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Opening of Orkney Men’s Shed

By theorkneynews on July 20, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Orkney Men’s Shed will officially open for business in their newly acquired shed in Finstown on Friday 21st of July from 6.30pm till 8.30pm.

Bypassing Barnett Complaint Lodged

By theorkneynews on July 20, 2017 • ( 3 Comments )

“It is unacceptable for the UK Government to fund mainstream devolved services in Northern Ireland without applying the Barnett formula.”

Bernie Bell’s Orkney Walks: Winwick to Halcro Head

By theorkneynews on July 20, 2017 • ( 4 Comments )

Mike and I are walking the South Ronaldsay East Coast paths.  As I’m a bit of a knackered old person, we’re doing them in short-ish stages – bit by bit. 

GE Candidate Refuses to Submit Election Expenses

By theorkneynews on July 19, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

“If this is an offence, it pales into insignificance beside that of holding of an illegal election.”

Helen’s home cooking

By helenarmet on July 19, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Healthy and tasty home made fish cakes, whats not to love.

Poetry Corner

By helenarmet on July 19, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )

As today is national Daiquiri day in America, here in Scotland a poem about whisky is therefore essential.

Sgathaich: Dr Who the 10th Planet

By sgathaich0 on July 19, 2017 • ( 1 Comment )
Sgathaich, an old woman with long hair and wearing a crown

10th planet is famous for 2 things, the already mentioned first apperance of iconic villains the Cybermen and also the final story of William Hartnell’s Doctor

Quoyloo Stone Models

By theorkneynews on July 19, 2017 • ( 2 Comments )

Captain Iain MacIver produces superbly crafted models of Orkney buildings in real stone.

Maree Todd: My Concerns with the EU Withdrawal Bill

By theorkneynews on July 19, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

Just last week, during the Holyrood recess, the EU Withdrawal Bill was introduced to the House of Commons. 

Stromness is Bloomin’ Marvellous

By theorkneynews on July 18, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )

The annual display from the Stromness Flower Club at Shopping Week is beautiful.

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