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A final plea for unpaid carers in the county to take part in a vital survey, as a new Carers Strategy is being finalised.

The Hoy Head service is back up and running after engineers resolved an issue with the propellor earlier today (30 August).

A problem was discovered this morning and three sailings were cancelled. A trial run of the vessel with engineers on board was carried out on the 10.15am run.

Given the issue was resolved, the service is back up and running, however sailings may be affected by delays of up to half an hour while the crew work to recover lost time. Passengers are asked to check in at normal scheduled times.

The Council’s new “Let’s Talk Money” scheme is kicking off with its focus on free school meals and the clothing allowance.

The scheme has been launched by Council Quality Improvement Officer, Wendy Bowen, as she strives to ensure that children do not miss out on achieving and attaining at school as a result of financial strains within the home.

A recent inspection report for Willow Tree Nursery has noted that staff work hard to ensure positive, kind and caring relationships with the children in their care.

“Polite, happy and eager to learn” children attend at Glaitness School, according to Education Scotland Inspectors following a recent visit.

Improvements continue to be made at Braeburn Court housing and care at home support service, according to a Care Inspectorate report.

An unannounced inspection took place in July 2023 in follow up to an earlier visit by inspectors in February/March 2023.

Despite two Orkney Ferries vessels being tied up with issues this afternoon, crew and engineers have worked to resolve the problems quickly.

Would you like to be part of the leadership team at Orkney’s largest secondary school – living and working in a community that cares with a lifestyle that is second to none?

Motivated and enthusiastic staff supported by strong leadership, an excellent setting and a positive ethos around learning and play at St Andrews Nursery has led to “happy” children who “laugh, giggle and have fun”.

That’s according to Inspectors from the Care Inspectorate who carried out an unannounced visit to the new upgraded nursery during the week that it reopened following the Easter holidays.

The ball is in your court as we rally the local community for nominations for the Orkney Sports Hall of Fame.

Do you know someone who deserves to be inducted into this elite club?