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30 September 2024
Women and Girls in Sport Week - young “inspirational” Orkney kayaker selected for “Fit for Girls” programme
This years’ Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week is being held from Monday 30 September - Sunday 6 October.
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26 September 2024
Artists and crafters – don’t miss once a year VACMA funding from Creative Scotland.
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) Award is now open for applications by Orkney artists, with a higher level of grant for experienced artists this year.
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25 September 2024
Feasibility of Orkney visitor levy scheme to be investigated
The introduction of a visitor levy scheme in Orkney is to be investigated after Councillors today (24 September) recommended funding of up to £20k to carry out a number of feasibility activities.
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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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16 September 2024
Football Community Programme heading to the Isles
A Council and Scottish Football Association (SFA) “Isles Community Programme” will be kicking off later this month.
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12 September 2024
Picky running track reopens to a resounding welcome from athletes
Extensive refurbishment of the Picky running track was completed this week, with the painting of the white lines.
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2 September 2024
‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’ to Stromness Sailing Club as they embark on new venture
It’s anchors up and away for the Stromness Sailing Club who have been awarded a grant of up to nearly £78k from the Council’s Community Development Fund (CDF).
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30 August 2024
Combined gift voucher for Cathedral tours launched
People can now buy a combined gift voucher for both St Magnus Cathedral tours – keep your feet on the ground with a wander around the historic graveyard or reach new heights with a tour of the upper…
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27 August 2024
Shout out for island voices ahead of Orkney 2025
Local folk are being urged to submit stories and writing showcasing island life for a special public arts project centred on island identity, as the county prepares for visitors from around the world…
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22 August 2024
Culture Fund a catalyst for connection with heritage
The Council’s Culture Fund has been described as a catalyst for connection – between young people, their peers and their heritage - by The Connect Project run through VAO. Young people came away from…