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15 November 2024
KCPB awarded a 2024 King's Award for Voluntary Service
Winning an award from His Majesty the King may seem like a pipe dream for some – but it became a reality for the Kirkwall City Pipe Band (KCPB) this week!
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1 November 2024
Orkney teacher recognised for her “unmatched dedication” to athletics
An Orkney teacher has been named a recipient of one of the prestigious Eric Liddell Recognition Awards for her “unmatched dedication” to the Orkney Athletic and Running Club.
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1 November 2024
SWI celebrates 100 years of friendship, fun and forever learning!
Originally founded by forward-thinking women to provide opportunities for learning, finding friends and sharing skills, the Scottish Women’s Institute in Orkney is celebrating its centenary year.
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30 October 2024
Marine Plan consultation – what next?
Following a successful 12-week consultation on the draft Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan, the Council’s Marine Planning Team will now be carefully considering the raft of comments received and…
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29 October 2024
Financial health check on offer for older folk in Orkney
Older folk in Orkney are being encouraged to have a health check on their finances by Age Scotland Orkney and Citizens Advice Bureau.
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24 October 2024
Feedback sought on Bridge Street and Albert Street traffic management
Sustrans is carrying out a community engagement exercise on behalf of Orkney Islands Council around the traffic management of part of Kirkwall’s main throughfare.
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24 October 2024
Sports Awards Nominations Open
Nominations for the Orkney Sports Awards 2024 will open shortly, giving people living in Orkney the opportunity to shine a light on outstanding individuals or teams who have demonstrated remarkable…
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22 October 2024
Kirkwall annual bonfire to be held on 2 November
The Rotary Club of Orkney and the Kirkwall & St. Ola Community Council would like to welcome everyone to attend the Annual Kirkwall Community Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Saturday 2nd November 2024…
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21 October 2024
Shining a Light on Care Experienced Week 2024
Saturday the 19th of October marks the start of Care Experienced week across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their…
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17 October 2024
Toy Appeal launched to bring joy to Orkney bairns this Christmas
A Council employee is making it her mission to spread a little bit of Christmas joy for bairns in Orkney this festive season.
