“FareShare Go connects local communities to supermarkets in their area with surplus food to offer thanks to innovative technology. “
Groups in Orkney Encourged to Sign Up to FareShare
Gary Lloyd, UHI Higher Education Student of the Year
Originally from Liverpool, then the USA, Gary now lives in Kirkwall and is an archaeology student based at Orkney College UHI.
Scottish Government Self-Isolation Support Grant
The grant will be targeted at people who are in receipt of Universal Credit or legacy benefits, with some discretion to make awards to others in financial hardship.
Petition to Halt HIAL’s ATMS Project Goes Before Scottish Parliament Committee
“Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to halt Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd’s Air Traffic Management Strategy Project to conduct an independent assessment of the decisions and decision-making process of the ATMS project.
Orkney SNP Selects Robert Leslie to Fight Scottish Parliament Election
“It’s time to give Orkney a new voice at Holyrood as we strive to make these islands a fairer, greener and more resilient place in which to live and work as part of a stronger Scotland.”
Veterans Support App
Veterans can download the app to access support in areas including housing, employment, finances, relationships, physical and mental health, and more.
Shetland only part of Scotland with no new positive #covid cases today
And if you are anxious please remember there is help and support at https://clearyourhead.scot/
Looking for Wrens from HMS Dauntless (Reading)
“If you were, or you know of any ladies who were, in the Wrens, please get in touch with us because we’d love to hear from you and quite possibly, give the opportunity to reconnect with old classmates.”
Denise Mina Great Scot Award Honoree
Scottish crime writer Denise Mina is to receive the Great Scot Award at a virtual celebration by The National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA.
Ashleigh Slater – “a fantastic ambassador” for the University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) 2020 postgraduate student of the year, 2020, is Ashleigh Slater.
