On this day 17th of November 1970 the computer mouse was patented by Douglas Englebart.
The Computer Mouse: #OnThisDay
400 Students Supported Through UHI Development Fund
“It has literally helped change mine and many others lives, and I will always be very grateful.”
William Bowen: Remembering the Men of HMS Pheasant 1917 #LestWeForget
William Bowen had an extensive naval career before the outbreak of the First World War on 4th of August 1914.
Buy A Puppy Safely: #LookBeyondCute
The number of puppy sales done online in Scotland has increased up 25% from last year.
Berries and Books
Orkney Library and Archives Kirkwall with a pleasing splash of red
1984 ?
“I’m beginning to worry that what actually determines our futures isn’t us, but dark money and forces beyond our ken.”
Scottish Deposit Return Scheme
“Currently when we go to the shops to buy a drink the container it is in is a “one-shot” container and is thrown away afterwards”
#BookyMcBookface Orkney’s Amazing Mobile Library Service
Scotland’s first ever National Mobile Libraries Day will take place on Wednesday 20th November as part of Book Week Scotland
Film Corner with Njal Heddle: Hustlers (2019)
“Every frame of the film is shot beautifully, every character instantly clicking when they swing onto the screen”
Supporting Orkney’s Curlew Population
The RSPB wishes to purchase 39 hectares of land at Skesquoy, Birsay, Orkney.
