The Scottish Ambulance Service is recruiting volunteers to join its Stromness Community First Responders (CFRs) group. CFR group members respond to potentially life-threatening emergencies such as a cardiac arrest or seizure in […]
Challenges & Benefits of Volunteer Led Community Gardens
Getting out of doors even for a short period of time is well understood to be excellent for our wellbeing. Many people take great pleasure in gardening which is also a good […]
Victim Support Scotland (VSS) is looking for more volunteers in Orkney
VSS volunteers help people affected by crime to navigate the criminal justice system as well as providing emotional and practical support. Volunteers play a key role in making sure the voices of victims are heard and understood.
Arcadia Park: It’s Blooming Lovely
The park now contains a myriad of paths, some just grass tracks that disappear between trees.
Arcadia Park : How It Has Grown
A look back as today, Saturday 24th of September, Arcadia Park, is officially opened.
Orcadian Stories #YS2022
The Orkney News is very pleased to announce that as part of Scotland’s Year of Stories we have been awarded funding to make a series of short films highlighting stories from Orkney.
Volunteers Needed to Trap-Neuter-Return Orkney’s Feral Cats
“We really need people to form a Trap-Neuter-Return team on Orkney and oversee this vital part of our operations.” – Deirdre Campbell
Retained = Retrained and the Community Asset Register
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is on a recruitment drive across Orkney