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22 May 2024
KGS Pupils Undertake Multi-Generational Visits with St Rognvald’s House
Local school pupils have been given an insight into careers in social care thanks to a partnership initiative between Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney and St Rognvald’s House in Kirkwall.
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21 May 2024
“Summer Fair” fundraiser at Aurrida House
“All the fun of the Fair” will be hosted at Aurrida House next month (June) when staff open the doors and gardens to the public for a special “Summer Fair”.
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20 May 2024
Road Safety Forum says allow extra time on busy summer roads
Orkney’s Road Safety Forum is reminding drivers to allow extra time for journeys throughout the summer.
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20 May 2024
Happy Valley closed Tuesday and Thursday this week
The Friends of Happy Valley have asked us to help spread the word that the site will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 21 May 2024) and Wednesday this week, to allow them to do track repairs and ditch…
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20 May 2024
Pedestrian crossing safety reminder
Orkney’s Road Safety Forum would like to offer a few reminders about pedestrian crossings.
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15 May 2024
Doon the Coast Photography Competition Returns for 2024
“Hit Me With Your Best Shot!” is the ask from Orkney Harbours with the return of their Doon the Coast photography competition in 2024.
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14 May 2024
Changing lives thanks to The Learning Link and ‘Multiply’ numeracy programme
Robert Brown’s life had taken a turn for the worse – and he knew he had to do something to get back on the right path. He just wasn’t sure how.
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14 May 2024
Orkney Matters 2 – Come and be part of the conversation
Folk in communities right across Orkney are being are invited to take part in a continuing conversation about what matters to them.
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14 May 2024
Norwegian Constitution Day celebrations
Friday 17 May 2024 is a special day in the Orkney and Norway calendar, with the annual marking of Norwegian Constitution Day.
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13 May 2024
Let’s Talk Money: Spotlight on…THAW Orkney
With the current cost of living crisis continuing to impact individuals and families on a widespread scale, Orkney Islands Council is reminding people there is help and support available to them.
