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4 March 2022
Taking a small step to make a difference - United with Ukraine
Orkney’s Lee Inkster can be found scouring the county’s beaches on the hunt for seaglass and pottery to use within her creative art business Orkney Seaglass Crafts.
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4 March 2022
Papdale Stores Post Office accepting financial donations for the DEC Ukraine Appeal
Papdale Stores in Kirkwall are also advising folk that they are able to take financial donations for the DEC Ukraine Appeal through their Post Office service.
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4 March 2022
GAiN UK rep in Orkney appeals for hygiene pack donations - United with Ukraine
Orkney’s Jenni Wilson recently joined the charity GAiN UK as a collection point for donations to assist people in crisis situations and poverty around the world.
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4 March 2022
Westray Junior High - United with Ukraine
Sssssshhhhhhh….Westray Junior High staff and pupils are keeping quiet about their fundraiser for Ukraine!
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4 March 2022
So You Want to Be A Councillor?
Orkney Islands Council is holding two online sessions next week aimed at helping local people interested in standing in the Council elections in May.‘So You Want to be a Councillor’ will cover the…
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4 March 2022
Road works update for week starting 7 March
Road works will be underway next week in several locations across mainland Orkney, with some road closures and changes to bus services.
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4 March 2022
Flagstone repair work - Update 4 March 2022
From Monday, 7 March, there will be flagstone repairs on Bridge Street and Victoria Street, in Kirkwall, being carried out by Andrew Sinclair Ltd, on behalf of Orkney Islands Council.
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4 March 2022
Aurrida House at the Blue Door next week – donations welcome
Aurrida House will be in the Blue Door next week ( Monday 7 March) raising funds for the children and young people’s comfort fund.
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4 March 2022
Doors opening for Ukraine fundraiser at the Blue Door on Sunday
In response to the community’s desire to do something to help the people of Ukraine, the Blue Door will be opening tomorrow, Sunday.
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4 March 2022
Hestacraft - United with Ukraine
The dove carrying an olive branch is the symbol of peace – so this was the perfect choice for an Orkney crafter standing with Ukraine.
