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16 January 2023
Niall’s volunteering efforts rewarded
Orkney played host to a very special event at the weekend when Niall Allison was presented with an award to mark being named JudoScotland’s Volunteer of the Year 2022.
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16 January 2023
Kirkwood Bequest
We are reminding pupils at Stromness Academy who are thinking to continue their education in agricultural or veterinary study that they have the opportunity to apply for an annual award of up to…
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16 January 2023
Local Third Sector Organisations receive OIC funding to support individuals struggling with the cost of living
Orkney Islands Council has awarded Voluntary Action Orkney funding to develop a new partnership project aimed at improving access to advice and cash-based support for anybody worrying about money in…
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13 January 2023
Strike Action Update
Further industrial action by teaching unions is expected to impact Orkney schools on Wednesday 18 January.
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13 January 2023
No Green Freeport for Orkney – but bid could pave the way to better things for Orkney
Orkney Islands Council has expressed its disappointment at not being named as one of Scotland’s two future Green Freeports – but says it will work to extract as much benefit as possible from the…
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13 January 2023
Roads works update for week starting 16 January
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 16 January.
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12 January 2023
Council vessels assist Isle of Mull ferry
The Council tug, Thor of Scapa, and pilot vessel, Scapa Pathfinder, assisted the Caledonian MacBrayne Isle of Mull ferry which had suffered engine troubles on Tuesday, off Orkney.
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12 January 2023
Fostering, Adoption and Adult Placement Service improvements continue
Progress continues to be made on improvements to the Fostering, Adoption and Adult Placement (Continuity Care) Services in Orkney.
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10 January 2023
Make time for a cuppa and a chat this “Brew Monday”
The Council’s St Magnus Café will be hosting the Samaritans of Orkney national annual campaign event known as “Brew Monday” on Monday 16 January.
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9 January 2023
Make your New Year’s resolution to volunteer in sport – the ball’s in your court!
Orkney will play host to the International Island Games in 2025 – the largest event ever to be held in the county – and a major part of its success will be a huge team of volunteers working behind…
