Orkney’s visual arts and craft makers community is being reminded the closing date for the current round of VACMA grants is 7 February.

Orkney athletes will once again able to apply for funds soon to help support them with travel costs, thanks to an ongoing partnership between sportscotland

A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 30 January 2023.

A Council cost of living crisis funding scheme for eligible households is open for applications from today (Wednesday 25 January).

It is anticipated that up to around 8,550 households across Orkney – out of a total of around 11,000 – could benefit from the award of £200 per home. The grant award is limited to one payment per household.

Papdale Primary School is playing host to a second Wellbeing and Learning Fair next month, building on from the success of the first event in 2022.

On Thursday 2 February, the school doors will be open from 2.30pm-6.30pm for parents, carers and relatives of pupils to come along – not only a chance to meet one another and staff, but also to hear from a number of agencies who will be present to offer up practical support and assistance.