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A group trying to set a Guiness World Record and raise money for a brain tumour trust are heading your way tonight, but they need some help.   Trying to contact the local athletics club/TA or any group of reasonably fit people who might venture out in the storm.   ... [more]

Scorries' second half form nets all three points - Reporter Noel Donaldson Wick Academy......3.......Lossiemouth.......0.......   (h.t.   ... [more]

The Duncraig Educational Trust is open now for funding applications for grants up to £1000.   Councillor Bill Fernie, chairman of the Education, Culture and Sport Committee of Highland Council who also sat on the group making the awards said," The Duncraig Trust has already helped with funding for a wide range of young people and in 2012 the emphasis will be on young folk looking to improve their performances towards the Commonwelath Games but this will not preclude other areas completely so it is well worth looking at the criteria to see if you qualify to apply." The Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme can offer financial assistance to young Highland people who can meet the essential criteria for the scheme.   ... [more]

My name is Kris Hamilton, I am a personal trainer for Hamilton Optimum Training - H.O.T, Based in Caithness Through cutting edge training and methods with scientific backing, alongside extensive nutritional knowledge I can aid you in achieving your goals.  This can include everything from losing fat, gaining muscle mass to training for a marathon! I have also competed internationally for Scotland in rugby and trained with some of the best players in Scotland.   ... [more]

The Olympic Flame will be visiting the Highlands as part of the Olympic Torch Relay.  The Olympic Flame will be carried by people from our region as it travels through our local communities.   ... [more]

The dates for Wick Gala Week 2012 were confirmed today.   The week will begin with the Crowning of the Gala Queen at 7pm on Saturday 28th July 2012.   ... [more]

Shona Robison this week kicked off plans to deliver Scotland's first National Performance Centre for sport.   The Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport announced that up to £25 million from the Scottish Government's Young Scots Fund would be ploughed into the initiative.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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..   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

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.   ... [more]

Reporter Noel Donaldson Wick Academy ....5 Nairn County....3.   WICK Academy will well remember the fifth of November...the only difference was that their plot did go with a bang.   ... [more]

Report and Photos - Noel Donaldson A SINGLE goal and a penalty at that, tipped the Scottish Cup scales in favour of Keith, on Saturday, 22 October 2011, in the second-round tie at Harmsworth Park but it was hardly the stuff of cup magic.   Nowhere are there so many if-onlys as in football, and the ones Wick Academy will reflect on, are the chances missed, not least Craig Shearer's header from a free kick which shot past the post.   ... [more]

Highland Junior Golf Championships at Spey Valley More than 40 young golfers from golf clubs in Highland, Moray and Orkney took part in the ninth Highland Junior Golf Championships held at Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore, on Thursday 13 October 2011.   Nairn Academy won the Highland Schools Team event with Thurso High School last year's winners in second place.   ... [more]