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15/10/2025

Wednesday's What's On Diary
( if you want an item included in our morning round-up send the details in BEFORE 4pm the previous working day to: [email protected] )

There is a fundraising head-shave in Tesco's foyer today at half past three. Wendy Wolmarans is undergoing treatment for cancer, and her husband Mark is shaving his head, beard and moustache and their friend Ruth Owen is shaving her head. They are raising awareness and funds for CLAN Orkney and Macmillan - and there will be donation buckets there.

Orkney SANDS – the Baby Loss charity – is holding a Service at the King Street Halls at half past six today to mark the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week, and will be lighting candles at seven o’ clock to join the international wave of light.

Costa SWI have their Annual Business Meeting tonight at half past seven – and the competitions are 4 programme and competition ideas.

A Bowls and Games Night is held in Harray Community Centre from seven till nine on Wednesdays.

And there’s Indoor Bowls in the Dounby School at seven o’ clock, and Bowling in the Orphir Hall at half past seven.

Borealis Bells has a Handbell practice at half past seven in the Sandwick Hall.

There's Yarnin in the Orphir Kirk at seven o' clock.

The Men’s Shed in Stromness is open tonight from seven till nine.

Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club will play in the Kirkwall Hotel from half past seven.

Burray Ball Group meets from two till four in the Burray Hall.

The Ladies Hub is on at Age Scotland Orkney between one and half past two.

There’s Traditional Dancing at half past ten in Kirkwall Town Hall.

While there’s Line Dancing tonight in Deerness Community Centre at half past seven. And tickets for the Deerness Harvest Home on the 24th must be bought by Tuesday to ensure it goes ahead – they’re at Deerness Stores, Deerness Distillery and the Daily Scoop.

Selbro at Hatston is open on Wednesdays from two till four for anyone with questions about supportive equipment, or wanting to speak to an Occupational Therapist, the Rehab Officer for Sensory Impairment, the Telecare Team or Care & Repair. OT advice is also available by calling the Council.

Stromness Social Walking Group leaves from outside Stromness Surgery at midday.

And the Rangers lead a Walk at the Standing Stones and Barnhouse at ten o’ clock on Wednesdays.

Kirkwall Lifeboat Shop is open Mondays to Saturdays between midday and three o’ clock.

Clan’s Drop In is open Mondays to Thursdays from ten till four when anyone affected by cancer can call past. One to One appointments and complimentary therapies are also available, book on 87 33 93 or email: orkney @ clancancersupport dot org.

The Improving the Cancer Journey service is available to anyone in Orkney affected by cancer, with their non-clinical needs – such as financial, practical, physical, spiritual or emotional. To learn more about the service, or to self-refer, email: ork dot icj @ nhs dot scot or phone 888 084.

The Sandwick Hall Lunches are this Thursday and if there are any changes phone Dounby Post Office on 771 432.

The Orkney Storytelling Festival is coming up next weekend - from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th - with events in Stromness, Sandwick, Rendall, Birsay, Holm, Papa Westray and Kirkwall. The programme and tickets are available online at orkney storytelling festival dot co dot uk.

Orkney Music and Culture are hosting a Composition competition to celebrate the first Women’s Ba winner. For more details go online to Orkney Music and Culture dot org, and entries close on the 31st of October.

The Evie and Rendall Place Plan Housing Survey is open till the end of this month for parishioners to give their views on housing needs. The online survey can be accessed on the Evie and Rendall Place Plan page, with paper copies at The Mistra and Baikies.

Jennifer Austin’s oil paintings are on display in the Orkney Museum till the 25th.

The Latest and Final Paintings by Vernon Bradley are showing at Northlight, Stromness till next Tuesday the 21st.

The Pier Arts Centre has the first survey exhibition of the work of Roger Ackling running till the end of October.

Stromness Museum has an exhibition titled Powered by the People and tells the story of Orkney’s Renewable Energy.

The exhibition Uncovering Crockness and Rinnigill is open daily at St John’s Kirk Walls Heritage – 3 miles from Lyness towards Longhope.

The Odd Animals Rescue Charity Shop on Victoria Street in Kirkwall has a Pet Food Bank for dogs and cats. They’re open Tuesday to Saturday and say don’t be too embarrassed to ask for help.

Flotta Harvest Home is this Friday with Music by Murray Cowie Band. Tickets will be at the door, but note there’s No Launch service this year so visitors will need to find their own accommodation.

It’s the Deerness Harvest Home next Friday the 24th and tickets are available from Deerness Stores, Deerness Distillery and the Daily Scoop.

And Orphir Harvest Home is on November 8th with guest speaker Kerry Omand and dancing to the Kirkjuvagr Ceildh Band. Tickets are available from Orphir School Office – cash only.

15/10/2025

Listen to Wednesday's Around Orkney where we speak to East Mainland farmer Arnold Pirie, who wants to know why he was reported to the police after challenging Council officials on his land. Police Scotland say they are taking no action. Why did a routine survey visit spiral out of control and end up at the police station? We hear Arnie's side of the story and get the Council's reaction.

The programme link on BBC Sounds is in the comments

Could Orkney be one of the pilot areas for the new GP walk in centres announced by the First Minister? Health Secretary Neil Gray tells us it will be considered.

We find out Orkney is one of six new "Heritage Places" in the UK, guaranteeing a share of a £200 million National Lottery funding pot

We hear why Northlink's MV Helliar is stuck in Leith Docks

We look ahead to tonight's In Conversation programme at 6pm with vet Willie Stewart, when he tells Robbie Fraser about the outbreak of Foot and Mouth disease when he was working south 25 years ago

And it's Wednesday, so we delve into the Radio Orkney Postbag to hear what you've been getting in touch about this week

15/10/2025

Good morning! Here is Wednesday's weather forecast:

This morning will be overcast with the chance of occasional drizzle. In the afternoon, cloud could break up for a time to reveal a few bright spells. Maximum temperatures of 14 Celsius, 57 Fahrenheit. Westerly to north-westerly winds at force 3 to 4, up to force 5 in the far north. Moderate winds to the west and the north, and slight seas to the east.

Tonight will turn cloudy again, along with patchy light rain and drizzle moving in from the north during the early hours. Lows of 10 Celsius, 50 Fahrenheit. Westerly to north-westerly winds, force 3 to 4 for most areas but reaching force 5 in the far north. Moderate seas to the north and the west, otherwise slight seas.

Tomorrow morning will see more in the way of cloud and patchy light rain. In the afternoon, it will become dry, and a few sunny spells will develop. Temperatures will reach 12 Celsius, 54 Fahrenheit. North-westerly winds at force 3 to 4. Moderate seas to the west and the north; slight seas elsewhere.

Looking ahead, Thursday and Friday are expected to be largely dry with a mix of bright spells and cloudy intervals.

14/10/2025

Click here for our Orkney Folk Music programme. In the first of the new series, Jennifer Wrigley speaks to Orkney musician and inventor Garry Finlayson:

Jennifer chats to local musicians about their life in music.

14/10/2025

On Tuesday's Around Orkney with Evie and Helen:

- The iCentre on West Castle Street closes its doors for the final time, as VisitScotland shifts its focus to digital platforms

- Proposals to build a replica Viking longhouse at Kirbuster farm museum in Birsay have taken a step forward, after planning permission was granted by Orkney Islands Council

- And local artist Jane Glue turns her hand to writing - we hear all about her new book, which delves into the stories behind her artwork

You can find a link to the programme in the comments section below.

14/10/2025

Tuesday's What's On Diary
( if you want an item included in our morning round-up send the details in BEFORE 4pm the previous working day to: [email protected] )

Parkinson's Orkney will be at the Balfour reception today from nine o’ clock till around half past four, with a wide range of Parkinson's information booklets and what activities, support and fitness classes for those living with Parkinsons , and their family and carers, are available locally.

Harray SWI is on tonight for Crafts with Ola Sclater, and the competitions are a Bere Bannock and a Cushion Cover.

Westray Parish Kirk Guild will be meeting today at half past two in Kalisgarth.

Everyone's welcome to help pack boxes for the Blythswood Shoe box appeal today at St Margaret’s Church in the Hope from half past two.

The St Magnus Cathedral Guild meets at two o’ clock in the St Magnus Centre when Fran Hollinrake will speak about her Curatorial role.

The Tuesday group is on at Age Scotland Orkney from half past ten till twelve.

Indoor Long Mat Bowls is played at the Picky Centre between half past one and half past three with equipment and advice available.

Bridge and 500 is on at Kirkwall Bowling Club from ten till twelve.

An Inter Denominational Prayer meeting is held at half past ten in Kirkwall Town Hall.

Orkney Men’s Shed in Stromness is open today from ten o’ clock till four.

Dounby Social Walking Group meets at 12 noon today outside Dounby surgery for a gentle one-hour walk and it’s open to everyone.

The Sandwick Hall Lunches are this Thursday and if there are any changes phone Dounby Post Office on 771 432.

The Orkney Storytelling Festival is coming up next weekend - from Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th - with events in Stromness, Sandwick, Rendall, Birsay, Holm, Papa Westray and Kirkwall. The programme and tickets are available online at orkney storytelling festival dot co dot uk.

Kirkwall Lifeboat Shop is open Mondays to Saturdays between midday and three o’ clock.

Clan’s Drop In is open Mondays to Thursdays from ten till four when anyone affected by cancer can call past. One to One appointments and complimentary therapies are also available, book on 87 33 93 or email: orkney @ clancancersupport dot org.

The Improving the Cancer Journey service is available to anyone in Orkney affected by cancer, with their non-clinical needs – such as financial, practical, physical, spiritual or emotional. To learn more about the service, or to self-refer, email: ork dot icj @ nhs dot scot or phone 888 084.

Orkney Music and Culture are hosting a Composition competition to celebrate the first Women’s Ba winner. For more details go online to Orkney Music and Culture dot org, and entries close on the 31st of October.

The Evie and Rendall Place Plan Housing Survey is open till the end of this month for parishioners to give their views on housing needs. The online survey can be accessed on the Evie and Rendall Place Plan page, with paper copies at The Mistra and Baikies.

Jennifer Austin’s oil paintings are on display in the Orkney Museum till the 25th.

The Latest and Final Paintings by Vernon Bradley are showing at Northlight, Stromness till next Tuesday the 21st.

The Pier Arts Centre has the first survey exhibition of the work of Roger Ackling running till the end of October.

Stromness Museum has an exhibition titled Powered by the People and tells the story of Orkney’s Renewable Energy.

The exhibition Uncovering Crockness and Rinnigill is open daily at St John’s Kirk Walls Heritage – 3 miles from Lyness towards Longhope.

The Odd Animals Rescue Charity Shop on Victoria Street in Kirkwall has a Pet Food Bank for dogs and cats. They’re open Tuesday to Saturday and say don’t be too embarrassed to ask for help.

Flotta Harvest Home is this Friday with Music by Murray Cowie Band. Tickets will be at the door, but note there’s No Launch service this year so visitors will need to find their own accommodation.

It’s the Deerness Harvest Home next Friday the 24th and tickets are available from Deerness Stores, Deerness Distillery and the Daily Scoop.

And Orphir Harvest Home is on November 8th with guest speaker Kerry Omand and dancing to the Kirkjuvagr Ceildh Band. Tickets are available from Orphir School Office – cash only.

14/10/2025

Tuesday's weather forecast - accompanied by a view of Papa Westray from the boat:

Today will be cloudy with the chance of the odd spot of drizzle at times. Temperatures will peak at 14 Celsius. Northerly winds at force 1 or 2. Slight seas to the north and west, smooth to the south and east.

Little change tonight, with mainly cloudy skies and a few light spots of rain or drizzle possible. Temperatures will drop down to 10 Celsius. Northerly to north-westerly winds, at force 1 or 2. Seas remain slight to the north and west, smooth to the south and east.

Another cloudy day tomorrow, but it will stay largely dry. Temperatures will rise to 13 Celsius. Westerly to north-westerly winds, at force 1 or 2. Slight seas to the north and west, smooth to the south and east.

Looking ahead,Thursday will be mostly cloudy with light showers.

13/10/2025

Monday's What's On Diary
( if you want an item included in our morning round-up send the details in BEFORE 4pm the previous working day to: [email protected] )

We'll start with a couple of cancellations - there’s NO Scottish Country Dancing this morning in the Town Hall. And Orkney Dancers is off tonight as well.

There’s Carpet Bowls tonight in the Birsay Hall between seven o’ clock and nine.

Orphir Badminton is also on Mondays with all abilities to play at the Picky Centre from seven till half past eight.

The Dementia Friendly Orkney Singing Group meets at the Life Centre at two o’ clock.

The Men’s Hub is on at Age Scotland Orkney from one till half past two.

RSPB Orkney has a Guide in the Hide session at The Loons this morning between ten o’ clock and one.

There’s An Evening with author Lin Anderson coming up the MORNS night in Stromness Parish Kirk when she’ll speak about Dr Rhona Macleod and the Orkney Mysteries. Seats can be pre booked on Ticket Source under Orkney Arts Society.

Also tomorrow, Parkinsons Orkney will have volunteers at the reception in the Balfour between nine and half past four. They'll have information on the activities and support that are available locally to those living with Parkinsons and their carers and families.

Flotta Harvest Home is this Friday with Music by Murray Cowie Band. Tickets will be at the door, but note there’s No Launch service this year so visitors will need to find their own accommodation.

It’s the Deerness Harvest Home next Friday the 24th and tickets are available from Deerness Stores, Deerness Distillery and the Daily Scoop.

And Orphir Harvest Home is on November 8th with guest speaker Kerry Omand and dancing to the Kirkjuvagr Ceildh Band. Tickets are available from Orphir School Office – cash only.

Kirkwall Lifeboat Shop is open Mondays to Saturdays between midday and three o’ clock.

Clan’s Drop In is open Mondays to Thursdays from ten till four when anyone affected by cancer can call past. One to One appointments and complimentary therapies are also available, book on 87 33 93 or email: orkney @ clancancersupport dot org.

The Improving the Cancer Journey service is available to anyone in Orkney affected by cancer, with their non-clinical needs – such as financial, practical, physical, spiritual or emotional. To learn more about the service, or to self-refer, email: ork dot icj @ nhs dot scot or phone 888 084.

Orkney Music and Culture are hosting a Composition competition to celebrate the first Women’s Ba winner. For more details go online to Orkney Music and Culture dot org, and entries close on the 31st of October.

The Evie and Rendall Place Plan Housing Survey is open till the end of this month for parishioners to give their views on housing needs. The online survey can be accessed on the Evie and Rendall Place Plan page, with paper copies at The Mistra and Baikies.

Jennifer Austin’s oil paintings are on display in the Orkney Museum till the 25th.

The Latest and Final Paintings by Vernon Bradley are showing at Northlight, Stromness till next Tuesday the 21st.

The Pier Arts Centre has the first survey exhibition of the work of Roger Ackling running till the end of October.

Stromness Museum has an exhibition titled Powered by the People and tells the story of Orkney’s Renewable Energy.

The exhibition Uncovering Crockness and Rinnigill is open daily at St John’s Kirk Walls Heritage – 3 miles from Lyness towards Longhope.

The Odd Animals Rescue Charity Shop on Victoria Street in Kirkwall has a Pet Food Bank for dogs and cats. They’re open Tuesday to Saturday and say don’t be too embarrassed to ask for help.

13/10/2025

On this morning's Around Orkney:

There is continued uncertainty around the impact of the breakdown of a sterilisation facility at NHS Grampian for patients in Orkney - with the Central Decontamination Unit at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary likely to be out of action for several weeks.

We look ahead to tonight's Enterprising Orkney programme, when Karen Scholes speaks to Directors Ross, Calum, Iona and John Corse from John G Corse Funeral Directors.

And Caroline Critchlow shares her top tips for keeping your garden in shape at this time of year too.

All that and a review of the weekend sport as well.

13/10/2025

Monday's weather, along with a photo from the Scottish Ambulance Service of a recent display of the Northern Lights in Stronsay:

Today will be cloudy with the chance of the odd spot of drizzle at times. Temperatures will peak at 14 Celsius, that's 57 Fahrenheit. Northerly winds at force 1 or 2. Slight seas to the north and west, smooth to the south and east.

Little change tonight, with mainly cloudy skies and a few light spots of rain or drizzle possible. Temperatures will drop down to 10 Celsius, that's 50 Fahrenheit. Northerly to north-westerly winds, at force 1 or 2. Seas remain slight to the north and west, smooth to the south and east.

Another cloudy day tomorrow, but it will stay largely dry. Temperatures will rise to 13 Celsius, that's 55 Fahrenheit. Westerly to north-westerly winds, at force 1 or 2. Slight seas to the north and west, smooth to the south and east.

Looking ahead, Wednesday will be another cloudy day with the chance of drizzle. Thursday will be mostly cloudy with light showers.

10/10/2025

Click here for tonight's Friday Request Programme:

Orkney's greetings, dedications and music requests show.

10/10/2025

Friday's What's On Diary
( if you want an item included in our morning round-up send the details in BEFORE 4pm the previous working day to: [email protected] )

St Andrews Senior Citizens meet today in St Andrews Community Centre for Soup and Sandwiches at one o’ clock.

And tonight St Andrews Senior Citizens are having a Quiz night with Margaret Thomson at half past seven also in St Andrews Community Centre. Teams of 4 are welcome for £12 and book with Vera on 861 237 or Ida o 87 77 65.

Birsay Agricultural Societies 'Farmers Gathereen' is tonight at half past seven in the Birsay Hall with guest speaker Clive Wilkinson. £5 entry with supper provided.

The Blide Trust is hosting a Headspace Showcase tonight in the St Magnus Centre at seven o’ clock to mark World Mental Health Day. It’s a celebration of the creative talents and skills of Blide members, with entry by donation.

Suddenly Single – a support and friendship group for anyone who has lost a partner for any reason – gets together this evening in the Albert Hotel at half past seven. Ask for Suddenly Single at the bar of the Neuk. Anyone wanting to know how the group works can call Les Cowan on 07599 605 500.

The Orkney Cage Bird Society schedule meeting is at the Mart tonight at half past seven.

Westray Parish Kirk Youth Group meets at half past seven tonight in the Kirk.

Board Games are played at the Marengo Centre in the Hope on Fridays between two o’ clock and five.

Also on Fridays are Guided Tours of St Peter’s Kirk in South Ronaldsay at three o’ clock.

There’s a Take Away Curry Night for Asha running from the Cromarty Hall in the ‘Hope tonight – with lots of main and side dishes to choose from. To see if there are any spaces left ring 831 644.

Also in the Cromarty Hall tonight is Traditional Dancing from half past seven till ten – and you don’t need a partner to join in.

The Hope Parent Council takeover at The Pop Hup Charity Shop that was postponed from last weekend is on this Saturday and Sunday in the Hope School, open between eleven o’ clock and three both days.

A Macmillan Coffee Morning will be held this Saturday at the Baha’I Centre at 3 Old Scapa Road between half past ten and half past two. There’ll be sandwiches, bakes, biscuits, snacks and hot and cold drinks – and a raffle.

The Friends of Hackland Kirk are having a Soup and Sandwich Lunch with Sales Table on Saturday from twelve noon till two o’ clock.

The re-scheduled Skulls and Dancing Skeletons Tour inside the Cathedral is this Saturday – meet the Curator inside the Cathedral at ten o’ clock – the tour is all indoors and costs £15.

And the re-arranged Car Wash at Westray Fire Station is on this Saturday from ten till twelve in aid of the Firefighters Charity. Tea, Coffee, Homebakes and Bacon Rolls will be served in The Hofn at the same time.

In Sanday a Candlelit Musical Evening with Maureen Cursiter and Tony Lee will be held in the Cross Kirk at quarter to eight. Entry is free with donations to Kirk funds.

Saturday night also sees a Dance to the Bigsy Whalps in the Finstown Hall in aid of Soma’s Light. A free Dance class will run from quarter past seven till quarter past eight, and the doors open at seven o’ clock – entry is £12 or £5 with supper included.

A Traditional Music Session led by Jennifer Wrigley and Laurence Wilson will be held at the Royal Hotel, Stromness from eight on Saturday, when all players and listeners are welcome.

While Orkney-born musician Merlyn Driver releases his debut solo album It Was Also Sometimes Daylight today, and he’ll be performing at the Pier Arts Centre on Saturday afternoon between three o’ clock and five and tickets are available via Ticket Source.

A Silent Vigil to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, release of all hostages, unrestricted humanitarian aid and a just peace for all, will be held outside the Cathedral at one o’ clock on Saturday.

Alcoholics Anonymous has a support meeting at six on Saturday in the King Street Halls.

Social and Ceilidh Dancing is on from half past seven in the St Magnus Centre to dance or listen to live music from David Bowen. It’s £8 at the door.

Onto Sunday and the Kirk notices – Stromness Baptist Church meets in Stromness Town Hall at half past ten. Worship at St Mary’s is also at half ten, while Grace Church Orkney meets at half past eleven in the John Street Hall.

Stromness Church of Scotland is having a Harvest Thanksgiving Service at quarter past eleven with donations to the Food Bank and Women’s Aid, and a Soup, Bread and Cheese lunch afterwards.

There will be a Harvest Thanksgiving Service in the Orphir and Stenness Kirk at eleven on Sunday. Donations of dry and canned food will be donated to the food bank.

The Service at the Milestone Kirk in Dounby is at eleven o’ clock and it’s a Café Church. And Evie, Firth and Rendall Church has a Joint Service at eleven in Finstown.

There’s a United Service in Westray this Sunday at half past eleven in the Baptist Kirk. The service in Papay is at two o’ clock in St Ann’s.

Worship for Hoy and Walls is at Kirkside, Longhope at eleven o’ clock, and that’s also the time for the services at St Margaret’s in the ‘Hope and for the East Mainland Kirk.

In Kirkwall, Life Church Orkney will be meeting at the Life Centre at 11 this Sunday morning and they'd love you to join them for worship, teaching and fellowship.

The Salvation Army meets at half past ten in the St Magnus Centre and at half past four at the Life Centre.

Kirkwall Baptist Church also meets twice on Sundays – morning worship at quarter past eleven and a Café Church at seven.

The Catholic Church has Sunday Mass at half past five, and Mass on Mondays at quarter to twelve.

There’s Sunday worship at St Olaf’s Church at ten o’ clock, and the services in the East Kirk and the Peedie Kirk are at quarter past eleven.

The service in St Magnus Cathedral is also at 11.15 and is a Harvest Thanksgiving.

And a reminder that there’s a Flu Vaccine Clinic running today at The Balfour for 2 to 5 year olds registered with Skerryvore, Heilendi, Dounby and Daisy Villa. Today’s sessions from ten till twelve and between two and four, are for Surnames H to M. NEXT Friday the 17th is for surnames N to Z.

Orkney Arts Society is hosting an Evening with author Lin Anderson on Tuesday night in Stromness Parish Kirk – and booking is open on Ticket Source.

Flotta Harvest Home is next Friday 17th with Music by Murray Cowie Band. Tickets will be at the door. Note that there is NO LAUNCH available this year so visitors will need to find their own accommodation.

Deerness Harvest Home on Friday the 24th and tickets are available from Deerness Stores, Deerness Distillery and the Daily Scoop.

And Orphir Harvest Home is on November 8th with guest speaker Kerry Omand and dancing to the Kirkjuvagr Ceildh Band. Tickets are available from Orphir School Office.

Orkney Music and Culture are hosting a Composition competition to celebrate the first Women’s Ba winner. For more details go online to Orkney Music and Culture dot org, and entries close on the 31st of October.

The Evie and Rendall Place Plan Housing Survey is open till the end of this month for parishioners to give their views on housing needs. The online survey can be accessed on the Evie and Rendall Place Plan page, with paper copies at The Mistra and Baikies.

Kirkwall Lifeboat Shop is open Mondays to Saturdays between midday and three o’ clock.

The exhibition Uncovering Crockness and Rinnigill is open daily at St John’s Kirk Walls Heritage – 3 miles from Lyness towards Longhope.

Jennifer Austin’s oil paintings are on display in the Orkney Museum till the 25th.

The exhibition at Stromness Museum is titled Powered by the People and tells the story of Orkney’s Renewable Energy.

The Pier Arts Centre has the first survey exhibition of the work of Roger Ackling running till the end of October.

The Odd Animals Rescue Charity Shop on Victoria Street in Kirkwall has a Pet Food Bank for dogs and cats. They’re open Tuesday to Saturday and say don’t be too embarrassed to ask for help.

Clan’s Drop In is open Mondays to Thursdays from ten till four when anyone affected by cancer can call past. One to One appointments and complimentary therapies are also available, book on 87 33 93 or email: orkney @ clancancersupport dot org.

The Improving the Cancer Journey service is available to anyone in Orkney affected by cancer, with their non-clinical needs – such as financial, practical, physical, spiritual or emotional. To learn more about the service, or to self-refer, email: ork dot icj @ nhs dot scot or phone 888 084.