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11 May 2023
Learning at any age – Walter’s story
Walter Gorman knows from personal experience the benefits that re-engaging with learning can have.
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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.
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10 May 2023
“Douze points” for the Kemps who are off to Eurovision 2023!
Stromness couple Karl and Andrew Kemp are ‘Ooh Aah….Just a Little Bit’ excited about the upcoming Eurovision in Liverpool!
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9 May 2023
Delays likely due to Finstown roadworks
The Council is reminding motorists of the potential for delays in the coming months as a major programme of roadworks is now underway in Finstown (A965).
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9 May 2023
Heads Up - we have a new youth safe space in town!
Heads Up - a new drop-in safe space for “older young people” will get off the ground at The Hub, 2 Albert Street in Kirkwall on Tuesday evening, from 7pm-9pm.
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9 May 2023
The Hub to host Q and A event focusing on financial help for students
A Q and A session focusing on the financial help available to Further Education students in Orkney is being held at The Hub at 2 Albert Street, Kirkwall on Tuesday 16 May from 6-7pm.
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8 May 2023
Kirkwall town centre slab repairs
In a bid to keep the Kirkwall town centre main thoroughfare looking tip top, slab repair work will be carried out from Tuesday 9 May.
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5 May 2023
Roadworks round-up – from Tuesday 9 May
Here’s a round-up of roadworks underway or soon to start in the county from Tuesday 9 May.
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5 May 2023
Summer opening hours and Bank Holiday Monday reminder
Here’s a reminder that we have moved into the summer opening hours for the Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
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4 May 2023
Delays likely due to Finstown resurfacing roadworks
The Council is advising motorists of the potential for delays in the coming months as a major programme of resurfacing works gets underway in Finstown (A965).
