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26 June 2024
On your marks...it’s Summer Holiday Programme launch time!
If you’re on the hunt for something to do “All Summer Long”, then look no further than the OIC Sport & Leisure Team and Pickaquoy Centre’s packed programme of activities for the holidays.
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20 June 2024
A reminder to stay safe while enjoying Orkney’s coastlines, beaches and lochs
It’s Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) from 15-22 June and with the summer holidays nearly upon us, it’s timely for us to remind folk of some of the key messaging around water safety.
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5 June 2024
Council Convener praises sporting achievement as Orkney retains Stuart Cup
Council Convener Graham Bevan says Orkney’s junior inter-county athletes and coaches should be “incredibly proud of a sensational sporting performance” at the weekend, which saw the local team lift…
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24 May 2024
Jenna picks up Young Volunteer Award
Orkney Sports Award Young Volunteer of the Year – Jenna Clapham - will go to any length to help fellow swimmers reach their full potential.
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23 May 2024
“Pivotal role” in growing Orkney Judo Club sees Reanne Wylie named Coach of the Year
Orkney Judo Club played host to a very special event at the weekend (18/19 May) when Reanne Wylie was presented with an award to mark being named JudoScotland’s Coach of the Year 2023.
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16 May 2024
High point for coaching in Orkney as Linda Low takes up the development reins
Bringing a wealth of worldwide coach development knowledge and expertise to coaching in Orkney is Hall of Fame Sports Award winner and Island Games Ambassador, Linda Low.
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15 May 2024
Streamlined online booking system for sports facilities
A reshaped and streamlined online booking system is available for Council sports facilities.
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9 May 2024
Tackling rugby head on – Orkney's Cailynn Williamson secures her first Scottish cap
Aged just seven, Orkney’s Cailynn Williamson was the only young girl at rugby training.
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7 May 2024
New tour of Cathedral gravestones brings Orkney’s past to life
Locals and visitors can delve into Orkney’s fascinating history and colourful characters of the past as revealed by the gravestones surrounding St Magnus Cathedral – through a new in-depth guided…
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7 May 2024
Future of sport in Orkney in good health as funding boost for coaches announced
Orkney’s communities will be on a more level playing field when it comes to the number of qualified sports coaches thanks to a funding package from the Council’s Crown Estate Community Led…
