Sponsorship

31 May 2022
The John Rae Big Birthday Prize Draw

The John Rae Big Birthday Prize Draw

We have re-instated our annual draw! Tickets are £1 each and will be sent out to our members with the [...]

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13 January 2022
The John Rae Spirit vote

The John Rae Spirit vote

John Rae – Image courtesy of Stromness MuseumHelp us define the John Rae Spirit. Using the link below we want [...]

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11 January 2022
Orkney Adventure Scouts renamed.

Orkney Adventure Scouts renamed.

About three years ago the Orkney Adventure Scouts decided to rename themselves the John Rae Explorer Scouts. So inspired were [...]

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15 December 2021
Pilgrim Trust supports the John Rae Society

Pilgrim Trust supports the John Rae Society

Our President explains our aims to Sir Mark Jones of The Pilgrim TrustThe Pilgrim Trust supports the John Rae SocietyTrustees [...]

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23 September 2021
Report about Open Days at the Hall of Clestrain,  September 2021

Report about Open Days at the Hall of Clestrain, September 2021

Despite wet weather on the Sunday morning, we had a good turnout over the two days and visitors were very [...]

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15 June 2021
President's Challenge # 4

President's Challenge # 4

Andrew DivingOrkney’s John Rae Society’s Fundraising group had the bright idea of asking supporters to do special sponsored challenges to [...]

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6 June 2021
Andrew's challenge # 3

Andrew's challenge # 3

After hurting my back in February, I was forced to cease my sea swimming! then I fell off my brother’s [...]

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26 April 2021
JohnRaeChallenge: Kiltwalk

JohnRaeChallenge: Kiltwalk

Cathy, the daughter of one of our Trustees Liz MacInally has taken part in the Great Kiltwalk and has raised [...]

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8 February 2021
Jim Chalmers completes his rowing challenge!

Jim Chalmers completes his rowing challenge!

James Chalmers former College lecturer and JRS member is attempting to row across the Rae Strait in his living room [...]

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