CAITHNESS PRESBYTERY
The Church of Scotland  is a Presbyterian church, so presbytery is the fundamental court of the Kirk. There are 49 presbyteries and ours covers Caithness, Strathy and Halladale.

Presbytery meets for ordinary business 7 times a year, alternatively in Thurso West and Wick St Fergus on the first Tuesday of  September (Thurso), November December, February March and May .The June meeting is held in the church of the moderator for that year. Meetings are open to the public.
Membership.

Our presbytery is constituted by all Church of Scotland  ministers in the area in good status; at present 4 parish ministers, 1 community minister and 3 retired ministers; one serving deacon and one retired deacon plus an elder "representing" each congregation.(13) plus 7 additional elders chosen by presbytery itself usually because of special experience or skills or to ensure that larger congregations are more adequately represented.  We have corresponding members from the Guild, Readers etc who may speak in any debate but have no vote.
 
The presbytery offers supervision and advice as well as seeking to encourage co-operation between congregations and plans county wide events. Presbytery has a duty to produce a Plan showing where we want churches to be and how they are to be staffed etc. Supervision takes the form of ensuring that records are properly kept, financial affairs comply with Kirk and OSCR (Office of Scottish Charities Regulator) rules. In the event of a complaint being made against a minister it is the presbytery that would investigate and take action as appropriate. Presbytery is itself subject to the supervision of a committee of the General Assembly.
 
Presbytery is like a Kirk Session a court of the church: its chairman is moderator who is usually elected for one year only: it has a clerk and treasurer who hold office as long as  presbytery wishes.
Presbytery is there to help not obstruct, to assist but not to interfere in the day to day running of a congregation.
Presbytery Clerk Ronnie Johnstone     Telephone 01847 839033

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                          WICK GARDENING CLUB

Wick Gardening Club meets on Monday evenings generally once a month in Wick St Fergus church hall.    All are welcome to attend.

Invited speakers talk to the members about all aspects of gardening.   There are occasional visits to gardens too.

New speakers who can talk on gardening topics are always being sought.

Planned events over the next few months are -

Monday 11th February  at 7.30 pm   -  Steve Gibson will give a talk on Health and Safety in the garden.  This will have an interesting slant!

Thursday 7th March at 2pm  -   Bulb Show with entertainment.   Tea and biscuits £2

Friday 22nd March  at 7.30pm   -   Open meeting with Mr and Mrs Ross from Poyntzfield Herb Nursery, Black Isle.   Mr Ross will talk about herbs and his wife will give a cookery demonstration using them.   There will be plants for sale.

Saturday 20th April 10am - 12am   -  Coffee morning with all proceeds going th Wick High School fund for their Belize Trip.  The pupils will give a presentation.
 

For further information contact Virginia Miller   Telephone 01955 602700


In alphabetical order
                         CAITHNESS ORCHESTRA

Caithness Orchestra meet every Wednesday evening during school term time from August through to March at Thurso High School's music department, 7.30-9.30. There is no audition procedure - anyone who plays an orchestral instrument is welcome to come along. At the moment we have a particular need for more violin players! The Orchestra play two Christmas concerts and two March concerts, for audiences in Wick and Thurso. Anyone interested in finding out more contact  Katrina Gordon, katrinathurso@aol.com 01847 893517

External Organisations
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                                   Girl Guiding

       Rainbows, Brownies and Guides all meet in Wick St Fergus               
                 Church Halls.    For further information visit
                         www.girlguiding.org.uk
                                        Wick Choral Society
             Wick Choral Society was formed with the objective of
            fostering an interest in music, including the appreciation
        and performance of choral works.  The Society's rehearsals
         are conducted in a relaxed and friendly atmostphere and
                everyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join.

               Rehearsals - Every Monday evening 7.15 - 9.15 in
               St John the Evangelist Church Hall, Moray Street,
                                           Wick

              For further information contact Sue Gowens by email
                 by clicking here or by phone on 01955 621769
 
         
                                                50+ Group

                                   February 12th     Club Night
                                   February 26th     Speaker - Liz Macleod
                                   March 12th          Club Night
                                  March 26th          Speaker - Donald Harper
                                  April 9th              Speaker - Jill Smith (CAB)
                                  April 23rd            Cinema, Thurso
                                  May 7th               Treasure Hunt
                                  May 21st              Club Night
                                 June 4th              Annual Trip
                                 June 18th            Meal

            The club meets every two weeks at 7.30pm in the Church Hall.                                                         
              Numbers are restricted and there is a waiting list to join.
           For further information telephone Rene Scott 01955 605295
                                Yoga/Deep Relaxation


                              Weekly - Wednesday 5.45-6.45 - Yoga
       An hour of stretching, breathing and total relaxation.  Beginners welcome.
                                     Bring a yoga mat and blanket.

                             Monthly - Saturday 11-12 - Yoga Nidra
     Yoga Nidra (Yoga Sleep) is a very deep relaxation class with some stretching
      and some practice of mindfulness and visualisation.  Bring a yoga mat, duvet
                                                  and pillow.
                   For further information contact Vitality Tel 01955 605184
                   e mail info@vitality-retreat.co.uk or www.vitality-retreat.co.uk
                                                Tripudio
                        Every Wednesday in the church hall.
                                        10.30 - 11.30am
                               For further information contact
                               Kate Burt mob 07793020529
                       For information about Tripudio click here
                                         Yoga

Donna Booth of Vitality Retreat introduces you to the practice of Yoga. Suitable for all levels from beginners to advance practitioners.   
There are two sessions on Wednesdays 9.30 - 10.30 am and 6 - 7pm
in Wick St Fergus Church Hall.         Bring a mat.     
For further information contact info@vitality-retreat.co.uk

                Wick Amateur Swimming Club
                               (affiliated to Scottish Swimming)

Over 100 local children attend the club regularly at Wick Swimming Pool.  Adult volunteers are always needed to help with tuition, time-keeping etc.
Meetings including the AGM, courses and lectures are held in Wick St Fergus Church Hall.
For further information contact Joan Manson. Tel 01955 602982
e mail joan-and-mia@hotmail.co.uk