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27 September 2024
Roads update for week starting 30 September 2024
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works and events underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 30 September 2024.
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26 September 2024
Artists and crafters – don’t miss once a year VACMA funding from Creative Scotland.
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) Award is now open for applications by Orkney artists, with a higher level of grant for experienced artists this year.
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26 September 2024
Bus and Ferry Timetable Changes for Winter Period
Passengers are reminded that with effect from Monday 30 September, Orkney Ferries Ltd will commence winter services. Online booking and timetable information can be found at www.orkneyferries.co.uk
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26 September 2024
Nominations open for Orkney sporting Hall of Fame
The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.
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25 September 2024
Feasibility of Orkney visitor levy scheme to be investigated
The introduction of a visitor levy scheme in Orkney is to be investigated after Councillors today (24 September) recommended funding of up to £20k to carry out a number of feasibility activities.
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25 September 2024
Picky comes alive with the sound of music!
The Picky Centre was alive with the sound of music on Thursday (19 September) thanks to the hard work of everyone involved in the Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service concert.
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25 September 2024
‘Sanday Shipwreck’ safe from ravages of time thanks to National Heritage Memorial Fund support
A centuries-old shipwreck revealed by a winter storm in Sanday in February has been safeguarded for future research after a painstaking operation supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
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24 September 2024
Celebrating 20 years of Active Schools - More Children, More Active, More Often
This year marks 20 years of Active Schools – delivered in partnership by local authorities and sportscotland.
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23 September 2024
South Ronaldsay folk asked to help ‘fine tune’ community transport service
The Council’s Transportation Service is seeking further feedback from South Ronaldsay residents to ‘fine tune’ the pilot on-demand door-to-door community transport service in the area.
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20 September 2024
Roads update for week starting 23 September 2024
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works and events underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 23 September 2024.
