http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/rssnews.asp?news Kirkwall Royal British Legion | News The Hoy community played generous host today to visitors crossing Scapa Flow to pay tribute to those who died and served in the World War 2 Arctic Convoys.  The Russian Consul General to Scotl http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3799 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3799 Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT To commemorate Anzac Day 2013 yesterday, a small delegation from Kirkwall Royal British Legion visited St. Olaf's Cemetery.  They left a wreath on the grave of one of the four Royal N http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3774 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3774 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT A good photo of Sergeant John George Spence, who was killed on 25th March 1918 serving in France with the Highland Light Infantry, has been added to the Kirkwall section of the website.  Cathl http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3755 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3755 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Five Orcadians are known to have died serving in the Arctic Convoys: the youngest Robert Harcus died aged 19.  One of Robert's nephews, John Sim, obtained his service record from the http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3704 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3704 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT The funeral was held in Kirkwall today of Francis Cusiter, who served in the Arctic Convoys on the battleships HMS Duke of York and HMS King George V.  After two years Royal Navy service, Fran http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3703 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3703 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT After a struggle by veterans and their supporters (including the Russian Government and businessmen) lasting decades, the UK Government last week announced the award of a new campaign medal, the Ar http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3676 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3676 Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Craig Taylor's photo of the Legion national award presentation to Stenness Community Council for the New Entry best kept Scottish memorial has been added to the website Stenness page.  The http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3527 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3527 Mon, 3 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Photos, provided by Phyllis Gee, of a new plaque and photo of James Norquay added to those already in the Flotta Kirk this autumn, can be seen in the Flotta section of the website.&n http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3476 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3476 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A new plaque was added to the Sanday War Memorial before Remembrance Sunday this year.  Photos of the memorial and plaque were provided to the website by the Sanday Ranger, Rod Thorne.  S http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3467 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3467 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Another weel kent face slipped away out of the Orkney scene this month.  Named Unsung Hero of the Year in 2006, Allan Taylor worked tirelessly and quietly for many years to better the lot of m http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3432 http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/KIRKWALLRBL/news.asp?id=3432 Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT