3 July 2008

B17 Flying Fortress at Islay Airport
Islay Airport will play host to an example of one of the world’s most famous vintage military aircraft this week with the arrival of a B17 Flying Fortress en route from America to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford in Cambridgeshire. In July 1935, the first Boeing B17 was launched. It was an all-metal four-engine bomber, weighing in at 15 tons. Its specifications were well above those laid down by the US Army Air Corps. The plane first flew in Seattle and one watching journalist is said to have commented that the plane, when in the air, was a flying fortress due to the number of machine guns it carried. The nickname stuck.

2 July 2008

Highland 2007 Legacy Programme is Launched
The Highland Council has launched the Highland 2007 Legacy Programme, providing an annual fund of £500,000 in grants to build upon the success of Highland 2007. The programme aims to enhance and to promote the events, festivals and cultural programme of the Highlands. Community organisations, promoters, artists, performers, youth groups and schools are now being encouraged to create their own legacy of Highland 2007 and to submit their applications. The deadline for the first tranche of applications is Friday 22 August 2008. The deadline for the next tranche is 6 February 2009.

1 July 2008

It's A Knockout - Thurso Gala - Get Your Team Together and Enter
It's that time of year again when we are recruiting teams for the Thurso Gala 2008, It's a Knock Out Event. Teams of up to six people are being invited to apply to compete in this years competition to be staged at the Dammies, Thurso on Sunday the 10th of August, from midday onwards. The same three charities will be hosting the event, Thurso Town Improvements, Thurso Football Club, along with ourselves at Scallywags Nursery. The equipment on the day will consist of a bouncy boxing ring, gladiator joist, bungee run, sumo suits, tug of war and an inflatable assault course finale. We hope to also stage a mini knock out competition for the kids, children's races and a penalty shoot out.

MotoX Next Meeting Saturday 5 July
Motox meeting a mention - Saturday 5th july, signing on at 9am, all new members welcome. For more information visit www.caithnessmotox.co.uk/

30 June 2008

Wick Team Amongst Prize Winners At ICT Youth Challenge
A team from Wick won the prize for demonstrating the best use of communications in the BT sponsored category of the ICT Youth Challenge. The Mini-Tek team from Wick won a visit to BT's Futurology Lab in Ispwich. While there they will be able to pitch their idea for a multimedia belt offering a range of innovative features to sports users to make their fitness activities more enjoyable to the "BT Dragons".
 

Lybster Gala Photos

29 June 2008

Lorna Gunn On The Radio - Posted on Caithness.org Forum by Badger
Heard a mention at the beginning of this programme yesterday morning that there was to be something about a postmistress in Caithness so wondered if it was Lorna but somehow missed the item and have only just got around to listening again. I used to be a customer at Latheron and, like so many, was very sad when she was forced to retire and close the Post Office. It was such a special place with always a fire burning - combination of old and new. Lorna took being "computerised" in her stride. She must now be in her late 80's. You can hear her version of My Space on http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/saturdaylive/my_space.shtml about 8 mins into the programme.  Photo

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24 June 2008

County Snooker Singles 2008 -
When? : Saturday 28th June 2008 – 10.00am Sharp
Where? : Starts at 10.30am sharp after draw- In the Royal British Legion. Entry Fee -: £5
Contact Derek Johnston on -: 0790 77 55 777 to enter.
Names to be in by Friday 27th of June to Derek Johnston.

22 June 2008

The Race Is On As Drilling Rig Is Set Up At Lybster For Caithness Oil Ltd

As the oil price rises ever higher suddenly the rush is on to bring in oil on land at Lybster.  This will be only the second place in the UK to have a land based oil rig. Caithness Oil is a London-based company with interests in Scotland and Morocco. The field, in the Inner Moray Firth, was discovered two decades ago but was considered too expensive by the major oil companies to drill using offshore platforms. The rig is up At Lybster and plant and machinery is rapidly being brought in as can be seen by the huge tanks that arrived at Wick harbour on Saturday.  Will this new feature on the Caithness skyline be joined by others if the oil price keeps rising?

RUMSTER RUMBLE RAMBLE AND RIDE - Sat 28 June.
Schools out for Summer! A Family Fun Nature Treasure Hunt Event.
On Foot, Mountain Bike or Horse at Rumster Forest with Free BBQ.
Joint event with Forestry Commission & HC Countryside Rangers. Horse and Mountain Bikes Welcome.
Come prepared for the Scottish Summer! Free Venison BBQ & Fruit Juice for completion of the hunt! Meet Rumster Forest `Paddock` by Lybster. Follow the Signs from the A9 and A99. Bookings only taken at the District Office on 01862 810359. Contact Event Leader: Stephen Fraser on 07771833377 for More Details.

Apologies from Wick Tri Club
The Wick Triathlon Club have sent out an apology to all hopeful participants for cancelling the Junior Triathlon today due to bad weather.

Pipers Trail Hits John O'Groats Today (Sunday 22 June) At 1.00pm
Never mind that it's presently raining in sheets - its only water.  Go along and brave the weather and listen.