On this day, 15th April in 1865, children’s poet Walter Wingate was born in Dalry, Ayrshire
Poetry Corner: The Sair Finger
Confessions of a Union supporter
“The first confession is that in 2014, Scottish independence was too much of a quantum leap for me.”
Lucy and Hope Take Top Prize in the UK
“This project was not only a credit to Orkney but to the whole of Scotland.”
Lifestyles Public Art Project
The exhibition currently on at The Picky, Kirkwall is showing works by Lifestyles and the Solisquoy Printers.
Orkney Folk Encouraged to Shop Local
“Shopping locally is good for communities, good for the environment and great for the local economy, supporting 6780 workers in small businesses in Orkney.”
Health and WellBeing Initiative for Hoy
‘Support and Services Merkitplace’ is an event taking place on Hoy at North Walls School on 24th May
Here’s a tip….leave servers tips alone!
Profit maximisation should never happen on the back of the underpaid and overworked employees…..
Getting It Right For All Our children: Stop the Cuts
“There is a duty to provide additional support for learning when any child or young person needs support for whatever reason.” (Curriculum for Excellence)
Orkney Walks: Yesnaby
Yesnaby is another place where you can chose to either turn to the right or to the left. For this walk, we’ll head off to the right.
Success of Orkney’s V Notch Lobster Project
A sustainable and responsible fishing industry is what it is all about at Orkney Fisheries Association.
