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4 May 2023
Orkney Carers’ Conference – Sarah’s story
Sarah Norquoy cares for her mum, Liz, who is living with Dementia.
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4 May 2023
Council Coronation page of community events
Communities throughout Orkney have shared their plans for a royal get together in celebration of the Coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on Saturday 6 May.
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2 May 2023
St Rognvald House manager retires – but pledges to return to volunteer at the care home!
St Rognvald House Manager, Shirley Miller may have retired following 30 years dedicated service at the care home - but she has pledged to be a regular visitor as a volunteer!
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2 May 2023
A free, family coronation trail comes to Kirkwall!
Kirkwall BID have teamed up with digital experience company High Street Safari to run a free family trail in Kirkwall celebrating King Charles III’s coronation. In this innovative experience, the…
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2 May 2023
Orkney marks the King’s Coronation
Many across the county – from schools to care homes, households to local businesses – will be marking the Coronation of King Charles III.
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2 May 2023
Going for Gold – Eve makes a triple medal splash at national swimming event!
A young Orkney swimmer – who recently started on the Performance Development Programme (PDP) run through Orkney Islands Council and Sport Scotland - has been making a splash at a national event…
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30 April 2023
Questions need to be answered across the board on safe and reliable ferry provision- OIC Leader
Council Leader James Stockan has said that questions need to be answered across the board around last night's grounding of the MV Pentalina off of St Margaret's Hope - and the ongoing provision of…
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28 April 2023
A message to our community from the Council
It is with great sadness that we reflect on the tragic deaths of two young people within our community.
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28 April 2023
International Workers' Day Marked in Orkney
Today (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day.
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27 April 2023
Selbro drop-in sessions resume
The Selbro Resource Centre is reopening for Wednesday drop-in sessions from next week.
