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30 September 2024
Women and Girls in Sport Week - leading on sports development - Elaine Harcus
Leading on sports development at Orkney Islands Council is North o’ the Galt’s Elaine Harcus, who always knew she wanted to pursue a career in sport.
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27 September 2024
Cream of the crop as Orkney marks World School Milk Day!
The bairns at Orkney’s schools – and two special visitors – enjoyed an “udderly” amazing menu dedicated to World School Milk Day on Wednesday (25 September)!
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25 September 2024
Picky comes alive with the sound of music!
The Picky Centre was alive with the sound of music on Thursday (19 September) thanks to the hard work of everyone involved in the Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service concert.
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24 September 2024
Celebrating 20 years of Active Schools - More Children, More Active, More Often
This year marks 20 years of Active Schools – delivered in partnership by local authorities and sportscotland.
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19 September 2024
‘Hard-hitting’ road safety message driven home to Orkney students
“The hug of despair” - that’s how Sergeant Simon Hay described the slumping of a parent who has received the devastating news that their child has been killed in a road crash.
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17 September 2024
Wave of interest in marine planning consultation
The Council’s Marine Planners are delighted with the significant wave of interest shown in the draft Orkney Regional Marine Plan and Finfish Farming Spatial Guidance consultations.
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16 September 2024
Stromness Community Council Election of new members
Folk in Stromness are being advised there will be a public meeting on Monday 30 September to elect new members onto the community council.
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5 September 2024
OIC winter treatment contracts
If you are a contractor or farmer with plant equipment for hire that could assist during periods of extreme weather or for civil engineering works, then the Council wants to hear from you.
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3 September 2024
Wreaths laid for seafarers past and present on Merchant Navy Day
Wreaths were laid at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral this morning, Tuesday 3 September 2024, during a remembrance event marking Merchant Navy Day.
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2 September 2024
OIC winter treatment contracts
If you are a contractor or farmer with plant equipment for hire that could assist during periods of extreme weather or for civil engineering works, then the Council wants to hear from you.
