FREE ADS TO HELP CAITHNESS TRADERS Times are tough for small businesses but what can be done to make things better for traders in Caithness. Well there are two things we can identify that make life better for any business.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 14th) sold 4,788 store sheep. Lambs (4,623) averaged £51.11 and sold to £75 gross for Cheviots from Crannich, Ardross.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), is holding an Introductory Preparedness Programme in Inverness. Next course: 3rd and 4th of Nov 2011 This programme is fully funded by Smart Exporter, an ambitious new trade skills programme, and is targeted at Highlands and Islands companies that are thinking about exporting for the first time or businesses that are new to exporting.
The benefits associated with the increased use of solar panels and other renewable energy sources in homes are clearly recognised by The Highland Council. However, Trading Standards officers at The Highland Council, after being made aware of the existence of what appears to be misleading marketing practices by some solar panel suppliers, are offering a word of caution to householders and advising them to do their homework thoroughly before signing any deal.
The new look Scottish Thistle Awards have been announced today. As you may remember, a widespread consultation exercise with the tourism industry was carried out by VisitScotland.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 12th) sold 2,169 weaned calves at their annual district ballot show and sale. The judge, Mr A.
People in Highland are being urged to explore a dynamic new initiative aimed to attract and retain talent in the financial services industry. There are 1,117 people currently working in these services in Highland.
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (National) Next phase in campaign to promote careers in industry The UK's ability to stay at the forefront of world-class manufacturing received a boost of over £170 million today as the Government announced a package to drive future growth. A high value manufacturing technology and innovation centre will receive over £140 million over a six year period and is open for business.
Local Timber Manufacturer Confirmed for Natural Retreats John O'Groats Site Following the start of work in September to rejuvenate John O'Groats as a premium tourist destination, work continues on the ambitious project to redevelop the historic hotel and adjacent land. As part of the project to completely transform and rejuvenate the area, a £1 million building contract has been awarded to local timber frame manufacturer Norscot Joinery Ltd from Wick.
U3A - University Of The Third Age http://www.u3a.org.uk/ The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the Universities of Third Age (U3As) in the UK. U3As are self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full time work, providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 11th) sold 74 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (31) averaged 195.4p (-8.7p) and sold to 206p per kg and £1,394.25 gross.
Report Confirms the UK Oil and Gas Industry as a Leading Engineering and Manufacturing Base which is Making a Vital Contribution to the Economy Oil & Gas UK's 2011 Economic Report, published today (11 October 2011), confirms the continuing significance of the oil and gas sector to the UK economy and highlights the increasingly important role of the country's world-class oil and gas supply chain in fostering engineering, manufacturing and technology excellence as well as enabling production of the UK's oil and gas resource. The sector is one of UK industry's stalwarts, continuing to support hundreds of thousands of highly skilled, well-paid jobs and meeting the majority of the nation's energy needs.
NORTHERN Constabulary and Highland Council Trading Standards are warning the public of a possible 'scam' after receiving reports from people who recently responded to a 'mystery shoppers' advert in a local newspaper. The advert invites people to pose as a 'mystery shopper' and test the services provided by businesses in return for payment.
Pentland Ferries recently added a cafe at their terminal for the comfort of passengers travelling with them. No doubt others in the area may appreciate a snack or cup of tea or coffee if they are in the area.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 7th) sold 3,541 breeding ewes and lambs at their annual Blackface & Cross ewes, gimmers, ewe lambs sale. Blackface ewes (1,894) sold to £92 gross for fifty one correct ewes from Lyne of Urchany Farm, Geddes.
Passengers jetting off from Airports this weekend will be warned about the risks of buying fake goods while abroad. As people prepare to take off for the October break, officers and staff from the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency (SCDEA) will be at Inverness airport on Saturday 8 October 2011 to highlight the links between fake goods and serious organised crime, and the health and safety risks associated with counterfeit products.
A group of five staff members from Caithness Horizons have successfully completed an EDI National Award in Cultural and Heritage Venue Operations. Caithness Horizons is the only museum in the Highlands to have staff that have achieved this award.
Members' Event (Good for Everyone) & Wine-Tasting, Caithness Horizons, Old Town Hall, High Street, Thurso KW14 8AJ Tuesday 11th October 2011, 6pm to 9pm This is an exciting time for the Co-operative, with expansion due to the Somerfield acquisition, a new main office being built in Manchester and due to open in 2012, and a new Ethical Operating Plan (2011-13), which contains commitments to "Keeping Communities Thriving", "Inspiring Young People", "Protecting the Environment" and "Tackling Global Poverty". Join us for an exclusive free member event.
A new payment strategy introduced by The Highland Council in April of this year is proving a success, with improving acceptance by customers of the new arrangements that are achieving significant efficiency savings. Since April, cash and cheque payments of Council Tax, rent, non-domestic rates and debtor invoices were no longer accepted at Service Points or the council headquarters Cash Office.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 6th) sold 293 store cattle and 42 OTM cattle at their special show and sale of store cattle including Aberdeen Angus section. The judge, Mr A.
