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31 May 2022
Refugee resettlement programme appointment made
The refugee resettlement programme in Orkney moved a step forward last week (25 May) with the appointment of Keith Bendall to the role of Project Manager (Resettlement Schemes).
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31 May 2022
A Ukrainian mother and child are in the “safe hands” of Orkney
The welcoming smiles from a mother and her daughter safely settled in a quiet village in Orkney were in stark contrast to the fear etched on their faces fleeing their beloved homeland of Ukraine.
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30 May 2022
Calling all hosts and those likely to become connected with refugees from Ukraine!
The Scottish Refugee Council and Scottish Government are running two information sessions for hosts and potential hosts on the 31 May and 9 June.
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23 May 2022
Council support to refugees
The Council can confirm that the first refugees from Ukraine arrived in Orkney this month through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
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20 May 2022
Orkney’s Gill and Mark Tennant - opening their home and hearts to refugees
An Orkney couple are opening their home and hearts to Ukrainian refugees.
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20 May 2022
VAO are appealing for folk to volunteer to support refugees coming to Orkney
VAO are keen to hear from others who may be able to assist in various supportive roles or anyone who has specialist skills which could be beneficial to refugees from Ukraine or Afghanistan.
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20 May 2022
Eleven local athletes awarded grants towards travel costs
Eleven local athletes have been awarded with a special grant supported by Orkney Islands Council, sportscotland and Stagecoach to help sportspeople across the Highlands and Islands access competition…
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19 May 2022
Call for big ideas for Dounby
Residents of Dounby are being urged to submit ideas and visions for development in their community, as part of ongoing work to create a ‘place plan’ to capture future ambitions for the village and…
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18 May 2022
Icing on the cake for Firth School’s Sylvia!
Orkney’s school cooks are continuing to serve up success, with another winner being named in a Scottish competition.
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17 May 2022
Notice of Election - Community Council Elections
Community Councillors are to be elected for each of the 20 Community Council areas within Orkney. The Community Councils, and number of members required, are as follows:-
