There will be a 33% cut in cod which can be caught, 31% for Haddock, 36% cut to herring and 20% cut to mackerel.
Christmas Spotting:6
Santa’s Little Helper
Mixed Response to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Reforms
“It comes as no surprise to us that we are seeing overwhelming support in some areas while there is a need for further discussion in others.”
All Together Now: Gathering of Support Services In Orkney
” It is love and mercy that saves people like me”
“People need to have a reason to make behavioural changes.”
A CONSTITUTION FOR SCOTLAND
” Only three countries in the world (four, if you prefer to think of Scotland as a separate country) do not have a written constitution.”
Christmas Spotting: 5
If you spot something festive of interest and would like to share it you can email us: fiona@theorkneynews.scot
The Draft Scottish Budget 2019 – 2020
Here’s some of the main points. A full report will follow in later editions of The Orkney News.
Poetry Corner
On the day in history Lift Every Voice and Sing was written by James Weldon Johnson
Helen’s Home Cooking Video & Recipe for Easy Peasy Peppermint Creams
These are so easy to make and are a great personal Christmas gift for family and friends in these cash strapped times.
T.R.E.A.D.: Check Your Tyres
“Your vehicles tyres are the only part of the vehicle which actually touch the road surface. Acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on your tyres and their contact with the road, that is how important they are.”