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21 July 2023
On track for success – Orkney’s athletes shine on the national stage!
For the first time ever, three athletes from Orkney were selected in one year to compete in the International Track and Field Meet, run by the Schools International Athletics Board (SIAB), last week.…
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14 July 2023
Orkney’s “famous five” athletes called up to represent Scotland
Orkney’s very own “famous five” young athletes are heading off on an adventure and creating a new chapter in their own sporting stories this summer!
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6 July 2023
Damage to pitch could see Bignold closed to cars
Orkney Islands Council is appealing to the community to understand the full impact of wilful damage to leisure facilities, following damage to the football pitch at Bignold Park.
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27 June 2023
OIC 2023 Summer Holiday Programme launches with something for everyone!
There’s no time for any “Summertime Blues” as the OIC Sport & Leisure Team launches its packed programme of activities for the summer months – and even better, some of them are free!
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17 April 2023
Swing into summer with a rejuvenated playpark thanks to £400k Council fund
A £400,000 fund has been made available by the Council to assist communities improve their playpark equipment.
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11 April 2023
Official opening of Papdale East Community Park
Council Convener Graham Bevan will cut the ribbon to officially open the Papdale East Community Park in Kirkwall on Friday 21 April.
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30 March 2023
Twelve local athletes awarded grants towards travel costs
A number of local athletes have been selected to benefit from funding to enable them to keep on track with their chosen sports.
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24 March 2023
Parasport festival puts smiles on bairns' faces
Orkney’s Parasport Festival took place last Friday (17 March) after a hugely successful launch last year.
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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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2 March 2023
New this season at Scapa Flow Museum
A number of new exhibits awaits visitors to the recently redeveloped Scapa Flow Museum which reopened today, Thursday 2 March, for the 2023 season.
