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4 March 2022
Taking a small step to make a difference - United with Ukraine
Orkney’s Lee Inkster can be found scouring the county’s beaches on the hunt for seaglass and pottery to use within her creative art business Orkney Seaglass Crafts.
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4 March 2022
Papdale Stores Post Office accepting financial donations for the DEC Ukraine Appeal
Papdale Stores in Kirkwall are also advising folk that they are able to take financial donations for the DEC Ukraine Appeal through their Post Office service.
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4 March 2022
GAiN UK rep in Orkney appeals for hygiene pack donations - United with Ukraine
Orkney’s Jenni Wilson recently joined the charity GAiN UK as a collection point for donations to assist people in crisis situations and poverty around the world.
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4 March 2022
Westray Junior High - United with Ukraine
Sssssshhhhhhh….Westray Junior High staff and pupils are keeping quiet about their fundraiser for Ukraine!
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4 March 2022
Doors opening for Ukraine fundraiser at the Blue Door on Sunday
In response to the community’s desire to do something to help the people of Ukraine, the Blue Door will be opening tomorrow, Sunday.
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4 March 2022
Hestacraft - United with Ukraine
The dove carrying an olive branch is the symbol of peace – so this was the perfect choice for an Orkney crafter standing with Ukraine.
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2 March 2022
Teddy bear trashion show at St Andrews School
St Andrews School pupils were challenged to come up with some novel ways of reusing waste items for a teddy bear “trashion” show!
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9 June 2021
Barbara turns 100 with her family by her side
Four generations of one family were able to reunite to celebrate St Rognvald House resident Barbara Jolly’s 100th birthday today, Wednesday 9 June.
