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20 June 2025
Free help to launch your own childminding business
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) are working in partnership with Orkney Islands Council to launch a free training and support programme aimed at encouraging folk to become new…
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17 June 2025
Community minded folk needed for clerk roles in seven areas
Seven community councils in Orkney are seeking community minded folk to help them clerk meetings and keep communication running smoothly. Community Councils are the grassroots voice of local…
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12 June 2025
One Month to Go: Orkney Set to Celebrate Sport and Culture at the International Island Games 2025
With just weeks to go, Orkney is putting the final touches to an unforgettable Island Games - where thrilling international sport meets vibrant island heritage, music, food, and community spirit.
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6 June 2025
Personal milestones of Ukrainian refugees shared at Pier Arts Centre
Artwork and stories put together by Ukrainian refugees living in Orkney - reflecting deeply personal journeys of healing and life in a new country – will go on show at the Pier Arts Centre in…
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2 June 2025
Young people to voice opinions on key issues in upcoming Chamber debate
Local young people’s concerns and aspirations will be front and centre in the Council Chamber this week when the Orkney Youth Chamber Debate takes place.
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27 May 2025
Historic sites safety advice for bus users
Our Transportation team is reminding bus users that passengers wishing to travel to the historic sites should use the timing points highlighted orange on the X1 timetable to travel to and from the…
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26 May 2025
A 'fortnight of focus' on carers for Dementia and Carers weeks
Orkney’s carers are the focus of the next fortnight as nationally Dementia Week and then Carers Week take place – with local organisations hosting events aimed at highlighting support available…
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22 May 2025
All the favourites and much more at free Family Fun Day in June
A variety of free and fun activities for all ages will be on offer at a special Family Fun Day being hosted by the Council’s Community Learning and Development and Employability team in June.
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21 May 2025
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to attend Orkney 2025 International Island Games
The Princess Royal will officially open the Orkney 2025 International Island Games.
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19 May 2025
Ferries taskforce hears of positive progress on replacement programme
The progress being made by Orkney Islands Council on a final business case for Orkney’s Ferry Replacement Programme has been described as positive following last week’s meeting of the Ferries…
