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Council Services in Orkney Update : #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
An update on council run services
Maree Todd: Focus on “saving lives and avoiding overwhelming our hard working health service.”
“There is no getting away from the severity of these measures and they have clearly not been taken lightly.”
Gadgets You Thought You Would Never Need
Before we were confined to barracks one of the simple pleasures was visiting the ZeroWaste Yard in Stromness and having a good rummage.
RSPB Closes All Its Reserves To Visitors
“Our efforts will now move to helping the millions of people spending time at home.”
Support for Business in Scotland: #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
Businesses in Scotland are able to apply for a one off grant. This is in addition to the tax relief measures already announced in order to support them during the COVID-19 crisis.
What can remain open: #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
list of shops and businesses which can remain open
Gene Vincent’s Comb
“Gene’s comb was sticking out of the back pocket of his jeans, and one of Reene’s friends dared her to go and get it.”
Sea Eagles, Stockins and Sojers
Hoy, is the most dramatically spectacular of the inhabited islands of Orkney.
Extra Support for Social Care From Scottish Government #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
“We have now informed councils that any additional expenditure to maximise the care available to our communities, aligned to work that is already underway, will be covered by the Scottish Government.”