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2 June 2023
Kirsteen helps design a strong future for Creative Orkney
Orkney fashion designer, Kirsteen Stewart, is bringing her expertise and experience in the creative industries to a new part-time role as project manager for Creative Orkney.
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2 June 2023
Orkney - the complete package!
Year after year we are named one of the best and happiest places to live in the country thanks to our wonderful lifestyle, rich heritage, landscapes, beaches, wildlife, a thriving food and drink…
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1 June 2023
Harbour Authority’s Doon the Coast photo competition is back and set to be bigger than ever
Orkney Harbour Authority (OHA) has announced the launch of the Doon the Coast 2023 photography competition.
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1 June 2023
'I know I'm not alone' - Orkney Carers Conference sparks hope and confidence
Orkney’s first ever Carers Conference has been enthusiastically received by unpaid carers in Orkney, with many saying the conference was both informative and reassuring.
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26 May 2023
Counting down to the first free Multiply numeracy course for adults!
Applications are open for the first free numeracy course in Orkney to be delivered by The Learning Link through Multiply – a new programme aimed at transforming the lives of adults by improving…
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24 May 2023
Save the date - free online gambling awareness event - “Bet you can help!”
A date has been set for a free online gambling awareness event for professionals, support groups and criminal justice practitioners in Orkney looking to learn more about gambling related harm.
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23 May 2023
Yearning for a change of lifestyle or career – Orkney can offer the complete package!
From famous TV presenters to celebrity chefs, Orkney is a favourite destination of many.
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23 May 2023
Stronsay Junior High in the running for most enterprising school title
Stronsay Junior High School has been shortlisted as one of Scotland’s most enterprising schools.
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23 May 2023
Kirkwall BID announces new interim Chair
Cheryl Chapman, Destination Development Manager for VisitScotland in Orkney, has taken over from Duncan McLean, proprietor of Kirkness & Gorie as Kirkwall BID’s new interim chair.
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22 May 2023
Orkney teacher enjoys a ‘commute with a difference’ to get to work!
One of our teachers has been flying high and making the national news for his unusual commute to work!
