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28 May 2024
Orkney played host to “royal” visitor
Orkney played host to a “royal” visitor on Tuesday 28 May, when Cunard's newest cruise ship, Queen Anne, called into Kirkwall.
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28 May 2024
Inspectors found “stimulating learning environment” at Firth Primary School and Nursery
Children at Firth Primary School and Nursery are developing a “wide range of skills for learning, life and work “, according to Education Scotland Inspectors following a recent visit.
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24 May 2024
Jenna picks up Young Volunteer Award
Orkney Sports Award Young Volunteer of the Year – Jenna Clapham - will go to any length to help fellow swimmers reach their full potential.
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23 May 2024
Making their move! ‘Pieces of Orkney’ Young Enterprise Company of the Year heading to Hampden final
Let’s hope it’s “checkmate” for our local Young Enterprise Company of the Year - Stromness Academy’s Pieces of Orkney – in the national finals at Hampden Park in Glasgow next week.
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23 May 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 27 May 2024
A look ahead at road closures and delays due to works, events and cruise to bear in mind from the week starting Monday 27 May 2024.
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23 May 2024
“Pivotal role” in growing Orkney Judo Club sees Reanne Wylie named Coach of the Year
Orkney Judo Club played host to a very special event at the weekend (18/19 May) when Reanne Wylie was presented with an award to mark being named JudoScotland’s Coach of the Year 2023.
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23 May 2024
Dementia Awareness Week invitation
Dementia Awareness Week starts on Monday 27 May, and there is a fantastic array of events on offer - from special cinema screenings and singalongs to a bingo bonanza, there's something for everyone!
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23 May 2024
Council to host event for anyone interested in running new nursery
Work is progressing well on the new nursery at UHI Orkney in Kirkwall and the Council is keen to hear from anyone interested in running the service.
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23 May 2024
Norway visit 'special and memorable' says Council Convener
The ties of friendship and shared history between Orkney and Norway were strengthened further this week as representatives from the Council and the Orkney Norway Friendship Association joined their…
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22 May 2024
KGS Pupils Undertake Multi-Generational Visits with St Rognvald’s House
Local school pupils have been given an insight into careers in social care thanks to a partnership initiative between Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney and St Rognvald’s House in Kirkwall.
