“Incredible Edible Stromness” project gets off the ground

An enterprising group of gardening enthusiasts from across Orkney have come up with a “wheelie” novel idea for converting damaged bins into wormeries for assisting with home grown food.

Walk-on passengers will be able to travel again with Orkney Ferries from the first sailings on Friday this week (20 August).

Staff at St Rognvald House are hosting their very own “Peedie County Show Day” for residents and their families on Saturday 21 August.

With all but the Sanday Show cancelled this year again due to the pandemic, Manager Shirley Miller said they have decided that the show will go on!

An Orkney parent has spoken of the delight she felt watching her six-year-old daughter – who was born deaf – being given the chance to enjoy sporting activities in a suitable environment through Disability Sport Week, with backing from a new charity, Inclusive Orkney.

With Orkney’s new public bus contract to start today Monday, 16 August, folk are being reminded to check the timetables ahead of travelling due to slight alterations.

The timetables can be viewed online here www.orkney.gov.uk/Bus or are on display at the Kirkwall Travel Centre.