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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
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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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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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.
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22 May 2024
'Serious and compassionate' strategy to support Carers
Building better support for those in our community who selflessly care for others is front and centre of Orkney’s new Carers Strategy.
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21 May 2024
“Summer Fair” fundraiser at Aurrida House
“All the fun of the Fair” will be hosted at Aurrida House next month (June) when staff open the doors and gardens to the public for a special “Summer Fair”.
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21 May 2024
The road to manager – Matthew Wylie shares his Council journey
Far from the “Road to Nowhere”, the Council’s Matthew Wylie has gone from being a summer student within the roads department to a team manager – and he would encourage others to consider a career in…
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20 May 2024
Coreen is hanging up her apron after 30 years – and around 4 million meals!
For 30 years, Coreen Daley has donned her “peeny” and helped keep the pupils and staff at Kirkwall Grammar School well fed.
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20 May 2024
Happy Valley closed Tuesday and Thursday this week
The Friends of Happy Valley have asked us to help spread the word that the site will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday 21 May 2024) and Wednesday this week, to allow them to do track repairs and ditch…
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20 May 2024
Pedestrian crossing safety reminder
Orkney’s Road Safety Forum would like to offer a few reminders about pedestrian crossings.
