bagpuss
23-Jul-11, 21:22
Anyone who lives in a big town or big city knows that population changes happen all the time as those following 'on yer bike' dictats frompoliticians, move in order to seek work etc.
I agree with the orger who found the notion of 'incomers' rather Royston Vasey. if we all stayed in the same place it would end up rather creepy.
traditionally in Caithness Thurso was the more lively and welcoming location with lots of people coming into work at Dounreay and Vulcan- while Wick was a place where you socialised with family and extended family- and not much else.
Times however are changing- and the new businesses opening in both towns (which have nothing to do with Dounreay etc) are indicative of demographic changes. Similarly the more expensive houses being sold by the people who made their money out of Dounreay etc- now returning south, or moving to be nearer their families who didn't settle in Caithness also indicate the county is changing.
These changes do affect lots of services. Factors that might attract people into an area like Caithness might be provision of care for children with special needs, or care for the elderly.
When my family moved north over 30 years ago, it was to work with the UKAEA, and my parents fully intended to move south after a few years. I know of other people- like my friend's family who liked it so much they stayed put. However, when your friends all retire elsewhere, it can get lonely for the folk left behind.
so- to all those welcome newcomers- what was it about Caithness that attracted you to the place? and do you see yourself staying for ever- or just for a few years?
I agree with the orger who found the notion of 'incomers' rather Royston Vasey. if we all stayed in the same place it would end up rather creepy.
traditionally in Caithness Thurso was the more lively and welcoming location with lots of people coming into work at Dounreay and Vulcan- while Wick was a place where you socialised with family and extended family- and not much else.
Times however are changing- and the new businesses opening in both towns (which have nothing to do with Dounreay etc) are indicative of demographic changes. Similarly the more expensive houses being sold by the people who made their money out of Dounreay etc- now returning south, or moving to be nearer their families who didn't settle in Caithness also indicate the county is changing.
These changes do affect lots of services. Factors that might attract people into an area like Caithness might be provision of care for children with special needs, or care for the elderly.
When my family moved north over 30 years ago, it was to work with the UKAEA, and my parents fully intended to move south after a few years. I know of other people- like my friend's family who liked it so much they stayed put. However, when your friends all retire elsewhere, it can get lonely for the folk left behind.
so- to all those welcome newcomers- what was it about Caithness that attracted you to the place? and do you see yourself staying for ever- or just for a few years?