6 September 2008
Local
Police Bring In More Officers To Caithness And Tain
Northern Constabulary intends to increase the number of police constables
in Thurso, Wick and Tain. Superintendent Ian Arnott, Divisional Commander
for Northern Constabulary's North Division said: "Over the last 18 months
we have undergone a structural review that has identified a number of
savings which the Chief Constable has reinvested in extra officers for our
communities. I am pleased to say that four extra officers will be coming
to my Division over the coming months. There will be one additional
officer based at Thurso, one at Tain and two in Wick."
Northern Joint Police Baord
Northern
Constabulary Web Site
5 September 2008
Second Memorial Gary McLean Open Bike Run and Dance
Monies raised will go to McMillan Nurses and NABD (national association
for bikers with disabilities) Thank you Ray The Run Will Be Held On The
27th Of September, Gathering At The Norseman Hotel Car Park At 12:30 For
1:30 Start, Soup And Sandwiches will be provided by the hotel following
the run. The Dance will commence at 9.oopm at the above venue With Two
Local Bands performing: "Evil Intention" and "Prolific". Tickets Are
Priced At £6 for the run and £6 for the dance or why not purchase both for
just £10. Payment on the day is also acceptable. If enough interest is
shown from people from Thurso and outlying area for the Dance a bus will
be laid on. Please Contact Either Ray Or Paul at The Locations Or Numbers
Below For Tickets. Ray, Longreen Farm, South Keiss
077333225557 or Paul, AMS Motorcycles Coach Road Wick Tel Tel.
07884185015
Caithness Celtic Supporters' Club Bus Availability
The next buses are:-
versus AalBorg (Champions League) on 17/09/08 - 7.45pm kick-off.
Bus leaving Wick Safeways @ 09:00 and Thurso Skinandis @ 09:30.
versus Aberdeen (League) on 27/09/08 - 3.00pm kick-off. Bus leaving
Wick Safeways @ 05:00 and Thurso Skinandis @ 05:30.
Senior = £30 and Junior = £20. Contact, Stevie King =
stephen@sking30.wanadoo.co.uk
3 September 2008
Make Nuno-Felt
Scarves Just In Time For Winter
Joanne
B Kaar is offering this day course in making nuno-felt scarves on Saturday
15th November- 10.00am - 4.00pm.
2 September 2008
Blas Festival Kicks Off In Caithness On Friday
Friday 5th September 2008 - Fred Morrison and Friends - MacKay's Hotel,
Wick- 7.30pm
Leading the line up is phenomenal piper and whistle player, Fred
Morrison who has carved himself an international reputation with a
powerfully exuberant, highly improvisational style which combines the
Gaelic piping tradition of the Uists with contemporary and eclectic
influences.
Wednesday 10th September 2008 - Chasing the Sun by James Ross
Assembly Rooms, Wick - 7.30pm -
James Ross | Mr MacFall's Chamber | Fraser Fifield
The Blas Festival is proud to present the world premiere of this new
commission by Wick born musician and composer, James Ross. This follows on
from a successful "New Voices" commission at Celtic Connections and debut
CD in 2006.
Saturday 13th September 2008 - Ùrachadh - Mill Theatre, Thurso - 7.30pm
This stunning show is a journey through the story of North West
Sutherland, using music, song, poetry and visuals. Featuring the talents
of Mod gold medallist, James Graham, fiddler Rhona Sutherland, pianist
James Ross, multi-instrumentalist and singer Catriona MacLeod and piper /
accordionist Carol-Anne MacKay from Ḍchas, this promises to be an
unforgettable show.
Blas Web Site
1 September 2008
North Highland Connections News - September 2008
North
Highland Connections the latest arm of the North Highland Initiative is
beginning to gather force and has issued it's news bulletin for September
setting out music and drama events that they are presenting for the month.
On Saturday, September 6th, at 8:00pm, we will be presenting what promises
to be a truly lovely concert in Dornoch Cathedral. The Scottish Ensemble's
annual Highlands & Islands Tour is always popular with both players and
audiences, and this year's programme of music provides a real musical
treat. Two gems from the classical repertoire, Bach's Double Violin
Concerto and Mendelssohn's String Symphony No 9 in C minor partner David
Horne's Double Violin Concerto and Shostakovich's Two Pieces for String
Octet. See the whole newsletter for later events.......
North Highland Connections Web Site
Probationer Teachers Welcomed In The Highlands
Councillor Bill Fernie, Chairman of The Council’s Education, Culture and
Sport Committee, Drew Miller Vice-chairman and Hugh Fraser, Director of Education, Culture and Sport
welcomed 109 probationer teachers, who will be working in Highland schools
in the new session, at their induction day in Inverness on Friday 15
August. The new teachers will be started work in
schools across the Highlands on Monday (18 August). Pupils return to
school following their summer break on Tuesday. In total, 47 probationers have been allocated
to secondary schools and 62 to primary schools.
Full Size Photo HERE
Catching Up With Caithness Floral Art Club - Three Meetings Now Added
Global Extravaganza - August 2008
- Caithness Floral Art Club
Caithness Floral Art Club were delighted to welcome
Sharon Stevenson from the Flower Shop in Thurso to demonstrate for them.
Using a lovely selection of blooms, some sprayed to fit her theme, along
with a wide variety of florists' foliage Sharon made arrangements
entitled Antarctica, Mexico, China, South Africa and Egypt to give us
her interpretation of a Global Extravaganza.
Nature's Palette - June 2008 - Caithness Floral Art Club
A welcome return visit by Irene Parker from Hexham helped
Caithness Floral Art Club celebrate their 39th Birthday. This talented
flower arranger with her clever use of both colours and interesting
foliages beautifully illustrated Nature's Palette to an appreciative
audience.
Melody Time - May 2008 - Caithness Floral Art Club
Moyra Turnbull from Crieff, SAFAS Education Officer
enjoyed a return to Caithness in May to demonstrate to the Caithness
Floral Art Club. Her title Melody Time was illustrated in mainly
monochromatic arrangements. Candle in the Wind, Goldfinger, Teddy Bears'
Picnic, Anyone Who Had a Heart, and Congratulations were the well known
song titles the audience had to guess.
Extra Swimming Lessons Available At Bettyhill Swimming Pool
The
pool currently runs beginners swimming lessons for primary age children on
Friday evenings and Sunday mornings but due to overwhelming demand they are
expanding to start another lesson on Saturday mornings. There are now spaces
for those wishing to enrol their children in these lessons, and there will
also be spaces in the mother and toddler classes and adult learners. Anyone
interested should call on 01641 521400 or email
nclc@bettyhill.org.uk
The !GUBI Family
At The Mill Theatre, Thurso
The
!gubi Family are a true family of 6 San musicians, ranging in age from 18 to
80, and are the keepers of a vanishing tradition of San Musical Culture.
Their home is Corridor 18, in the Sands of the Kalahari Desert, Namibia. The
San are the originators of trance dance and their music is specifically
designed to evoke an altered state of consciousness through the rhythms and
beats, enabling the musician to enter trance and perform healing on both
individuals and the tribe. They traditionally sing and dance throughout the
night playing the mouthbow, the mbira and the zuma (four-stringed
instrument). The music of this family has captivated the ear of top
international artists. Most notably was their collaboration with Pops
Mohammed, and Zena Williams, who worked with the elders of the family to
produce his internationally acclaimed album, SanScapes. With over 10,000
years of ancestry and knowledge, the San of the Kalahari represent one of
the oldest surviving indigenous cultures in the world..............
31 August 2008
Relay For Life Caithness - Biggest Fund-raiser Ever In The County - Heading
for £100,000




The Relay For Life Caithness At The Dammies, Thurso on Saturday 30th August
was a huge success with the funds raised for Cancer Research UK looking to
be one of the biggest fund-raisers ever in Caithness. the staggering
total was heading for £90,000 last night as hundreds of people in many teams
set out to walk in Relay for 12 hours from 6.00pm to 6.00am. the
organisers had done a fantastic job with tents and stalls surrounding the
track which itself was ringed by candles in bags in memory of a loved one
who had passed away from the effects of cancer. The public turned out
in droves enjoying something of a carnival atmosphere. Plenty of music
was provided throughout the evening.
More Relay photos in the Forum
Yet More photos at Angus Mackay's Web Site
Caithness Field
Club Winter Programme - 2008 - 2009
The programme starts on Monday afternoons with a visit to Girnigoe Castle.
Talks and walks, bus trip, club weekend. Plenty to keep you interested
until next summer. Walks and talks are open to non-members.
28 August 2008
Email Problems At Caithness.org
We have had email problems here and any email sent since 22 November has
not arrived. We had hoped it might be stored and come down when the
problem was fixed but this has not happened. Therefor if anyone has
sent an email since 22 August to
bill@caithness.org can you resend it for action.