and galvanized
off site, for erection on completion of abutment supports on either
bank of the river. Consent for the work (which is in a Site of
Special Scientific Interest) was given by Scottish Natural Heritage.
5 October 2009
BBC ALBA Will
Feature Northern Nashville County Music Festival UK
country music fans will be able to tune in for live performances
from acclaimed national and international country music artists in a
new television series, Ce�l Country to be broadcast this month on
BBC ALBA. Ce�l Country is a six-part series produced by mneTV to
showcase the best music from this year's Caithness Country Music and
Creetown Country Music festivals, and will hit our screens from
Tuesday 20 October. Both festivals have a dedicated support thanks
to the range of worldwide country music stars that come to perform
and now for the first time, BBC ALBA will show the finest acts in a
premier country music series. The opening show comes from the sixth
annual Northern Nashville Country Music Festival in Caithness, the
highlight of which is a live set from Canadian star Michelle Wright.
Born and raised in Ontario before relocating to Nashville,
Tennessee, Wright has enjoyed more than 25 hit singles in Canada
including No. 1's 'Take It Like A Man' & 'One Time Around' and has
achieved in excess of two million album sales. Promo Film for the TV Shows - Starting Tuesday 20th On BBC
Alba They will be on Sky Channel 168 /
Freesat Channel 110 on Tue 20th & 27th October, and 3rd Nov at 2100
hours, with repeats the following Sun evenings also at 2100 hours.
ANNUAL MICRO-RENEWABLE SHOWCASE
Caithness Energy Advice is part of Ormlie Community
Association, delivering free energy advice to householders in the
North Highlands.
To learn more about the latest micro-renewable technologies, please
drop in to either: Wednesday 7TH OCTOBER - MACKAYS HOTEL, WICK � 12 NOON TO 7 PM
Thursday 8TH OCTOBER � WEIGH INN, THURSO � 12 NOON TO 7PM
4 October 2009
Caithness Waybaggers Walk Dunbeath Strath Our
walks to Foinaven in July and Ben Klibreck in August were both
cancelled because of bad weather. The trip to Slioch in September
was not much better. Low clouds and drizzle with water pouring down
the burns from previous days of heavy rain. I managed to fall in a
burn and get soaked to the arse! Five of us set out and only two
made it to the top. It was such a contrast in weather two weeks
later for our walk up Dunbeath Strath. A sunny day with a blustery
wind. Our first stop was at the Broch only five minutes along the
path. It�s worth a look over the stone wall surrounding it to see
the lovely view up and down the Strath. We continued on our way
following the path up to the soldiers leap then on to the cemetery
where we stopped for a tea break. We crossed the moor which was
fairly dry to the small hill of Cnoc na maranaich with its cairns on
the top.
See Earlier Waybagger Walks HEREOther Walks
Winter Is Coming
- If You have an Open Fire Or Wood Stove Get Your Logs Soon
Dunnet Forest is run by a registered charity and has regular log
sales to help raise funds to contribute to the maintenance of the
forest. the forest is open for sales on the following dates
Saturdays from 10am to 1pm on 2009 - 10 October, 7 November, 28
November, 12 December. 2010 - 9 January, 6 February, 6 March, 3
April, 1 May.
For sales outwith the above dates, please ring Will Menzies on
01847851 662 or Jean Barnett on 01847 851 353 to arrange a
convenient collection time.
Harvest Festival Open Day At Wick St Fergus Church (formerly Wick
Old Parish Church)
Some of the old hands from the open days at the former Bridge Street
Church were helping to organise this open day on the them of
"Harvest". Funds collected were to be donated to projects in
Malawi.
Earlier open days can still be seen in the Bridge Street Church
pages HERE
Caithness Big Band - Mackays Hotel - 9.00pm
Saturday 10th October Caithness Big Band
at
Mackays Hotel, Wick will present a programme of music featuring
reproductions of the recordings made by the great swing bands of the
1930s and 40s. This includes music made famous by the Count Basie,
Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington and Tommy Dorsey bands. In addition,
the band has put its own stamp on a number of standards from that
period and from more recent times.
1 October 2009
PPP NEWS
- Wick Training Centre - New Opportunities For Young People In Wick
Pulteneytown Peoples Project has secured Leader Funding to set up a
new project called TARGET which has the objective of running a
course targeting young adults who are currently seeking employment.
Courses will also target young adults who are ready to leave school
and need experience and information as to what they want to do in
the future. The aim of the project is to provide a personal centred
plan to help young unemployed gain employment. The course will run
four mornings a week for a minimum of 12 weeks and allow
participants to develop skills that will assist them to gain
employment..........Starts 26 Oct - Apply soon as place
limited........
SVQ in Business Administration Level 2
In partnership with ITP Solutions, the TARGET project has secured 8
places for anyone under 20 to receive a recognised qualification and
give them a better chance of gaining employment. This course will
run for 26 weeks and will include a mix of work placement and study
time. The course will start on 2nd November.......... Pulteneytown People�s Project � Hobbies Groups
Computer Courses
Names are now being taken for the next 10 week sessions. These run
throughout the year in Basic Computing, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
and Excel...................
Hobbies Groups
There is a small amount of places on our stitch-craft group which
meets every Tuesday morning. There is also a card making and hobbies
class on a Tuesday Afternoon and both Thursday morning and
afternoon. Classes cost �1.50 with refreshments
included.....................
Art Classes
Community art classes run by Karyn Fraser MA, are currently being
held in our premises as well as Clyth Hall and Lybster Outdoor
Bowling Hall...................
Mixed Media and Fibre Classes
This group run by Bettine Bain meets at PPP on Tuesday evenings with
a further day time group due to start at Caberfeidh Court. The
course teaches students how to dye and prepare yarns and fabrics for
using in both experimental work and to make finished art
pieces................
Holiday Club
The October holiday club will run from Monday 12th � Friday 16th
October in Wick High School. Cost will be �7.50 per full day and
�4.50 per half day session. The club is open to children from P1 �
S2.........
MAASK (Morning and After School Club)
The club operates from Wick South School is open to children from
p1-p7 from any primary school. Children can be picked up from
Hillhead, North or Pulteneytown Academy schools and taken to MAASK
and be dropped off at home between 5.15-5.30pm.......
Coffee Morning
The computer classes have organised a coffee morning with
entertainment in the Back Bridge Street Club on Saturday 7th
November from 10 � 12..........
Coach Trip
Pulteneytown Peoples Project uses their money from their fundraising
efforts to subsidise bus trips to the community so they are
affordable. After the success of Annie during the summer a trip has
been organised to Eden Court to see �The Steamie� - Written by Tony
Roper............................
Opportunity for
Caithness Artists and Makers at St Fergus Gallery, Wick
The St Fergus Gallery are currently accepting applications for the opportunity
to display work within the Art and Craft Sales area within the Wick Library
Foyer area. Caithness based Artists and Makers are invited to apply by sending
a maximum of 6 images and short biography to ....................
THE BIG DERBY MATCH - Thurso FC V Halkirk United - Recreation Park, Halkirk
2.30pm Sat
On Saturday afternoon
Thurso FC climbed to the top of the league table with a 2-2 draw at
Dingwall Thistle thanks to second half goals from Nigel MacKenzie and Mark
Nichol. Dingwall Thistle were two nil up at half time from a Lee MacDougall own
goal and one from Gary Urquhart. Next game is THE BIG DERBY MATCH in The North
Caledonian Cup Semi-Final away to Halkirk United at Recreation Park with a 2.30
p.m kick-off. The other semi-final is between Muir of Ord Rovers and Dingwall
Thistle.
Council Leader Confirms Commitment To Wick High School The Leader of The Highland Council's Administration Councillor Michael
Foxley has urged the Wick High School Parent Council to work with the Council
and the Scottish Government to deliver a significant investment at the school.
He said: "This is a time for celebration that Wick High School is going to
benefit from a very significant investment. It is important that the Parent
Council works closely with the Council and the Scottish Government to secure
the best way forward, based on the best possible technical advice."
New School The Only Solution - Caithness Courier
