News - Christmas
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23 December 2022
Festive service changes and contact numbers
A reminder of service changes and opening hours over the festive period from 24 December 2022 to 9 January 2023:
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23 December 2022
Christmas message to staff from the Convener and interim Chief Executive
Dear Colleagues,
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23 December 2022
Caring doesn't stop at Christmas
Arlene Montgomery, Manager at Crossroads Care Orkney, shares her wish for all unpaid carers this Christmas through an original poem entitled 'Caring doesn't stop at Christmas' - recited in her best…
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23 December 2022
Caring doesn't stop at Christmas - Sarah's story
Every day, thousands of local folk are selflessly helping others with day to day needs. This army of unsung heroes bring cheer and comfort to vulnerable people in our community – and that caring…
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22 December 2022
Day Care Centres close due to staffing issues
Orkney Health and Care has taken the difficult decision to close Older People’s Day Care from 19 December through to 4 January 2023 due to staffing issues.
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21 December 2022
Council festive fundraiser for Kirkwall RNLI
Rockin’ Around the Orkney waters just became that bit safer for Kirkwall RNLI crew and seafarers thanks to the generosity of Council staff who raised around £800 through a festive raffle and…
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20 December 2022
Stromness pupils “feeling famous” after getting Royal reply!
Stromness Primary School pupils who wrote sympathy letters and messages of support to King Charles III after reflecting on the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II – are delighted after receiving…
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20 December 2022
Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas
It is estimated that there are over one million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year, and without attention to food hygiene, this doesn’t stop during the festive season.
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20 December 2022
Gritter team answers plea to ensure Sandwick Christmas lunch club event goes ahead
A plea from the President of the Sandwick Community Association was answered by the Council’s gritter team at the weekend – meaning around 55 over 70s from the area were able to enjoy a hot, tasty,…
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19 December 2022
Pupils’ perform carols for Radio Orkney
Pupils from Papdale Primary School are pictured being recorded for BBC Radio Orkney’s “Radio Church” carol service - to be broadcast at 6pm tonight, Monday, evening.
