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21 March 2025
Icing on the cake for the West Mainland Day Centre as they scoop The Great Orkney Bake Off 2025 title
Baking a Victoria Sponge was a piece of cake for some of our supported care service users as they took part in The Great Orkney Bake Off recently.
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20 March 2025
Shapinsay Digital Roadshow 2025
A community event focused on helping people to use digital services safely whilst raising awareness around the digital switchover is being held in Shapinsay next week.
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19 March 2025
SOS Orkney – suicide prevention app launches in the county
A suicide prevention app – SOS Orkney – has been launched in the county to help people stay safe from suicide.
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18 March 2025
Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival - inclusivity and diversity at its best!
There were cheeky smiles all round as a group of children and young people tried a variety of sports during Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival recently.
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17 March 2025
Time to stand still as the Cathedral clock undergoes a Spring clean and service!
Time will stand still whilst the Cathedral clockwork undergoes a major overhaul and clean this Spring.
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17 March 2025
Cathedral to host King’s Award ceremony
The majestic St Magnus Cathedral will be closed to the public from 3pm-4.30pm on Saturday 22 March for a very royal occasion!
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13 February 2025
On your marks, get set, go for Orkney's fourth Parasport Festival!
Registration for the popular event is now open!
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6 February 2025
Danny’s delight at national marine award shortlisting
A deep commitment to sustainable ocean management led to the Council’s Danny Morris being shortlisted for the Ocean and Coastal Futures Bob Earll Award 2025.
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4 February 2025
Community call to help shape Smiddybrae’s 20th anniversary celebrations
The 20th anniversary of Smiddybrae House is fast approaching and staff are holding an event to gather ideas from the community as to how best to mark the occasion.
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3 February 2025
Symbols of Mortality - Exploring Orkney’s Funerary Art and Architecture
Orkney Museum, 8 February – 1 March