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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…
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9 January 2023
Further details on cost-of-living financial support scheme to be announced later this month
Following the Full Council decision during December 2022 to launch a financial support scheme to help folk meet the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis, officers are finalising the detail of how…
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9 January 2023
Grant scheme aimed at tackling employability barriers
An exciting opportunity has arisen thanks to the Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) delivery of a one-off grant scheme aimed at further tackling employability barriers.
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6 January 2023
Further Strike Action to Impact Orkney Schools
Further industrial action by teaching unions is expected to impact Orkney schools next week (10/11 January)
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5 January 2023
Huge community effort sees Westray pool reopen
The Westray Swimming Pool will reopen in January for the first time since the pandemic, with a special open day for the community on 7 January organised by the Westray Community Association.
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4 January 2023
Free bus travel reminder for under 22s
Orkney Islands Council is reminding households that all young people aged under 22 can travel on public buses for free in Orkney and right across Scotland.
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23 December 2022
Festive opening hours and contacts
The Council Offices reception will be closed to the public from 4.00 pm on Friday 23 December 2022 and will thereafter remain closed until 10.00 am on Wednesday 4 January 2023.
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23 December 2022
Festive service changes and contact numbers
A reminder of service changes and opening hours over the festive period from 24 December 2022 to 9 January 2023:
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23 December 2022
Views sought on two key plans for the community
Views are being sought for two draft documents which will help set the course for public services in Orkney for the next five years and beyond.
