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14 October 2025
Orkney employers invited to attend Employment Support Showcase
The Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) is hosting an Employment Support Showcase on Friday 14 November at The Old Library, Kirkwall, offering businesses the chance to learn about the wide…
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29 September 2025
Make the most of the October half-term with our holiday programme
Looking for ways to keep the family entertained during the October school holidays? Orkney Islands Council has you covered with an exciting programme of activities running throughout the autumn break.
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24 September 2025
Binscarth Woods Family Learning Activities
The Learning Link are hosting free Family Learning Activities in Binscarth Woods during the October break.
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22 September 2025
West Mainland Youth Dive Into Ocean Conservation with Stromness Museum
Young people from the West Mainland Youth Achievement Group have teamed up with Stromness Museum on a dynamic new project exploring the intersection of oceans, wellbeing, and youth engagement.
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17 September 2025
Preparing young people to recognise and handle risk is vital say ‘Safe Islander’ organisers
Orkney’s latest crop of secondary school pupils will be taking part in the annual Safe Islander event this week aimed at helping them recognise some common risks – at a time when their independence…
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31 July 2025
‘An amazing wee team’: our latest hardworking Fireskills graduates
Nine young people are the latest to have graduated from Fireskills, a challenging 10-week programme aimed at preparing young people for action in their communities. This year’s course in Orkney has…
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22 May 2025
All the favourites and much more at free Family Fun Day in June
A variety of free and fun activities for all ages will be on offer at a special Family Fun Day being hosted by the Council’s Community Learning and Development and Employability team in June.
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26 March 2025
Prom Pop Up dates announced! Glamour galore returns to KGS and Stromness Academy
Our Prom Pop-Ups are back!
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24 March 2025
UK Government funding secured to further support Orkney projects
Orkney Islands Council has been allocated a further year of funding through the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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14 February 2025
Tenth ‘paper costume’ show at KGS helps ‘rustle’ in the Island Games
Third year Art and Design pupils from KGS showcased winning designs on Wednesday (12 Feb 2025), during the tenth annual Paper Costume show - with this year’s theme of course being the Island Games!
