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23 December 2022
Caring doesn't stop at Christmas
Arlene Montgomery, Manager at Crossroads Care Orkney, shares her wish for all unpaid carers this Christmas through an original poem entitled 'Caring doesn't stop at Christmas' - recited in her best…
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23 December 2022
Christmas message to staff from the Convener and interim Chief Executive
Dear Colleagues,
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23 December 2022
Caring doesn't stop at Christmas - Sarah's story
Every day, thousands of local folk are selflessly helping others with day to day needs. This army of unsung heroes bring cheer and comfort to vulnerable people in our community – and that caring…
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23 December 2022
Watch this space - Council matches heritage funds to bring rare naval guns back on display
Four rare guns from the decks of WWI warships will soon be back on display at Scapa Flow Museum, following agreement from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to release leftover contingency funds from…
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23 December 2022
Kirbuster Farm Museum remedial works underway thanks to MGS funding
Remedial works worth a total of around £70k are underway at the much-loved Kirbuster Museum.
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22 December 2022
Day Care Centres close due to staffing issues
Orkney Health and Care has taken the difficult decision to close Older People’s Day Care from 19 December through to 4 January 2023 due to staffing issues.
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22 December 2022
Council to launch cost-of-living support schemes
Orkney Islands Council is to launch two financial support schemes for local households to help them meet the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis.
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22 December 2022
A closer look at the five new College Business and Community reps
Five “exceptional” candidates have joined the College Management Council Sub-committee to contribute towards the development of Orkney College.
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22 December 2022
Most popular baby names of 2022
It’s nearing Christmas, and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to reveal the most popular baby names in Orkney!
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22 December 2022
Road works update for festive period
A roundup of road works underway or soon to start around Orkney to take you through to early in the new year:
