Written after reading ‘Skara – The Fourth Wave’ by Andrew Appleby
Poetry Corner: Bull
Ethnic Inequalities In Mental Health #Covid19
Men of Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani heritage saw the steepest decline in their mental wellbeing during the Covid19 lockdown.
Most Romantic Movie Ever?
“Cinema Paradiso is one such film. It spans a lifetime and is my favourite film about childhood , romance and unrequited love.”
Letters: “The Reward For Heroism”
“No champagne or chocolates from Boris Johnson for those who gave their everything for others, a concept completely alien to the present U.K Government.”
‘Skara – The Fourth Wave’
“Having just finished ‘Skara – The Fourth Wave’ by Andrew Appleby I thought I’d write of my response to reading this book”
Grass Pitches to Reopen in Orkney
From Monday 3 August grass pitches will be reopened for bookings.
Stronsay Latest Bird Sightings
“There have been a few interesting sightings as usual in mid-summer this year, including a Short-eared Owl, first seen at Ward Hill on 2nd July.”
USA Census of 1790 #OnThisDay
The population of the USA was counted as 3,929,214. Of that number 694,280 or 17.8% were slaves.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Recycling Update
From Tuesday 4 August both Hatston and Garson Household Waste Recycling Centres will again be able to accept waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Northlight Gallery to Re-Open With North Land & Sea
Gallery owner Cary Welling hopes that residents will take the opportunity to see (at a safe distance from each other) beautiful prints, paintings, ceramics, glass and a sound installation.
