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OIC's Customer Services reception desk at the council offices in School Place, Kirkwall will be closed for visits from the public this Friday 27 August from 1pm, to enable staff training to take place, with the team still contactable by phone between 2pm and 5pm.

Staff at St Rognvald House care home continued to show their “extra mile” ethos putting on an amazing “County Show” for residents and their families on Saturday.

The initial drizzle did nothing to dampen the high spirits on the day as all enjoyed simply being together again alongside animals, musicians, dancers, good food, raffles, lucky dips, staff races and fun events.

Primary Teacher, Stacy Johnston, is committed to making a real difference to the lives of children.

The 29-year-old from Hoy was unsure for a long time of the career path ahead of her, initially graduating in Public Relations, followed by achieving a degree in Renewable Energy Development and thereafter securing a post with a fuel poverty charity in the county.

Our superstar student, Sarah Seatter, walked 100 miles during the summer holidays to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.

The Papdale Primary School P7 pupil also braved the chop last week, donating a whopping 16 inches of hair to the Little Princess Trust who make wigs for children who have lost their hair.

Hazel Pinner is in her 4^th year of primary teaching and moved to Orkney in August 2019, just eight months before the first UK lockdown.

Her path into teaching was also a little convoluted despite this being a childhood dream and having been inspired into the profession by a number of primary and secondary teachers, whom she is proud call friends to this day.

Anna Jusinska, 29, has found the support network for teachers very visible in Orkney – despite the challenges of restrictions.

Originally from Poland, Anna, 29, graduated from the University of Glasgow with an MA in Theatre Studies, but English language and literature remained her passion and she wanted to turn this into a career.

“Incredible Edible Stromness” project gets off the ground

An enterprising group of gardening enthusiasts from across Orkney have come up with a “wheelie” novel idea for converting damaged bins into wormeries for assisting with home grown food.

Walk-on passengers will be able to travel again with Orkney Ferries from the first sailings on Friday this week (20 August).

Staff at St Rognvald House are hosting their very own “Peedie County Show Day” for residents and their families on Saturday 21 August.

With all but the Sanday Show cancelled this year again due to the pandemic, Manager Shirley Miller said they have decided that the show will go on!

An Orkney parent has spoken of the delight she felt watching her six-year-old daughter – who was born deaf – being given the chance to enjoy sporting activities in a suitable environment through Disability Sport Week, with backing from a new charity, Inclusive Orkney.