Fairtrade Fortnight runs from February 22nd, here is a list of all the events to be held locally and farther afield.
Fairtrade Fornight: From 22nd February
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Chocolate for Valentine’s Day Anyone?
With St Valentine’s Day coming up, here’s an idea from a local company.
First Trimaran To Be Built in Scotland, Is Right Here In Orkney.
Last night we caught up with local boy Harry Baird (age 20) who is building a Trimaran. Here is his story.
Helen’s Home Cooking; Video and Recipe for Melting Moments
Melting Moments: Definitely one from my childhood memories and one which you can enjoy within around 30mins of getting started.
Helen’s Home Cooking, Video & Recipe for Tomato and Basil Soup
A tasty soup, cheap to make but which will warm you up in this cold weather
Address to a Haggis by Robert Burns
“Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o the puddin’-race!”
“Share Your Vision of the World You Want”
Children aged 5-25 are being called on to “Share Your Vision” during this years Fairtrade Fortnight.
Serenading Plants
A recent survey shows whose music is played the most to people’s plants….
Sarah McQuaid New Single Release
Sarah McQuaid’s new single The Silence Above Us is due to be realised on Friday 29th January. In the article she tells us how her new album was created during Covid19.
Helen’s Home Cooking: Video Recipe for Haggis and Clapshot (Neep & Tattie)
F Marian McNeill who grew up in Holm Orkney included Clapshot in her book; The Scots Kitchen which was first published in 1929.
