Adventure Activities Consultation
A consultation on the development of a safety system for adventure activities in Scotland has been launched by the Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport, Shona Robison. The Scottish Government is considering the best way forward for Scotland in light of the UK Government's plan to replace the statutory Adventure Activities Licensing Authority (AALA) with a new voluntary code of practice. ...
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Beginners Karate Classes In Wick
Kick start your New Year with a fitness programme with a difference. Wick Tora-Kai Karate Club is now running Beginners Classes for all ages 12 and upwards every Monday night at 7.00 pm in the Assembly Rooms. ...
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THURSO FAMILY GETTING A KICK OUT OF LIFE
Pictured with John Hilton (2nd right) are Mike Ritchie (2nd left), Mike's son Michael & his daughter Kimberley. This family trio have all achieved the grade of 2nd Dan black belt in Shotokan karate. ...
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Scottish Swimming Competitions Inverness
520 competitors from swimming clubs in Scotland will arrive in Inverness to compete at the Scottish Short Course Championships held at Inverness Leisure from Friday 15th until Sunday 18th December. This championship event covers the full Olympic Programme, showcasing the young talent from around the country. 18 Highland Swim Team members from clubs across the Highlands have qualified, aiming to achieve their best performances in their home pool. Highland Swim Team will compete in 11 Relay Team events ranging from 4 x 100 Freestyle to 4 x 50 Medley Relays. ...
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HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND SAYS 'MOVE IT TO LOSE IT'
Since High Life Highland (HLH) launched its festive season winter workout programme, Move it to Lose it, on November 14th, more than 1300 people across the Highlands have signed up to shape up in the run-up to Christmas, and to step into 2012 healthier and fitter. The Christmas Challenge has struck a chord with people everywhere, and newcomers are still signing up every day. ...
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Play Badminton FREE at Wick High School
If you are aged between 10 and 19 you can play badminton FREE at wick High for the next few weeks. Want to learn or get back into it once again - then now is your chance.. ...
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Scottish Open to return to Castle Stuart in 2012
The Highland Council is delighted to learn that the Scottish Open will return to Castle Stuart Golf Links near Inverness in the week prior to The Open Championship next year. The confirmation of the date and venue will be part of The European Tour's announcement of the second portion of the 2012 International Schedule which will be made in Dubai next month. ...
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Caithness Teams At Scottish Tarmac Championships
On the 5th of November Crail Airfield hosted the final single stage rally of the Scottish Tarmac Championship, known as the Kingdom Stages and run by GMSC. Three Caithness Car Club crews travelled down to compete in this fast 44mile rally. ...
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High Life Highland Launches Its Christmas Challenge
High Life Highland, established on the 1st October to deliver Community Learning and Leisure services on behalf of The Highland Council, launches its first Highland-wide community event this month. The 6 week "MOVE IT TO LOSE IT" Christmas Challenge begins on the 14th November at all participating High Life Highland leisure centres. ...
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Olympic Flame Is Coming To John O'Groats
On 27 July, 2012, the eyes of the world will be on London for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games as the Olympic Flame arrives at the Olympic Stadium for the lighting of the cauldron to signify the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. In the build up to the start of the event, the Olympic Flame will make its journey from Greece and arrive in the UK on 18 May 2012, ready for the Olympic Torch Relay to begin the following day. ...
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