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3 November 2022
St Magnus Cathedral is continuing to make its mark in society!
Just weeks after winning a national award for its outstanding welcome to visitors, now Custodian/Visitor Services Officer, Fran Hollinrake, will be sharing more information on the national stage…
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3 November 2022
2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Shannon Leslie
Orkney’s Shannon Leslie is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.
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3 November 2022
2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Hope Henderson
Orkney’s Hope Henderson is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.
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28 October 2022
2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Jamie Sutherland
Orkney’s Jamie Sutherland is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.
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26 August 2022
Hoy on Hoy – cycling legend Sir Chris to share golden legacy with namesake island
Please note the 'Hoy on Hoy' event has been postponed to honour the national mourning period following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Further updates will be provided in due course.
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3 August 2022
Smiles all round as Inclusive Events hailed a great success by parents
A number of parents have spoken of the delight felt by their children who took part in the Inclusive Cycling and Activities Event at Orkney’s Picky Centre at the weekend.
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27 July 2022
Library to pilot ‘Near Me’ online health appointment help
The Council’s Library team is helping pilot an initiative aimed at helping more people tap into ‘Near Me’ for their online health-related appointments, through their local library.
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21 July 2022
Orkney Library and Archive to get an indoor facelift
Refurbishment works are due to get underway to further enhance our Orkney Library and Archive building in Kirkwall from 1 August.
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4 July 2022
Papdale Park Works Continue
Work on an improved community space in Papdale is continuing – with the first phase of the project due to be completed by the end of September.
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1 July 2022
Scapa Flow Museum appears on BBC1 in Who Do You Think You Are
Orkney Islands Council's newly redeveloped Scapa Flow Museum has appeared on the small screen when an episode of the current series of ‘Who Do You Think You Are’, featuring Ralf Little, aired last…
