The OIC has issued a reminder to people in Orkney who use a postal vote that they can still hand this in on the day of the poll
Orkney Election Updates
Bernie Bell: Orkney Walks (with stories)- Cottisgarth
“If you have a good walk and look round here, it’s a great place. “
Isla Leslie: Votes at 16
“Unlike the Local Council Elections and Independence Referendum, I won’t have a say.”
Home-Start Orkney
Home-Start Orkney is an organisation there to help parents who are both mentally and physically finding it hard to cope.
EU Funding for Seafood Scotland
The funding enables them to exhibit at several international trade shows
Helen’s Home Cooking
A simple way to tart up a family favourite with the added bonus of getting the kids to eat some vegetables.
The Isle of Man: Self Governing Island
Some commentators suggest that the UK would like the same set up as the Isle of Man enjoys and its tax haven status.
Poetry Corner
In Orkney we were sharply reminded on Monday that winter may not yet be over, today’s song and poem are a reflection of spring.
Maree Todd: ‘Now is the Time’
“A strong voice for Scotland is more necessary than ever “
The Churchill Barriers
It is thought that by 1943, 2000 workers were being employed with the construction of the barriers with 1300 of these being Italian Prisoners of War
