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8 November 2021
OIC wins community involvement accolade at UK wide awards
Orkney Islands Council was announced winner of the Community Involvement category at the 25th anniversary LGC Awards 2021.
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3 November 2021
Remember, remember the fifth of November for all the right reasons!
The Council is supporting the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service plea for folk to attend organised public Bonfire Night events rather than family displays – with an additional reminder to be Covid-19…
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1 November 2021
Orkney Sports Awards return in 2021 – nominations now open
The most prestigious awards in Orkney sport has returned, as the search to crown the county’s most outstanding athlete of the last year gets under way.
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27 October 2021
Sunday 31 October toilet closures
Members of the public are advised that Orkney’s public toilets will be closed for one day this Sunday.
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27 October 2021
GMB 100 knitted hats raise £2.5k for charity
Two local charities - Orkney Blide Trust and The Youth Café - are to benefit from an equal share of £2,500 following the successful auction of more than 100 “hats for George”.
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26 October 2021
COP in the community – join the fight against climate change
Orkney Islands Council is to host a series of online discussion groups in the first week of COP26 – aimed at bringing the community together to lead the fight against climate change.
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22 October 2021
James in the running for Leader of the Year award
Orkney Islands Council’s Political Leader, James Stockan, has been shortlisted as ‘Leader of the Year’ in a national councillor awards scheme.
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21 October 2021
“She’s summit special!” - Orkney Head Teacher conquers Ben Nevis and raises £3k for cancer charity
An Orkney Head Teacher, who gave herself a mountain to climb to raise cash for a cancer charity close to her heart, has successfully completed the challenge.
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21 October 2021
Young Person’s Guarantee Marketplace
An event to enable employers to learn more about how they can support young people in achieving a successful future is being held in Kirkwall.
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20 October 2021
“Follow your dreams” – students share their stories at Orkney College UHI Special Awards 2021
This year the Orkney College UHI annual special award presentations were a little different although no less special for those involved.
