When Orkney's St Rognvald led 15 ships to the Holy Lands in 1151, he could never have imagined that centuries later his journey would inspire another crusade.

Norwegian sisters, Kari and Hanne Thomsen, have been interested in the links between their country and Orkney for years, and have found a way to use this passion for their very own campaign to save a disused power station in the Lyse Fjord.

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They are often the forgotten heroes of the volunteer lifeboat service — a force to be reckoned with, working away tirelessly behind the scenes.

While the crewmen risk their lives on a daily basis, the women behind them – often their mothers, wives and daughters – ensure there is a service in the first place.

For their efforts alone in Orkney over the past five years have seen a staggering £203,847 raised and donated to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).

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The work of Barbara-Ann McVean with the street children and poor in a poverty-stricken town in Bolivia has inspired Orkney folk to riase thousands of pounds to help her efforts.

Her father, Jim, recently returned from an extended visit to see his daughter at work.

Here, he tells Lorraine Shearer about the highs and lows of his adventure.

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After 30 years of winding up the 180 year-old clock at Stromness Community Centre, 78 year old Russell Smith has handed over the task over to a younger man - 72 year-old Arnold Firth.

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