“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. ” Albert Einstein
Small Worlds
PONG #OnThisDay
On 29th of November 1972, PONG, the first commercially successful video arcade game was launched to the public.
Something Settling
“I’m thinking of reading ‘The Hobbit’ and the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, again. I read them first about 50 years ago, just because I wanted to. Since then, I tend to embark on them when I’m feeling un-settled.”
Stay at Home & Meet for VACMA Grant Information
Artists and craft makers interested in pursuing a VACMA (Visual Artists and Craft Makers Award) grant from Orkney Islands Council can join a ‘Stay Home & Meet’ event on Wednesday evening, 2nd December to find out more about the process.
The Power Grab – Stealing Scotland’s Devolution
“So, “Devolution has been a Disaster” according to our current Prime Minister, Boris Johnston, but a few days later it was “Ah no that’s not quite what I meant! I really meant… and so the excuses are rolled out.”
A Gift from Norway – Orkney’s Christmas Tree
It is a symbol of the lasting friendship between the county of Vestland in Norway and Orkney and always heralds the start of the Festive season in the islands when the Christmas tree arrives.
Read Along with the RNIB in a Giant Virtual Event
To take part, families are being asked to take a photo of themselves reading ,Red and the Wolf, and post it to the page between 6pm and 7pm.
‘Wisdom, Justice, Compassion & Integrity’
MSPs in the Scottish Parliament, who are not members of the Scottish Government (SNP) can get their Bills accepted and passed in a way that the UK Parliament in London finds almost impossible to do.
Christmas Shop at The Workshop & Loft Gallery
Located in Front Road, St Margaret’s Hope, The Workshop and Loft Gallery have some delightful and unique gifts for Christmas.
It Doesn’t Have To Be Big…..To Be A Garden…
” I was walking up the main street in Stromness, when I saw this….”
