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News published June 2010

Farr Primary School wins Spring Clean competition
Published 16 Jun 2010
Issued by Keep Scotland Beautiful
Recording studio date for busy Highland Youth Big Band
Published 16 Jun 2010
Highland Youth Big Band,one of The Highland Council’s 8 Regional Music Groups, have had a busy week touring some of the regions schools as a warm up tour before going into the studio to record a new
Highland bands plan to ‘get noticed’
Published 16 Jun 2010
Seven young bands from all over Highland will converge on Inverness’s Spectrum Centre on Saturday 26th June as they compete to win the first ‘Get Noticed’ competition. This new ‘battle of th
New kerbside recycling collections for Ullapool
Published 16 Jun 2010
The Highland Council is introducing kerbside recycling to over 700 properties in the Ullapool and Braes of Ullapool areas.
Charleston Academy switches on to solar power
Published 16 Jun 2010
Charleston Academy in Inverness is one of six Highland secondary schools now generating its own clean and free renewable energy.
Armed Forces Week Celebrations in Nairn
Published 16 Jun 2010
A programme of events is being held in Nairn from Monday 21 June to mark Armed Forces Week.
Highland pupils sounding out new skills in learning
Published 16 Jun 2010
Pupils in three Highland schools are learning new skills while producing and broadcasting radio programmes.
Charleston Academy School Inspection
Published 15 Jun 2010
Charleston Academy has received a very positive report from school inspectors.
Maryburgh girl receives award
Published 15 Jun 2010
Katie MacBeath from Maryburgh, has completed her Bronze Youth Achievement Award after successfully completing four challenges, involving 60 hours of volunteer work in her local community.
Interpretive trail promotes the heritage of Brora
Published 15 Jun 2010
The Brora Village Trail was launched this week (Monday 14th June) with a series of eight panels and an accompanying booklet which aim to promote Brora’s unique natural and industrial heritage.