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24 November 2022
Funding pot proposed for Nordic collaboration
Orkney Islands Council looks set to establish a funding pot to support Orkney-based organisations to collaborate with projects and partners that are funded by the Nordic Atlantic Cooperation.
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24 November 2022
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies 2022, 25 November – 10 December
Orkney Islands Council is grateful to all the people and organisations for their help and support with these events.
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24 November 2022
Firth Primary’s Royal superfan receives third “special” letter
Orkney’s Kali Morris may be only seven, but she’s getting quite accustomed to receiving a special delivery in the post!
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23 November 2022
Schools and nurseries strike action reminder
The Council is reminding parents and carers that most schools in Orkney will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, as a result of the planned industrial action by teachers in a national dispute over pay.
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22 November 2022
Naval group pay their respects during visit to Orkney
A group of ten young Naval officers from the HMS Prince of Wales laid a wreath at the Royal Oak memorial within St Magnus Cathedral and performed a short ceremony of remembrance on Friday (18…
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22 November 2022
Art studio “dream comes true” for Ingrid Grieve thanks to Council grant
A lifelong ambition to open a purpose-built art studio became a reality for Orkney artist Ingrid Grieve earlier this year thanks to assistance from the Council.
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22 November 2022
Lucy's award a first for Orkney
Lucy Leech recently received her Platinum Youth Achievement Award - one of only 21 awarded in by Youth Scotland for 2021-22 and the first ever in Orkney!
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22 November 2022
Coca-Cola recall notice
Coca-Cola has issued a recall on a limited number of Coca-Cola Zero Sugar multipacks with Christmas cardboard. Some packs have been wrongly boxed and may contain Coca-Cola Original taste.
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22 November 2022
2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Fraser Burton
This year 11 local athletes are benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS). The Scheme is an ongoing partnership between sportscotland and the participating local…
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22 November 2022
Avian flu – Tankerness surveillance zone measures lifted
The 10km surveillance zone around the avian flu infected premises in Tankerness has been lifted, Scottish Ministers have confirmed.
