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17 March 2023
What is The Armed Forces Covenant?
An Armed Forces Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community.
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16 March 2023
Ferry vouchers for concessionary travellers – national scheme review
Are you entitled to free ferry travel through the Older and Disabled or 16-18 year old national concessionary schemes?
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16 March 2023
Covid Recovery Fund for Culture open for applications
The Covid Recovery Fund for Culture, provided by Orkney Islands Council, is now open to applications from local arts and heritage organisations.
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15 March 2023
Young carers urged to apply for Young Carer Grant
Marking Young Carer’s Action Day, teenage carers in Orkney are being urged to check if they are eligible for a payment worth nearly £360 annually.
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15 March 2023
Shapinsay wheelie bin reminder - alternate weekly waste and refuse collections start 22 March
Shapinsay residents are reminded wheelie bin collections start next Wednesday, 22 March.
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14 March 2023
Behind the Headlines - School Meals – FAQs
We thought it may be helpful to provide some background information on school meals
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14 March 2023
Orkney school caterers achieve Food for Life Award for fourth year in a row
Orkney’s school catering team has achieved the Food for Life Served Here (FFLSH) award for a fourth year in a row.
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14 March 2023
Orkney Library selected for pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ project
We have been asked to share that the Orkney Library & Archive has been selected as one of the first in Scotland to host a ‘Lend and Mend Hub’, as part of a trailblazing pilot project helping to…
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13 March 2023
Orkney beachcomber’s delight as 40 years’ worth of fishy finds to be reused!
Trawling Orkney’s beaches looking for “treasure” is a passion for West Mainland beachcomber, Martin Gray.
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13 March 2023
Mental health journey leads Orkney man on a quest to help others
Duncan Ross is looking for volunteers to help launch a local Andy’s Man Club
