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Council activates national scheme to ensure Papay doesn’t run dry
A large consignment of bottled water will be shipped to Papay this week after the Council activated a national Scottish Government scheme run by Scottish Water.
22 August 2023
Council’s very own “Iron Man” takes on marathon challenge for cancer charity!
James Green will forever now be known affectionately as the council’s very own “Iron Man”!
22 August 2023
Let’s get physical!
A group of folk from Orkney’s care homes and day centres came together recently to enjoy a day of fun, friendship and fitness!
22 August 2023
Kalisgarth staff praised for “dedicated and compassionate” service
Staff at Kalisgarth and Very Sheltered Housing on Westray are “dedicated, compassionate and genuinely care for the people they support”.
And those receiving care feel “respected and valued” and are “very happy” with the service, according to the Care Inspectorate, following an unannounced inspection of the service between 26 April and 7 June 2023.
21 August 2023
Autumn programme of community learning opens for bookings from 17 August
Our Autumn programme of community learning opens for bookings from tomorrow, Thursday 17 August.
All classes are face to face. Concessions and pay-by-instalment available.
Book online at www.orkney.gov.uk/welearn - or call 01856 873535 (have your card ready).
16 August 2023