Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland
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The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay
Sophie Mackay, Sophie Sinclair and Liam Sinclair had a successful outing at the Scottish Schools Badminton Union 2012 age-group tournament.
Harper’s bar and function suite was the venue for Wick and District Darts League’s Christmas Cracker event, attracting a record post-Covid turnout.
A spectacular eagle three at the long par-five fifth hole helped David R Craig to glory in the men’s December Medal in the latest action at Reay.
Wick High School netball players had a busy spell towards the end of the year, including a notable victory for the S2 team in the Scottish Cup.
Kevin Donald is the early leader in the new pentathlon darts series, after the opening night at the Royal British Legion club in Thurso.
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Youngsters demonstrated their equestrian skills at the Christmas show held by the Caithness group of RDA at the indoor riding centre in Halkirk.
Members of Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club got together for their 20th anniversary dinner dance at the Norseman Hotel in Wick.
Some stormy weather on Saturday put paid to the scheduled women’s and men’s December medals, but there was still some action on the fairways of Reay.
The Caithness branch of the Pony Club held its Christmas show at the indoor riding school in Halkirk, with 28 members taking part.
Harper’s “B” came the closest yet to upsetting leaders Seaview in Wick and District Darts League, with the John O’Groats team coming through 5-3.
Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon
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With the festive season inching ever closer, now is the time to make space before the inevitable influx.
Column by David Richardson, development and engagement manager at North Coast 500.
Andrew Wilson, then aged four, saw his father Alistair lying in a pool of blood after he was shot in Nairn.
Eight members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the Highland Swim Team’s autumn meet at the Aquadome in Inverness.