Wick darts event on target and Scrabster’s wonderful welcome
YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Inverness Courier have their say on the latest issues and events in the far north
Darts weekend hit the bullseye
I am writing on behalf of myself and the rest of our darting friends to personally express our appreciation for the exceptional work that was done on the running of yet again a very successful turnout of Friends of the Glass Weekend of Darts tournament.
These kind of events don’t run by themselves which is why we would like to personally thank Arthur Bruce and his committee, the Seaforth Club and all their bar staff and all the sponsors for making this event so successful.
Without all of this support it allows them to go above and beyond their initial goals which is why the generosity of everyone involved makes the prize money an equal amount for both men and women, making this probably one of the best darting tournaments there is.
I personally have been attending this tournament for about 22 years now and every year it is just getting bigger and better.
Thank you all again for yet another successful weekend.
Mandy Anderson
Balnageith Rise
Forres
Scrabster was best stop on cruise
I found your article about the AIDASol by chance. We were on the ship and spent a wonderful day in Scrabster/Thurso with shopping and a hike to the cliffs.
We were very pleased with the hospitality of the locals. We were even greeted on screens in the church. That really touched us. We will definitely be back, but then by car or train to explore the area more closely and for longer.
And Scrabster/Thurso was definitely the best harbour on our tour.
Greetings to you and the people of Thurso/Scrabster from the small town of Herzogenaurach in Bavaria/Germany.
Family Riecks
Birgit and Marcus
Don’t be scared of initials!
In this world of seemingly confusing initials such as SSEN, ADHD and AI then it’s perfectly understandable that some readers are frightened by seeing “AGM”…
With its perception of boring discussions and low attendance these initials would scare the strongest!
Let me reassure readers that the Society of Caithness Artists Annual General Meeting will be a comforting affair. Taking place on Monday, May 12, at 7pm in the Pentland Hotel, Thurso, attendees will be able to hear about exciting plans for the 90th Annual Exhibition this year.
CU there!
Ian Pearson
Chairman
Society of Caithness Artists
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