Volunteers wanted for poppies display

Volunteers are wanted to help care for the display of ceramic poppies due to be installed at St Magnus Cathedral in April.

Poppies: Weeping Window will go on display at the cathedral from April 22 until June 12, to commemorate 100 years since the Battle of Jutland.

Orkney Islands Council is working with Voluntary Action Orkney to recruit volunteers to help out during the poppies’ time in Orkney.

“We are looking for friendly, outgoing people who can spare some time to help us look after the poppies while they are in our care,” said Karen Greaves, the OIC’s head of leisure and lifelong learning.

“The volunteers will be on hand to welcome visitors, answer questions and provide information.

At the Cathedral, Poppies: Weeping Window will be open seven days a week from 9am to 8pm, and volunteers are needed for three daily shifts — 9am to 1pm; 1pm to 5.30pm and 5.30pm to 8pm.

An online registration form can be completed at http://vaorkney.org.uk/volunteering/i-want-to-volunteer