News Archive - March 2014
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31 March 2014
Appeal for information following a report of an assault on Shore Lane, Wick
Gospel Meetings Kids Bible Club
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Win a Brilliant Historic Break for two to Orkney - FREE Competition
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30 March 2014
Information On The Gull Problems In Urban Areas![Seagull Informartion](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/seagullbanner.jpg)
Yes it is almost the time again when many people have problems with gulls. There are a few things you can do and some you cannot. If you do some of the things mentioned then you might save yourself another seaosn of nuisance. Since egg laying will be going on soon take your actions now.
Rock Armour At Wick Harbour Is Strengthened Ready For More Storms
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Gills Harbour Works Repair Storm Damage
![Gills Harbour Repairs](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/gills_harbour_repairs/1_s.jpg)
Nairn 'two' good for determined Scorries - Wick Academy 1 Nairn County 2
Reporter Noel Donaldson
Despite the celebrations after Craig Shearer opens Academy's account with a well-taken strike the Scorries effort ended in only that goal with Nairn winning 2 - 1.
![Wick Academy 1 Nairn County 2 - 29 March 2014](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/wick_academy_nairn/1_s.jpg)
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BAR a couple of near goal-scoring opportunities, one at each end, it looked as if the match was destined to be a dour slog until Wick broke the deadlock just before the break. Craig Shearer's long range rocket gave Nairn keeper Callum Donaldson no chance and set the home side up with an advantageous lead which brought the game to life.
PHOTO GALLERY Wick Academy Web Site Nairn County Web Site
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Latest news on the Caithness economy.
28 March 2014
Fit's in 'e Groat 'is WeekTake look at Noel Donaldson's selection of items from the local paper.
Thurso Book Club - First meeting
![Thursdo Book Club](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/thurso_book_club_s.jpg)
Blue door Cafe, Thurso Caravan Site.
Seafoods in Schools
Thurso High Workshop. Inviting all parents, guardians and siblings to a community event.
on Tuesday 1st April from 4.30 - 6.30pm at Thurso High.
27 March 2014
Roof Materials For New Council Offices![New Council Offices 27 March 2014](http://www.caithness.org/photos/old_buildings/wick_council_offices/2089_s.jpg)
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The Scorries rise to derby challenge but fall victim to penalty decider
![Wick Academy 0 Brora 1](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/wick_brora/10_s.jpg)
IF BRORA had come over the Ord expecting to inflict numerical damage on Academy then they were greatly mistaken. The Scorries stuck to their task, last night, and had it not been for a late, disputed, penalty in favour of the Reds, a draw would have been a fair result in this eagerly-awaited derby return clash. If, is the biggest word in the football parlance...if an early Craig Shearer strike had found its mark....if a Davie Allan effort had stretched the Cattach net, things the outcome might have been different. PHOTO GALLERY
26 March 2014
Year of Ancient ancestors Programme at a GlanceThe festival will run at Caithness Horizons in May to October.
Notice of Pre-Planning Application Community Consultation Event for proposals by JOG 2 Ltd
Check out New Job Ads Posted Today
Fit's in 'e Courier 'e Day
A few items from this weeks Caithness Courier
Rare LS Lowry painting of Thurso sells for £842,000 - Herald Scotland
A RARE PAINTING showing musicians in the "higgledy piggledy" streets of a Caithness town by LS Lowry sold at auction last night for £842,000. Street Musicians depicts Lowry's trademark matchstick figures and dogs in Shore Street, Thurso.
New Shop Brightens Up Wick Town Centre
![New Keystore shop in Bridge Streer](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/new_shop/1_s.jpg)
24 March 2014
Caithness District Partnership - Health & Social Work - Open To The Public Friday 28th March 10.30amNow At Games Room 2 , Assembly Rooms Wick
Note change of venue and new start time. This is due to the inclusion of an item on the maternity unit at Caithness General in case of increased interest by members of the public. Information about the Caithness District Partnership
Berriedale Braes A9 Improvement Exhibition 2nd April 2014
![Berriedale Braes Exhibition 2nd April 2014](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/berriedale_braes_s.jpg)
A few views of Berriedale
Several Engineering Vacancies With EESL
Workshop Foreman, QC Inspector/NDT technician, Mechanical Fitter, Pipefitter/fabricator, Coded Welder
Other Job Vacancies
Lybster Harbour Deepened Recently
![Deepening Lybster Harbour](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/lybster_harbour_work/1_s.jpg)
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23 March 2014
Fred Morrison Concert Sold OutWork Begins To Move On The Site Of New Primary School North Of The River
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Hazels and Yoles - Walk and Talk - Sunday 30th March
![Hazels and Yoles](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/hazels_yoles_s.jpg)
Wick Harbour Wall Repairs Ongoing
![Wick Harbour Wall Repairs](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/wick_harbour_repairs/1_s.jpg)
Photos - Storm December 2013 January 2014
Film Clips - December 2012 19 January 2014
More dates for your diary at Castlehill
![Castlehill Heritage](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/castlehill_heritage_s.jpg)
Fast Look at 'e Groat
A few items from the local paper.
22 March 2014
Lyth Arts Centre Kicks Off 38th Season Of Live Performances![Lyth Arts 38th Season 2014](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/lyth1_s.jpg)
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April sees Lyth Arts Centre Start its 38th season of drama, music and other work across the arts spectrum. In Caithness this is the place to see works of the highest quality presented in small and cosy theatre with the trimmings of cafe and bar. Becoming a member helps with the running costs and gives access to reductions on tickets. There are a breathtaking number of difficulties in running a theatre in the far north of Scotland wtih a small rural population to draw on for support. Amazingly Lyth Arts have provided a unique service in Caithness to its small audience and offer opportunities to see performances often only available at much bigger venues. To take the most advantage of what will be on offer take out a membership for only £20 or £30 for two people at the same address. Tickets for shows are usually about £12 but members gain a £2 discount. Members are also invited to the annual members evening which this year wil be held on 30th June.
Family Fun Day At The Caithness Science Festival 2014
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Today At The Caithness Science Festival 2014
Family Fun Day Bumblebees
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Caithness Science Festival Web Site
20 March 2014
More success for Rush.dance![Rush.dance success in Dundee](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/rush_dance/dan2_s.jpg)
Forestry Commission Scotland is to create a new 'starter-farm' in Caithness - FARMINGUK
"Achnamoine could be a great opportunity for someone eager to start farming livestock and integrate this with some woodland too." In Autumn, applications will be posted on Forestry Commission Scotland's website with adverts appearing in the farming and national press.
19 March 2014
Your So Busy - Flash Through 'e Courier In 60 SecondsHighland Council signs up to be an Earth Hour star
![Earth Hour](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/earth_hour_s.jpg)
Queen Mother’s fridge going strong after 60 years at Castle of Mey - Scotsman
New £1 coin announced
![New One Pound coin by 2017](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/newpoundcoin_s.jpg)
Do You Want To Enter The flower Show at Caithness County Show In 2014? - See The Schedule
There is still time to plan your entry for the Flower Show at the county show this year. See the 2013 entries
Great Comets Of The Last 50 Years
![Cometsof the Past 50 Years](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/comets_s.jpg)
JULIE Gets Set For Stoke-On-Trent Work Experience
![Julie withers heads for Stoke-On-Trent](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/julie_withers_s.jpg)
Regional FutureChef Winner Meganne Heads to Nationals with Course Tutor
![Meganne Heads To chef finals](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/ms_s.jpg)
Caithness Science Festival Opening Event
![Caithness Science Festival 2014](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/science_festival_2014/1_s.jpg)
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18 March 2014
Camps2 Win League and Cup Final And Take The Rockwater Shield![Camps2 win the Rockwater Shield for 2014](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/rockwater_shield_s.jpg)
Caithness Science Festival Starts Today
Launch event at Pultneytown Academy School Tonight at 6.30pm.
Face to Face With Your Ancestors - Wednesday 7.30pm Mackays hotel.
Family Fun Day - Saturday 22nd March - Assembly rooms
Bumblebees - Saturday 22nd March 11.00am - Assembly rooms.
Caithness Science Festival Web site
Springtime Is Here Despite The Rain Still Showing Up Every Day
![Daffodils for Spring in Caithness](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/springtime/1_s.jpg)
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Several New Jobs Added at Noon Today
17 March 2014
Latest Progress At New Wick Council Offices![Wick Council Offices 17 March 2014](http://www.caithness.org/photos/old_buildings/wick_council_offices/2074_s.jpg)
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‘CLICK YOUR CROFT’ - CROFTING PHOTO COMPETITION 2014
![Crofters Photo Competition 2014](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/croftphotocomp_s.jpg)
John O'Groats, Thurso and Wick Included In Queen's Baton Relay
Highland villages, towns and local communities will have the chance to be part of the excitement, celebrations and countdown to Scotland’s biggest-ever sporting and cultural festival – the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
New Funding Opportunities Added To The Community Section
Several new funding opportunities have today been added to the community section. The funding opportunities include arts, crafts, breakfast clubs, public spaces, sports facilities, alleviation of poverty for women and children and socially based digital technology.
School Meals Prices To Increase In Highland
Pupils, parents and carers are being informed that the price of school meals will increase in Highland primary and secondary schools from Tuesday 22 April 2014 when pupils return from the Easter holidays and the new spring-summer menu starts. The price of a primary school two course traditional lunch will increase to £1.95 and for secondary schools to £2.15.
14 March 2014
Heavy Lift Pad Construction Underway At Wick Harbour![Heavylift Pad Contruction underway at Wick harbour](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/heavylift_s.jpg)
History of Brough Harbour Goes Digital
![Brough Harbour 1945](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/brough_bay/brough_harbour_1945_s.jpg)
Project Engineers and Nurses Wanted - See Caithness.org Jobs Section
Police appeal following lost medication in Wick
Fits in 'e Groat 'e Day
Snippets from the local paper in today's edition.
Enterprising Equine Students Success
![Puissance competiton](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/puissance_s.jpg)
Caithness Features In Visit Scotland Campaign
Highlands’ ‘Brilliant Moments’ in UK VisitScotland tourism campaign' Brilliant moments in the Highlands are being promoted in VisitScotland’s latest UK tourism campaign.
Council agrees plans to review customer services
The Highland Council has agreed plans to implement a review of Customer Services. The Council has agreed to spend £68,500 from the Strategic Change and Development Fund to enhance the Council’s web site so that the public can conduct more transactions online and the Service Centre, which handles phone queries from customers. This is to recognise the growing trend of customer contact by telephone and online. It also agreed that for 15 months a cross-group Customer Services Board of 10 Members be established with full delegated powers
Council to increase spending on adult care services
Highland Councillors has agreed to dedicate significant additional funding for services to older people and the vulnerable. The Council has agreed an extra £13.5 million over the next three financial years for NHS Highland to deliver adult care services on its behalf.
Council unanimously backs reducing the voting age
The Highland Council has unanimously supported reducing the minimum age for voting in all elections to 16. The Council is also backing Highland Youth Voice’s “Votes[AT]16” campaign which calls for 16 and 17 year olds to get the vote.
Highland Carbon CLEVER vision and action plan approved
An action plan and vision of what a low carbon Highlands would be like by 2025 was welcomed by members of The Highland Council.
'e Courier This Week
12 March 2014
Young Highland Musicians Shine On Stage![Young Highland Musicians](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/young_highland_musicians/1_s.jpg)
Camps2 Win Wick and District Pool League Divison One
![Winner of Wick divison one pool league 2014](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/camps2_s.jpg)
11 March 2014
Norlin Playgroup Want Parents IdeasNorlin Playgroup has recently created a survey to advise people of what services Norlin are considering providing to the pre-school children in Wick and the surrounding areas. Norlin are considering providing various activities for children who are pre-school age. We are looking into providing a breakfast club for children enrolled at Norlin and also the provision of 'Kidz' Time' which would cover all kinds of messy play, story and song times, outdoor exploration (weather permitting) and lots of other activities at times to suit parents and possibly some weekend and holiday provision as well.
Call for young talented musicians
![Audition day for young musicians in Highland](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/inst_s.jpg)
10 March 2014
North Highland College Students Are Sporting Success![North Highland College Students gain awards](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/dsgs_s.jpg)
National Juniper Day! 15 March 2014
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9 March 2014
Wick Academy 1 Clachnacuddin 1![Wick Academy 1 Clachnacuddin 1 - 8 March 2014](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2014/march/wick_academy_clachnacuddin/1_s.jpg)
A COUPLE of set pieces and a handful of chances that didn't bear fruit, plus an irritating wind, combined to make the game a dour affair for the optimistic fans who turned out at Harmsworth Park, yesterday. Clach playing down field in the first period, took the lead through a Gordon Morrison penalty in the 32nd minute but the advantage was short-lived. Wick got a free kick, at the other end, a couple of minutes later and a superb strike by Man of the Match Richard Macadie, levelled things. Both sides rang the changes as the game progressed but the substitutions failed to make the difference and all-in-all, a draw was probably a fair result. Photo Gallery
Caithness Science Festival 2014
Launch Event Face To Face With Your Ancestors
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Family Fun Day Bumblebees
![Family Fun Day Caithness Science Festival 2014](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/fun_day2_s.jpg)
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Caithness Science Festival Web Site
8 March 2014
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 8 March 2014 - Rare & Minority breeds of Poultry & Livestock![Toulouse Goose Sale of Poultry Dingwall 8 March 2014](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/toulouse_goose_s.jpg)
Poultry leading prices per section Large Fowl: 3 Wheaten Maran pullets, £120; 8 Silver Laced Wyandotte chicks, and trio Barnevelder £110; 3 Barred Plymouth Rock pullets, and pair Scots Grey, £100. Ducks: Trio Black Indian Runner, and Trio Miniature Silver Appleyards, £100; Pair of Cayuga, £90; Pair Cayuga, £85. Call ducks: Pair Apricot and Trio Chocolate, £100; 2 Chocolate, £80; Pair Silver, £70. Bantams: Trio Poland, £110; Trio Black Orpington, £100; Quartet Black Orpington, Trio Black Orpington, and 3 Silver Spangled Hamburg pullets, £90. Pigeons: Pair White Garden Fantail, £28; 4 White Garden, £22; 4 White Garden, £18. Quail: 10 Japanese Coturnix, £55; 10 Japanese Coturnix, £50; 5 Japanese (twice), £30. Geese: 1 Toulouse, £75; Trio Embden, £38; 2 Embden females, £35...............
New care home fire safety guide - Making Scotland’s care homes even safer
Important new guidance aimed at reducing the risk of fire in Scotland’s care homes was launched on Friday 7th March 2014. The revised information is designed to assist care home owners and staff to fulfil their fire safety duties.
10 things you may not know about peat
![Frozen Ponds in The Peatlands](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/frozen_ponds_s.jpg)
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
7 March 2014
Music Art Ploughing Craft Shinty Bulbs - Check The What's On SaturdayPop Up Shop Saturday 8th March at Former Graham Begg's Shop
Reported theft of electricity cable
Police in Caithness received a report of theft between 1000 and 1400 hours on Wednesday 05 March 2014, from the Scottish and Southern Energy windfarm site at Bettyhill.
Hairdresser Wanted for Thurso Shop
See all the vacancies HERE
Night Of The Northern Lights
Another great timelapse showing the Northern Lightsin Caithness by Maciej Winiarczyk
Mount Pleasant Nursery Open Day
Thursday 13th March 2014 fro 1pm to 2pm.
Managing Your Money At PPP
For anyone it can be a daunting task to work out what the best deals are online. Shortly at Pultneytown People's Project a couple of evenings might just save you money. Two sessions to help you beat the financial problems.
Money Spinners - Getting the Best Deals On-Line Monday 10th March 7.00pm
Want help with a preventative debt approach rather than dealing with actual debt.
Money Spinners - Getting the Best Deals On-Line Monday 17th March 7.00pm
Want help with switching energy providers or Better deals on Car/House/Life Insurances. Then this session is for you.
Fit's in 'e Groat - an' e' Coorier
No time to read the papers - a few of the items from the local papers from Noel Donaldson
Thurso welcomes launch of new online survey on delivery charges
Local MP John Thurso has welcomed the launch of a new online survey from Citizens Advice Scotland on unfair delivery charges. The survey is the first of its kind assessing the impact of high delivery charges on businesses in rural parts of Scotland - having previously targeted individual consumers only.
THE SEVEN WONDERS OF SCOTTISH CHILDHOOD
![Childhood Today by Persil](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/childhood_s.jpg)
New investment in Caithness battery power
HIE has supported the smooth change-over for new investors at AGM Batteries and ABSL Power Solutions, which were previously owned by US-based multinational Enersys Inc.
SEA – Arty fundraiser for Brough Bay Association and Castletown Heritage Society
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Housing benefit will be sanctioned
Part-time workers judged to be doing too little to find full-time work face having their benefit for housing costs sanctioned by the government for the first time under universal credit.
5 March 2014
Highland employers help 16 to 19 year olds begin employmentHIGHLAND’S employers are among those backing a national work-based qualification to help young people secure employment. Companies across Scotland are offering work placements and assessing young people to help them achieve an SQA approved ‘Certificate of Work Readiness’. Employer demand for the qualification is high, as recent figures show that more than 1000 businesses across Scotland have shown their support by providing placements.
Speakers School Council Awards
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Free lecture to show how archaeology can support future sustainability
![Jane Downes Archaeology Lecture](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/Jane_Downes_s.jpg)
Divers to probe suspected explosives found in Wick Bay - BBC
Royal Navy divers have been brought in to deal with suspected unexploded ordnance in the sea on the north side of Wick Bay in Caithness.
4 March 2014
Next Steps for Postcode Campaign ConfirmedNorth MSP, Rhoda Grant has met with the Chair of Thurso Community Council, Bob Earnshaw at the Pentland Hotel last Friday (28th February) to discuss how best to support the campaign to establish a new postcode for Caithness and Sutherland. Chairman Bob Earnshaw, Cllr Roger Saxon and Rhoda Grant MSP agreed that the campaign should be carried forward and that Mr Earnshaw would raise the issue at the next meeting of the Association of Caithness Community Councils, which is due to take place on Tuesday 4th March.
Connect To Your Courage - Women Can Break The Barriers
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Wick & District Pool League - Week 13
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Careers Event In Tain Offers Opportunities At Skibo Castle
![Careers Opportunities at Skibo Castle Event In Duthac Centre, Tain](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/skibo_s.jpg)
It is the opportunity to forge a career somewhere unique. Skills Development Scotland, the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland, is holding an exciting careers event in Duthac Centre, Tain. The Skibo Careers Fair is an opportunity to learn about the employment opportunities available at the Carnegie Club, Skibo Castle, one of the world’s finest private, residential clubs. The Careers Fair, which takes place on March 12th, is open for students and schools from 10am until 1.30pm. Others can visit from 2.30 until 6pm.
Carnegie Club Web Site
3 March 2014
Scientific spotlight shines on Flow CountryScientists from across the UK will converge in Caithness this week to discuss the latest findings in peatland research. Organised by North Highland College UHI’s Environmental Research Institute (ERI), the ‘Research in the Flow Country’ conference has attracted over sixty attendees. The four-day event will highlight the latest research on the role of peatlands, including their part in regulating carbon and freshwater and their value to biodiversity. Covering about 4,000 Km2, the Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland is believed to be the largest area of blanket bog in the world. Its diverse habitats support a wide range of globally significant wetland and moorland species. The conference, which takes place from Tuesday 4 to Friday 7 March in Thurso, will include a field visit to the RSPB reserve at Forsinard so delegates can see peatland restoration in action.
Remote Delivery Costs - Small Business Survey
For the past three years the Scottish CAB Service has been campaigning against unfair delivery charges for online deliveries. Citizens Advice Scotland’s report ‘The Postcode Penalty’ analysed over 3,000 customer complaints and over 500 online companies, uncovering a ‘postcode penalty’ that sees some Scots having to pay an average of nearly £19 extra when buying goods online....... Citizens Advice Scotland is keen to hear the views and experiences of small businesses who have encountered surcharges for deliveries based on location. Go to the survey to give your business views.
Beware energy saving offers that demand upfront fees
but don’t be put off the Green Deal, says Trading Standards
Trading Standards officers with The Highland Council are warning consumers to be wary of paying upfront fees to companies claiming to be offering services connected with the Government’s “Green Deal” scheme. Problems with one particular company have highlighted the dangers of upfront fees. Sales representatives calling from Green Deal Rewards Ltd, based in Airdrie, carried out unsolicited marketing telephone calls to unsuspecting Highland householders. Sales staff from the company claimed that householders were entitled to funding for “free government home improvements” under the government’s ‘Green Deal’ scheme. A number of Highland consumers agreed to pay out a fee of £149.99 in advance, in order to obtain a survey on their home and an “Energy Performance Certificate” (or EPC). The North householders were then promised that an appointment would be made to carry out a ‘survey’. However, Trading Standards officers have since discovered that some consumers never received a visit from the company and other consumers, where a ‘survey’ had been carried on their home, are still waiting for their ‘EPC’.
Council consults on Social Enterprise Strategy for the Highlands
`Social Enterprise’ is an increasingly fundamental part of what makes the Highland tick and The Highland Council is looking for input to its strategy. A draft Social Enterprise Strategy for the Highlands covering the years 2014-2017 has been published for consultation by the Council and all interested parties are being asked to take part and help shape the future of this sector.
2 March 2014
World Day Of Prayer - 7th March - Call To Get InvolvedA letter from St Joachim's church in Wick invited member of other churches to help organise the day of prayer in Caithness.
1 March 2014
After 50 years a church of their ownChurch Of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints Open A New Church In Thurso
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New Children's Home In Wick Making Good Progress
![New Childrens Home 1 March 2014](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/new_childrens_home/35_s.jpg)
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Yes Caithness Public Meeting
![Yes Caithness Scottish Independence Campaign](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2014/yes_s.jpg)
Residential Volunteering Internship - Forest to Bog Restoration Project (RSPB)
Minimum commitment: 5 days a week. 9am to 5.15pm Duration: 3 months Period: Between June and September.