Caithness groups receive funding boost

Christmas came early for a number of local organisations in Caithness when they received cheques from the Council’s Wards Discretionary Budget.

The cheques were presented by Caithness Members at a ceremony in Wick Town Hall held on Monday 17th December 2012.

Organisations who received awards were;
• Wick Coastal Rowing Club -  £3000 towards material to build new boats;
• Caithness Kuki Sool Wan Club - £1000 towards travel costs to the Championships held in Liverpool; 
• Caithness Big Band  - £3198 towards cost of uniforms and equipment;
• Ormlie Community Association -  £1500 towards cost of running their Junior Warden Scheme;
• Lieurary Hall Committee  - £3000 towards the cost of new furniture;
• St Johns Loch Improvement Society -  £9000 towards cost of a new Anglers Lodge.

Caithness Civic Leader Councillor Gail Ross said:  “My fellow Councillors and I were delighted to present the cheques to these community groups for their very worthwhile projects and look forward to seeing the benefits this funding boost will bring the groups.”