Orkney Islands Council is reminding drivers that survey work on the first Churchill Barrier on 6 October is likely to add to journey times for motorists travelling to and from the linked south isles, or the Graemeshall area of Holm.

Kirkwall’s coastal flood protection barriers will be deployed on 7 October, as part of the Council's routine winter preparations, with impacts on shorefront car parks and pedestrian access.

Local visual artists and craft makers are invited to apply for a VACMA bursary of up to £750 for their creative development, in what is now the ninth round for the scheme in Orkney.

Folk in Orkney are being invited to come on board and visit “Bud” Poppyscotland’s travelling museum during its visit to the county.

Bud will be open to community groups and the public on Friday 30 September from 6pm – 9pm, Sat 1 October and Sun 2 Oct 9am – 4pm at Kirkwall’s Great Western Road car park.

Bud will be visiting schools during week days.

Like many other clubs throughout the county, the Orkney Fencing Club is run entirely by a dwindling handful of volunteers.

To ensure its ongoing success, they are appealing for others to get involved.

Moya Nelson is the backbone of the club and currently has responsibility as chair, armourer and lead coach.