Sanday Development Trust

Ahead of the Game is a global mental health literacy programme that helps young people, leaders, coaches, and parents & carers create a culture of openness around mental health.

We had one sealed bid for the minibus, and it went for £105.

Our minibus didn't go the first time, so trying again. It is probably just as well, as the mileage was understated and is somewhere in the region of 200k+. It must go, and so the highest bid received will win. There is no reserve, and staff, trustees from SDT are eligible to bid.

Just a reminder about our public meeting tonight. We’ll begin with the usual updates on our finances and current projects, followed by a presentation on the Sanday Shipwreck. This will revisit the wreck’s history, funding application, and include a workshop to gather your ideas.

Our Public Meeting on Tuesday, 14th October at 7:30 PM in the Community Room will be an opportunity to hear the latest updates from SDT and to join the discussion on what Sanday wants for the future of the Shipwreck.

Storm Amy will bring a spell of damaging winds. Wind gusts of 60-70 mph are likely and may exceed 100 mph in more exposed areas, with amber warnings for very high winds and a SEPA flood alert in place. Please take a moment now to prepare and help keep our community safe.

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Alistiar Carmichael MP will hold a surgery on Wednesday 1st October 2025 in Heilsa Fjold from 15:15 to 16:15. No appointment needed, please just drop in

Please read our announcement on the Island Wellbeing Service. It is also printed in the Trust Times Issue 48, which will be available in the next few days.

Just a reminder that tomorrow’s public consultation on the new ferry design will be in the Community Room. It’s a chance to see the exciting plans, hear about the hard work behind them, and understand how the decisions were made.

Please see below and exciting opportunity for makers, artists and creative practitioners resident in Western Isles, Orkney or Shetland.

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If you want CAB to come to Sanday, please book an appointment as they will only visit if they have appointments pre-booked. This will be the last visit of the year.

Find out more at tinyurl.com/OrkneyCCAP

The time has come to part with our faithful old minibus, which has served the island well over the years. If you are interested, please submit a sealed bid to Heilsa Fjold by 5 PM MONDAY, 22nd September.

Raising awareness for this event in Kirkwall on Tuesday, 23rd September

Everyone is invited to our open public meeting on September 15th at 7:30 PM in the Community Room. Come along, enjoy some light refreshments, and be part of the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!.

The highest bid received was £250. Thanks to all those who made an offer.

Sanday Development Trust is selling surplus insulation. The insulation has been stored inside at Kettletoft Stores for several years and is valued at several hundred pounds. If you are interested, please submit a sealed bid to Heilsa Fjold by 5 pm, Friday 29th August.

Viggie - Providing Emergency Accommodation for a Key Worker

Please email cdo@sandaydt.org, call us on 01857 668266 or call into Heilsa Fjold to share your story and we will create a list of residents with issues to pass on.

Join Species on the Edge for an indoor talk and an outdoor walk to find out more about Orkney native wildflowers. Meet us for the talk at Heilsa Fjold at 2pm which will be followed by a visit to Sanday Community Garden next door.

A message from Openreach to the Sanday community. If you are unsure what to do or are worried, please drop in, email or call Heilsa Fjold, and we will do our best to help.

Free Family Fun Day in Kirkwall- Sunday, June 15th

The Scottish Government's Islands Team is inviting islanders, community groups and stakeholders to join the conversation on Scotland's new National Islands Plan, which will be published later this year.

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Please note that Heilsa Fjold will be closed on Tuesday, May 13th, from 12 Noon onwards and Wednesday, May 14th from 9 AM until 1 PM. We apologise for any inconvenience.

OVO is holding a drop-in event in Kirkwall on Wed, 14th May. It's not just for OVO customers, and it's an opportunity to discuss bills, tariffs, debt, the RTS switch-off, and smart meters. If you can't make the event but have questions, contact us, and we'll ask on your behalf.

Orkney Citizens Advice Bureau will be visiting Sanday on Wednesday 7th May 2025 when we will be in Heilsa Fjold between 10am and 3pm. For Free and Confidential Advice please book an appointment by Friday 2nd May

A short-term role of project officers working with the ONI Development Trusts to look at providing opportunities for young people to access extracurricular activities. Please email office@stronsaydevelopmenttrust.com before the close of play tomorrow if interested.