News Archive - July 2016
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1 July 2016
Scorries supreme in title opener - Wick Academy 2 Turriff United 0![AWick Academy 2 Turriff United 0 - 30 July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/academy_turriff/5_s.jpg)
A FIRST-HALF brace gave Academy the perfect start to their title challenge. Stephen Anderson stunned the visitors in opening minutes with a well-placed header but despite pressing for their second, it didn't come until the dying seconds of the first period. Richard Macadie put down a marker for a regular team place this season, finding a path through the congested defence with a well place ball.
Landrover Charity Convoy Arrived At John O'Groats Today
![Landrover Convoy at John O'Groats](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/landrover_charity_convoy/SAM_4264_s.jpg)
![Landrover concoy at John O'Groats - 31 July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/landrover_charity_convoy/SAM_4269_s.jpg)
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Today saw probably the biggest ever convoyof Landrovers to make the trip from Landsend to John O'Groats. All in the aid of three charities the crews havehad a great time meeting each other. A few are also now heading off to do the North Caost 500 as they have already completed the east coast part. Over 270 landrovers took part and we may have missed a few as John O'Groats was extremely crowded today. There are many photos in our gallery.
30 July 2016
Halkirk Highland Games 2016![Halkirk Highland Games 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/halkirk_highland_games_2016/SAM_3930_s.jpg)
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Champions Baby Show Pipe Band
![Halkirk Highland Games 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/halkirk_highland_games_2016/SAM_0702_s.jpg)
![Halkirk Games 2016 Baby Show](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/halkirk_highland_games_2016/SAM_0580_s.jpg)
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28 July 2016
Halkirk Highland Games On Saturday 30th July - See You ThereMarch to the Field at Noon - - 12.15pm - Opening Ceremony followed by full day of Events (Open & Juniors)
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards pipe band for 2016. This is the first time that the military band has played at Halkirk.
Final Day Of Wick Gala Week - Yes its Fireworks and Kippers night
9.30pm Bonfire Lantern Walk. Meeting at the Lantern Tent at Riverside, behind the side-shows. Lanterns available, £3.
Over 270 Land Rovers Arriving at John OGroats at Noon On Sunday 31st July
![Landrovers arriving at John O'Groats](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/landrover_s.jpg)
27 July 2016
Latest Construction Photos At Wick High School![Wick High School Progress 15 July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_high_school/SAM_2916_s.jpg)
![Wick High School 15 July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_high_school/SAM_2909_s.jpg)
Pallets Free For Collection At Construction Site at new Wick High School
![Wick High school free pallets](http://www.caithness.org/photos/atoz/wick/wick_high_school/SAM_2918_s.jpg)
27 July 2016
Children's Fancy Dress at Wick Gala 2016 - 49 Photos![Fancy Dress wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/fancy_dress_wick_gala_2016/2_s.jpg)
![Fancy Dress Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/fancy_dress_wick_gala_2016/4_s.jpg)
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Scary characters with something to crow about
![Scarecrow competition at Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/scarecrows_wick_gala_2016/1_s.jpg)
Photo Gallery We will add more if we find them as we go abut the town.
Send in any to [email protected] for inclusionin the gallery.
And Even More Wick Gala Photos
![Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/wick_gala_2016/39_s.jpg)
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Still plenty of events on this week every day with Fireworks on Saturday
24 July 2016
Yet More Gala Photos Added![Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/wick_gala_2016/33_s.jpg)
![Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/wick_gala_2016/36_s.jpg)
More Wick Gala 2016 Photos Added
![Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/wick_gala_2016/1_s.jpg)
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Hidden Caithness Revealed On Speed Boat Trips From Wick
![Spectacular boat trips with Caithness Seacoast](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/trips2_s.jpg)
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23 July 2016
Wick Gala 2016 - Over 500 Photos Now On![Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/wick_gala_2016/SAM_3553_s.jpg)
![Wick Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/wick_gala_2016/SAM_3557_s.jpg)
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If anyone wishes to add any special photos of the night then email them to [email protected] to add to the gallery.
Turbines For Lochend Wind Farm Unloaded At Wick Harbour
![Wind Turbines For Lochend Wind Farm at Barrock](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/lochend_turbines_wick/1_s.jpg)
![Wind turbines for Lochend Wind Farm at Wick Harbour](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/lochend_turbines_wick/13_s.jpg)
22 July 2016
Wick Gala Starts Saturday 23 July - See the Programme20 July 2016
Super Hero Show Coming To Wick![Super Hero Show Coming To Wick 5th August 2016](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/superhero_s.jpg)
Important Milestone Reached In £1.1 billion Caithness-Moray project
The installation of four cable ducts through the rock beneath Noss Head, north of Wick, and almost 500 metres out to sea has been successfully completed as part of Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission's (SHE Transmission's) £1.1 billion Caithness-Moray project. More.........
18 July 2016
Wick Gala Week - Full ProgrammeA week packed with events starting with a run on Saturday and the Gala night parade. Throughout the week there are events for all ages and families so check it al out and get out and about in Wick..
16 July 2016
Caithness County Show 2016 - Hundreds Of Photos of The 175th Show![Caithness County Show 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/caithness_county_show_2016/SAM_2919_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/caithness_county_show_2016/SAM_2942_s.jpg)
Kenneth Sutherland - President of the 175th Show
Flower Tent Horses Rabbits Poultry
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Great Lunch Tent First Aid Crew Wool Vintage Machinery Motor Cycle Show
![Ladies Provided Great Lunches](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/caithness_county_show_2016/SAM_3420_s.jpg)
![First Aid Crew](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/caithness_county_show_2016/SAM_3421_s.jpg)
![Caithness County Show 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/caithness_county_show_2016/SAM_3377_s.jpg)
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![Caithness County Show 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/caithness_county_show_2016/SAM_0387_s.jpg)
Caithness Junior Pipe Band Childrens Races Fun Fair
11 July 2016
Restored Thurso building to throw open its doors - 30 Princes Street Saga Finally Over![30 Princes Street open for viewing 16 July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/30princesstreet_s.jpg)
Photos of the way it was in January 2013 See other old buildings in Caithness under threat
PIPE BAND WEEK DRAWS TO A DAMP CLOSE
![Wick Pipe Band Fun Night 9 July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/pipe_band_fun_night_2016/1_s.jpg)
![Wick Pipe Band Fun Night 9 July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/pipe_band_fun_night_2016/8_s.jpg)
10 July 2016
Castletown Gala - Another Photo Sent In![Castletown Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/castletown_gala_2016/fm_s.jpg)
9 July 2016
Latheron Show 2016![Latheron Show 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/latheron_show_2016/SAM_2788_s.jpg)
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The Latheron Show was held in Lybster due to the soft ground at the usual venue. The day was cold but the rain stayed away if only just but it did not put off the entries or people making Lybster busier than any day of the year.
8 July 2016
Great British Tennis Weekend In Thurso![Great British Tennis Weekend in Thurso](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/tennis_s.jpg)
SATURDAY/ SUNDAY 16th and 17th JULY 2016 Olrig Street, Tennis Courts, Thurso
All the equipment necessary will be provide for you free of charge. Come along, take part and have some fun learning tennis skills through drills and games under the guidance of our local tennis coach, Carole Cameron, and tennis leaders.
93rd Latheron Show 2016 - Change of Venues
Due to wet weather in recent days the Latheron Show has had to have a change of venues. As last year the show will split between Lybster and Halkirk. No entry fees will be charge but donations will be gratefully received as this will be the second year the show will make a loss. Cattle and sheep judging wil take place behind the Portland Hotel, Lybster. Flower show wilbein the Lybster Hall. Crafts will be at Lybster Golf Club while poultry wilbe judged at the football pitch. Horse events will take place at Northfield Livery Stable at Halkirk. A circus act Fire and Sparks will be in Lybster as well as the Animal Petting Zoo from Glasgow.
7 July 2016
MeyGen project energised at Ness of Quoys![Meygen at Ness of Quoys](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/wave_s.jpg)
MeyGen signs ground-breaking deal to combine wind and tidal power output
Free events in Caithness on Autism and Transitions - Wick
![Autims Netowkr Scotland - Transitions events](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/autismnetwork_s.jpg)
As part of The Scottish Strategy for Autism, Autism Network Scotland and ARC Scotland have been funded to run this learning event. The evening session is for parents and carers of a young person making the transition from children's to adult's services. See further down the page for an event for practitioners.
Still Plenty Of Ranger Events In July - Check Them Out and Get Going
![Ranger events in July 2016](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/midjuly_s.jpg)
To see all the events in Highland from the Rangers go HERE
To see a events in Caithness from Rangers and many other groups go HERE
Don't forget all the summer activities for children and young people now going on HERE
Wick Gala 5k run and 1 mile fun run/walk
![Fun Run - Wick Gala](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/walk_s.jpg)
Enter on the day.
Registration from 1.00pm to 1.45pm
At the boating shed, Riverside in Wick
Entry: 5k run £5, Fun run/walk £1
Under 8s must have adult supervision
6 July 2016
National Parks 80th Anniversary - Free Organised Walks![National Parks 80 Years Walks](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/nationalpark_s.jpg)
Calling Charities Looking For Funding - See New Suggestions in The Community Section
Latheron Show - Saturday 9th July
Latheron Argicultural Society hold their annual show at West Clyth, Occumster, Caithness.
Sports Leadership Courses For Caithness
![Sport Leadership Courses in Caithness](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/sportleaders_s.jpg)
5 July 2016
Wave of optimism for Wick seaweed firm![Seaweed Expansion at Wick](http://www.caithness.org/posterads2016/na6809_s.jpg)
4 July 2016
Plenty Of Activities For Shildren and Young People In The North This Summer - Check Them OutSo many things to do this month for children and young people in al the main towns. Once you have checked the leaflet link above go to our What's On for events for everyone througout July.
3 July 2016
Castletown Gala 2016![Castletown Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/castletown_gala_2016/IMG_1430_s.jpg)
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Castletown Gala 2016
As Bill Fernie was at Lybster Gala this year he could not take photos at Castletown. James Annal has come to the rescue with his photos and Councillor Wilie Mackay who was on the stage has delivered them over to Bill Fernie who will upload them shortly. email any other photos for Galas and shows to [email protected] to add to the photo galleries.
Lybster Gala 2016
![Lybster Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/lybster_gala_2016/SAM_2555_s.jpg)
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![Lybster Gala 2016](http://www.caithness.org/photos/fpb/2016/july/lybster_gala_2016/SAM_2642_s.jpg)
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