From Michael O Cleat on Stronsay's Facebook page: On Saturday 24th May the Orkney vintage club accompanied by the Caithness vintage club are going to visit Stronsay. The plan is to visit some farms as time allows. Anyone wishing to blow the cobwebs off their pride and joy are welcome to tag along, leaving the […]
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Bumblebee Wildlife Workshop Join us for a gentle afternoon walk to learn all about the bumblebees of Stronsay! When: Wednesday 18th June, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Where: Starting at the SDT Offices We'll take a short stroll (approx. half a mile each way) down the track towards the burial ground, keeping an eye out for our […]
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Stronsay Community Council will meet at 19:00 in the Carpet Room at the Community Centre. These are open meetings and members of the public are welcome.
I'll be offering an Art workshop for my Stronsay neighbors on July 9. For those that know my work at Lewis and Mullen schools, the project is my legendary "Past, Present, Future". Thousands of these assigned graphite artworks were cherished by the students who created them, and now may be prominently displayed, stored in boxes, […]
SOAP – Summer Outdoor Activities Programme 2025 A summer of fun, connection, and adventure – right here on Stronsay! Happening on the 17th & 18th of July Held at Community Hall and Side Car ParkWe’re thrilled to launch the OIC Summer Outdoor Adventure Programme 2025 – a brilliant line-up of outdoor activities for all ages. Whether you're a […]
Seagrass is an underwater marine flowering plant important for diversity, nursery habitat, shoreline storm protection, and carbon storage. The Orkney Islands contain some of the most pristine seagrass meadows in the UK. Project Seagrass is a UK-based charity that is working with communities to map, conserve and restore seagrass meadows. From the 19th of July to […]
The Polished Pastels Art Workshop Generally speaking, pastel chalks are notably difficult to control. The broken pieces tend to be clumsy in the hand, they require specially textured papers, they smudge easily and also need a fixative spray or glass to protect them. Our “Polished Pastels” technique sidesteps every one of those difficulties! Join our […]
Get Cycle Confident!Would you like to cycle more for everyday journeys but feel you need a bit more confidence? Join us for a FREE Cycle Confidence Session on Monday 11th August 2025! Sessions will run between 1.30pm and 5pm. The session is run by Anne Sayer of Cycling With Anne and the sessions will be in small […]
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Summer Health Improvement Roadshow is coming to Stronsay for the Massive Weekend! Friday 15th August 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Stronsay Development Trust OfficeJoin NHS Orkney Health Improvement Team and the Alcohol & Drugs Partnership for a full day of health, wellbeing, and community support.Come along to find out more about:• Quit Your Way Orkney – Stop Smoking Service• […]
If you live or work in Orkney, CAB are here to help you find a way forward. Trained staff and volunteers offer free, impartial and confidential advice on a wide range of issues – no matter how big or small. CAB can support you with: Housing & Homelessness – advice, options and representation. Welfare Rights – […]
Wildlife: Rockpool Workshop Wednesday 20th August 2025 1:30pm – 4.30pm Meet at Stronsay Development Trust Office Join us for an afternoon of seaside exploring at the Ayre of Myers! We’ll be looking for crabs, shrimps, fish, anemones, and any other fascinating creatures we can spot in the rock pools. We’ll have field guides, pots, trays, […]
Stronsay Community Council will meet at 19:00 in the Carpet Room at the Community Centre. These are open meetings and members of the public are welcome.
Wacky Weaving Step into the unpredictable world of Wacky Weaving, where interwoven paper curves and zigzags are paired with magazine images to create unforgettably zany one-of-a-kind images, guaranteed to tilt the mind and free the spirit. Join our experienced art teacher Christopher Andrew Maier in this workshop to discover his unique method for paper weaving, […]
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Five Minute Freehand Drawing How many 3D objects pass before your eyes as you make your way through your alert daily life? 10,000? 50,000? Any single one of those myriad objects could be worth contemplating for just a few minutes, to focus on and appreciate simplicity, the end result being a little pencil sketch that […]
Stronsay Community Council will meet at 19:00 in the Carpet Room at the Community Centre. These are open meetings and members of the public are welcome.
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Stronsay Community Council will meet at 19:00 in the Carpet Room at the Community Centre. These are open meetings and members of the public are welcome.