New Wick High School - Site debate (merged threads)

**Alice in Blunderland** · 16-Jun-10, 17:36

http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcounc...0-06-15-01.htm

It would be a good idea for folks to go along to the drop in session advertised in the above link and view what is proposed and to talk to the people involved directly.

Ask as many questions that you can think, get the answers to those questions from the people who can answer you and if not they can look into it and get back to you, hopefuly.

This would be the best place to try to get as much information as possible as this is the group of people involved with the proposed sites.

Oh and I forgot to say you can also let them know what you think about it and what you would like to see.

**Tubthumper** · 16-Jun-10, 17:49

I sense that the Highland Council are painted as the enemies of right-thinking Wickers here...

**John Little** · 16-Jun-10, 17:52

I think you may find that it is cancelled anyway.

I heard on the news that the government is putting all school building on ice. It would seem logical that the Scottish assembly would do likewise.

**Amy-Winehouse** · 16-Jun-10, 20:23

Originally Posted by scorrie

Try living in an inner city with no green in sight and you realise that any stretch of grass is an oasis. All it takes is a football, a picnic blanket and/or an imagination to provide respite from the concrete jungle. We have very little of such in this town so why let it be pissed away?

We dont live in an inner city tho Scorrie, this is Wick. I dont want the new school built on the Bignold thats for sure but it most definitley isnt a beautiful park, the riverside is bonnier with the tide in.

I like the idea of the new school being constructed on the brighter side of the town, behind the ols bignold hospital is another prime site for it but Id leave the bignold park as it is for all, golfers, fly casters, Kite flying , Dogs running, rugby & of course football- eastend & county league

**mrs_inkstack** · 16-Jun-10, 21:32

keep yer knickers on, it's no going to happen ..... wasn't the Bignold Park gifted to the town by Sir Bignold many moons ago ????

**Fly** · 16-Jun-10, 22:49

Originally Posted by mrs_inkstack

keep yer knickers on, it's no going to happen ..... wasn't the Bignold Park gifted to the town by Sir Bignold many moons ago ????

So was Henderson House but that did'nt stop the health board pulling it down to build Caithness general.

**Tubthumper** · 16-Jun-10, 23:04

Originally Posted by John Little

I think you may find that it is cancelled anyway. I heard on the news that the government is putting all school building on ice. It would seem logical that the Scottish assembly would do likewise.

I heard that too. It seems like a new school for Wick is too much hassle, we might as well let the government & council spend just a few million doing up the one that's there and keeping the library, museum and pool we have. All traditional parts of the town after all. That way we can keep our empty spaces as well, and a few million can be spent where they really want a new school.

**Venture** · 16-Jun-10, 23:15

Originally Posted by Fly

So was Henderson House but that did'nt stop the health board pulling it down to build Caithness general.

In July 1903, Sir Arthur Bignold purchased Northcote House and grounds, Wick, which he gifted to the people of Wick to be used as a cottage hospital, in memory of his late wife. He also was responsible for bringing the famous crocodile, who I'm sure we've all sat on at some point in our life, to the library. Not forgetting of course the Bignold Hospital, Bignold Park and Pilot House. I'm sure there is also a Bignold Park in Kirkwall that he also donated.

**Nacho** · 16-Jun-10, 23:29

Originally Posted by Venture

He also was responsible for bringing the famous crocodile, who I'm sure we've all sat on at some point in our life, to the library.

the blonde one with the glasses ?

i've never sat on her, not sure if she'd allow me to, maybe she lets the bairns do it during their story hour.

**scorrie** · 16-Jun-10, 23:32

Originally Posted by Amy-Winehouse

We dont live in an inner city tho Scorrie, this is Wick. I dont want the new school built on the Bignold thats for sure but it most definitley isnt a beautiful park, the riverside is bonnier with the tide in.

What I am saying is that you often don't miss something until it is taken away. The park doesn't have to be beautiful to play football, or any other game, on it. Perhaps more effort could be put into making the Bignold more attractive but will be academic if it is lost to school buildings.

**scorrie** · 16-Jun-10, 23:42

Originally Posted by Alice in Blunderland

http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcounc...0-06-15-01.htm

It would be a good idea for folks to go along to the drop in session advertised in the above link and view what is proposed and to talk to the people involved directly.

Ask as many questions that you can think, get the answers to those questions from the people who can answer you and if not they can look into it and get back to you, hopefuly.

This would be the best place to try to get as much information as possible as this is the group of people involved with the proposed sites.

Oh and I forgot to say you can also let them know what you think about it and what you would like to see.

Talking of the drop in session, I saw it mentioned on the Groat Website today. I also noticed something that seems greatly at odds with all the talk of compromise/losing this/losing that, which was put forward by some who prefer the Bignold Park as a location.

I quote the following from the Groat website:-

"The options up for consideration are:

* Construction of a new school on the current playing field to the rear of the premises with community facilities including a 25 metre, six-lane swimming pool, a community library and a performance venue.

* Building a new school at Bignold Park with community facilities including a 25 metre, six-lane swimming pool a community library and a performance venue."

Now, would anyone care to point out to me the big differences and compromises as outlined in the above?

**telfordstar** · 16-Jun-10, 23:50

Not meaning to sound rude but to be honest the desision to where its going has most probably been made and there just going through formalities.

Be very thankful that you getting a new school!

**Alice in Blunderland** · 17-Jun-10, 00:18

Originally Posted by scorrie

Talking of the drop in session, I saw it mentioned on the Groat Website today. I also noticed something that seems greatly at odds with all the talk of compromise/losing this/losing that, which was put forward by some who prefer the Bignold Park as a location.

I quote the following from the Groat website:-

"The options up for consideration are:

* Construction of a new school on the current playing field to the rear of the premises with community facilities including a 25 metre, six-lane swimming pool, a community library and a performance venue.

* Building a new school at Bignold Park with community facilities including a 25 metre, six-lane swimming pool a community library and a performance venue."

Now, would anyone care to point out to me the big differences and compromises as outlined in the above?

Exactly why I was saying go along to the drop in session and ask the questions which are coming to you to the people who should have all the information and hopefully answers to hand.

**Alice in Blunderland** · 17-Jun-10, 00:23

Originally Posted by telfordstar

Not meaning to sound rude but to be honest the desision to where its going has most probably been made and there just going through formalities.

Be very thankful that you getting a new school!

According to what was being said at this weeks meeting the decision has not been made and is not due to be decided on until August.

**cuddlepop** · 17-Jun-10, 09:23

Originally Posted by Alice in Blunderland

According to what was being said at this weeks meeting the decision has not been made and is not due to be decided on until August.

Oh Alice I thought you knew better.

**Alice in Blunderland** · 17-Jun-10, 09:43

Originally Posted by cuddlepop

Oh Alice I thought you knew better.

Time will tell ............

**katarina** · 17-Jun-10, 21:33

Originally Posted by cuddlepop

If it means your losing the only greenfield site in Wick to build the school then I'm sure they have to replace it,like for like.

that will never happen! Wick will grow, and we NEED green areas. Let's fight to keep them.

**katarina** · 17-Jun-10, 21:34

Originally Posted by Venture

In July 1903, Sir Arthur Bignold purchased Northcote House and grounds, Wick, which he gifted to the people of Wick to be used as a cottage hospital, in memory of his late wife. He also was responsible for bringing the famous crocodile, who I'm sure we've all sat on at some point in our life, to the library. Not forgetting of course the Bignold Hospital, Bignold Park and Pilot House. I'm sure there is also a Bignold Park in Kirkwall that he also donated.

He must be birlin' in his grave!