Events
All year
The Orkney Ramblers’ Club
Meets on alternate Sundays throughout the
year. Walks vary from 5 to 12 miles. All welcome.
Contact Mr Adams, t. (01856) 874693 for further information.
Orkney Field Club
Holds monthly meetings during the summer in widely varying
localities on all aspects of Orkney’s wildlife.
Contact Dick Matson, Secretary, t. (01856) 751 426. See OCEAN Environmental
Calendar for other events.
The Pier Arts Centre
In Stromness reopened this year and will holding various
exhibitions throughout the year.
www.pierartscentre.com
Farmers’ Market
Usually takes place on the last Saturday of each
month on Broad Street, beside the Cathedral, in Kirkwall.
Orkney Strathspey & Reel Society
Holds practices every Thursday at
8.00pm, playing traditional Scottish music with a particular emphasis
on Orcadian music. Visitors welcome – playing or listening.
Orkney Accordion & Fiddle Club
Musical get-together at practices every Wednesday at 8pm in the Ayre
Hotel, Visitors welcome – playing or listening.
Contact Peter Brass (01856) 811273
Orkney Triathlon Club
Holds monthly events from April to September each
year, usually a 1500m swim, 40km cycle, and a 10km run. Also time trials
(10miles) every Wednesday evening at 7pm, meeting at Firth School.
Contact Becky May (01856) 875183 for further details.
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