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First-timers make a big impression at Wick Wheelers time trial
First-timers make a big impression at Wick Wheelers time trial
17 June 2011
Week nine in the Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trials saw 19 take part with several first-attenders setting good times.
Ian Fraser edges Ulbster Cup win at Thurso by single shot
Ian Fraser edges Ulbster Cup win at Thurso by single shot
17 June 2011
THE second round of the Ulbster Cup was played at Thurso on Saturday (June 11) with the weather and course conditions being excellent.
Nicky Klimas leader in three-horse race at Reay
Nicky Klimas leader in three-horse race at Reay
17 June 2011
SATURDAY (June 11) saw the sun-bathed Reay links play host to the Caithness County Championship.
Superb effort at Wick from Angus Mackay
Superb effort at Wick from Angus Mackay
17 June 2011
WICK golfers have not enjoyed the best of weather of late so it was a pleasant surprise for the morning starters in Sunday’s June Medal (June 12) to start…
Class records fall as Caithness drivers rev up
Class records fall as Caithness drivers rev up
17 June 2011
CAITHNESS Car Club held a round of the 2011 Scottish Sprint Championships at Golspie Kart track last weekend. This well-supported sprint attracted over…
Thurso players head for national finals
Thurso players head for national finals
15 June 2011
THURSO Bowling Club has enjoyed a double success in the district finals of Bowls Scotland.
Mackay claims victory at Lybster
Mackay claims victory at Lybster
15 June 2011
THE Caithness and Sutherland Seniors’ Golf Society visited Lybster Golf Club last Wednesday for the second of three meetings on nine-hole courses, having…
Players battle in all-Golspie final
Players battle in all-Golspie final
15 June 2011
TWELVE pairs of bowlers gathered at Lybster to compete in the Mabbutt Open Pairs on Sunday.
Smith revives cricketing days with fine knock
Smith revives cricketing days with fine knock
15 June 2011
THERE was a welcome improvement in the weather for the Newsbeat Summer League played at Thurso Golf Club last Thursday and Friday.
Final day thrills for model yachters
Final day thrills for model yachters
10 June 2011
THE final sailing day of Wick Model Yacht Club’s short season was one of the most exciting of this year.
Fraser leads way in cup challenge
Fraser leads way in cup challenge
10 June 2011
THURSDAY heralded a welcome improvement in the weather for the eighth round of the Newsbeat Summer League at Thurso.
Halkirk athlete's invite from star
Halkirk athlete's invite from star
10 June 2011
WORLD-record-breaking distance running star Haile Gebrselassie has personally invited a local athlete to take part in an elite Ethiopian race next year.…
Trio are cream of the crop
Trio are cream of the crop
10 June 2011
THEY say that cream comes to the top and this is certainly is the case after the second round of the club championship played at Wick Golf Club last Wednesday…
Munro’s might returns for medal win
Munro’s might returns for medal win
09 June 2011
AFTER nearly two years in the golfing wilderness with no prizes to his name, Reay’s Colin Munro came roaring back to life to win category one of the June…
Mixed pairs set for all-Caithness final
Mixed pairs set for all-Caithness final
08 June 2011
THURSO bowling club enjoyed mixed success in the latest rounds of the Scottish District qualifiers.
Storming victory for Orca
Storming victory for Orca
08 June 2011
A COMBINED team of Caithness Cricket Association and Orkney Cricket Club members – nicknamed OrCa – has made an impressive start to competition in the…
Thornton is Classic's first champ
Thornton is Classic's first champ
08 June 2011
TOP darters from all over the country converged on the Portland Arms Hotel in Lybster for the first ever Caithness Classic Darts Championship.
Wick ladies’ latest results
Wick ladies’ latest results
08 June 2011
THE latest golf results from Wick Golf Club’s ladies’ section – Cancer Relief, Thursday, May 5: 1, D.
Birdies help Thorburn to countback win
Birdies help Thorburn to countback win
03 June 2011
THE seventh round of the Newsbeat Summer League was contested by 11 players ?at Thurso Golf Club last Thursday.
Close run thing at Sarclet
Close run thing at Sarclet
03 June 2011
THERE was some very competitive racing at the Wick Model Yacht Club’s meeting at Sarclet Loch.