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24 January 2025
Shapinsay named a UNICEF Silver “Rights Respecting School”
Shapinsay Community School has achieved a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School”.
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24 January 2025
Young people to tackle wider community loneliness with cafe get together events
Following on from the successful Young Scot Youth Loneliness Bubble Tea project last year, young folk in the West Mainland are planning a couple of wider community get togethers for anyone looking…
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23 January 2025
Finlay serves up a game to remember at Scottish Squash National Finals!
Orkney squash player Finlay Scott served up a game to remember at the weekend – reaching the final of the under 23 Scottish nationals.
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20 January 2025
“Cycling with Anne” offer to boost confidence on Orkney's roads
Do you want to continue cycling over the winter but need a bit of support?
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23 December 2024
Nature of Scotland Award commendation for NILPS
The North Isles Landscape Partnership has been highly commended in the Nature of Scotland Awards 2024 for working alongside farmers and other landowners to restore natural habitats for wading birds.
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17 December 2024
Orkney swimmer named triple junior champion at Scottish Championships
An Orkney swimmer is continuing to make a name for herself on the national scene, coming away from the Scottish Swimming Open Championships as a triple junior champion.
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29 November 2024
Gift of Christmas tree from Norway arrives
A special festive gift for the Orkney community has arrived in the county overnight.
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27 November 2024
Orkney teacher’s Hockey World Cup experience “surpasses all expectations”
An Orkney teacher was part of the Scotland over-35s squad who made it to the quarter finals of the Masters Hockey World Cup in South Africa last month (October).
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25 November 2024
Active Schools 20th anniversary year – meet the team!
Active Schools 20th anniversary year – meet the team!
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18 November 2024
Step into Christmas with Orkney’s tree lighting festivities!
Join communities across Orkney in “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” as we confirm the festive season tree lighting ceremonies for 2024!
