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3 August 2022
‘On-demand’ bus services consultation draws to a close on Sunday 7 August
A reminder for anyone interested in community transport that the Council’s consultation on flexible, ‘on-demand’ bus services closes on 7 August.
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3 August 2022
Reminder to take up free bus travel for Under 22s
Orkney Islands Council is reminding local families and young people that anyone aged under 22 is eligible to travel for free on buses in Orkney - and right across Scotland - if they have an…
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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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3 August 2022
Education Grants open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
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3 August 2022
Meet Pantosaurus at the County Show!
Calling all youngsters - do you want to meet a big, friendly dinosaur at the County Show?
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1 August 2022
More power to the pedal!
Lots of Council staff have already been out and about cycling as part of the Cancer Challenge fundraiser – and there’s all the more reason for others to join in on Thursday 4 August - Cycle to Work…
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1 August 2022
Show time is fast approaching in Orkney
Given Dounby Show day is a local holiday, it means that Hatston, Bossack and Garson Household and Waste Recycling Centres and the St Margaret’s Hope and Cursiter Recycling Centres will be closed on…
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1 August 2022
Westray welcomes Fattie Cuttie and Fitty Fitty Bang Bang!
You could be forgiven for thinking you have landed in an Asian country if out and about on Westray these days -thanks to the long-awaited arrival of a couple of brand new bespoke tri-shaws – Fattie…
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28 July 2022
St Magnus Cathedral played host to a very special visitor today
The Cathedral welcomed the 100,000th person since the new vestibule was opened on 1 April earlier this year.
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28 July 2022
Heading out this weekend? Check out the new evening bus service
The Council is reminding the Orkney public that evening bus services are now serving in the East Mainland, West Mainland and Kirkwall-Orphir areas on Friday and Saturday nights.
