In the early hours of 31 March 1945 (75 years ago today) a lone US Liberator bomber crashed on the outskirts of Kirkwall.
Orkney’s Worst Aviation Disaster – 75 years ago today #OnThisDay
Financial Support for Offshore Workers
A new agreement has been reached covering offshore workers which will ensure they can benefit from the UK government coronavirus job retention scheme.
Women’s Aid Orkney Providing Support : Stay Safe #COVID19 #Coronavirus
Phone: 01856 877900 Mon- Fri 9.00 – 4.30 and 07538786885 out with these times. Email info@womensaidorkney.org.uk.
The Whale, The Well and the Fate of the Late, Great Roundhouse
The Extraordinary Closure of the Cairns Broch
OIC Suspends Recyling Service #COVID19 #Coronavirus
List of all the changes to waste disposal and recycling in Orkney
The Sky Above You – April 2020
The Moon will be Full on April 8th, which will be a Supermoon, full at its closest to Earth, and the brightest Moon of the year.
New Atlas of Mammals
“For the first time, the Atlas also tells us about the distribution of Britain’s whales and dolphins, including rarities such as beluga and fin whales.”
Concerns Raised Over Lack of PPE As Orkney Has Its First Confirmed Case #COVID19 #Coronavirus
Unfortunately there are still shortages of the essential PPE (personal protection equipment) for front line workers across the Highlands and Islands.
Volunteers and Staff Needed #COVID19 #Coronavirus
Information & links to volunteering and jobs during the COVID19 pandemic
Advice for Beekeepers #COVID19 #Coronavirus
“You should continue to work and care for your animals in the normal manner, as far as possible.”
