The Stromness Museum is re-opening on Thursday the 13th of May – operating on a reduced schedule with hour long slots and reduced capacity to ensure that the premises meets with Covid-19 safety requirements.
Orkney Is Opening Up Again
Week Eighteen – One Day At A Time
“May the Third………..Violets are appearing along the side of the track…..not shrinking…..not at all….”
Hurrah For Earthworms!!! Or – The Return of the Native.
“We’re seeing worm casts in the grass too – so they are enriching the soil, right through the garden.”
Thoughts On Structures Being More Than What The Eye Can See
” examples of the varied forms of re-use of structures and the materials they were made from.”
Weather Forecast: Sunshine, showers, possibly wintry at first in strong northerly winds.
Winds easing though the afternoon with showers tending to be more focused across Orkney. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
‘A’ Is For Art Galleries
“As #ArtUnlocks throughout Scotland and the UK, the Talbot Rice joins with galleries and museums in celebrating the visual arts “
Weather Forecast: Sunny spells and a few showers. Quite windy.
Feeling cold in the strong northerly winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Why Common is Crucial ?
“Generalist” plants and pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and may also serve as buffers against some impacts of climate change
Plant focus: Bluebell
As the year moves on and into May, bluebells come into their full magnificence.
The Varied Worlds Of Paul Gallico
“Presently, I’m reading ‘Jennie’ which is about a little boy, Peter, who spends some time…………being a cat – not through choice, far from it. “
