Guyana achieved independence from the United Kingdom on 26 May 1966 Guyana became a republic on 23 February 1970 and has remained a member of the Commonwealth ever since, and, as an independent country it has also been able to join all of the world’s major institutions in its own right
Robert Milne of East Road Kirkwall was one man who kept traditional music alive in Orkney in the first half of the 20th century.
Exhibiting in the windows of the Northlight Gallery, Stromness is work by Giuliana Criscuolo. The exhibition is on till 1st June.
Today, 18th of May, is Fascination with Plants Day. This is an international celebration of the wonder of plants.
Orkney International Science Festival has launched a Wildlife Photography Competition as part of this year’s festival, and entries are now open.
“You may give them your love but not your thoughts,/ For they have their own thoughts.” Kahlil Gibran
Bookbug Week is taking place this week (15–21 May), encouraging little ones and their families to dance to their favourite songs and rhymes and then cosy up with a story.
On the 12th of May, 2023, join the millions of people around the world who will be participating on this day by holding various events to raise awareness for fibromyalgia, an invisible and life altering chronic condition.
“The islanders complain they are now totally cut off. Before the war the islanders could rely on a regular two vessel service, but this was withdrawn when the barrier was opened.” – Sunday Post 08.02.1948
“The plane was piloted by Flying Officer Fresson, and the flight was intended to put to the test a suggestion made to the Press a day or two previously by the well-known Orcadian airman, Oscar Garden, who considered passenger transport by air over the Pentland Firth to be an institution of the near future.”
