News Archive - January 2016
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29 January 2016
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - UpdateA Few Snippets From 'e Groat an 'e Courier
Possible Archery Club being set up
28 January 2016
Rail Cancellations on Friday 29th JanuaryLimited service withdrawals as rail network prepares for Storm Gertrude
A storm officially named Gertrude by the Met Office has been forecast to bring winds of up to 90mph as well as heavy rain, high tides, and snow to Scotland tomorrow. The severe winds and high tides are expected to hit the north and west of Scotland in particular. This is to advise that we will be withdrawing a limited number of train services as a safety precaution from the start of service tomorrow on routes likely to bear the brunt of the extreme weather.
Met Office Forecast for Friday - Severe Gales and Storm Force Winds
27 January 2016
MSP speaks out over jobs blow for Wick26 January 2016
Up Hellya LiveCaithness Flag Launched
![Caithness Flag - winning design](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/caithness_flag_s.jpg)
Vintage Car Rally - John O'Groats To Monte Carlo
It is 90 years isnce the run from John O'Groats to Monte Carlo was last tackled. Today about 30 vintage cars will get checked over at Keiss garage between 2.00pm and 6.00pm. Drivers and passengers will attend a local Burns supper then tomorrow set off at 8.00am at about one minute intervals.
24 January 2016
Rothes routed as Scorries scoop six -![Wick Academy 6 Rothes 1 - 23 January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/january/academy_rothes/5_s.jpg)
Reporter - Noel Donaldson
THIS was Academy at their creative best and while it is never wise to tempt fate in cup contests, the result must leave them with the confidence they can progress in this league tournament. Rothes were powerless to counter the ever-increasing goal spate in the preliminary round, as Academys ruthless strike force ripped through their hapless defence, time and again. PHOTO GALLERY
New Noss Primary School Construction - Latest Photos
![New Noss Primary School Construction 24 January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_schools_project/177_s.jpg)
A Few Headlines From 'e Groat an 'e Courier
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
17 January 2016
the Edge dance studio showcase is a massive success![Dancers at the Edge Studio, Thurso](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/dancers_s.jpg)
Latest Photos From The New Wick High School Construction Site
![Wick High School Construction - 17 January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_high_school/152_s.jpg)
![Wick High School Construction - 17 January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_high_school/157_s.jpg)
Plan
Visual of final look
See from the START
16 January 2016
More Money Comes From Scottish Government After Successful EventFollowing the successful Public Participation event when local people decided which groups should share £30,000 Scottish government has added to the funds for more events that Caithness councillors agreed to hold. Scottish government has sent word that they wil give £20,000 to match funds given locally by the council. Councillors decided to hold two events in May and November making a total of £60,000 available - £30,000 at each event.
Several New Funding Opportunities For Voluntary Groups
A few more deadlines for funding are now posted in the communcity section.
- projects that help children and young people experiencing illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties and / or living in situations of deprivation.
- CashBack got Communities is a partnership of six national, volunteer-led youth organisations. These are the Scout Association; Girlguiding Scotland; Boys Brigade; Girls Brigade in Scotland; Clubs for Young People (Scotland); and Youth Scotland.
- offering groups of vulnerable or disadvantaged young people the opportunity to take part in activity holidays at youth hostels across Scotland.
- Learning Disabilities
- Lord Taverners Minibuses Grant Programme
- increase access to swimming
- projects that transform the lives of women
- £18,000 grant covers strategy, design and development to build an amazing website.
North Lands Creative Glass Appoints New Artistic Director
![Jeffrey Sarmiento apponted new Artistic Director of North Lands Creative Glass](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/sarmiento_jeffrey_s.jpg)
11 January 2016
You Can't Beat Scotland When It Comes To Tidal - Energy VoiceEvening Classes at North Highland College UHI
![Evening Classes At North Highland College UHI from January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2015/eveningclasses2016_s.jpg)
10 January 2016
Flooding Around Caithness TodayThurso River Footage Today
Many flood problems today in Caithness were being tackled by Council teams and the Fire Service with assistance from Police. Amongst the areas affected were the basement of North Primary school had water problems. The brae behind Simpsons Oils had small collapse. The footage in the film shows many of the places but there were many others with large and small isues over the night and morning.
9 January 2016
First Meeting of the new Caithness Committee - Link to the agenda and papersThe first meeting of the newly set up Caithness committee of Highland council takes place on Wednesday 13th January 2016. The responsbilities of the new committee are initially modest but expected to grow over time reversing the trend of all decision making being done in Inverness.
20,000 jobs may go in council axe as union fears 'austerity time bomb' - The National
A few headlines from 'e Groat
an 'e Courier Doanalsin's Diary
Wick district heating operator sold for £4m - Scotsman
The operator of a district heating scheme in Caithness that supplies the Pulteney Distillery is changing hands in a deal worth at least £4 million. Aim-quoted Ludgate Environmental Fund, which invests in “resource efficiency companies”, has agreed to sell Ignis Biomass to infrastructure investor and fund manager Equitix.
Caithness and North Sutherland Partnership Update -
Caithness Business Index
5 January 2016
Northern Light Photos from Karen Munro - BBCCaithness Northern Lights show ‘better than fireworks’ - Scotsman
Many of you wil have seen the the great photos and videos on Youtube by local man Maciej Winiarczyk and today some of his photos appear in the Scotsman newspaper. See more on his Facebook Page
Police to hold a candidate briefing session in Wick
If you are interested in becoming a police office or special constable read on....
Dog Owners Urged To Get Their Animals Microchipped
From April, it will be compulsory for all dogs in Scotland to have a chip with their owners details registered and kept up to date in a database complying with certain conditions.
4 January 2016
Storms Battered Wick Bay Again Today![Stormy Wick 4 January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/january/storms/1_s.jpg)
![Stormy Wick 4 January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/january/storms/9_s.jpg)
![Stormy Wick 4 January 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/january/storms/18_s.jpg)
2 January 2016
Police Seek Information Regarding Damage in Henrietta Street, Wick