Royal
Wedding Celebrations In Highland Schools Over thirty schools in the Highlands will be
celebrating the
wedding of HRH Prince William to Catherine Middleton on 29 April with
organised events and activities involving over 4,000 pupils, teachers
and local communities.
Many schools are organising mock weddings, various street parties, and
wedding feasts. Other activities following a royal or wedding theme
include art and crafts to create decorations, clothing, hats, crowns
and fascinators; quizzes, cake making and mapping of the royal wedding
route.
In Caithness, Pulteneytown Academy in Wick is putting on an exhibition
of wedding dresses and wedding photography for the public and
Castletown Primary School in Thurso will parade through the local
streets following a P1 mock bride and groom transported in a Shetland
pony and trap.....more
Wick Town Centre Royal
Wedding Event
The Caithness Chamber of Commerce have planned an event in Wick town
centre on Saturday 30th April
where school children can enjoy a Royal Wedding Picture Hunt round some
of the local shops.
A map showing the area where the pictures may be located will be
available outside D R Simpsons from 10am
on the 30th April. We will also be offering a Kiddies Crown Judging Competition at 3pm in
The Market Square with prizes for the best Crowns. So there are
plenty of reasons to visit Wick town centre that day! Music Link Media have live
music planned in the Market Square from 2pm - 4 pm.
Caithness Chamber of Commerce are offering a prize of �20 gift voucher
for a local shop of their choice in Wick to the primary school pupil
with the best answer to the question. In your own words, tell us
why people should visit Wick town centre, as well as a �30 book token
for their school. If you think you may wish to visit Wick on this
day and would like an entry form, you can ask at your School, or
alternately. Entry forms can be collected from the counter at D R
Simpsons in Wick from 26th April.
Have a fun day out.
24 April 2011
STEPHEN BROWN In Concert - Proceeds To
Japan Relief Fund Saturday 30th April -
7.30pm Thurso West Church,
Sinclair Street, Thurso
Songs of wistful longing, now, of moral compassion and of listening to
rain on leaves - in styles ranging from acoustic folk through to soft
rock with some mixes and matches along the way.
A Major Archaeological Dig In Caithness -
You Can Get Involved 2011 sees the
commencement of a major new programme of community archaeological
research, centred around the broch village complex at Nybster,
Auckengill, Caithness.
The Caithness Archaeological Trust has joined forces with AOC
Archaeology Group to instigate a new programme of excavation and
recording of the dramatic broch village, situated on the promontory
headland at Auckengill, north of Keiss in Caithness. The archaeological
programme will involve a series of excavations and conservation work on
the site, aiming to better understand the development of the settlement
through the Iron Age and Early Historic periods, and to better present
the site to the visiting public.
Get Involved
Participate in an archaeological dig this summer and learn
something new about the area, meet new people, learn new skills, have
fun! It is free to take part and no previous experience is required.
Join us for as long as you like - a day, a week, a fortnight!
Excavations in the spring/summer of 2011 will take place on the
following dates: Tuesday 26th - Saturday 30th April
Monday 2nd - Sunday 8th May
Monday 1st - Saturday 7th August
Monday 8th - Sunday 13th August Full Details
to get involved HERE
URGENT
NOTICE IF YOU REQUIRE A VET -
Fault on Wick Telephone Number - Contact Thurso We have been asked to let folk know that the Wick
telephone
number of D S Mc Gregor & Partners the veterinary practice in Wick
has a fault and so far BT have not fixed it. Until further notice
contact the Thurso office of D S McGregor & Partners and they will
take the necessary action to pass on messages.
The Thurso office number is
01847 892387
20 April 2011
Castle and Gardens Of Mey - EASTER FUN
afternoon SUN 24th APRIL - 12.30pm
EASTER EGG HUNT & QUIZ - (Registration from 12 noon)
DECORATED EGG COMPETITION for 12yrs & under - - Easter bonnet
competition
UNDER 5’S FREE - FAMILY TICKET �15.00 (Admits 2 Adults & 4
Children) - INDIVIDUAL TICKET �5.00
Oriental Floral Fusion - A Fund Raiser For Japan Save the
Children Earthquake Tsunami Appeal
Thursday 21st April 7.00 - 9.00pm - Mackays Hotel - entry �5 Adult �3
child under 16 The event is being organised by amanda
Coghill. There will
be a raffle and a chance to take home one of the floral designs.
Come along and join in this fun filled evening and help a little fo the
children affected by the disaster.
Get Walking In Caithness
Keiss to Freswick - Sunday 1st
May
Join the Countryside Ranger on this beautiful historic walk of brochs
and castles, finishing at the spectacular Bucholie Castle. Wear
good walking gear and waterproofs. Bring lunch.
Meet at Keiss harbour (ND 351 609) at 10.30am - �3 charge pp See many of the seasons
coming walks with the Highland Council Rangers at Ranger
Walks 2011
18 April 2011
Buckie Inflict
Academy’s Second Defeat In A Week
Buckie Thistle....4.......Wick Academy...1 (half-time
1-1) - Reporter - Noel Donaldson Three photos above show Academy's first half
equaliser. More
Photos From The Game On Saturday 16 April 2011
ANOTHER painful result for Wick Academy players and fans might be
forgiven if they wished that the season was over. With
a makeshift side, minus several key members, you would never have gone
a bundle on the Scorries to win, if you were a betting person,
particularly after Wednesday’s disaster against Nairn, and even a draw
forecast would have been long odds. Buckie opened strongly and
forced a series of corners which eventually had to produce something,
Lewis Mackinnon heading home strongly from the cross with only eight
minutes on the clock. Give Academy their due, they didn’t
take it lying down and countered, a few minutes later, through a superb
effort by Garry Weir. Despite being under pressure from a
defender he managed to dispatch the ball, as he fell to the ground,
past the defender and the Jags keeper into the corner of the net.
Election Hustings In Wick - Two chances To Question the Candidates
Before May Election
FIRST Hustings A hustings that was specifically focused on issues
affecting
children, women and families orgnised by HomeStart Caithness and
Women's Aid
Date: Friday 22nd April 2011 - Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Wick Family Centre, 6-7 Bank Row, Wick, KW1 4JH All four constituency candidates have been invited
and are attending. They are: Rob
Gibson (SNP) John
Mackay (Labour) Edward Mountain (Scottish Conservatives) Robbie
Rowantree (Scottish Liberal Democrats)
HomeStart co-ordinator Naomi Watson said, "We are aware that the event
is being held on Good Friday, which is a holiday for the majority of
people. However, this is a key election and we want to ensure
that women, children and families have a voice and issues are
highlighted and brought to the attention of the candidates so that, if
elected, they can make a real and lasting difference to many vulnerable
members of society."
SECOND Hustings
Scottish Parliament Election question time
A hustings organised by the "Wick Wants Work" campaign of Wick tax
office staff. A Scottish Parliament Candidates Question Time has
been organised by the "Wick Wants Work" campaign. All welcome at the Assembly rooms on Tuesday the 26th of April
at 7pm.
Please come along, hear what is being said and have your say about the
issues that are important to you.
We will be asking some questions about the proposed closure of the tax
office and the employment situation in general but it is an opportunity
for everyone to quiz the 4 prospective candidates. YOUR CHANCES TO ASK
QUESTIONS IN WICK - DON'T MISS OUT
16 April 2011
Family Easter Treasure Hunt
Sundaay 24th April - Geise Woodland 2.00pm
Have fun searching for clues and eggs of all descriptions! Meet at Geise Farm car park, near Glengolly, Thurso
ND 109 649 at 2pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking recommended but not
essential.
Organised by the Highland Council Ranger Service - Charge: �5 per
family group For further details &
booking: e-mail Marina at [email protected]
15 April 2011
O'Neill Cold Water Classic
2011 At Thurso - Perfect Waves
15 April 2011
O'Neill CRanger
Walks 2011
O'Neill Cold Water Classic 2011 - Introducing the Cold Water Classic
Series
14 April 2011
Traditional
Building Skills Courses at Orkney College June/July 2011 Sash and Case Window Repair
Lime Pointing and Harling
Stonemasonry
Chimney Repairs
Portland Cement Repairs
The 1 day courses cost �125 each and funding is available towards
course fees and travel costs from the Pulteneytown Conservation Area
Regeneration Scheme (CARS), supported by Historic Scotland and the
Highland Council.
For further information contact the CARS project officer on 01955 602
199 or by e-mail bryony.robinson[AT]highland.gov.uk and leave a message
giving your name and contact details.
Academy
No Match For Clever County
Wick Academy.....0 Nairn County....4
(half-time 0-2) - Reporter - Noel Donaldson IT's a night Wick Academy will want to forget...
Four goals conceded, one an own-goal, another a penalty and two players
sent off.
Nairn, physical and fast moving, got off to a dream start with two
goals in the opening 12 minutes, one from Steven Mackay and the second
courtesy of John Cameron. That was the way things ended up at the
break but Nairn continued the way they had started, in the second
period. Cameron dispatched a shot which deflected off Academy’s
Andrew Macleod into the net with only 56 minutes on the clock. More Photos From The Game
Tomintoul
Shooting Victim Studied At Thurso College
Highland Hospice - Memorial Service Saturday 28 May 2011 -
Wick Baptist Church, Dempster Street, at 11.00am
With refreshments in the lounge thereafter. All families and
friends who wish to remember their loved ones cared for by the Hospice
and Macmillan are invited to the above service.
For more information contact: Palliative Care Nurses Tel 01955
880397
Ship a’ Hoy - Sunday 15th
May 10.15am – 6pm
Sail directly to the Orkney Island of Hoy onboard the Pentland Venture
from John O Groats. Then either have fun exploring Rackwick Bay
independently or join the Caithness Countryside Rangers as we walk out
to the famous ‘Old Man’ sea stack. Hopefully we may see whales or
dolphins from the ferry on route and mountain hares and skuas once we
are on Hoy. Tickets �38
Places very limited - booking and pre-payment is essential (by 8th
May). Details and bookings:
Paul Castle Highland Council Ranger 01847 8821531
[email protected]
Gail Ross Wins Wick Council Seat With Huge
Majority For SNP
Local lass Gail Ross won her council seat for Wick easily. Today at the
count she came out way ahead after the various counts.
The final results were -
Gail Ross - SNP - 1049
Neil Macdonald - Labour - 463
Clair Clarke - Lib Dem - 232
Niall smith - Independent - 245
Jim Oag - Independent - 202
Laurel Bush - 75
Michael Carr - Conservative - 33
Gail ross now takes up the seat vacated by Katrina MacNab who was an
independent councillor.
7 April 2011
2011 Wick Gala Queen and
Attendants Wanted
2011 Gala Queen and Gala Attendants. S4 - S6 Wick High
School pupils who reside in Wick and would like to be apply for one of
the positions ontact Chairperson Donna Plowman on
[email protected] or Vice Chairperson Kerry Gunn on
[email protected] for an application form. Application
forms are also available from the High School office. A poster
has been placed within the High School advising of this. The
closing date for applications is Friday 29th April 2011.
Alex
Salmond's Visit To
Wick
The First minister is in full electioneering flight
as he tours Scotland trying to gain votes for local SNP candidates in
the May elections. Gail Ross who standing in the Wick bi-election
was one of the party beneficiaries of his visit as he gave her
local campaign a boost. It remains to be seen whether voters will
elect a party candidate to replace the previous independent councillor
Katrina MacNab. Mr Salmond also met campaigners from Wick Tax
Office who are fighting to save their office from closure in 2012. VIDEO
Of Alex Salmond's Visit North
Wick Ward Bi-Election
A by-election will take place on Thursday 7 April to elect one
councillor to serve Ward 3 – Wick on The Highland Council.
The candidates are:
* Laurel Bush, Animaland, 16 Kennedy Terrace, Wick.
* Michael Anthony Carr, Inistore House, Castle
Street, Dornoch (Scottish Conservative and Unionist)
* Claire Mairi Clark, 6 Couper Cottages, Barrock,
Thurso. (Scottish Liberal Democrat)
* Neil MacDonald, 10 West Banks Terrace, Wick
(Scottish Labour Party candidate)
* Jim Oag, Corbiegoe, Thrumster, Wick. (Independent)
* Gail Elizabeth Ross, 62 Argyle Square,
Wick.(Scottish National Party (SNP) )
* Niall Smith, 24 Coach Road, Wick. (Independent)
Polling will take place between 7 am and 10 pm at six polling stations,
which will be situated at the Assembly Rooms, Wick (3); the Boys
Brigade Hall (2); and St Fergus Church Hall (1)
Making Waves @ Wick Family Centre - Easter Holiday Club
Making Waves will be open throughout the Easter Holidays (with the
exception of Good Friday and Easter Monday) offering children 5-12
years a fun packed programme of events including activities such as;
swimming, baking and a Mad Hatter's Tea Party! If you would like
to
book a place please pop into Wick Family Centre, Bank Row between 3:00
pm and 5.30 pm Monday - Friday or alternatively phone us on 01955
606065. (You can find a list of activities available on the
general
discussion board). We would also like to mention that
Making Waves
will be holding an open day for our After School Club on Wednesday 6th
April between 3:00 pm and 5:30 pm. Please bring your children
along
for a taster session of the facilities and activities available and to
meet our friendly fully qualified team.
3 April 2011
Wick
Academy 2 Clachnacuddin 2 Academy
Still Looking To Convert Leads Into Wins Wick
Academy....2.......Clachnacuddin....2
(half-time
2-1) Report By Noel Donaldson IT
must be a frustrating trait for any soccer side. You go a goal up,
maybe two, and, without getting complacent, you might start to think
that the three points, if not in the (net) bag, are certainly
beckoning..
That's the way it was, with Academy, trying to shake off their recent
failure to capitalise on their lead. Twice they went ahead at
Harmsworth Park, on Saturday...and twice saw their lead evaporate.
Goal-getter Richard Macadie opened for Academy in the 19th minute,
after his side has soaked up pressure from a well-organised Lilywhites
team who were quick on the break. Macadie drove the ball past the
spread-eagled keeper, David Harrison. David Allan made it 2-0, in
the 37th minute and some fans might have been forgiven for thinking
that this might have signalled the sort of a runaway Clach has suffered
recently - a leakage, or rather a spate, of no less than 10 goals
conceded in two games...............more
