The BBC’s ineptitude in dealing with “Lineker Gate” demonstrates the lack of authority and independence that illustrate a fall from grace that has been palpable this last few years
Words Matter
Challenging The Church of Scotland on its Historic Links to Slavery
“The reason I am so concerned as a member of the clergy is to right the injustices of the past to inform the strategies of today and formulate new hope for the young people of tomorrow. “
Mark Walters in the Footsteps of Andrew Watson, the First Black Footballer & Orkney Links
We are thankful to one of our readers who pointed out that Google today, 18th of October, is celebrating, the first black footballer, Andrew Watson. In 2021 John Mowat wrote this article for The Orkney News.
Living Our Life
“Missing going to music, art or archaeology exhibitions and events, but mostly missing going out for meals “
This Land is Your Land
“We’re all Scotland’s story and we’re all worth the same” (The Proclaimers)
Integrity
“For those about to look away…this is not just about football….”
Mark Walters in the Footsteps of Andrew Watson, the First Black Footballer & Orkney Links
A BBC Scotland Channel 9 television programme at 10pm on Tuesday 25th May promises to make fascinating viewing.
One Year On. Remembering The Victims of the #Hanau Shooting.
On February 19th 2020, in a quiet German town called Hanau, a deadly shooting attack took place.
Orkney Group Urges Islanders To Join Action Supporting Refugees
The protest will be this Saturday, 19th September, at 12 noon.
Poetry Corner: Small Things by Wendy Alford
“pulling open paper wrapping/the appetising smell/smacks us in the face
