Birsay used to be a bit of a stopping-off place, now, it’s definitely a day out, and is accumulating places of interest.
Didn’t we have a loverly time, the day we went to Birsay…….
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#PressforProgress ? We’re In Reverse Gear
let’s look at the ‘progress’ being made for and by women in Scotland in 2018.
Drop-In Event for International Women’s Day
Orkney Rape Crisis is having an open door event where multi-agency staff, volunteers and supporters can visit their premises at 4 Gunn Close, Kirkwall.
Unwanted Musical Instrument? Pass It On
collection points at any local school between 12th and 16th March where you can donate your unused musical instruments.
Orkney Greens Delighted at OIC’s Decision on Responsible Investment
“This is wonderful news, and the culmination of a couple of years of lobbying”
Maree Todd: Celebrating International Women’s Day
“For our girls growing up today, it is important that we give them good role models – not only in STEM subjects, but in politics too.”
Support for Representing Workers in Civil Litigation
“I was delighted to receive the support of my committee colleagues for this vital change”
Workers Safety Put at Risk During Red Weather Alert
“Widespread damage, travel and power disruption and risk to life is likely. “
What’s in the boot?: Pass It On Week
a special re-use ‘pop up’ stall in Kirkwall is being run in conjunction with Orkney ZeroWaste.
Training in Orkney for Future Skippers
The course being offered is for fishing skippers operating within 20 miles of a safe haven.
