“It is with dismay that we learn about mass redundancies and budget cuts to UHI’s Executive Office”
Letters: ‘find a sustainable solution to address UHI’s financial issues’
Letters: Questions About the Winter Vaccination Programme
“My husband was called for what he thought was going to be a Covid plus ‘Flu vaccination. When he arrived at the hospital he was told that he’s only eligible for the ‘Flu jab.”
Letters: Update, Eddie Cummins Archive
“Jim Goddin has very generously donated a collection of Eddie’s writing and art-work to the Orkney Library as a long-term loan, and the library staff are adding these to their Archive of Eddie’s work. “
Letters : Readers, Can You Help?
Elizabeth Reed, of North Carolina, America is trying to locate the grave of Eddie Cummins so that she can visit it. Can any readers help?
Letters: ‘Time to regain control of our electric future’
“If Orkney Islands Council is keen to secure more powers on behalf of the people of Orkney, who elected them, then can I suggest the prioritise regaining control of our electricity system, for the benefit of all Orkney residents. “
Letters: Supporting People With Hearing Loss
“RNID, the charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus is looking for volunteers to support our vital work across the UK.”
Letters: ‘Be Deaf Aware’
“It is Deaf Awareness Week (1-7 May 2023) and RNID, the charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus are calling on everyone to be deaf aware! “
Letters: RSPB Hoy Warden Cuts: ‘corporate-speak and empty words’
“It looks like now, the RSPB is mainly interested in what is cost-effective. ” Letters page
Letters: ‘Decarbonisation utilising reduce, reuse and recycle’
“A recent programme by the Fully Charged Show featured Janus Trucks in Australia which removes diesel drivetrains from large trucks, replacing them with an electric alternative.”
Letters: ‘the move to an EV future’
“The much lower running costs of EVs must already be attracting the attention of finance directors in their ongoing quest for best value on cash spent.”
