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7 September 2023
Smiddybrae Peedie Parade a huge hit with all
Folks, look no further for your daily dose of feel good!
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7 September 2023
Triumphant total raised as James completes ‘Iron Man’ cancer challenge
OIC’s own ‘Iron Man’ James Green has successfully completed a gruelling long distance swim, cycle and marathon-distance run this weekend, to raise money for Cander Research UK.
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6 September 2023
Orkney's children and young people need you
Children's Hearings Scotland is recruiting for volunteers across the country, including in Orkney, to help support Scotland’s infants, children and young people by playing a part in children’s…
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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4 September 2023
Tributes paid to former Councillor, Freddie Groundwater
Tributes have been paid to former Councillor Freddie Groundwater who passed away at the weekend. Freddie was a Councillor from 1996 to 2003, representing communities in the Stromness and Sandwick…
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2 September 2023
Death of former Lord Lieutenant and Council Convener George Marwick CVO
Tributes have been paid to former Orkney Lord Lieutenant and Orkney Islands Council Convener George Marwick CVO who sadly passed away on Friday 1 Sept at the age of 91.
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1 September 2023
Road closures in central Kirkwall coming up for community events
A reminder of road closures in central Kirkwall coming up, to enable folk to safely enjoy community events.
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1 September 2023
Carers Survey reminder
Orkney Health and Care are issuing a final call for unpaid carers to have their say about the support they need, by taking part in the short survey circulated after the Carers Conference in May.
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30 August 2023
Service improves at Braeburn
Improvements continue to be made at Braeburn Court housing and care at home support service, according to a Care Inspectorate report.
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28 August 2023
Nominations open this week for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame - on your marks, get set, go!
The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.
