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30 April 2024
Graeme is taking MS in his stride as he attempts ‘50k in May’ fundraiser
“I will do as much as I can, for as long as I can” - the positive attitude held by the Council’s Graeme Mainland who is learning to live and work with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.
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13 February 2024
Orkney's Parasport Festival returns!
Orkney's Parasport Festival returns on Friday 23 February.
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28 November 2023
Funding bids invited for educational projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
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22 August 2023
Council’s very own “Iron Man” takes on marathon challenge for cancer charity!
James Green will forever now be known affectionately as the council’s very own “Iron Man”!
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17 July 2023
Grant scheme opens for communities looking to make a difference
Orkney Islands Council is seeking applications to its Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Grant scheme from this week.
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21 April 2023
PEPA launches online survey to firm up final play area design and equipment
PEPA – the group behind the creation of a new play area within the Papdale East Community Park – has launched an online survey to gauge folk’s final thoughts on the play park design and equipment.
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7 April 2023
“Thought-provoking” presentation sees Stromness S3 students secure £3k for ORSAS
A team of S3 students from Stromness Academy has secured a grant of £3,000 for Orkney Rape & Sexual Assault Service (ORSAS) through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
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31 March 2023
North Walls and Gordonstoun Schools make soundwaves for the RNLI
An uplifting musical collaboration took place in Hoy on Monday 27 March with the pupils of North Walls Community School performing with musicians from Gordonstoun School, who were on tour in Orkney.
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22 March 2023
North Walls and Gordonstoun Schools’ musical event to raise money for the Longhope Lifeboat
A very special musical event is being held in the Gable End Theatre, North Walls when two schools will come together to perform for the community – and raise money for the Longhope Lifeboat.
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13 March 2023
Mental health journey leads Orkney man on a quest to help others
Duncan Ross is looking for volunteers to help launch a local Andy’s Man Club
