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23 August 2021
Customer Services in Kirkwall closed on Friday afternoon
Orkney Islands Council is advising that the Customer Services reception desk at the council offices in School Place, Kirkwall will be closed for visits from the public this Friday 27 August from…
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23 August 2021
St Rognvald’s “County Show” family fun day hailed a massive success
Staff at St Rognvald House care home continued to show their “extra mile” ethos putting on an amazing “County Show” for residents and their families on Saturday.
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19 August 2021
Learning to teach during a pandemic - Stacy Johnston
We owe a debt of gratitude for the commitment of our teaching professionals across Orkney who did all they could to ensure the delivery of high-quality education to all children, young people and…
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19 August 2021
Sarah, 10, goes the extra 100 miles for children’s cancer charity!
Our superstar student, Sarah Seatter, walked 100 miles during the summer holidays to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.
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19 August 2021
Learning to teach during a pandemic - Hazel Pinner
We owe a debt of gratitude for the commitment of our teaching professionals across Orkney who did all they could to ensure the delivery of high-quality education to all children, young people and…
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19 August 2021
Learning to teach during a pandemic - Anna Jusinska
We owe a debt of gratitude for the commitment of our teaching professionals across Orkney who did all they could to ensure the delivery of high-quality education to all children, young people and…
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17 August 2021
St Rognvalds to hold “Peedie County Show Day”
Staff at St Rognvald House are hosting their very own “Peedie County Show Day” for residents and their families on Saturday 21 August.
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17 August 2021
Wheelie bins turned wormeries
An enterprising group of gardening enthusiasts from across Orkney have come up with a “wheelie” novel idea for converting damaged bins into wormeries for assisting with home grown food.
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17 August 2021
Welcome back for walk-on passengers
Walk-on passengers will be able to travel again with Orkney Ferries from the first sailings on Friday this week (20 August).
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16 August 2021
Disability Sport Week - creating opportunities for all
An Orkney parent has spoken of the delight she felt watching her six-year-old daughter – who was born deaf – being given the chance to enjoy sporting activities in a suitable environment through…
