“From Boxing Day, in line with existing law, travel across local authority boundaries between areas in Level 3 or 4 will not be legal other than for specific exempt purposes “Scottish Government
Travel Bans Across Borders #Covid19 Update
Police Scotland Statement on Cross Border Travel Ban
“Today, I have authorised the doubling of our operational presence in the Border areas of Scotland.”
Calculating Alcohol Units
As Christmas approaches, it can be easy to get carried away with the celebrations. How do you know how many units of alcohol you are consuming?
Trade Union Calls for Extension of £500 Christmas Bonus to Other Workers
“Unite believes that the £500 payment should be given to all workers in NHS, local authorities, private health and social care settings regardless of the hours they are employed and that it should be paid in full.” Pat Rafferty
Lockdown for Mainland Scotland: Tier 3 for Islands #Covid19 Update
Orkney. Shetland and the Western Isles are to jump from Level 1 to Level 3 Covid restrictions from the 26th of December. Mainland Scotland will be placed into tier 4 – which is basically lockdown from the same date.
Take Part in Capturing the Sounds of #Christmas2020
“Capturing in sound the changing ways in which we have lived our lives over the last nine months is a unique way to preserve this period for future generations.”
Helen’s Home Cooking Video and recipes for Marzipan and Royal Icing – How to dress the Christmas cake.
Here are all the recipes and finishing touches for your Christmas Cake, marzipan, royal icing and decoration, letting you do it all yourself.
Last Christmas……….
(Sung to the tune of ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham!)
Maree Todd MSP: “Stay Safe” This Christmas
“I was delighted to see the Covid-19 vaccine arrive in Orkney last week. It is heartening that frontline NHS and care workers are being prioritised, no matter where they live.”
Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather (2006): Review
” It’s the night before Hogswatch, an Discian holiday with a remarkable similarity to Christmas, and all round Ankh-Morpork all the little children are sleeping and waiting for their presents.”
