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26 March 2025
Wave of record-breaking performances by Orkney swimmers!
A record-breaking weekend of swimming took place at the Pickaquoy Centre as part of the Orkney Age Groups meet recently.
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24 March 2025
Play area improvement works completed at three further sites
A further three play areas around Orkney have seen improvement works carried out – breathing new life into the parks at Eday Community School, the Marwicks in Stromness and Brandyquoy in Kirkwall.
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21 March 2025
Sporting Memories clubs to get off the starting block in Orkney
Two Sporting Memories clubs are on track to be up and running in Kirkwall and Stromness soon.
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18 March 2025
Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival - inclusivity and diversity at its best!
There were cheeky smiles all round as a group of children and young people tried a variety of sports during Orkney’s 4th Parasport Festival recently.
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17 March 2025
Time to stand still as the Cathedral clock undergoes a Spring clean and service!
Time will stand still whilst the Cathedral clockwork undergoes a major overhaul and clean this Spring.
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18 February 2025
Revamped Stronsay play area gets the thumbs up!
Work continues to breathe life into other parks across Orkney
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14 February 2025
Tenth ‘paper costume’ show at KGS helps ‘rustle’ in the Island Games
Third year Art and Design pupils from KGS showcased winning designs on Wednesday (12 Feb 2025), during the tenth annual Paper Costume show - with this year’s theme of course being the Island Games!
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13 February 2025
On your marks, get set, go for Orkney's fourth Parasport Festival!
Registration for the popular event is now open!
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31 January 2025
‘Ultimate goal’ of senior Scottish rugby cap edges closer for Orkney’s Cailynn!
The ‘ultimate goal’ of a senior rugby cap for Scotland is within ‘touchline’ distance for Cailynn Williamson who has secured a place in the nation’s U18 Caledonia squad.
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24 January 2025
Young people to tackle wider community loneliness with cafe get together events
Following on from the successful Young Scot Youth Loneliness Bubble Tea project last year, young folk in the West Mainland are planning a couple of wider community get togethers for anyone looking…