SSB Listening to the piers - Exploring the history of Stromness through the town piers

SSB Listening to the piers - Exploring the history of Stromness through the town piers

35th Orkney Folk Festival

Orkney Book Festival and residency

Installation and refurbishment of a 'Columbian' printing press with programme of training and creative projects

Old School Managers

The Orcadian Story Trust

This group promotes and encourages storytelling in Orkney, and is the facilitator on the annual Orkney Storytelling Festival. The project will allow a group of storytellers, volunteers and audience members to visit the island of Flotta during the forthcoming festival to promote and share storytelling with the local community residing there.

34th Orkney Folk Festival

Orkney World Heritage Site Fieldwalking Project: learning about archaeology amongst OrkneyÔÇÖs world famous monuments

The Island of Hoy Development Trust

Stenness Parent Council

This group will use the funding for a play pod to store playground equipment.

Gallery Programmes Trainee: Exhibitions, Learning & Digital (Curatorial and Education)

Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum Restoration and Improvements

The centre will use the funding for new digital and audio visual resources to enhance the Centre?s ability to present its creative programme to audiences in Stromness and the rest of Orkney.

Legacies of Conflict: The Hoy & Walls wartime community project

Girlguiding Orkney

St Johns Church, Lyness: Repair and restoration project

Purchase of Training Dinghies and new Safety Boat

The project is a storytelling and storymaking workshop given by storyteller Bob Pegg. It will be interactive, and use music and sounds created by Bob?s collection of hand-made musical instruments, created from objects in the natural world, such as bones,

A major exhibition of new work by Zo? Walker & Neil Bromwich developed through residency, re-establishing a link with the artists following a Fellowship in Orkney in 1997

The trust provides opportunities for people to participate in the activity of sea angling. The project is based in Stromness and focuses on angling.

The Orkney Book Festival includes the GMB Memorial Lecture; the book fair; workshops and readings by international and Orkney writers; a celebration of John Rae's legacy and Orkney's Canadian links.

Through a programme of research participation community collaborations and mentoring opportunities the Pier Arts Centre?s Piergroup will collaborate with Zoe Walker and Neil Bromwich to widen participation in the Centre? s GENERATION project as well as d

This group will use the grant to install an electrical supply in a storage shed adjacent to main hall of the Hoy Kirk. The project will enable the group to fully utilise the storage area and allow use of the main hall of Hoy Kirk to be fully flexible.

The school will develop a gardening club as an extracurricular activity for children aged 5-14. The grant will fund all weather protective kit, tools, equipment, gardening materials and storage.

The council will run arts sessions for the local community, to complement the Stromness Townscape Heritage Initiative. Participants will produce artwork using various mediums and techniques inspired by their local environment. This grant will fund projec

The trust will undertake a Marine Conservation Tag and Release programme to collect meaningful data on critically endangered fish, in particular the Flapper Skate. This grant will fund vessel charter, fishing equipment, safety equipment, a handheld VHF, a

This group will purchase show jumping equipment in order that equestrian events can take place at their annual show. This grant will fund a set of show jumps, a trailer and modifications to the trailer.

The club will give swimmers aged between 8 and 16 the opportunity to participate in competitions, galas and tournaments on mainland Scotland over the next year. The grant will contribute to the cost of entry fees, travel, accommodation and subsistence fo

The group will erect a quality, secure insulated building to store equipment when not in use in their hall. This will enable the main hall of Hoy Kirk to be fully flexible and used for numerous purposes as required by the sparse and remote Community of Ho

The club provides opportunities for children and adults to participate in the sport of swimming. The project is based in Stromness, Orkney Islands and focuses on coach training. This grant will part fund 4 UKCC level 1 coaching courses.

Towards the cost of running an annual folk festival in Orkney.

Enjoy Wild Orkney

Towards the cost of a major exhibition of new work by Jim Lambie including a special commission for the Pier Arts Centre Collection.

The association will erect a set of goal posts in local playing fields, providing better facilities for local children who play football there. The grant will fund goalposts, nets and net brackets.

Hoy Heritage - Memories of Creels and Crofts

The group will develop the community library into a more accessible learning and resource centre for the school and the wider community. This grant will fund a library management system, a computer, a printer, a guillotine and new books.

This group will upgrade the stage lighting in the town hall for use by various community groups for drama productions, events and functions. The grant will contribute towards stage lighting and installation.

Stromness Church of Scotland, Orkney

This club will purchase a new minibus to replace its existing minibus which is beyond repair, providing an improved and extended bus service to local people on the Island of Hoy.

This group will develop a ?2.5 million community fund over 20 years through their `Community Wind Turbine' project. Funded through Growing Community Assets the project will enable the community to purchase and operate a 900kW wind turbine to generate an i

This group will develop a ?2 million community fund over 20 years through their Community Wind Turbine' project. Funded through Growing Community Assets the project will enable the community to purchase and operate a 900kW wind turbine to generate an inde

This group will attend the Girlguiding Scotland centenary event for Brownies from all over Scotland. This grant will go towards flight and coach hire costs for 10 girls and 2 leaders.

This group will run three pilot education projects to promote sustainable living, recycling and outdoor skills. The grant will fund a mobile classroom tentipi, a stove, furnishings, instructor fees, supplies for pilot activities and travel costs.

South Isles Ranger

This project will provide a safe and fit for purpose golf training facilities for junior members. The project will provide an area for practice with driving nets, an 18 hole putting facility and a practice bunker. The grant will be used to pay for contrac

This school project will involve new productions with more modern and innovative use of lighting, sound and staging in the Theatre. This grant will fund a lighting board, a sound control system, 6 laptop computers, an integrated electronic whiteboard, vid

This group will create a much needed community space which will include a play area for youngsters, trees, shrubs and a pleasant seating area for this rural community in a bid to reduce isolation. The grant will be used to pay for play equipment and inst

Towards the cost of promoting a programme of performing arts in 2009

Towards the cost of developing the Pier Arts Centre's Reference Library.

This group organise the local 'shopping festival' to bring the inhabitants of Stromness together. The grant will fund artist fees, accommodation costs and transport costs.

The group encourage the knowledge, love and practice of playing traditional Scottish music and new compositions. The grant will fund transport costs to Norway and will be used to purchase a piano.

The group offer young girls personal development and the opportunity to socialise and participate in various indoor and outdoor activities. The grant will be used to pay for a new roof for campsite cottage.

Towards the cost of the Orkney Folk Festival 2008

This group provides a platform for residents to voice their opinions to the local authorities. The grant will pay for landscaping, excavation, fencing, waste removal, dry stone walling, a roof for the shelter and plants.

Orkney Traditional Dance Association promote traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing. The award will contribute to the staging of a Ceilidh Weekend to be held on Orkney from 11 to13 April 2008. Dance tutors and musicians from other areas in Scotland will be

Scapa Flow Landscape Partnership Scheme

Stromness Town Centre Regeneration

This group promotes dramatic and musical entertainment for the Orkney community. The grant will fund sound equipment and lighting

Towards the cost of the 25th Orkney Folk Festival

towards providing opportunities for a trainee to gain experience and assist in the education programme of Pier Arts Centre

This group aims to develop the physical and mental capacities through leisure and educational activities. weekend activity and events costs, venue hire, sessional support fees, accommodation and transport costs.

towards the cost of travel from Orkney to London accomdation and expenses in London and admission to Origin & Frieze Art Fair

This group promote and represent the views of the community on the Island of Flotta. The money will be used as a contribution towards the overall cost of constructing a 9-hole putting green on the Island of Flotta.

This group promote and advance the interests of the local agricultural community. The money is for PA system, folding tables, stacking chairs, chair trolley, cooker, crockery/utensils, stainless steel table and trolley.

This group manage the old church building and plan to turn it into a community centre. The money is for a water main, installation of septic tank, fittings for kitchenette and professional fees.

This group provide social and educational activities for local people. The grant is for play equipment and safety surfacing.

The Group Promotes The Playing And Enjoyment Of Rhythm And Blues Through An Annual Festival. The Grant Is For Instruments, Tutors Fees, Travel And Accommodation.

This group run a public hall facility. The grant is for making and fitting of sliding stage rails, drape rail and stage rail and making stage and backdrop curtains.

This Group Provides Opportunities For People To Participate In Drama Activities. The Grant Is For Part Fund Accomodation, Travel And Production Costs And Tickets.

This Group Promotes, Encourages And Provides Opportunities For People To Take Part In The Performing Arts. The Grant Is For Artists' Fees And Travel Costs.

towards the cost of the 2005 Orkney Folk Festival

Hill of White Hamars - Land Acquisition

Towards the cost of supporting the presentation of a solo show by Richard Slee at the Pier Arts Centre

Towards the cost of running the Orkney Folk Festival

This Group Organise Demonstrations, Workshops, Films And Talks To Increase Flower Arranging Skills And Knowledge Of Plants. The Grant Will Allow The Group To Bring Flower Arranging Demonstrators To The Island For The First Time To Run A Series Of Flower

Towards the cost of the 2003 Orkney Folk Festival

Towards the cost of Neil Firth and Andrew Parkinson attending the Venice Biennale

The Group Aim To Promote An Interest In Cinematic Art From Around The World By Providing A Range Of Film Related Events For Local People. The Grant Will Allow This Recently Established Group To Show A Wide Range Of Films To A Variety Of Audiences, Enabli

Towards the cost of attending the Skills Development Programme and In House Visitor Research training course

This Group Encourages Riding As A Sport And Recreation Aiming To Improve Standards Of Riding And Horsemanship For All Members. The Grant Will Enable The Group To Purchase Show Jumping Equipment Which Will Allow A High Standard Of Events And Competitions

Towards the cost of the redevelopment and extension of the Pier Arts Centre

Towards the cost of an extension to the theatre building to provide disabled access and improve facilities

Pier Arts centre - Extension and Refurbishment

This group from Stenness maintains and manages a community hall for the benefit of local people. The grant will be used to purchase replacement lighting, and install the integrated sound system.

This group from Stomness provides growth and personal development opportunities for children and young people. The grant will be used to fund transport, venue hire, photocopying costs, and purchase craft materials.

This Group Provides Opportunities For The Local Community To Participate In All Aspects Of Riding. The Grant Will Be Used To Purchase Walkie-Talkie Radios, Headsets, Dressage Arena Boards, Dressage Markers And Jump Markers.

This Group Provides Opportunities For People To Participate In Sailing. The Grant Will Be Used To Fund The Construction Of A Boat Storage Area And Security Fence.

Viking Heaths

This group provides opportunities for people to practice and learn piping and drumming skills. The grant will be used to purchase pipes and drums.

This group provides outings and social contact for the elderly on the islands. The grant will be used to fund expenses involved in one week's holiday in Scotland for 12 elderly people.

This group provides social, recreational and educational activities for members of the local community. The grant will be used to fund design and production fees, installation and administration costs.

St Peter's Church, Sandwick, Orkney - repairs

This group provides social and recreational activities for young people. The grant will be used to purchase sports and games equipment, a music system and disco lights.

This group provides social and recreational activities for local people. The grant will be used to purchase benches and litter bins and to fund labour and materials.

This Group Provides Opportunities For The Local Community To Participate In Track And Field Athletics. The Grant Will Be Used To Fund Travel And Accommodation.

Towards the cost of a design development study into adding to and refurbishing the Pier Arts Centre

This group provides personal growth and development opportunities for young people. The grant will be used to purchase computer equipment.