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Caithness equestrian clubs' golden anniversary celebrations hailed as great success

23 January 2024
Caithness equestrian clubs' golden anniversary celebrations hailed as great success

Caithness equestrian clubs' golden anniversary celebrations hailed as great success

23 January 2024

Around 100 guests attended joint 50th anniversary celebrations held by two Caithness equestrian clubs at the Norseman Hotel in Wick on Saturday.


Caithness equestrian clubs celebrate golden anniversary together

09 January 2024
Caithness equestrian clubs celebrate golden anniversary together

Caithness equestrian clubs celebrate golden anniversary together

09 January 2024

Two local equestrian clubs – Caithness Riding Club and the Pony Club branch – are joining together for 50th anniversary celebrations this month.


Trophy double as Caithness riders gain most points in Scottish championships

16 September 2023
Trophy double as Caithness riders gain most points in Scottish championships

Trophy double as Caithness riders gain most points in Scottish championships

16 September 2023

Caithness Riding Club members pulled out all the stops at the Scottish championships, picking up two trophies after winning the most points overall.


Championship show competitors sparkle under the spotlight

15 September 2023
Championship show competitors sparkle under the spotlight

Championship show competitors sparkle under the spotlight

15 September 2023

Caithness Riding Club added a touch of glamour to this year’s two-day championship show in an evening performance at the UHI equestrian centre.


Highest score goes to Erin and Che in last winter dressage competition

13 May 2023
Highest score goes to Erin and Che in last winter dressage competition

Highest score goes to Erin and Che in last winter dressage competition

13 May 2023

Caithness Riding Club held the last dressage league competition for the winter at the indoor school in Halkirk, with Kimberley Battleday as judge.


High standards at Caithness Riding Club Spring Show

11 May 2023
High standards at Caithness Riding Club Spring Show

High standards at Caithness Riding Club Spring Show

11 May 2023

Standards were high at the Caithness Riding Club’s Spring Show which saw a good number of competitors coming along to take part in the two-day event.


Lots of good scores at Caithness Riding Club's dressage league

21 February 2023
Lots of good scores at Caithness Riding Club's dressage league

Lots of good scores at Caithness Riding Club's dressage league

21 February 2023

UHI North Highland equestrian lecturer James Munro gained the highest percentage at this month's dressage competition held by Caithness Riding Club.


Local farmers and crofters invited to attend a Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing event in Thurso

09 February 2023
Local farmers and crofters invited to attend a Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing event in Thurso

Local farmers and crofters invited to attend a Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing event in Thurso

09 February 2023

Farmstrong Scotland – a new wellbeing initiative for farmers – will be hosted a free event in Thurso on Monday night (February 13).


Warm space initiative going down a treat with residents in the Sinclairs Bay area

03 February 2023
Warm space initiative going down a treat with residents in the Sinclairs Bay area

Warm space initiative going down a treat with residents in the Sinclairs Bay area

03 February 2023

A new community warm space initiative, organised by the Sinclair's Bay Trust, has been well received with attendance steadily increasing.


Emily Donn qualifies for the Pony Club Barrier Spring Festival in April

01 February 2023
Emily Donn qualifies for the Pony Club Barrier Spring Festival in April

Emily Donn qualifies for the Pony Club Barrier Spring Festival in April

01 February 2023

Another local rider has qualified for the Barrier Spring Festival after taking part in Caithness Pony Club's latest jumping league competition.


Minions steal the limelight at Pony Club Christmas Show

11 January 2023
Minions steal the limelight at Pony Club Christmas Show

Minions steal the limelight at Pony Club Christmas Show

11 January 2023

Lots of fun was had at the Caithness Pony Club Christmas Show which was held at the indoor school, Halkirk, at the weekend.


People urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits

08 January 2023
People urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits

People urged to make sure they are not missing out on benefits

08 January 2023

Local residents are among those being encouraged to check they are not missing out on money available to help get through the cost of living crisis.


PICTURES: Local sellout Strictly Come Dancing show captivates the audience

04 January 2023
PICTURES: Local sellout Strictly Come Dancing show captivates the audience

PICTURES: Local sellout Strictly Come Dancing show captivates the audience

04 January 2023

The Assembly Rooms was at full capacity as an excited audience waited in anticipation to watch Wick's version of Strictly Come Dancing last Thursday.


New footpath and picnic area at Armadale beach

01 January 2023
New footpath and picnic area at Armadale beach

New footpath and picnic area at Armadale beach

01 January 2023

More people should now be able to enjoy a walk down to the beach at Armadale thanks to a newly fenced off footpath.


Jingle Tots – festive-themed music sessions for babies and toddlers go down a treat at Bower

29 December 2022
Jingle Tots – festive-themed music sessions for babies and toddlers go down a treat at Bower

Jingle Tots – festive-themed music sessions for babies and toddlers go down a treat at Bower

29 December 2022

Babies and toddlers got in the spirit of Christmas at special music sessions held at Windsong Music Studio, Bower.


Festive Family Fun Quiz – fundraiser for the North Baths, Wick

24 December 2022
Festive Family Fun Quiz – fundraiser for the North Baths, Wick

Festive Family Fun Quiz – fundraiser for the North Baths, Wick

24 December 2022

Fun for all the family at festive quiz being held in the Assembly Rooms, Wick, on Tuesday at 7pm.


North Baths Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser is a sellout

24 December 2022
North Baths Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser is a sellout

North Baths Strictly Come Dancing fundraiser is a sellout

24 December 2022

Six local dance couples will strut their stuff when they take to the stage for Strictly Come Dancing at the Assembly Rooms, Wick, on Thursday.


Wick children's care home – Avonlea – closed this week

23 December 2022
Wick children's care home – Avonlea – closed this week

Wick children's care home – Avonlea – closed this week

23 December 2022

Highland Council has confirmed that Avonlea – opened in Wick at a cost of £1.2 million eight years ago – has now been closed.


WATCH: North coast farmer Joyce Campbell among those helping to raise spirits this winter in a special Christmas carol

19 December 2022
WATCH: North coast farmer Joyce Campbell among those helping to raise spirits this winter in a special Christmas carol

WATCH: North coast farmer Joyce Campbell among those helping to raise spirits this winter in a special Christmas carol

19 December 2022

Swapping machinery for microphones, Joyce Campbell of Armadale Farm, Sutherland, joins host of famous farming faces to help tackle rural loneliness.


Christmas decoration making at Banniskirk SWI

19 December 2022
Christmas decoration making at Banniskirk SWI

Christmas decoration making at Banniskirk SWI

19 December 2022

Banniskirk SWI ladies met on a very chilly wintry afternoon for their last meeting of the year.


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