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The Orkney Youth Forum has embarked on a mission to tell more young people about their work - over a friendly, inclusive game of boccia and a bubble tea!

A Council employee is making it her mission to spread a little bit of Christmas joy for bairns in Orkney this festive season. 

A successful Council bid to the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund means free school meals payments will be made to cover the October holiday period. 

Sports and clubs across Orkney have praised a multi-partnership funding scheme which is allowing them to train up coaches and officials. 

Orphir Community School is believed to be the first Orkney school to achieve a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School.” 

Children at Stromness Primary School Nursery experience “warm, caring and nurturing” support by a “happy, caring and committed” staff team who are passionate about providing high quality care and support. 

Did you know that most firework injuries treated at emergency departments happen at informal private displays and nearly half of those requiring treatment are children? 

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