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Week Thirty – One Day At A Time
“July the Twenty-fifth……………An emerald sea……Rippling….”
No Cases Recorded Today In Orkney But Caution Required #Covid Update
Whilst this is good news, caution needs to be observed as the excellent work SEPA is doing monitoring waste water is registering a ‘positive’ record for Orkney.
How well is flooding managed where you live?
“SEPA has a pivotal role in helping Scotland prepare more powerfully for future increased flooding and this consultation is an important opportunity for people across Scotland to have their say on how flood risk is managed in the future.”
Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy with a few light showers
The northerly breeze will be fresh at times. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
‘For The Safety Of All’: New Book Reveals The Untold Stories of Scotland’s Lighthouses
” this book is a love-letter to lighthouses, a paean of praise to their fidelity and continual presence in my life.” Donal S. Murray
Nature’s Rewards
“When we see something beyond our expectations, local patches of brain tissue generate small ‘atoms’ of positive affect, “Edward Vessel
A Deck-gun Points The Way
“It was a warm, sunny day, so we fancied a short, gentle walk. We decided to go for the easiest way to Marwick Head. “
Weather Forecast:Mostly cloudy today, haar in places.
Haar will linger through the day in places. Moderate northeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Improving Our Urban Places
A 5 year project is taking place which will look at how urban areas can transform into more healthy living spaces.