On Sunday 11th of September announcements were made across Scotland of the accession of King Charles III.
Proclamation of King Charles III Read Out in Kirkwall
Dignity in Dying: Changing the Law
“ I urge MSPs to sign these proposals so that Scotland can move forward progressively by providing our dying citizens with what they need – excellent care and the choice of an assisted death for those who need it.” Ally Thomson, Director of Dignity in Dying Scotland
Orcades Model Show: Two Day Event
On this weekend from 10 to 4 at KGS.
An Extraordinary Woman
Her reign included being monarch of 32 different independent sovereign countries. At the time of her death those numbered 15.
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry, bright Friday with sunny spells.
Occasionally fresh northeasterly breeze. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Inter Islands Talk PANTS!
The NSPCC is hosting a virtual event next Wednesday (September 14) to celebrate the success of the Inter Islands Talk PANTS! campaign over the last year.
Orkney College UHI In-Person Graduation Ceremonies To Take Place
Orkney College UHI’s Graduation and Awards Ceremony will return this September – the first graduation event to be held since 2019 – alongside a special event to celebrate the classes of 2021 and 2022 who graduated during the pandemic.
Orkney Aviation Festival 2022
Robert Foden tells the story of the Norwegian explorer Tryggva Gran, the first person to (officially) fly cross the North Sea. Aviation Festival 8th & 9th August 2022 online
Kirkwall RNLI Celebrate 50 Years of Saving Lives at Sea
Crew members, past and present, joined in the celebrations Image Credit: RNLI/Charlotte Derra
The Peedie Retreat “Big Hearted Raffle”
Tickets can also be bought from the Papdale Shop, Sheila Fleets in Kirkwall and at Cafe/Gallery, Westray: Tullochs Pierowall and Jacks, Sanday community shop , Shapinsay and Eday Shop and Maurices in Stronsay.
