Orkney News in pictures
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 The opening of the Just Dance Studio at Hatston took place on Saturday the 21st January to a huge crowd of parents and dancers. The parents were treated a whole day of dancing. Congratulations to Jo and her team in getting the dance studio up and running. This is the first dedicated dance studio of it's kind in Orkney. |
 This seasons Ba' winners taken at Orkney Photographic's studio and at the Mercat cross with the American film crew in attendance. |
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 The New Year Boys Ba' was a short affair with Doonie Jack Stout bing declared the winner |
 The Men's Christmas day Ba' was won by the Uppies and awarded to James Linklater |
 One of the quickest Christmas day Boy's Ba' was won by Doonie Andrew Linklater |
 "Oh yes it is", colour, laughter and buckets full of fun for both the cast and the audience, at the Kirkwall Pantomime Cinderella. |
 The big build up in Orkney to Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Jesus |
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 The remembrance dinner took place on the Friday in the Kirkwall British Legion with over a hundred in attendance. Then of course the parade on Sunday which was one of the biggest parades to be seen in Kirkwall. |
 Nicola Sturgeon deputy first minister chaired the AGM of NHS Orkney held in the King Street Halls and then visited various facilities connected with the Health service. |
 Girls from all over Orkney took part in the Model Competition The face Of 2011 organised by Kirsteen Stewart , www.kirsteenstewart.co.uk and the fashion show hosted by the Orkney Rotary club. The Peoples choice was won by Harmony Bourne and the judges choice was won by Sally Laughton. Over £2,000 was raised at the show. |
 Orkney Athletics Club held their annual award ceremony in the Picky centre which included speeches as to the how the season has been and the great things to look forward to for season 2011/2012. |
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 A huge number of Horses and Ploughmen turned out for the annual show in St Margaret's Hope village and the Sand's O' Wright. |
 Over one hundred riders took part in the annual beach race held at the Bu Sands. |
 Over eighty horses took part in the Riding of the Marches with Laura Edwards being the flag bearer. |
 The last show of the season, the county show, attracted a huge crowd to see the outstanding stock and to meet up with old friends. |
 The Hope show brought in the crowds to see the fine show of stock. |
 The Dounby Show pulled in the crowds to see a glorious show of stock. |
 A great day out was enjoyed by all who took part and attended the Shapinsay show |
 The East Mainland Show enjoyed a sunny day and a large crowd to see the stock and meet old and new friends. |
 Lots of photos of: the Tall Ships, Strip the Willow on Broad Street and the Stereo Lobsters gig! |
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 A delightful show of young dancers entertaining friends and family at the Kirkwall Arts Theatre. |
 The first major production from the this years St Magnus Festival was The Tempest. Performed by local artists. |
 Fun and frolics at the Firth Gala during the fancy dress parade |
 Dozen Drams from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music,featuring Orkney lass Jessica Burton on the Harp, played with Hadirgaan in the St Magnus Cathedral. With the atmosphere of the St Magnus Cathedral, helped with the spring sunshine streaming through the west window, the stage was set for a evening of great music. |
 The Orkney Folk Festival lived up to it's high standard of both local and visiting artists with a magical display of talent. The festival had something for everyone. It has to be one of the mostly friendly of folk festivals. You could feel and experience the banter between visitors. A case of you have to be here just to experience the craic. Bring on next year when the Orkney Folk Festival will celebrate their 30th year.A big thank you must be channelled to the festival committee for their tireless work in making the festival the success it is. |
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 Woman's Aid Orkney hosted Orkney's version of Strictly come dancing on Saturday night (14/05/11). Paul Doull and Vicky Millen were the winners of the evening with their impressive performances. |
 Orkney schools musical talent was on show at Picky in front of a packed crowd of parents and friends. From jazz, traditional to popular music. What a night. |
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 Pelamis Sea Snake being towed out to Billia Croo test site owned by EMEC. |
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 Snow time for school lessons as these youngsters take advantage of the wintery weather. Due to the snow the Orkney schools were closed to pupils. With the wintery conditions set to continue the Orkney pupils can continue with their unscheduled holiday. |
 The huge Tidal Turbine arrived in Orkney ready to be installed at the falls of Warness, off the coast of Eday. |
