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The Orkney Youth Awards were held on Thursday 19 March, with 100 young people recognised for their voluntary work in the community in front of their friends, family, and local community leaders.

  • CalendarThursday 26 March 2026

Work is now underway to refresh the Stromness Local Place Plan. These are community-led documents that help guide future decisions about how places develop.

  • CalendarThursday 12 March 2026

The Job Hub is a drop-in session for anyone looking for support applying for jobs. This includes writing and updating your CV. The session is being held weekly and in person.

  • AddressThe Hub , 2 Albert Street Kirkwall
  • CalendarTuesday 31 March 2026
  • Time10:30am to 11:30am

Join the team at VAO for an Information Session to find out more about Volunteers' Week including how you can use it to thank your volunteers and inspire others to get involved with your group or…

  • AddressOnline and in person in the VAO meeting room at Anchor House
  • CalendarTuesday 31 March 2026
  • Time11:15am to 12:30pm
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