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Weather Watchers: March
Poetry Corner: Them and Us by Bernie Bell
“If East is East
And West is West
Then where, my dear, is here?”
Maree Todd MSP: Voting for a Reduction in Ferry fares
“It is mind-boggling to see the Lib Dem MSPs Tavish Scott and Liam McArthur choosing to oppose investment in communities in Orkney and Shetland.”
World Book Day: Is It Still About Books?
World Book Day takes place again this year on 2nd March but has it lost its focus? Is it still about reading?
Sgathaich: Dr Who Power of the Daleks
“Power of the Daleks, not only considered one of the best Dalek stories, but also one of the most important Dr Who stories that was ever made. “
Helen’s home Cooking
An affordable quick and easy chicken dish.
Poetry Corner
A poem written in the wake of Brexit
“Don’t be Silly, You Won’t be Deported”
“It is a scary feeling. I want to be treated like a human being, not a bargaining chip.”
“OIC Cease Investing in Rolls Royce” Urge Greens
“Surely no-one with a conscience would wish to be investing directly or indirectly in this corrupt company and the weapons it manufactures”
Todd Condemns McArthur for Voting Against Fair Ferry Fares
Local SNP MSP Maree Todd has condemned the actions of Liam McArthur LibDem MSP for voting against investment in communities in Orkney which included the reduction of ferry fares.
