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25 June 2024
Firth and Stenness community council reminder - meeting soon to elect new members
Community members in Firth and Stenness are being reminded there will be a meeting on Tuesday (2 July 2024) to elect new members onto the community council.
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25 June 2024
Armed Forces Day marked in Orkney
People have the chance to show their appreciation and support for Orkney’s links with the military when this year’s Armed Forces Day is marked on Saturday, June 29.
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24 June 2024
“Dead Slow” campaign urges drivers to curb their speed
An Orkney Islands Councillor has shared her “near miss” with a driver whilst horse-riding in a bid to raise awareness of a British Horse Society (BHS) road safety campaign “Dead Slow.”
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21 June 2024
Memories of a much-loved teacher will continue to flourish in school memorial garden
A memorial garden at Papdale Primary School is being created in memory of a much-loved teacher, colleague and friend, Mrs Irene Drever.
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20 June 2024
Vape and e-cig recycling bins introduced at Orkney’s HWRCs
The Council has introduced specific recycling bins for vapes and e-cigarettes at our three Household Waste and Recycling Centres – Hatston, Garson and Bossack.
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20 June 2024
Sunday openings for Shore Street ferries office
The Orkney Ferries Shore Street office will be open on Sundays from 23 June 2024.
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20 June 2024
A reminder to stay safe while enjoying Orkney’s coastlines, beaches and lochs
It’s Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) from 15-22 June and with the summer holidays nearly upon us, it’s timely for us to remind folk of some of the key messaging around water safety.
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20 June 2024
Firth and Stenness Community Council needs you
The call is out for community members in Firth and Stenness to help champion their local area by coming on board the Community Council at a meeting next month.
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18 June 2024
Olympic and Parish Cup events ignited at day care centres
Great sporting events are for all ages as was witnessed recently when two Council-run day centres teamed up to compete in their annual Parish and Olympic Cup events.
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17 June 2024
Council's Culture Fund opens for 2025-26 applications
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its Culture Fund – a scheme aimed at supporting cultural activity in Orkney.
