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27 April 2023
Summer opening hours and Bank Holiday Monday updates
It’s that time of year again, when we move into the summer opening hours for the Household Waste and Recycling Centres.
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25 April 2023
Unpaid carers encouraged to attend Orkney Carers’ Conference
Unpaid carers in Orkney are being encouraged to attend a unique event in the county during May that will look at the key challenges they face on a daily basis – and, crucially, the support available…
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21 April 2023
PEPA launches online survey to firm up final play area design and equipment
PEPA – the group behind the creation of a new play area within the Papdale East Community Park – has launched an online survey to gauge folk’s final thoughts on the play park design and equipment.
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20 April 2023
Kirkwall Pop-Up Prom Date Changed
The Kirkwall Pop-Up Prom dates to book your place to find a special free outfit have changed.
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20 April 2023
Dressed to impress for a right royal occasion!
The Council’s Wendy Bowen has the golden touch when it comes to sewing, creating a number of her own outfits from scratch.
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20 April 2023
Heartfelt words from Orkney’s temporary social work leaders
“We feel a real sense of community responsibility – these are people who live and work in Orkney, some of them are our family and friends, and we want to make the services as good as they can be for…
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17 April 2023
Swing into summer with a rejuvenated playpark thanks to £400k Council fund
A £400,000 fund has been made available by the Council to assist communities improve their playpark equipment.
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17 April 2023
Freyja of Scapa to be named by young Orkney namesakes!
The Council’s third new tug - Freyja of Scapa – will be officially named by two young Orkney namesakes at a ceremony at Scapa Pier on 15 May.
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17 April 2023
Orkney Carers’ Conference speakers confirmed
The needs of community heroes providing vital and voluntary care for folk will be shared by speakers at the Orkney Carers’ Conference in May.
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14 April 2023
Free online gambling awareness event - “Bet you can help!”
Two free online gambling awareness events are to be held for professionals, support groups and criminal justice practitioners in Orkney looking to learn more about gambling related harm.
