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12 May 2023
Hoarding Awareness Week 15 – 19 May
We probably all know someone who doesn’t like to throw anything away – but when does hoarding become an issue and what are the real reasons behind it?
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12 May 2023
Children’s Laureate to visit Orkney
Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024), Joseph Coelho, will visit libraries across Scotland – including Orkney Library & Archive - as part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’ tour from May to…
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12 May 2023
Roadworks round-up Monday 15 May
We have a round-up of works underway or soon to start around Orkney from Monday 15 May 2023.
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12 May 2023
New museums website a window in from the world
A brand new website has been launched to showcase the wealth of information, exhibits and artefacts available at Council-owned museums in the countyThe site - www.orkneymuseums.co.uk - features…
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12 May 2023
Finstown feedback sees improvements on site
Feedback from motorists passing through the Finstown roadworks has led to a number of tweaks to the site in an attempt to make delays a little shorter and large-vehicle manoeuvring a little easier.
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12 May 2023
Four men, four golf courses, 24 hours and a ferry – all in aid of Macmillan!
Get your Plus Fours on, dig deep into the bunker and support this intrepid quartet on their quest to complete four golf courses and a ferry trip in one day to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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12 May 2023
Churchill Barriers’ plaque to be unveiled
Still connecting communities in 2023, the Churchill Barriers are to be recognised with the unveiling of a National Transport Trust Red Wheels plaque today Friday (12 May) – the 78th anniversary of…
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11 May 2023
The Council supports National Numeracy Day – 17 May
National Numeracy Day celebrates the importance of numbers for children and adults alike and builds brighter futures by inspiring everyone to improve their numeracy skills.
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11 May 2023
Multiply – New programme aimed at transforming the lives of adults by improving numeracy skills
The Learning Link, Orkney College UHI and Voluntary Action Orkney are working together, with the Council’s support, to launch Multiply in Orkney. Multiply is a new Government programme to help…
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11 May 2023
“Life-changing” experience – Terri-Jane (TJ)
TJ White has shared her “life-changing” learning experience in a bid to help others living in a world where numbers and words are largely meaningless.
