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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
Carol counts her blessings after The Learning Link journey
Carol Leslie is counting her blessings after someone else’s journey with The Learning Link led her to asking for numeracy support – a decision that ultimately helped her start a small business.
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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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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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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
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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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.
