The John Rae Society AGM will be held on Wednesday, November 16th at 7.00 p.m.
John Rae Society AGM
The Boy with Nails for Eyes
Shaun Gardiner will be treating the audience to a full read-through of his graphic novel incorporating animated sequences, sound effects and music.
#Covid Weekly Update 3.9% increase of patients in hospital
In the week ending 16 October 2022, there were on average 875 patients in hospital with COVID-19, a 3.9% increase from the previous week ending 09 October 2022 (842)
Funding Boost For Orkney Youth Cafe
The Orkney Youth Cafe has been awarded £60,760 from the Young Start Fund part of The National Lottery Community Fund.
“It’s remarkable to be able to reach back and solve a problem” The Cairns Broch Continues To Answer & Raise Questions
Analysis of a woman’s jawbone deposited outside The Cairns Broch, Orkney, around AD200 has shown that seafood was major part of her diet.
Epilepsy Scotland Roadshow Comes To Orkney
Epilepsy Scotland will be holding a roadshow event in Orkney at The Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 October between 10am and 4pm.
Raising The School Starting Age: Success for Orkney At SNP Conference
“One of the key policy changes for me was the move to raise the formal school age to six, with the introduction of a statutory play-based kindergarten stage for three to six year olds, similar to early years education in Nordic countries.” Robert Leslie
Avian Flu Update: Tankerness, Orkney
Avian influenza is a notifiable animal disease.
Local Campaigners Yes Orkney Focus On Energy
“we feel it is important to explore how things could be done differently, and in a way that is fairer for all, making Orkney’s energy work for Orkney’s people, not private energy companies and their shareholders” Robert Leslie
‘Orcadian Stories’ Coming Soon
A new exhibition will feature work by Orcadian artist and photographer Martin Laird to run at the Northlight Gallery Stromness in association with St Andrew’s Fair Saturday.
