Today, 17th March is St Patrick’s day, celebrated world wide by all those of Irish descent and of course in Ireland itself. Patrick was born in the 5th century in what was […]
Weather Forecast: Mainly dry with bright or sunny periods and light winds.
Information from The Met Office Today 16th March: The odd shower at first in the morning otherwise a dry day with bright or sunny periods in a light breeze. High cloud will […]
Welcome Return of St Colms Friday Café
St Colms Café, Kirkwall reopened on Friday 15th March having been closed since the Covid pandemic. Customers can make online bookings for their slot, and there’s a great range of freshly cooked […]
#Gaza: Where Starvation of Civilians is a Weapon of War
As of 13 March, at least 31,272 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip since 7 October. About 70% of those killed are reported to be women and children. Another 73,024 […]
#Flu & #Covid Vaccinations & Update
NHS Orkney has two more vaccination clinics against both Flu and Covid, recognising both can be serious, even for healthy people. If you are eligible for vaccination and have missed your appointment, […]
Looking North – Orkney Birds, Paintings by Judith Hudson
On at the Northlight Gallery, Stromness, is an exhibition of paintings by Judith Hudson, from 16th March – 1st April. Open Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 4pm. And Easter Sunday and Monday […]
Weather Forecast: Occasional showers becoming isolated. Bright or sunny spells developing
Information from The Met Office Today 15th March: A largely cloudy morning with occasional showers. Bright or sunny spells developing through the afternoon with showers becoming more isolated for a time. Fresh […]
My Lovely Horse- The Back Story
By Eamonn Keyes Father Ted is a firm TV family favourite even almost thirty years after it was made. It came out of nowhere, this series set around a funny but accurate […]
Menopausal Whales, Caring Duties & a Long Life
Menopause is known to exist in five species of toothed whale: short-finned pilot whales, false killer whales, killer whales, narwhals and beluga whales.
UPDATE, POSTPONED: Orkney Destination for Race Across the Libraries to Highlight Accessible Reading Options
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been postponed. We’ll update you as soon as we know. Simon Savidge from Libraries Connected and Trish Sail from RNIB are attempting to travel 1,100 […]