“Our message is you are entitled to support, we are here to offer that support, and you are not alone.”Olivia Tait, Manager at Crossroads Orkney
Carer’s Week 7th – 13th June
Weather Forecast : Dry, some sunshine today, risk of haar in east
Feeling quite warm in any sunshine. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Earth Overshoot Day – Let’s #Movethedate
Earth Overshoot Day marks the date when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year.
You Can Never Have Too Many Links!
“What else is still to be found?”
Plant Focus: London Pride
London Pride (Saxifraga x urbium ) is a sturdy wee plant that spreads well soon filling spaces in gardens where other plants would struggle.
The Deepdale Monster
It was a story that in the winter of 1942 would set the printed presses rolling from its beginnings in Orkney, south to Edinburgh and onwards to London.
Transport News : Buses and Ferries in Orkney
Road closures in Kirkwall and book in advance to travel on Orkney Ferries
Weather Forecast: Cloudy start, then dry with some afternoon sunshine.
Winds will be light mainly from the west. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
Astronomy Beginner’s Guide: Mercury
Find out more about the planet Mercury from our guide by Duncan Lunan
Sweden #OnThisDay
On this day (6th of June ) laid its foundations as an independent state in 1523 when Gustav Vasa became king
