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23 March 2022
By Peter Diamond, Orkney Islands Council Head of Education on behalf of Orkney Public Protection Committee
From a very young age, we talk to our children about topics that make them aware of safety, such as crossing the road and dealing with strangers. This is relatively simple. But when it comes to…
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22 March 2022
Sanday School’s ‘Swim to Ukraine’ fundraiser
Pupils and staff from Sanday School will be swimming to Ukraine – thanks to the island’s swimming pool – in a bid to raise money for the ongoing humanitarian effort.
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21 March 2022
Athlete Travel Award Scheme Applications Open
The Athlete Travel Award Scheme was launched in 2018 and has so far supported 30 Orkney athletes to progress their journey in sport. Applications will open for the 2022-23 cohort of athletes on…
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21 March 2022
New Treasures at the Orkney Museum
This Saturday (26 March 2022) sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall.
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21 March 2022
Calling all marine and coastal leisure seekers in Orkney!
Surfer, sailor, swimmer, sea angler, kayaker, wildlife watcher, beachcomber - if you enjoy marine and coastal recreation adventures, then the Council wants to hear from you!
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19 March 2022
Plea for accommodation to support Ukrainian refugees
Orkney Islands Council is appealing for registered landlords who might be able to provide suitable properties for Ukrainian families to come forward.
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18 March 2022
Carer wellbeing campaign relaunches in face of rising numbers of carers in Scotland
Orkney Health and Care is highlighting a national campaign running til the end of March aimed at encouraging people who care for others to seek the support that will help them look after themselves…
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18 March 2022
Former OIC worker helps evacuate a mum and two children from war-torn Ukraine
A former Council employee helped a mother and her two small children evacuate war-torn Ukraine.
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18 March 2022
Stromness flagstone repairs update - 18 March
Flagstone repairs in the centre of Stromness are continuing, with ongoing road closures in place on Alfred Street.
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17 March 2022
End of an era for the OIC tug Einar
Orkney Islands Council’s Harbour Authority bid a fond farewell to the tug Einar at the weekend (13 March) after 33 years’ service.
