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Variation of Premises Licence - Ferry Inn, Stromness
Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for variation of premises licence from Ferry Inn, Stromness.
01 May 2024
Occasional Licence - Julie Ritch - Sandwick Community Centre - 30th Birthday Celebrations
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Julie Ritch for Sandwick Community Centre.
01 May 2024
Occasional Licence - Sandwick YFC- Sandwick Community Hall - Stock Judging Prize Reading and Dance
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Sandwick Young Farmers Club for Sandwick Community Hall.
01 May 2024
Graeme is taking MS in his stride as he attempts ‘50k in May’ fundraiser
“I will do as much as I can, for as long as I can” - the positive attitude held by the Council’s Graeme Mainland who is learning to live and work with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.
Graeme was only 33 when the autoimmune disease was confirmed in October 2022 – but he’s tackling the condition head on with plans to walk 50k during May to raise funds to continue vital MS research.
30 April 2024
Blackening public toilet reminder
Orkney’s blackening season is in full swing once again.
The banging on the side of the trucks, whistles ringing out, the distinct aroma of molasses in the air and visitors looking bewildered at the local tradition – it's all part and parcel of getting married in the county.
30 April 2024