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19 October 06
Local Group Raising Awareness Of
Grey Seal Pups
 With the start of the new seal pupping season
fast approaching the Caithness Branch of the BDMLR Marine Mammal Medics,
are effecting a drive to improve public awareness of the problems
associated with disturbing the animals at this time of year. The campaign started last week, with
the group targeting beaches in the areas known to be visited by the seals
while their pups are being born. Putting up signs and urging the public to
avoid contact with the new born seals who stay shore bound while being
weaned by their mothers.
13 October 06
Erik Mackay From Wick High School Wins
Prestigious Science Award
 Erik
Mackay a sixteen year old student from Wick, Caithness, has scooped a top
science and engineering prize for a series of enterprising experiments.
Erik, who is a student at Wick High School, won the Flipside Magazine
award for his experiments involving radio technology. Erik was presented
with a laptop for his achievements by TV personality Adam Hart-Davies.
Erik’s experiments ranged from calculating Earth-Moon distance by bouncing
radio signals to ham radio contact with the International Space Station.
Dickon Ross, editor of Flipside said “We have been extremely impressed
with the standard of entries for this award. I am delighted to be
presenting Erik with the Flipside award as he has demonstrated great
enthusiasm and aptitude for science and technology and has made some
outstanding achievements which are particularly impressive for his age.”
NOMINATIONS WANTED NOW FOR CARER AWARDS
TO BE PRESENTED BY HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is calling
for nominations of carers for a Carers Awards ceremony to be held in
Glasgow on 13 November. The Carers Awards will be presented by HRH The
Princess Royal, President of The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, at an
awards ceremony attended by carers and those who support them in the world
of politics and business. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is looking
for nominations of individual carers to recognise the unpaid work that
they do and the contribution that they make to Scottish society. Carers of
any age can be nominated by family, friends, colleagues, teachers or
carers themselves. Nominations end on 20 October.
Last Service At Berriedale Church - 1 October 2006
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