Moreen Simpson: Blame us online shoppers for John Lewis shutdown
Let’s take a toddle doon memory lane.
To the great days – decades even – when the elbow of Union Street and George Street were magnets for city folk and incoming teuchters every Saturday – rain, hail or snow. Did we need to be under cover? Hell no. All ages from kiddies to grandparents thronged the pavements; usually starting at Union Terrace, with a rakie roon C&A – always brill for a five shilling jumper or £9/99 mini for the Palace. Doon to Woollies for make-up, lacquer and pick-and-mix. Grab a pie, gravy and chips upstairs in BHS, across to Markies for knickers, up George Street for gloves in Reid and Pearson’s, the Laramie board-game in the Rubber Shop, to the Copie Arcade in Loch Street for a new school blazer or sheen. You always met folk you knew for a natter. Was there a better way of spending a Saturday?
“This will not only provide reliable water access to firefighters and customers but save water,” he said.
The following areas may be affected:
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Streets: Campbell Street, Moody Street, Sunflower Place, Diamond Avenue, Retro Street
Afternoon works (1pm to 4pm): Water supply could be turned off for up to 2.5 hours
Streets: Harris Street, Retro Street, Anakie Street
Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Streets: Gray Street, White Street, Riverview Street, Statesman Drive
Caithness macular group ceilidh creating fantastic camaraderie By Alan Hendry
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Updated: 18:13, 18 February 2021
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Nancy Nicolson in fine form at the Caithness Macular Society Support Group s virtual ceilidh.
Caithness Macular Society Support Group s monthly mix of music and song is generating fantastic camaraderie across the Highlands and Islands, according to local Highland councillor Willie Mackay.
He was among those taking part in the group s latest virtual ceilidh, linking up people from Caithness, Sutherland, Shetland and Skye through a teleconference call.
The event was again hosted by the local sight-loss group s chairman, Eric Farquhar, from the kitchen of his home in Loch Street, Wick.