Kinship carers in Orkney are being invited to get together for a “cuppa and chat” at the Storehouse Restaurant, Kirkwall, on Tuesday 18 April from 1-3pm.

The “Real Talk” informal gathering is a chance for kinship carers - also known as family and friends’ carers – to connect in a safe, peer led environment, to offer support and friendship, and to share their experiences.

Travelling Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in a bus, will arrive in Orkney this April, with the exhibition To avoid falling apart by Emmie McLuskey and Janice Parker. This two-person art exhibition explores and illuminates our human capacity for mutuality, connection and interdependence through movement, language, and film.

A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 10 April:

We have some information relating to our amenity sites and kerbside collections on Easter Monday.

There will be no disruptions to our kerbside collections on Monday for residential and commercial customers – they will run as normal.

A further 175 Council cost of living £200 payments are arriving in folk’s bank accounts this week.

We are continuing to receive applications and would urge anyone who has not done so yet to see if they are eligible – as the closing date of 30 April is fast approaching.