“Many years ago in a junk shop I bought an old sewing basket made of wickerwork. “
Is Darning Dying Out?
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Weather Forecast: Becoming mainly dry with some sunshine.
Light or moderate west to southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Housing Possibilities at ‘Places Called Home’
Hosted by Orkney’s Hope Cohousing project, it was part of the ’Places Called Home’ initiative, funded by Ikea and the National Lottery Community Fund.
New 3-Day Scottish Flood Forecast
A new Scottish Flood Forecast, which will give communities an indication of where flooding is likely to occur in Scotland up to three days in advance has been designed by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency).
Scouts Reveal New Human Rights Badge
The Rights Challenge Badge – the logo of which was designed by Scout Christopher, ten, from Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire – features a range of activities and resources to empower Cubs and Scouts aged between eight and 14 to learn about and understand their rights.
Interesting Events At Kilmartin Museum
Also, the popular guided walks through the monuments of Kilmartin Glen have re-started and will be held every Wednesday afternoon until 26th of October 2022.
Weather Forecast: Showers or longer spells of rain, drier later.
Strengthening southwest winds, perhaps gales over Orkney for a time, then turning westerly. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Could You Be A Home-Start Orkney Trustee?
Home-Start Orkney is really keen that their board is as amazingly diverse as our island populations. There is space for everyone’s voice.
‘The Flower’
“Once in a golden hour/I cast to earth a seed.”
The Fairy Dance: new look to an ancient #Orkney Tale for Scotland’s Year of Stories
In addition to folklore, the story draws from personal experience including memories of the late Dougie Shearer (1912-2002), who was a photographer, film-maker, and operator of the Phoenix Cinema in Kirkwall, as well as a talented violinist and teacher.
