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Camaraderie and a shared passion for community were front and centre on Friday at the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards, where the 2023-24 winners were announced. 

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the carrying out of utility connections and other development related works.

Orkney Islands Council is seeking applications to its Community Led Local Development (CLLD) grant scheme. 

Roll up, roll up....and that’s exactly what folk did in their hundreds – to support the Aurrida House “Summer Fair” on Sunday. 

People have the chance to show their appreciation and support for Orkney’s links with the military when this year’s Armed Forces Day is marked on Saturday, June 29. 

Views are being sought on the play areas and hang out spaces available in Orkney for children and young people.

If you’re on the hunt for something to do “All Summer Long”, then look no further than the OIC Sport & Leisure Team and Pickaquoy Centre’s packed programme of activities for the holidays. 

Stromness Academy is on the hunt for donations for a free “Pop-Up School Shop” for students and their families.  

Children are “thriving” at Papa Westray Community School and Nursery Class, according to Inspectors from Education Scotland. 

Community members in Firth and Stenness are being reminded there will be a meeting on Tuesday (2 July 2024) to elect new members onto the community council.