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Westray
and Papay aim to keep up tourism trend Tourist businesses in Westray and Papay bucked a countywide trend to enjoy an increase in visitor numbers during 2000, according to the chairman of the Westray and Papay Tourist Association, Mrs Linda Hagan. Speaking at the association's AGM last week, Mrs Hagan said that both hotels in Westray and the hostel at Chalmersquoy had fared particularly well, and that the Craft Trail had also attracted a significant number of tourists, with Seatters Gallery the starting point for the Trail reporting a 48 per cent increase in visitors. Mrs Hagan noted that although the Orkney Visitor Survey had shown an overall decrease in tourist numbers since 1996, Westray and Papay were clearly defying that trend. She said: "Frequent visitors to Westray have commented that there seems to be a real buzz in the community just now, and that's undoubtedly got a lot to do with the healthy state of our tourist industry. Although early season numbers this year may be affected by uncertainty surrounding foot-and-mouth, it is hoped local people reluctant to holiday on mainland Britain will consider taking a break in our islands. The amount of available accommodation has increased and there remains plenty to see and do."
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| 26/10/02 |
WESTRAY HOSTS
INITIATIVE-AT-THE-EDGE CONFERENCE
Westray and Papa Westray hosted the third Initiative at the Edge conference on 25th & 26th of October 2002 Initiative at the Edge was launched in 1998 to encourage greater co-operation between public bodies, local authorities and the government to pool resources in assisting Scotland's most fragile and remote areas. The event was a huge success with very positive exchanges of experience and ideas, from agencies and the other areas involved. The I-a-t-E newsletter can be viewed on www.initiative-at-the-edge.org.uk |
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CENTRE -
The exhibition at the Heritage Centre last season was Shipping, a very interesting and relevant subject for an island, this years exhibition is Royal Visits. You can also visit their web site at www.orkney.com/wbpt/ |
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| 1/07/02 |
ARCHEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION - Dr. James Barret arrived with a team of 29 archaeologists on July 1st . The results of last years archaeological investigation dig at Quoygrew can be viewed on the University of York site www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/quoygrew/ This years dig at Quoygrew can be followed weekly at www.york.ac.uk/depts/arch/quoygrew/westray02/info.html |
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REGATTA RESULTS - 27TH JULY 2002 The conditions on Saturday could hardly have been better. A light to moderate breeze saw some exiting and highly competitive sailing. In the first race -
The breeze had freshened slightly by the start of the allcomers some raffling on the start line kept the onlookers entertained and some unrepeatable expletives could be heard wafting across the water.
An entertaining raft race was won by Willie McEwan in the seniors and Kevin Ryrie in the juniors.
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| 24/8/02 |
INDUSTRIAL SHOW
Saturday, August 24, saw a good turnout of spectators at Westray’s 67th Industrial Show. The SWRI would like to thank judges and entrants for all their hard work, and also thank all who contributed in any way towards the success of the day. Entries were down in the handicraft section this year, but the entries in the baking, dairy and preserves and flowers and vegetables kept the judges busy until lunchtime. It was a delight to see so many bright and imaginative entries in the children’s section, and organisers say they appreciate the work done by parents and youth leaders to encourage the children to take their part in the local show. Judges were: Baking, Dairy and Preserves – L. Mathers, Handicrafts – F. Couperwhite; Flowers and Vegetables – J. Taylor; Children’s Section – M. and J. King. A quaich, presented this year by J. Taylor for the best exhibit in flowers and vegetables, will give an added incentive to the green-fingered, as it has to be won three times before being won outright. Its first winner was Kevin Rendall. Other special prizes were _ Most points in Knitting: Johan Fergus and Annie Rendall (equal); Most points in Sewing: Mary Costie; Most points in Handicrafts: Mary Costie; Most points in Baking: Netta Harcus; Most points in Dairy Produce and Preserves: Netta Harcus; Most points in Vegetables: Kevin Rendall; Most points in Flowers: Kathleen Drever; Most points in Pot Flowers: Jean Drever; Most points in Under 16 Baking: John Stout; Most points in Children’s Section: Boys – Dominic Haunschmidt; Girls – Rosemary Rendall.
DAIRY PRODUCE AND PRESERVES Eggs, Brown (4): 1 M. Moodie, 2 Molly Seatter, 3 Chris Bradley. Eggs, White (4): 1 and 2 Molly Seatter. Plum Jam: 1 M. Moodie, 2 Ena Fergus, 3 Netta Harcus. Strawberry Jam: 1 and 2 Ena Fergus, 3 Jean Drever. Rhubarb Jam: 1 and 2 Elaine Rendall, 3 M. Moodie. Three Fruit Marmalade: 1 and 2 Margaret Harcus, 3 Ena Fergus. Blackcurrant Jam: 1 and 2 Jean Drever, 3 Christine Harcus. Gooseberry Jam: 1 and 2 Jean Drever, 3 Mabel Pottinger. Lemon Curd: 1 and 2 Margaret Harcus, 3 Netta Harcus. Apple Chutney: 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 Ena Fergus. Red Tomato Chutney: 1 Ena Fergus, 2 and 3 Margaret Harcus. Beetroot Chutney: 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 Mabel Pottinger. Chutney, Uncooked: 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 Ena Fergus. Rum Truffles, (1/4lb): 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 Mabel Pottinger. Swiss Milk Tablet (1/4lb): 1 and 2 Christine Sandison, 3 Netta Harcus. Parsley Wine: 1 and 3 M. Moodie, 2 Netta Harcus.
BAKING Flour Bannocks, (whole): 1 and 2 M. Moodie, 3 Ena Fergus. Bere Bannocks, (whole): 1 and 2 May Bain, 3 Ena Fergus. White Yeast Loaf: 1 and 2 Christine Harcus, 3 Mabel Pottinger. Drop Scones (4): 1 Rita Stout, 2 Betty Hume, 3 M. Hewison. Oven Scones (4): 1 Betty Hume, 2 and 3 May Bain. Pancakes (4): 1 and 2 Molly Seatter, 3 Rita Stout. Muffins (4): 1 Janette Rendall, 2 Mabel Pottinger, 3 Christine Sandison. All-bran Loaf: 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 May Bain. Clootie Dumpling: 1 and 3 Netta Harcus, 2 May Bain. Sultana and Cherry Cake: 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 Christine Harcus. Chocolate Sponge (Unfilled): 1 Mabel Pottinger, 2 Netta Harcus, 3 Ena Fergus. Sausage rolls (4): 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 May Bain. Apple Pies (4): 1 and 2 Netta Harcus, 3 Betty Hume.
VEGETABLES Potatoes, Long, White (4): 1 May Bain, 2 and 3 Rita Stout. Potatoes, Long, Coloured (4): 1 and 2 T. Fergus, 3 Helen Seatter. Potatoes, Round, White (4): 1 Kevin Rendall, 2 and 3 Tommy Harcus. Potatoes, Round, Coloured (4): 1 and 2 John Fordyce, 3 Christine Paterson. Beetroot (3): 1 and 2 May Bain, 3 T. Fergus. Peas (6): 1 and 2 Jean Drever, 3 May Bain. Cabbage, Round: 1 and 2 Kevin Rendall, 3 John Fordyce. Cabbage, Long: 1 May Bain, 2 and 3 T. Fergus. Cauliflower: 1 and 2 Billy Rendall. Onions (3): 1 Kevin Rendall, 2 and 3 Tommy Harcus. Carrots, Long (3): 1 Kevin Rendall, 2 John Fordyce, 3 T. Fergus. Carrots, Short (3): 1 C. Paterson, 2 Kevin Rendall, 3 Chris Bradley. Turnips, Garden (2): 1 and 2 T. Fergus, 3 Billy Rendall. Basket of 6 different vegetables: 1 Kevin Rendall, 2 May Bain, 3 T. Fergus. Tomatoes (4): 1 Billy Rendall, 2 and 3 Kevin Rendall. Any other vegetable: 1 and 2 Kevin Rendall, 3 Jill Talbott.
CUT FLOWERS Nasturtiums, single (6 blooms): 1 Rene Berstan, 2 Kathleen Drever, 3 Anne Paterson., Pansies (4 blooms): 1 Linda Hagan, 2 and 3 Mary Costie. Marguerites (4 blooms): 1 and 3 Mary Costie, 2 Kathleen Drever. Sweet Peas (6 blooms): 1 Kathleen Drever, 2 and 3 Mary Costie. Arrangement of Grasses and Leaves: 1 Kathleen Drever, 2 and 3 Mary Costie. Arrangement in a Candlestick: 1 and 2 Kathleen Drever, 3 Rene Berstan. Roses (4 blooms): 1 Kathleen Drever, 2 Mary Costie. Marigolds (4 blooms): 1 Kathleen Drever, 2 and 3 Jean Drever. Nemesia (4 stems): 1 and 2 Rene Berstan. Vase of 4 different annuals: 1 and 3 Mary Costie, 2 Kathleen Drever.
POT FLOWERS Fuchsia: 1 and 2 Kathleen Drever. African Violet: 1 Helen Seatter, 2 M. Moodie, 3 Jean Drever. Geranium: 1 Mary Costie. Busy Lizzie: 1 Jean Drever, 2 and 3 Kathleen Drever. Begonia: 1 Jean Drever, 2 Mary Costie. Pelargonium: 1 Rita Stout. Fibrous-rooted Begonia: 1 Mary Paterson, 2 Annie Rendall, 3 Mary Costie. Cactus or Succulent: 1 and 2 Mary Costie, 3 Shirley Haunschmidt. Any other variety (flowering): 1 Jean Drever, 2 Rita Stout, 3 Kathleen Drever. Any other variety (foliage): 1 M. Moodie, 2 Jean Drever, 3 Kathleen Drever.
SEWING Pin Cushion: 1 and 2 Mary Costie, 3 Doris Ewing. Any article in cross-stitch, under 6": 1 Mary Costie. Pyjama Case: 1 Doris Ewing. Canvas Work – Any article in half cross stitch: 1 M. Moodie. Canvas Work – Any article in long stitch: 1 and 2 Mary Costie, 3 M. Moodie.
KNITTING Cushion Cover: 1 Mary Rendall, 2 Johan Fergus, 3 Mary Paterson. Child’s Socks 1 and 3 Annie Rendall, 2 Johan Fergus. Hot Water Bottle Cover: 1 Mabel Pottinger, 2 Annie Rendall. Any article in Aran: 1 Mabel Pottinger. Soft Toy: 1 Frances Nicolson, 2 D. Ewing, 3 Ann Kent. Child’s Jersey (DK): 1 and 3 Johan Fergus, 2 Annie Rendall. Any article using any oddments: 1 Mary Rendall, 2 Doris Ewing, 3 Jean Drever.
HANDICRAFTS Cotton Crochet, any article: 1 Mary Rendall. Wool Crochet, any article: 1 Mary Rendall. Westray Souvenir: 1 Ann Kent, 2 and 3 Mary Costie. Snapshot, Coloured – Family Pet (PC): 1 and 3 C. Paterson, 2 Mary Costie. Snapshot, Coloured – People at Work (PC): 1 and 2 Mary Costie. Any Article in Woodwork: 1 and 2 Simon Parry, 3 Chris Bradley. Any Painting: 1 and 2 Alex Costie, 3 Maureen Sangster.
DRAWING CHILDREN UNDER 16 Felt-tip drawing of a family member – Pre-school: 1 Angus MacDonald, 2 Owen Rendall. Primary 1: 1 Louis Pottinger. Felt-tip drawing of a fish – Primary 2: 1 Amy Rendall, 2 Molly Bradley, 3 Hannah MacDonald. Primary 3: 1 Dominic Haunschmidt. Felt-tip drawing, Underwater Scene – Primary 4: 1 William Bradley, 2 Tracy Paterson, 3 Mhairi Drever. Felt-tip drawing, Westray Regatta – Primary 5: 1 and 2 Rosemary Rendall, 3 Rachel Stout. Primary 6: 1 Lee Paterson, 2 Daniel Drever, 3 Jenny Bradley.
DESIGN A CHRISTMAS CARD Pre-school: 1 and 2 Owen Rendall. Primary 1: 1 Louis Pottinger. Primary 2: 1 Hannah MacDonald, 2 Amy Rendall, 3= Lena Pottinger and Amy Rendall. Primary 3: 1 Dominic Haunschmidt. Primary 4: 1 and 2 Tracy Paterson. Primary 5: 1 Jenny Bradley, 2 Rosemary Rendall, 3= Hannah Harcus and Leah Tulloch. Primary 6: 1 and 2 Lee Paterson, 3 Daniel Drever. Primary 7: 1 Mickey Rorie, 2 Kirsty Hagan, 3 Kyle Harcus. Secondary: 1 Kirsty Cable.
CRAFT Picture from cereals and pasta – Pre-school: 1 Angus MacDonald. Primary 1: 1 Louis Pottinger, 2 Aileen Bain. Primary 2: 1 and 2 Theresa Sandison, 3 Lena Pottinger. Primary 3: 1 Megan Bain. Primary 4: 1 Mhairi Drever, 2 and 3 Tracy Paterson. Mosaic table-mat made from cardboard – Primary 5: 1 Leah Tulloch, 2 Tony Haunschmidt, 3 Sophia Paterson. Primary 6: Daniel Drever, 2 Dee Paterson, 3 Lee Paterson.
HANDIWORK Primary 1: 1 Louis Pottinger. Primary 2: 1 Lena Pottinger, 2 Amy Rendall. Primary 4: 1 Dominic Haunschmidt, 2 and 3 Sheena Costie. Face mask made from plaster – Primary 5: 1 Jenny Bradley, 2 Leah Tulloch, 3 Tony Haunschmidt. Primary 6: 1 Daniel Drever, 2 Lee Paterson, 3 Dee Paterson.
WOODWORK Creepies – Primary 7: 1 Johnny Drever, 2 Kirsty Hagan, 3 Mickey Rorie. Woodwork – Secondary: 1 Wayne Nicolson, 2 Kirsty Cable.
MISCELLANEOUS Collection of shells in a scallop shell: 1 Dominic Haunschmidt, 2 Rosemary Rendall, 3 Tony Haunschmidt. Age 9 and over – Painted stone: 1 Tony Haunschmidt, 2 Rosemary Rendall, 3 Ingrid Stout. Age under 9 – Painted stone: 1 Sheena Costie, 2 Mhairi Drever, 3 Dominic Haunschmidt. Most Imaginative Use of Stone: 1 Dominic Haunschmidt, 2 Tom Stout, 3 Tony Haunschmidt. Age 5, 6 and 7 – Animal made from play-dough: 1 Amy Rendall, 2 Dominic Haunschmidt, 3 Hannah MacDonald. Age 8, 9 and 10 – Animal from Vegetable: 1 Tony Haunschmidt, 2 and 3 Sheena Costie.
BAKING, UNDER-16 YEARS Pizza: 1 John Stout, 2 Rachel Stout, 3 Sheena Costie. Rock Buns (4): 1 and 2 Rosemary Rendall, 3 John Stout. Ginger Farlins: 1 John Stout, 2 Rachel Stout, 3 Mhairi Drever.
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| 17/09/02 |
Re-Dedication of Westray Parish Church 17th Sept. 2002 A strong sense of community and inter-faith integration was evident at a service in Westray this week, to mark the reopening of the parish kirk in the centre of the island. A crowd of 200 or more people gathered on Tuesday night for the rededication of the building, which has been refurbished after more than two years of planning and almost £250,000-worth of improvements. The official duty of rededication was conducted by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Right Reverend Dr Finlay Macdonald, who was on a day-long visit to Papay and Westray. Local minister, Reverend Iain MacDonald, welcomed guests to the service of rededication, describing the occasion as "an exciting and a landmark night for the congregation." Dr Macdonald said he felt there was a very strong sense of integration between the church and the community. "I think it was wonderful tonight where we had the United Free Church minister, the new Baptist Church minister, the Roman Catholic priest and ourselves - four denominations sharing the service. "There’s just this great sense of community, including the children. That sort of thing is just tremendous." The Moderator used the readings as the basis of his sermon in which he highlighted the strong sense of God which he and others got in this refurbished church building or ‘spiritual house’ as he put it, and the fact that the Christian community in Westray, who made use of it, were acting as ‘living stones’ for the church. The rededication service marked the end of the first phase of refurbishment, which has involved providing toilets, a kitchen, and various-sized meeting rooms – four of which have been named after elders of the church who died since discussions about the redevelopment first started, a link with the past of the 150-year-old church. The flexibility of the main space for worship is demonstrated by the fact that it can be completely cleared of seating and even the organ, leaving a large multi-purpose area. One of the other main attractions of the refurbished kirk is that it is has become accessible to people with disabilities. Iain MacDonald stressed to those attending the service that he wanted to see the renovated building being used by the whole community, not just as a congregational meeting place. He said this would be enhanced by the fact that the building housed three Internet access points which were free of charge to use thanks to a Scottish Executive initiative and that a public address system and an induction loop had been installed to help those with hearing difficulties. He also looked ahead to the second phase of work on Westray Parish Kirk, which will involve tidying up the external appearance of the building with work on the roof, reharling, limewashing, landscaping and improving the car parking area. He felt that this was now probably likely to start early next year. Iain MacDonald commented: "I’m excited and delighted by the new building, and very proud of the effort put in, not just by our congregation and those from other denominations and from none, but by the people of Westray. " It is also worth noting that £70,000 was raised locally in Westray, either through donations or other fundraising events. " I think that is a remarkable total for such a small island and we’re hugely grateful to all those who have helped." At the end of the evening, specially commissioned gifts of wooden candle holders in the shape of a cross,. made out of the pew-ends from the old kirk by local craftsman Mr Brian Bain were presented to a number of individuals who Iain Mac Donald said had provided help ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ towards the kirk project, including the representatives from the other churches. The Moderator also presented five long service certificates – the first to Mrs Myrtle Drever for more than 30 years service to Westray Woman’s Guild, latterly as president; another to Mr John P. Drever for 46 years in the church choir; another to Mrs Betty Hume for serving 56 years in the choir; another certificate was presented to Mr John Hewison for his 33 years service as an elder in the Church of Scotland; and also to Mr Hewison and his wife Elma, for their long service as church officers. Then the congregation presented Reverend Iain MacDonald with a new computer and work station for all his efforts in developing the kirk refurbishment and Mrs MacDonald received a bouquet of flowers. Reverend MacDonald said that he was really flattered and touched by the gift which he felt was undeserved because the refurbishment had been "such a team effort."
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Obituary - Jack Scott
The former councillor for Westray and Papay, Jack Scott, died at his home
in Kirkwall recently at the age of 81.
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| 28/09/02 | Induction of new Minister at Westray Baptist Church Westray Baptist Church inducted Stephen Langford as their Minister on Saturday 28 September 2002. The Church Secretary, Stephen Hagan, opened the service by welcoming visitors from the Westray community, Kirkwall and the friends and family of Reverend Langford who travelled from all over the UK mainland to attend the induction. The induction was then led by Douglas Hutcheon, the Superintendent of the Baptist Union Scotland. Following a reading from Joshua 1: 1-9, the Church Secretary was invited to share the story of how the Church came to choose Steve Langford as their next minister. Steve and his wife were then asked to present their story, explaining how they worked through the decision to come to Westray. The minister elect was then asked to confirm his commitment to his faith and to his ministry in Westray Baptist Church. His wife, Elaine, was asked if she supported him in this ministry. They were both resolute in their vows. The church members, on request, were also affirmative in their acclamation to acknowledge Steve as their pastor. Reverend Hutcheon then preceded to give a short message of encouragement and challenge to the new minister and the congregation based on 2 Timothy 2:1-26. The evening came to a close with greetings from other local congregations by Reverend Iain McDonald of Westray Church of Scotland; Reverend Craig Wilson of Westray United Free Church and Harold Rendall of Kirkwall Baptist Church. As moderator during the vacancy, Francis Gordon brought personal greetings. Commendations were presented by representatives of Teddington Baptist Church, where Steve and Elaine were previously members and Hampton Wick Baptist Church, where Steve was Lay Pastor for 5 years. A tutor from Bristol Bible College also brought a tribute. A light supper followed. Introducing Steve and Elaine Steve moved to Westray in August with his wife, Elaine, after completing a three year degree course at Bristol Baptist College and being ordained in July 2002 at Teddington Baptist Church, Middlesex. Although Steve and Elaine come to Westray from Bristol, Steve is originally from Portesham, a small village approximately 7 miles from Weymouth, in Dorset, and Elaine is from Lamancha, a hamlet in the Scottish Borders, only 15 miles from Edinburgh. Prior to college, Steve worked in the Inland Revenue dealing with queries on Self Assessment tax returns. Elaine was a computer analyst/programmer working with the management information systems at Kingston University. Whilst Steve was at college Elaine used her skills at both Bath and Bristol Universities. Elaine is currently on a 3 month trial to continue developing systems for Bristol University from the Baptist Manse. Both Steve and Elaine are keen motorcyclists and have taken their bikes to Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg, as well as throughout the UK mainland. They are awaiting delivery of a bike more suited to life on Westray. Steve and Elaine have both settled quickly into the manse and have been grateful for the warm welcome they have received into the community. |
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Hustings
Scottish Parliament Hustings – Westray, Orkney Saturday 26th April 2003 Present: John Aberdein (Scottish Socialist Party) Richard Meade (Scottish Labour Party) John Mowat (Scottish National Party) Jim Wallace (Scottish Liberal Democrat) Christopher Zawadski (Scottish Conservatives) Chair: Stephen Hagan – Councillor for Papa Westray, Westray and Eday
Audience: There were 27 members of the public present. Please Note These minutes were reproduced from hand-written notes in good faith and
without prejudice. Summary of Proceedings The husting was arranged by the Westray Development Trust (WDT). Iain
MacDonald, as chair of the Trust, opened the meeting with a summary of the
proceedings.
After giving thanks to the chair and the candidates, Iain passed the meeting over to the chair, Stephen Hagan (SH).
Candidate Introductions SH stated that a draw had taken place to decide the order that the candidates spoke and this was agreed to by all five candidates. The agreed order would be, as seated:
JW
 believed MSPs should work beside communities (Community Councils and
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Need to start from now |
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Pleased to be here |
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SNP looking for devolution of CFP – no in Norway |
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Modern Europe |
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Orkney has talented people – need a supply of jobs and businesses |
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Low growth, losing population |
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Other countries are forging ahead that are independent |
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We have resources – oil and fish |
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Fish good for livelihood and diets |
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Shouldn’t be funding to scrap boats while funding others to build |
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Public service are neglected eg Nursing, Dentists and GP – encourages these professions in his school. |
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Need fairer public servants |
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Want honest taxes – not Gordon Brown’s stealth tax. |
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110% committed |
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Labour Policies to benefit Orkney eg |
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More teaching posts |
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Invest in transport |
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40% energy from Scotland – Orkney main source |
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400 new classroom assistants |
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intend free music tuition |
JA
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Election campaign running for 4 weeks |
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Central policy is Council Tax reform |
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Current NOT on ability to pay |
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those on benefits, low paid (<£10K) won’t have anything to pay |
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Eg Jack McConnell and wife on £200k per year – presented with a £27k bill. Representative of effect on current situation for some poorer residents |
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Reduce income from council tax from 6 million to 4.5 million – more money in pocket |
Q1 – Danny Harcus – Transport
There is a PSO (public service obligation) on the current air service and Orkney Ferries and currently underfunded. How would the candidates plan to review funding?
CZ