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20 March 2023
Orkney empty homeowners urged to complete survey
The Scottish Government is carrying out a study into empty homes and, as part of this, want to hear the views of empty homeowners in Scotland, including Orkney.
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17 March 2023
What is The Armed Forces Covenant?
An Armed Forces Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community.
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16 March 2023
Covid Recovery Fund for Culture open for applications
The Covid Recovery Fund for Culture, provided by Orkney Islands Council, is now open to applications from local arts and heritage organisations.
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15 March 2023
Young carers urged to apply for Young Carer Grant
Marking Young Carer’s Action Day, teenage carers in Orkney are being urged to check if they are eligible for a payment worth nearly £360 annually.
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14 March 2023
Orkney Library selected for pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ project
We have been asked to share that the Orkney Library & Archive has been selected as one of the first in Scotland to host a ‘Lend and Mend Hub’, as part of a trailblazing pilot project helping to…
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14 March 2023
Orkney school caterers achieve Food for Life Award for fourth year in a row
Orkney’s school catering team has achieved the Food for Life Served Here (FFLSH) award for a fourth year in a row.
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13 March 2023
Queen’s legacy will live on in Tankerness House Gardens
A Royal newcomer is to join the family of trees within the gardens of Tankerness House later this month.
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13 March 2023
Mental health journey leads Orkney man on a quest to help others
Duncan Ross is looking for volunteers to help launch a local Andy’s Man Club
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13 March 2023
OIC and OHAL home in on tenants keen to join their Residents’ Panel!
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Orkney Housing Association Limited (OHAL) are looking for tenants and residents interested in becoming members of their Residents’ Panel.
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13 March 2023
Orkney beachcomber’s delight as 40 years’ worth of fishy finds to be reused!
Trawling Orkney’s beaches looking for “treasure” is a passion for West Mainland beachcomber, Martin Gray.
