The consultation closes on Friday May 24 and the results will be considered by the Council’s Licensing Committee at a later date.
Costa & Hesta Wind Farms – Successful Appeals
DPEA Scotland has granted planning permission for 2 wind farms by Hoolan Energy to go ahead in Orkney. Full details here
Ring of Brodgar: Do People Really Care?
It was only a few days ago that one of the standing stones at Orkney’s ancient Ring of Brodgar was vandalised in the most recent case of graffiti to appear on them
Trade Unions: What are they & are they still relevant?
The STUC is an independent organisation , established in 1897, and today represents about 540,000 workers through their 37 affiliated unions and 20 trades union councils.
Finstown Substation Planning Application Submitted
SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application under the Town and Country Planning Act to Orkney Islands Council for its proposed new substation at Finstown.
‘Dormancy’: Susan Mannion Exhibition
The exhibition is on from 20th – 30th of April from 11am to 4pm. Closed Sundays.
A response to Charlie’s letter……
“We re-build, it’s what us humans do – we rebuild after ice ages, and after fires. It’s what we do – we adapt, and so, survive.”
Poetry Corner: Winter Is Coming
Even though I’ve managed to avoid GOT this season so far, I’ve not managed to avoid the hype, here is a poem entitled one of the most oft used phrases.
Helen’s Home Cooking:Video & Recipe for Chocolate Cookies
During the holidays why not get the kids involved in some tasty baking, chocolate cookies, what’s not to like.
Sgathaich: That time I got reincarnated as a slime.
“So we open up in modern day Japan with Satoru Mikami (well technically we open up during the firebombing in Japan). “