The Orkney Storytelling Festival (Thu 27 – Sun 30 Oct) is now into its 13th year.
Gather Round For The Orkney Storytelling Festival
Nominations Open for the Bookbug Hero Award
Scottish Book Trust has opened nominations for its Bookbug Hero Award 2023.
It’s Been A Busy Time At Orkney Men’s Shed
Hello from a busy Orkney Men’s Shed in Stromness.
Cost of Living Support Site
A website has been launched which provides information, advice and links to where support can be found during this Cost of Living Crisis.
#Covid Related Deaths in Scotland: Weekly Update
There were 33 deaths involving COVID-19 (8 fewer than the previous week).
Orkney Veterans’ Breakfast Club
Next month the Breakfast Club will be sampling the delights of the Standing Stones Hotel at Stenness, on the 29th October
Interested in Screening New Cinema Releases in Your Community?
There are two models of touring cinema in Scotland which are able to programme new release
Signed Copy of Erebus by Michael Palin among the Amazing Lots: Auction in Support of the John Rae Society
The lots including signed specialist books, original artworks, and a rare special edition Highland Park Whisky with the money raised going to support the work of The John Rae Society.
Stronsay Recent Bird Sightings
“Apart from the big number of Wheatears (of the Greenland race) and the White-rumped Sandpiper of north
American origin, the bulk of the arrivals were from the NE. “
Calligraphy Exhibition in Stromness
On at the Northlight Gallery Stromness from Friday 30th of September is an exhibition of calligraphy by Jun Doi.
