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17 May 2022
OIC Catering Manager named “Food Ambassador”
The Council’s Catering Manager, Scott Pring, has been named a Food for Life Scotland Ambassador for his work promoting healthy, sustainable and locally sourced food in schools.
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17 May 2022
Campsite reopening delayed
The re-opening of the campsite at the Point of Ness in Stromness has been delayed until May 23.
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16 May 2022
KGS students sowing the seeds of climate change
A group of Kirkwall Grammar School “climate champions” are hoping to disprove the myth that trees don’t grow in Orkney!
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16 May 2022
Call for artists to work with community on COVID memorial for Orkney
Orkney Islands Council and greenspace scotland are seeking expressions of interest from artists and creative practitioners of all disciplines for Phase 1 of Remembering Together, Scotland’s Covid…
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13 May 2022
Enjoy a free ride with the Orkney DayRider ticket
A bus leaflet with a free Orkney DayRider ticket, worth £7.70, will be sent to all households across Orkney at the end of this month (May).
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13 May 2022
3D printer brings learning to life
A new generation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learners are being inspired at Westray Junior High School thanks to the purchase of a 3D printer.
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13 May 2022
First lady of the sea to receive royal welcome!
70 Union Jacks and around 180 schoolchildren part of HM the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations
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13 May 2022
Road works update as at 13 May
Update on road works already underway or starting next week (week starting 16 May), including on Pickaquoy Road in Kirkwall which will also affect public bus services:
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13 May 2022
“The power of being at home should never be underestimated” – Laura Wood, Home First
The power of being at home in familiar surroundings should never be underestimated, according to Laura Wood, the Occupational Therapist who led the Home First year-long pilot in Orkney.
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13 May 2022
Husband hails Home First team as “tremendous” as wife able to remain at home
Wilson Learmonth has described the Home First care model as “tremendous” for it has allowed his wife, Irene, to remain with him at home despite being dealt a number of devastating health diagnoses.
