New charity launch

A new charity is to be launched in Orkney on January 28.

A special launch party is to be held for the Orkney Deaf Children’s Society, at the Pickaquoy Centre’s Lifestyle Centre in Kirkwall, to promote the organisation, which will be run by parents and all people actively interested in the welfare of deaf children.

Currently, there are 15 children in the county who are deaf or have hearing impairments. The launch event offers an opportunity for children, their parents, siblings and carers the opportunity to have fun, meet and establish links with the group.

The event is free, and people are asked to email orkney@ndcsgroup.org.uk to confirm attendance.