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‘Our Charter’
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Funding bids invited
A trust fund is inviting applications for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
Thoughts on Being an Independent Part of a Collective
“It took a while for anyone to notice, then Prof. Colin Richards noticed, that the types of stone used at the Ring of Brodgar, were different, as you work your way round the circle. “
David Stewart: We need to look after our old, frail and elderly.
Local MSP David Stewart, Labour, shares his concerns about the elderly
A Short Review of ‘They Wur Cheust Folk’ by Helen Woodsford-Dean and Ragnhild Ljosland.
“I’d recommend folk to have a read of this – whatever your views on ‘witches’ in general, or the ‘Orkney witches’ specifically. “
Poetry Corner: No Guarantee
“I didn’t ask to come here.”
Did you buy a ‘real’ Christmas tree this year? Wondering what to do now?
Council pick ups for recycling
Future of Farming & Crofting Debated in Scottish Parliament
Fergus Ewing, Rural Economy Secretary in the Scottish Government confirmed that the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme will continue to be funded in Scotland to 80% in 2020.
Old Papdale Hall of Residence To Be Demolished.
The current building is used by Peedie Breeks Nursery
Reading Beyond The Headlines
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