William Porter who was born in the Friern Barnet area of North London on 11th of December 1896.
Able Seaman William Porter: Hero – HMS Pheasant
Orkney event to support people with vision loss
There were people from the Macular Society to talk to as well as a range of electronic and optical magnifiers with a rep from the company explaining them.
NHS Orkney: “Really good things are happening. Let’s promote the good stuff.”
NHS Orkney was praised this week for the way it has developed the new Balfour Hospital.
Huge Increase in Metals Being Recycled in Orkney
The Recycling of metal packaging by householders in Orkney has risen by 19.4% over the last 18 months.
Bits & Pieces of Kirkwall – Or – What a Place to Live – Part 2!
” When we called by, there were some clear sections of wall visible, in Castle Street, and also pictures of something which I hadn’t seen before”
‘Fatigue Risk’ with New Shift Rotas at Shetland Gas Plant
Offshore operators like Total must take immediate steps to scrap these new rotas and return to safe working practices.”
Importing from the EU After Brexit: Updated Advice
The UK may be leaving the EU this Friday, 12th of April and it also may be with No Deal. If this happens the UK Government has issued advice to those wishing to import good from EU countries.
Helen’s Home Cooking:Brexit Preparations
Today my “cooking” video is called, preparing for Brexit and I am turning my hand to growing my own vegetables.
Poetry Corner
21 years ago today the Good Friday Agreement was signed. Here is a poem written to mark it’s historic anniversary last year.
Sgathaich: Doom 2 Hell on Earth
Doom 2 is the sequel to Doom (duh) and takes place right after the first game which had you come out of a portal from Hell to find Earth was now under attack and the demons had killed your pet bunny
