“We gave out almost £14000 in the grant programme last year, and this was only possible with the support of the community.”
Have a Cracking Christmas Jumper Day for “Every Child Deserves a Christmas”
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Poetry Corner: The House of Lies: on the “social media”
“I check out Fred Turner’s blog every now and then, as Fred can be relied upon to be a Voice of Reason, and I came upon this……”
A Kirkwall Christmas 2019
The lights of the city
The Sky Above You – December 2019
The Moon will be Full on December 12th, New on December 26th.
Orkney Celebrates by Having a Blether
Find out what it’s all about at The Balfour Foyer on Thursday 5th December 11am – 3.30pm
Match Funding Needed For The Hall Of Clestrain
“match funding is required to help create a development plan to ensure that the project for the restoration of the Hall of Clestrain is sustainable”
“‘safe’ seats leaving voters demoralised and ignored time and again” according to latest research
“Being trapped with the same representation for decades is not the hallmark of a responsive and functioning democracy.”
Rosa Parks: #OnThisDay
On this day, December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing a bus driver’s instructions to give up her seat to a white passenger.
Roads Re-Open in Kirkwall
Orkney Islands Council is advising that Palace Road and Tankerness Lane in Kirkwall will be open to traffic again from Monday 2nd December.
#SeeMyAbility Swimming for children with physical, sensory and learning impairments
“We teach all children in an inclusive way at Orkney Islands Council and it is great to get these additional resources to support our swimming teachers as we continue to grow our programme.” Garry Burton Sport and Leisure Service Manager OIC
