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Curtain rises on KAOS centenary exhibition
Taking centre stage within the Orkney Museum next week (9 November) is the Kirkwall Amateur Operatic Society’s exhibition celebrating 100 years of music and drama in the county.
6 November 2024
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Housing Services Annual Report Published
Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report for 2023-2024 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas, despite a challenging year for the service.
6 November 2024
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MSYP spotlight on Orkney Youth Forum
As part of Youth Work Week 2024 (5-11 November) we asked Orkney's MSYPs - Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament - for a few words about Orkney Youth Forum and the benefits for young people of getting involved.
5 November 2024
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New book tells the story of Sanday knitters
The remarkable story of a how a small group of skilled craftswomen in the Orkney island of Sanday built a knitwear business that went on to supply prestigious clothing outlets around the world, has been recounted in a new book out this week.
5 November 2024
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Capturing the sounds of Orkney 2025
The sounds of Orkney sport will echo in music around Orkney’s iconic St Magnus Cathedral next summer, alongside voices from island groups involved in the 2025 Island Games, as part of a project celebrating the culture of Orkney and its fellow island communities
4 November 2024
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Family Marketplace event to showcase latest support available
A lot has been going on for families – and services who support them – over the last few years.
With this in mind, the Council's Youth Services team and wider Community Learning and Development and Employability service are hosting a special Family Marketplace on 14 November where families can find out the latest on support available to them.
1 November 2024
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Orkney teacher recognised for her “unmatched dedication” to athletics
An Orkney teacher has been named a recipient of one of the prestigious Eric Liddell Recognition Awards for her “unmatched dedication” to the Orkney Athletic and Running Club.
1 November 2024