Community

Music graced the upstairs of the Ross Institute in Halkirk as jammers played everything except Mussorgsky’s famous 'Pictures at an Exhibition'.

An 82-year-old adventurer is hoping to head out of Wick in the coming days on an epic Arctic voyage, having received medical attention in the town.

Plans for a long-distance walking trail along the north coast will be outlined at a series of consultation events in Caithness in July and August.

A brave team is currently cycling the NC500 in aid of Cancer Research.

Wick’s provost Jan McEwan praised road workers delivering major improvements to Wick’s town centre and said traffic delays will be well worth it.

A plea has gone out for more volunteers to join Befriending Caithness amid concerns about an increase in loneliness in the aftermath of Covid.

An 82-year-old yachtsman has stopped off in Wick for medical treatment ahead of an epic Arctic voyage to raise funds for a cancer charity.

Members of the community group Wick Flowers have been brightening up the town with colourful displays, and new volunteers are always welcome.

A medal awarded more than 60 years ago to a long-serving firefighter has been handed over to Wick Heritage Museum where it will be put on display.

NHS Highland has come up with an at-a-glance list of lavatories that are available for pregnant women to use between Caithness and Raigmore.

A national mental health charity is expanding its reach to cover new areas including West Sutherland, Badenoch and Strathspey.

The transformation of John O’Groats Mill has been hailed as a great example of how funding can be used to bring more investment to the area.

A two-hour display by the Elise Lyall School of Dance at the Assembly Rooms in Wick raised £1000 to be divided between two good causes in the town.

A summer spruce-up is being organised by the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council for Wednesday, July 24, ahead of the town’s annual gala week.

Just before the holidays children in Canisbay and Castletown were delighted to hear how much they had raised through a fundraising drive this year.

Children at Bower Primary enjoyed a visit with some furry friends just before the summer break.

The Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing was an impressive affair when it was held at Keiss Hall last month.

Members of the Caithness Mountaineering and Ski Club recently held an open day in Borgie Forest.

High Life Highland is the latest organisation to sign the Highland Charter for Climate Nature and Health.

John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier readers respond to the news this week.