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The Hub – for Learning, Skills and Work officially opened its doors in Kirkwall’s Albert Street on Tuesday 28 February 2023.

Cutting the ribbon was Jack Woods, one of the supported user group members who has been instrumental to the formation of the new partnership space, which will provide a key base to support people on their employment journey.

The Orkney Athletic and Running Club is in need of more volunteer coaches to keep progress on track.

They have tried appealing for help via their own social media, through the local radio and even contacted some former competitors to see if anyone can help - but without success so far.

Seeing the world through the eyes of the children at Dounby Primary School has led to the creation of a unique and insightful art sculpture which will go on show at the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh soon.

As part of the Creative Learning Network and the National Galleries of Scotland project Your Art World, children and young people from 3-18 have been challenged to make and share their art.

A number of new exhibits awaits visitors to the recently redeveloped Scapa Flow Museum which reopened today, Thursday 2 March, for the 2023 season.

Folk in Orkney who did not receive the automatic energy support payments from the UK Government are being encouraged to see if they qualify for a £400 alternative.

The Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding (EBSS AF) is providing support of £400 for energy bills for households across the UK who are not linked with a domestic electricity supplier.

With Scottish Qualifications Authority exams and final assessments just around the corner, there’s a wealth of additional study support available for young students in Orkney.

In a bid to complement the support already being received from within schools, a webinar programme is again being delivered as a key part of the national e-Learning offer.

The spotlight is set to shine on North Ronaldsay during March with an exciting weekend of free activities that celebrate and explore the natural environment and dark skies of the island, as part of the 2023 Science Festival.

The North Ronaldsay Community Association will host the 2023 North Ronaldsay Science Festival from 10 – 12 March thanks to funding from British Science Week and the North Isles Landscape Partnership.

It’s never been easier for graduates to take those first steps into a teaching career.

You can find out how to study part-time to become a primary or secondary school teacher from anywhere in Scotland during an online information session on Thursday 9 March at 7.00pm.

Just under 2,000 households in Orkney have received the £200 cost of living payment now. Please do not worry if you are still to receive yours – they are coming soon.

There’s another 175 or so payments to be made next week – they are due to appear in your bank accounts around Wednesday or Thursday (8 or 9 March).

round up of road works in the county for week starting 27 February 2023: