Trade unions in Scotland have described the prospect of no work coming from 2 huge wind farm projects as ‘an absolute scandal’.
Rhoda Grant MSP Condemns Proposal to do Away with Free TV Licence for Over 75s
“it is essential that those over 75 have this concession as for many the TV is the only company that they have and is the only means of communication and learning available to them.”
Pottering Around in the Woods
Through the lichen, down the path
Break the Barriers: Raising Awareness of Eating Disorders
Knowing the signs of eating disorders and being more aware of the issue is the focus of Eating Disorders Week 2019
Transition: A Short Story
“It was cold, so cold at night, sleeping under my bush. It was so cold that some nights I couldn’t sleep at all.”
Audiobook Review: Realmslayer – Warhammer: Age Of Sigmar by David Guymer
“Brian Blessed……Wait you need more than that? Ok here’s the review then.
Macro & Micro Plastics Pollution in Orkney
94.37% of the sea grass in Halley, Orkney was shown to have micro plastics attached to the plants
A Further Development in the Kirkyard Headstones Fiasco
“At first, Orkney Islands Council paid people to pull over, or knock down, headstones in kirkyards, in case they might fall on people.”
Veterans Breakfast Unfurl New Flag
There were some 20 of us at the February Breakfast which was doubly good since Steve Davis (no not the Snooker player but one of ours) donated a handsome flag to us .
Join the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service #BreakTheMould
Scotland’s Fire and Rescue Service is keen to diversify its workforce and encourage new recruits from all walks of life.