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1 November 2024
Tenders sought to provide a range of drug and alcohol treatment services in Orkney
The Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) is inviting tenders from suitable applicants to provide a range of drug and alcohol treatment services in Orkney.
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1 November 2024
Grant scheme aimed at reducing alcohol and drug related harm opens in Orkney
Organisations preventing and reducing alcohol and drug related harm in Orkney are invited to apply for Orkney Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (OADP) grants of up to £5,000 towards trying new…
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1 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 4 November 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to works and events, for the week starting 4 November 2024.
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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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31 October 2024
Museums team extends helping hand for heritage - thanks to Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
Council Museums team holds out helping hand for heritage projects with Esmée Fairbairn Foundation support The distinct heritage of Orkney’s many communities is set to benefit from the expertise of…
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31 October 2024
Nominate your Council superstar!
Orkney Islands Council is calling for nominations from the community for its employee award scheme – the VIP Awards.
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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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29 October 2024
Dates for online Orkney Matters 2 events have been announced
Dates for online Orkney Matters 2 events have been announced.
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26 October 2024
'Huge joint effort’ secures Games ready gymnastics equipment
Orkney’s burgeoning gymnastics scene launched into a new era last week as state-of-the-art competition-level kit was put through its paces for the first time, following what the club describe as ‘a…
