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.
Twelve senior pupils start a new course in maritime skills in Portree this week from six Highland secondary schools. From Monday 3 October an SQA Skills for Work Maritime Skills Course is being offered on the curriculum to S5 and S6 pupils.
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 6th) sold 2,242 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (1,385) averaged £32.33 per head and sold to £60 gross for Suffolk crosses from Blargie Farm, Laggan.
Bower will no longer have a community council after it was revealed that not enough candidates came forward to make up half the designated number to form a council. All of the other community councils in Caithness will be formed as previously but there will be no elections in Caithness as there were only enough candidates to fill the posts and not requiring an election.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 5th) 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.
Week commencing 26th September: Enabling Activities: I met this week with Susan Johnston of JobCentre Plus, to discuss their important role in supporting the area's economy. I also introduced her to colleagues form Highland Council's Employability service in the area.
The Highland Council Leader Councillor Michael Foxley has joined in the welcome of the 11th hour decision by the UK Government to offer a three-month reprieve for the two emergency towing vessels based at Stornoway and Shetland while work continues on finalising a new longer-term contract. The tugs, owned by a private company, JP Knight and on contract to the Maritime Coastguard Service, were due to have been withdrawn from service on Friday 30 September.
Changes to unfair dismissal rules which could save nearly £6 million a year for British business have been announced today by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Chancellor George Osborne. Today's decision will see the qualification period for the right to claim unfair dismissal extended from one to two years.
A £50 million Global Research and Technology Hub is announced today by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Hub will connect UK researchers and businesses working to commercialise the Nobel Prize winning super strong material graphene.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 30th) sold 8,980 store lambs including 1,087 sheep on behalf of Lewis Livestock Producers. Lambs (7,673) averaged £44.55 and sold to £78 gross for Cheviot ewe lambs from Inver Croft, Tain.
