Whit’s on this weekend?

Festival of Museums

May 18, 2018

Stromness is all set to celebrate the nationwide Festival of Museums, with activities set to take place at the Pier Arts Centre and Stromness Museum, throughout the weekend.

The festival is an annual three-day celebration of history, culture and arts, during which museums of all shapes and sizes across Scotland host special events to showcase their unique collections and programmes.

Activities for all ages will be on offer at both venues. To find out more, you can visit stromnessmuseum.co.uk and www.pierartscentre.com

Royal Wedding

May 19, 2018

Royal wedding fever has hit nationwide, with HRH Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to marry this Saturday.

Folk in Orkney are set to celebrate with a variety of events for young and old taking place across the county.

LGBTQ+ Meet & Greet

May 19, 2018 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A new local group is aiming to provide folk who identify as LGBTQ+ with a safe space to socialise, find support, and raise awareness.

NetworQ North is set to host its first event, a relaxed and informal gathering, in the foyer of Kirkwall Town Hall, this Saturday, May 19, from 12 noon – 4pm.

“At the moment, it’s just a group of pals who also happen to be on a committee together,” explained NetworQ North chairperson, Amber Kennedy.

“We are hoping to expand and provide LGBTQ+ folk in Orkney and allies with a good place where they can find likeminded people.”

To find out more about NetworQ North, you can visit networqnorth.org.uk, follow them on Facebook or Twitter, or email the committee at info@networqnorth.org.uk

Sailing Club Give-it-a-Go

May 19, 2018

Ever wanted to try sailing? Orkney Sailing Club will be hosting a have-a-go event for newcomers and beginners, throughout the day, this Saturday, at the Hatston Slip.

To find out more, you can visit www.orkneysailingclub.org.uk or the Orkney Sailing Club Facebook page.