“It’s been a long time, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will”
Poetry Corner: Sometimes………
“Sometimes…….I want to get away from this body”
Transformers Lockdown: More Than Meets the UK
“Some of you might well know that America and Japan together are responsible for Transformers – toys made in Japan, characters made in America. But did you know that the UK has had a surprising amount of influence on Transformers”
Researching Plant Vulnerability with Climate Change
“We need to understand how resistant plants are to altered exposure to heat and cold, in order to understand biodiversity loss and to continue growing crops in changing climates.” Dr Lesley Lancaster
‘I Am An Anarchist’ #BlackLivesMatter
“If this verdict is carried out, place the flag of our country at half mast and write on every fold ‘shame.’”
Robert the Bruce #OnThisDay
On 7th of June 1329, Robert the Bruce, King of Scots died. He was 54.
New Book: Coptor Cat by Maya Russell
Coptor Cat is not an ordinary ginger cat. Oh no. She is a SUPER HERO!
In Plain Sight
“Ractopamine is an asthma drug which, when fed to pigs, causes growth spurts. Canada, EU, China & Russia have banned it for human consumption, as it’s too dangerous.”
Strange Fruit #BlackLivesMatter
“Southern trees/Bear strange fruit/Blood on the leaves/And blood at the roots
Public Thanked for their Co-operation with Recycling Measures
In the first 2 weeks of resuming recycling in Orkney – 60 tonnes of glass was collected in week 1 and 5 tonnes of plastic bottles in week 2.