“Reformation of our food system is long overdue. We advertise Scotland as a nation of food and drink, yet over a third of Scots worry about putting food on the table.”
A Right to Food: Developing a Good Food Nation
Full Circle: An Orkney family reunited after 200 years separated by distance and culture (Part 9)
“Chief Ermine placed a traditional, quilted star blanket round my shoulders. Robert, Ali and myself, were made Honorary Members of Sturgeon Lake First Nation, a huge surprise and honour”
Poetry Corner: Scots Wha Hae
St Kessog was Scotland’s patron saint before St Andrew. On the 10th of March 560, St Kessog (MacKessog) was killed by paid brigands.
St Colm’s Recognised for its Valuable Role is to Remain Open
St Colms which was threatened with closure by Orkney Islands Council has been praised for the valuable services it provides to people with learning disabilities.
Audiobook Review: Ahriman: The First Prince –Warhammer 40,000 by John French
“The story begins simply. Our storyteller an old man by the name of Teecius is due to die for the second time and go to the reward promised to a bargain maker like himself. But before he does he must tell the story of what happened when he died the first time.”
Full Circle: An Orkney family reunited after 200 years separated by distance and culture (Part 8)
“We arrived at Harold’s late parents, Hannah and William Kingfisher’s home. Hannah was William Twatt’s grand-daughter. “
SEPA Flood Alert for Orkney
Floodline quick dial number for this area is 22500
Support for Orkney’s Military Veterans
It is thought that there are at least 1000 military veterans in Orkney and with 2 of the Orkney News’ Directors also being veterans we thought it was time to share again links to social groups, information and support that might be of interest to Orkney’s veterans.
Full Circle: An Orkney family reunited after 200 years separated by distance and culture (Part 7)
“Thus began an extraordinary journey – the journey to meet my Cree relations, eighth cousins. “
Poetry Corner: The Day Dream
Grade 2 is so easy./I just have to be there./I sit in my chair,/I don’t talk,/I listen.
