The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 370 as 4 new positive test results were recorded in the Health Board area.
Weather Forecast: Rain and drizzle at times.
The southeasterly winds becoming fresh or strong. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Festival of Politics: Focus on Climate Change
Taking place on: Saturday 23 October between 2pm-3pm online is : Scottish Islands on the front line of climate emergency
Second Hand Scottish, Highlands and Islands books at reasonable prices
This catalogue contains a large number of Orkney books.
Plant Focus: Grass
“They are economically the most important of all flowering plants because of their nutritious grains and soil-forming function”
Audiobook Review: The Book Of Yokai by Michael Dylan Foster
Yokai are fascinating creatures. But they are also part of the classical culture of Japan ranging from the modern era to the Meiji Era or any other of Japanese history.
1 New #Covid Case in Orkney
The cumulative total of Covid cases in Orkney is now at 366 as 1 new positive test result was confirmed in the Health Board area.
Weather Forecast: Mostly dry with some sunshine and light winds.
Orkney will be mostly dry but rather cloudy at times with a light easterly breeze. Maximum temperature 10 °C.
Celebrating our Social Services
‘We want to celebrate the social work, social care and early years workers for their dedication and professionalism, which has come to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic.”- SSC Chief Executive Lorraine Gray
The Optical Phonograph #OnThisDay
Thomas Edison claimed that it would ‘do for the eye what the phonograph does for the ear.’