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25 November 2019
Large donation by the Co-Op

Large donation by the Co-Op

What an exciting Saturday! We were presented with a cheque for £9928 by the Co-Op supermarket chain. Customers [...]

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12 November 2019
2019 President's Report

2019 President's Report

October 27th 2019I am delighted that we had several very successful open days. These were kindly held in Ivan and Jean’s garage: [...]

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11 November 2019
Help needed - Minutes Secretary

Help needed - Minutes Secretary

The John Rae Society which is engaged in restoring the Hall of Clestrain, is looking for someone to be their minute [...]

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8 October 2019
Photos from the John Rae Weekend

Photos from the John Rae Weekend

All photos provided by John Welburn ABIPP Networking at the Arctic Conference in StromnessStromness Primary [...]

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30 September 2019
2019 John Rae birthday eulogy

2019 John Rae birthday eulogy

Dr. John RAE’s birthdayGood day. I am John Welburn, a happy servant of The John Rae Society. Sarah and I stay in [...]

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4 September 2019
Hall of Clestrain 250th Birthday !

Hall of Clestrain 250th Birthday !

Happy 250th Anniversary to The Hall of Clestrain!13th September 1769 to Friday 13th September 2019.Video of fireworks at the Hall If [...]

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7 August 2019
JRS  at the Dounby Show

JRS at the Dounby Show

Thanks to all who visited us at our Marquee, it was great talking to you.A special thanks go to Grooves [...]

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7 August 2019
JRS at the Orkney Science Festival

JRS at the Orkney Science Festival

This year we are hosting three events at the annual Science Festival in Orkney as well as some open days [...]

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Are you a Coop member?

Are you a Coop member?

If so you can choose for 1% of the money you spend to go to the John Rae Society. Just [...]

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