This week councillors in Orkney got themselves in quite a fankle debating whether or not there should be a 20mph speed limit in Finstown.
Editorial: The Need For Speed
Binscarth Woods in July
“when the light shifts” – Thomas A. Clark
Firth Gala 2022
“It’s been delightful to be back and we’ve had more participants than in previous years”
Letters: Traffic in Finstown ‘the main concern of residents’
“I’ve listened to stories of near misses when trying to cross the busy road”
Finstown Road Safety Consultation
The consultation is open until Monday 21st March.
Cuween Cairn – Wideford Hill
“it was a clear, sunny day in mid-October and we wanted to be somewhere up, to look about us – so combining Cuween and Wideford seemed like a good idea.”
Routes of Remembrance: Marine Norman Isbister
On 8th July 1944, Marine Norman Isbister died of injuries received from a road accident while based at HMS Proserpine, Hoy. He was only 21.
Mostly Snowdrops……
“It’s the time of year for Snowdrops – and Binscarth Woods, near Finstown – is the place to see them!
Finstown Festive Cheer
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go “
Poetry Corner: Lines Inspired By The Return Of The Peedie Chippie!
“It was the first meal which we hadn’t prepared ourselves, for 7 months! The weekend – starts here!”
