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Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO)…

• Thursday 27 August 2026

A significant moment for The Peedie Retreat took place on the evening of Monday 24 August, when supporters, partners and well-wishers gathered together to celebrate the 'first dig' for the retreat.

• Thursday 27 August 2026

Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) hosted an evening of discussion and questions with Orkney’s Kristopher Leask MSP … The YLAG planned an agenda to discuss three key issues:

• Thursday 27 August 2026

Species on the Edge held a Volunteer 'Thank You' day on Saturday 15 August to recognise, celebrate and give thanks to all the volunteers who have provided support over the 4-year programme.

• Wednesday 26 August 2026

The Community Link Practitioner Service is a partnership project between Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) and NHS Orkney.

• Wednesday 26 August 2026

OSCR recently published their Sector Overview Report.

• Wednesday 26 August 2026

The Scottish Government is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on social prescribing through an online survey and conversation.

• Monday 24 August 2026

The Community Wellbeing Pop-Up Cafés are community-led events organised by local community associations and funded by the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for adults.

• Monday 20 July 2026

The service is now called Improving the Care Journey (ICJ). This reflects the expansion of the service beyond cancer, while continuing to support all those affected by cancer across Orkney.

• Monday 20 July 2026

Grassroots projects working to improve mental health and wellbeing in local communities will benefit from a further £15 million investment in 2027-28…

• Friday 17 July 2026

In May, the Orkney Youth Local Action Group (YLAG) came together to reflect on the past year, review their priorities and objectives, and plan for the year ahead.

• Friday 17 July 2026

On Saturday 11 July Kirkwall took part in the Kings Baton Relay.

• Friday 17 July 2026