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3 June 2021
“Forget-me-Not” pledge - new initiatives to help families living with dementia
The devastating impact of Covid-19 on the dementia community in Orkney has been deeply felt these past 15 months – exacerbating what can be a challenging condition for families.
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3 June 2021
OIC staff going the extra mile through volunteering and charitable work - Joan Jones
Orkney Islands Council is proud of its workforce – many of whom will be your friends, neighbours or relatives - with over a quarter of Orkney’s working population employed with the local authority.
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3 June 2021
Stromness Primary’s Karen Bevan shortlisted in School Chef of the Year competition
Orkney is renowned for its world-class fresh produce, some of which ends up on the school menu for bairns and staff to enjoy.
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2 June 2021
Surface dressing update for Thursday 3 June
Following completion of road work on The Waterworks Rd in Stromness today, crews will be moving to Ness Battery Road, Stromness, tomorrow, Thursday 3 June.
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2 June 2021
Community urged to focus on the FACTS
The Orkney public are being urged to continue to focus on the FACTS as the county moves into Level 0 Covid-19 restrictions from 5 June.
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2 June 2021
Out of the mouths of Glaitness Nursery babes!
The Glaitness Nursery children, who were lucky enough to meet the Royal visitors recently, have been reflecting on the special occasion – although not all of them were entirely star struck!
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2 June 2021
Football season kicks off - players reminded of national guidance still in place
With the continued easing of COVID-19 restrictions Orkney’s 2021 football season has been able to kick off, however, there is still specific guidance relating to sport, sporting events and physical…
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2 June 2021
Young people urged to stand in Scottish Youth Parliament Election
As the nation looks recover from the worldwide pandemic, never has it been more important for our young people to take a stand and ensure their voices are heard on the political stage.
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1 June 2021
OIC Leader welcomes move to Level 0 from 5 June
The Leader of Orkney Islands Council has welcomed news of a move to Level 0 of Scottish Government Coronavirus restrictions from 5 June - but reminds people a range of restrictions remains in place.
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1 June 2021
Surface dressing update for Wednesday 2 June
Following completion of surface dressing road works Nistaben Road in Harray today, crews will be moving to The Waterworks Rd, Stromness tomorrow (2 June). This is a minor, dead end road and crews…
