Roads in central Stromness will be closed for periods of time this week to enable Orkney Islands Council to carry out flagstone repairs.
Reminder about road closures in Stromness this week
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Supporting Young People into Work
A Job Grant would give practical financial support for 16 – 24 year olds moving into employment.
Poetry Corner: Benny Lynch
On this day, 20th of January in 1937 the Scottish boxer, Benny Lynch, was crowned world flyweight champion.
Vets Breakfast Celebrates Its 2nd Birthday
The 2nd Birthday will take place on Saturday 26th of January from 9 – 11am Royal British Legion Kirkwall
Help with Funeral Costs
‘Funeral Payments’ was one of the powers newly devolved to Scotland.
Poetry Corner: The Ballad of St. Kevin
” Kevin was a monk, who went to Glendalough to get some peace and quiet in which to be a holy person.”
If it’s cold for you, it’s cold for your pet
As we are into colder weather the British Veterinary Association has issued some advice for pet owners.
Huge Gaming Event Returning to Aberdeen
4TG Game Con will take place at The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA), on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October 2019.
Finnie: Prison Reform Requires Adequate Funding For Local Authorities
“Many alternatives to custodial sentences are managed by Criminal Justice Social Workers, employed by local councils.”
A Right to Food – A Good Food Nation Consultation
“I am writing to foodbank organisations in Scotland to find out whether they have any plans to make service users aware of the consultation, and how they are supporting them in submitting their views to the outcome of the consultation.”
