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Christmas Closure – St Magnus Cafe
We are on the Christmas countdown now and wanted to give you the heads up of the closure period at the St Magnus Care in Kirkwall.
The facility will close at 15.00 on Friday 23 December, reopening at 09.30 on Wednesday 4 January 2023.
Staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
13 December 2022
Co-op recalls Co-op Anchovies in olive oil because it contains histamine
The Council's Trading Standards team is highlighting a food recall in relation to tinned anchovies:
13 December 2022
Grant scheme to further tackle employability barriers
An exciting opportunity has arisen thanks to the Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) delivery of a one-off grant scheme aimed at further tackling employability barriers.
The Innovation Challenge Fund of up to £2,000 is open to Third Sector organisations delivering an employability service to folk in the county.
The grants are part of Scottish Government funding in support of No One Left Behind.
12 December 2022
Government proposes extension to Scottish short-term lets licensing scheme deadline
The Scottish Government is making plans to extend the deadline by which hosts of short-term lets in Scotland, including Orkney, need to get a licence by six months.
However, before this can happen the Government must get legislative approval for the amendment from the Scottish Parliament, with a decision expected in January 2023.
09 December 2022
NHSO and OIC share tips to keep the mind and body healthy
In the run up to Christmas, we have some key safety messages to try and keep everyone happy and healthy over the winter months.
Today’s focus is on mental health.
Christmas can be a very lonely and difficult time for some.
09 December 2022
