The aim of the Calor Rural Community Fund is to give off-grid communities the chance to gain grants for projects that will improve local life
£5,000 Awarded to Orkney’s Music Instrument Bank
Update on Phil Godfrey’s Walk – Raising Money and Awareness about APS
Phil is coming to Orkney in September and will be raising awareness about APS.
Scotland and Malawi Collaborative Projects
an £11 million fund from the Scottish Government will support local projects in Malawi focused on health, education, economic development and renewable energy.
Support for Farmers
Loan payments are expected to be made to eligible farmers from early October.
Orkney Car Park Attendants to Wear Body Cameras
Car park attendants in Orkney are trialling the use of personal video cameras as a safety measure.
Unite members on Statoil Mariner Oil Platform Accept Pay Offer
“Unite members have accepted the latest offer by Aker on the basis of securing a number of significant improvements from the previous offer.”
Could Commercially Harvesting Seaweed Seriously Damage the Marine Ecosystem?
An application has been made for a licence to dredge for wild kelp in shallow waters on the West Coast of Scotland
Funding Help for Arts and Crafts
Applications are now open to Orkney Arts and Crafters who wish to develop themselves professionally and creatively.
Orkney Friends of Palestine 2018 Appeal
They are aiming to raise £2,500 which will go towards Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) in Lebanon.
Does Culture and Lifestyle Affect Cognitive Reserve & Alzheimers
“This project has great potential to allow us to see how where you are born and live impacts on your brain health as you get older.”
