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Lockdown reflections – staff stories – David Bowen – helping keep our children safe
In a series of lockdown reflections by staff, school crossing patrol officer David Bowen is looking forward to sharing his love for music again and is pleased that the children are back at school.
26 March 2021
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‘My life has just begun’ - TJ pays tribute to Learning Link
An Orkney woman has shared her “life-changing” learning experience at the Learning Link, in a bid to help others living in a world where words and numbers are largely meaningless.
26 March 2021
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Lockdown reflections – staff stories – Ryan Jones – keeping the Council fleet going!
In a series of lockdown reflections by staff, mechanic Ryan Jones tells us what he is looking forward to after lockdown.
26 March 2021
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Voter deadlines for Scottish Parliament election
Local voters are being reminded that key deadlines are approaching ahead of the Scottish Parliament election.
26 March 2021
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New exhibition by artist John Cumming set to open at Orkney Museum
Monday 5 April sees the opening of an exhibition 'The Swan Sketchbooks' by artist John Cumming, at the Orkney Museum, Kirkwall.
26 March 2021
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Science kits donated to schools in Orkney
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney has granted funding for science kits for each of the islands’ schools.
25 March 2021
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Lockdown reflections - staff stories - Rob MacGregor
In a series of lockdown reflections by staff, Waste Operative Rob MacGregor reflects on the huge changes at work, and how he and his band have made use of the downtime in the music scene.
25 March 2021
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Lockdown reflections - staff stories - Susan Rendall
In a series of lockdown reflections by staff, school day cleaner Susan Rendall says she's just gotten on with the job - but thinks children had done very well adapting to the new normal.
25 March 2021
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Lockdown reflections - staff stories - Walter Gorman rocking his role at the Hub
In a series of lockdown reflections by staff, Walter Gorman looks back to his time working at the Coronavirus Support Hub and Holiday Hub for young people - and looks forward to a return of the music scene.
25 March 2021
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Three Head Teachers sought for Orkney schools
A number of exciting leadership opportunities have arisen within the teaching profession in Orkney as the Council looks to recruit Head Teachers for three distinct local schools.
24 March 2021