04/08/2026
Tuesday's Diary
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A Talk by Gareth Davies from Aquatera on Orkney's Energy Demand will be held tonight at seven o' clock at the ICNZ Hub Stromness. Everyone's welcome in person or online via zoom - to register email: Office @ OREF dot co dot uk.
Entries for the West Mainland Flower, Produce & Industrial Show will accepted at the Dounby Centre tonight between eight and quarter to nine. There’s all the usual Sections and Classes with the addition of a Tattie In A Bucket competition for up to 16 year olds.
There’s NO Tuesday group at Age Scotland Orkney today.
And there’s NO Chair Based Exercise Class in Birsay this morning.
The Chair Based Class in Holm Community Centre is on at half past ten followed by a social café.
The Crossroads Carer Support Group is on from eleven till one for a cuppa and a yarn.
An Inter Denominational Prayer meeting is on at half past ten in Kirkwall Town Hall.
NHS Orkney’s Health Improvement Team and CLAN will be in Sanday for the Island Raodshow at Heilsa Fjiold between ten o’ clock and twelve. Whether you’re looking for advice, resources or to see what’s available – drop in for a blether.
And while in Sanday, the team will be visiting the Village Hall Scheme and Sanday Men’s Shed – which is open from one o’ clock.
The Men’s Shed in Stromness is also open today between ten o’ clock and four,
The Exhibition of Photos from Stromness Shopping Week can be seen in the Stromness Library.
And there’s a new Exhibition opening today at the Loft Gallery in the Hope. Light Transformed is interpretations in paint & glass by Giuilana Criscuolo and Donna Eunson till the 29th. The Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday from ten till five.
The Rangers take a Nature Through Time walk at Brodgar this afternoon at three o’ clock. And there’s also the daily walks at Barnhouse at ten o’ clock and the Ring of Brodgar at one - although there are no Walks this Thursday.
A Class Reunion for those starting KGS in 1967 is coming up next Tuesday 11th at the Orkney Club from eight till half past eleven – they say they’ll be needing their beds by then! It’s an informal night of yarning and catching up, with no music, bring some snack food to share. More details can be found on the KGS Reunion Class of 67 on Facebook
The Salvation Army is having Holiday at Home sessions next week for Over 60’s to enjoy singing, quizzes, activities, entertainment, a bible thought and lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between eleven and half past two. It’s £5 a day and to book phone 87 23 02.
Grace Church Orkney has a free Kids Holiday Club coming up next week – from Monday 10th to Friday 14th in Stromness Community Centre from ten till half past two, finishing with a Family Fun Day on Saturday 15th.
A Summer Roller Disco will be held at KGS next Saturday the 15th from eleven till one. To book kit email: Orkney Roller Derby @ gmail dot com.
Stromness Eventide Club’s outing is on Wednesday the 19th with the bus leaving the terminal at midday. Names to be on the List in Wisharts by this Saturday the 8th.
The Riding of the Marches is this Sunday and it’s the 40th anniversary so the organisers are hoping for a good turnout of horse riders and former standard bearers. Entry forms can be found on the Kirkwall Riding of the Marches page and names must be in by this Thursday. Anyone able to volunteer on the day should email: Kirkwall Riding Marches @ gmail dot com. The Proclamation of the Marches is this Wednesday at midday from the Merkit Cross when Britt Bichan will be announced as Standard Bearer
Orkney Agricultural Discussion Society’s Summer Trip is on 13th September – a Sunday – with visits to Barony Mill, J & S Hay at East Howe, Messrs Davidson of Skaill Angus, and Daniel Ritch at Brettobreck, as well as a Meal at the Merkister. Bus pick-up points will be Kirkwall, Finstown and Dounby, Names and payment must be with Alison by the 8th of September – email: Orkney Agricultura Discussion Society @ Hotmail dot com or on 07867 621 203.
Girlguiding Orkney is fundraising for the Japan Trip with a Window I Spy Challenge in Stromness. It's just £1 to play, with Game Sheets available from J B Roseys and Argos in Stromness, and it's running till the end of August.
Skara Brae Evening Tours run Monday to Thursday when you can enter some of the oldest, best preserved houses in history. They’ll run till 27th August and to book go online to Historic Environment Scotland and search for Skara Brae Evening Tours.
Kirkwall Lifeboat Shop opens Monday to Saturday between 12 and 3.
Anchor Buildings in Bridge Street is open as normal – just walk past the scaffolding and into the shops as usual.
The Summer Exhibition at the Ship of Fools Gallery is showing contemporary art, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, glass and jewellery, from a large range of artists. The Gallery opens Wednesday to Saturday from half past ten till five.
Orkney Museum’s summer exhibition explores Orkney’s historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade, showing new printmaking work and historical research by Carolyn Dixon, and runs till September 26th.
Orkney Wireless Museum at Kiln Corner opens Monday to Saturday between ten o’ clock and four displaying the history of domestic radio and wartime communications in Orkney – entry is by donation.
The exhibition Sea Stories is on display at Stromness Museum -from Shipwrecks to Sea Magic, and Whale Strandings to the Stronsay Beast – it features an interesting range of stories and objects connected to the sea.
Sanday Heritage Centre is now open Monday to Saturday from half past nine till five and on Sundays between ten o’ clock and five.
The exhibition Uncovering Crockness and Rinnigill is open daily at St John’s Kirk Walls Heritage – 3 miles from Lyness towards Longhope.
The Improving the Care Journey service continues to offer a full range of non clinical support for anyone affected by cancer and cardiac conditions. If you or someone you know could benefit from financial, emotional, or practical support, you can find out more or refer yourself through the ICJ page on the NHS Orkney website.
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 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.
