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12 June 2023
Free school meal and clothing allowance applications now open
Applications are now open for academic year 2023-2024 and we want to remind families to check whether or not they may be entitled to free school meals and/or school clothing allowance.
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12 June 2023
Treat yourself to a new job at St Magnus Café!
Staff from the Kirkwall Community Centre’s St Magnus Café say it’s a great place to work with regular and visiting customers who value the service on offer.
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9 June 2023
Special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” for Orkney’s young care leavers
A very special delivery of handmade “quilted hugs” was made to Orkney Health and Care (OHAC) this week to pass on to young people who are leaving the care system.
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9 June 2023
Algal blooms in local waters – be aware
Orkney Islands Council’s Environmental Health Team has placed warning notices at the Loch of Kirbister and Loch of Harray after confirmation from SEPA that blue green algal blooms have been found in…
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9 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 12 June 2023
A summary of road works underway in the county or soon to start, for week starting Monday 12 June 2023.
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9 June 2023
Tomb of the Eagles survey reminder
Orkney Islands Council is urging folk with an interest in Tomb of the Eagles to take part in an online survey about what the archaeological site means to them, including their aspirations for the…
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8 June 2023
“Admiral Nurse” for those living with dementia in Orkney is a first for Scotland
The care and support provided for those living with dementia and their families in Orkney has taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new Admiral Nurse service for the first time in…
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7 June 2023
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
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6 June 2023
Tall Ships “trip of a lifetime” for 16 young Orkney folk
Sixteen young folk from Orkney will take part in a Tall Ships sailing experience this summer in what promises to be the trip of a lifetime!
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5 June 2023
Head Teacher sought for Orkney’s Stromness Primary School
Stromness Primary School in Orkney is seeking a new Head Teacher to lead a “small school with a big heart!”
