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Children at Firth Primary School and Nursery are developing a “wide range of skills for learning, life and work “, according to Education Scotland Inspectors following a recent visit. 

Orkney Sports Award Young Volunteer of the Year – Jenna Clapham - will go to any length to help fellow swimmers reach their full potential. 

Let’s hope it’s “checkmate” for our local Young Enterprise Company of the Year - Stromness Academy’s Pieces of Orkney – in the national finals at Hampden Park in Glasgow next week. 

Orkney Judo Club played host to a very special event at the weekend (18/19 May) when Reanne Wylie was presented with an award to mark being named JudoScotland’s Coach of the Year 2023. 

A summing up of road closures and delays due to works, community events, or cruise - for the week starting Monday 27 May 2024.

The ties of friendship and shared history between Orkney and Norway were strengthened further this week as representatives from the Council and the Orkney Norway Friendship Association joined celebrations in Bergen of 750 years since the first Norwegian laws were published, on 21 May – as special guests of the Mayor of Vestland.

Work is progressing well on the new nursery at UHI Orkney in Kirkwall and the Council is keen to hear from anyone interested in running the service. 

Dementia Awareness Week starts on Monday 27 May, and there is a fantastic array of events on offer to raise awareness and showcase some of the supports and activities available - from special cinema screenings and singalongs to a bingo bonanza, there's something for everyone!

Local school pupils have been given an insight into careers in social care thanks to a partnership initiative between Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney and St Rognvald’s House in Kirkwall.

Building better support for those in our community who selflessly care for others is front and centre of Orkney’s new Carers Strategy.