The Moon will be New on November 7th, and Full on November 23rd, when it rises within the Hyades cluster in Taurus.
The Sky Above You – November 2018
CLAN and Santa Looking for Helper Elves
This Christmas CLAN Cancer Support’s popular Santa’s Grotto will be hosted at Den & the Glen, Maryculter, Royal Deeside.
The Ness Battery Stromness
There are still many places in Orkney that stay open over the winter season – and the Ness Battery is one of them – but you have to book in advance.
Poppies of Different Colours for Remembrance
Nowadays you may see people wearing different colours of poppies symbolising the wider effects of war.
Brochtoberfest III
On Sunday (today) there will be a guided tour at 11am of the Broch of Gurness, now becoming increasingly popular as a tourist site.
Flying High – Lifestyles Exhibition
A collaborative public artwork created by adults with learning disabilities, professional artists and local community groups in Orkney will be unveiled on Monday, October 22nd at 2pm.
Instrument Bank Opens at ‘The Reel’
The concept of this “Bank” is to loan out an instrument for free for 3 months so folk of all ages can try it to see if it suits them.
Stromness Yule Log Pull
Final arrangements are now being put in place for this year’s Yule Log competition in Stromness – taking place this Hogmanay from the Pierhead in the town.
Orkney Commemorates #Armistice100
A series of events will take place in Orkney to commemorate the ending of the First World War in 1918 – “the war to end all wars”.
Bakes, Cuppas, Chats and Music !
The NC Administration students at Orkney College UHI are holding a charity fundraising event on Friday 23rd of November.
