Sadly Jimmy Walker passed away on Sunday 26th June. Jimmy was born in Bonnyrigg and qualified as a vet. He arrived in Orkney in the late 1940's with the Ministry of Agriculture to help deal with Fowl Pest.
He later went into partnership with George Johnston to create the veterinary practice of Johnston & Walker. In the early 1960's this firm became Walker & Spence when George Johnston retired and Albert Spence joined. This firm grew as animal numbers in Orkney increased greatly in the 60's, 70's and 80's. At its peak Walker & Spence was a 12 vet practice.

Jimmy retired in the 1980's and gave more of his time to Orkney Rugby Football Club having been President since 1975.He was the man who represented ORFC in Orkney and further afield at the SRU. A lot of work behind the scene was quietly and very ably done by Jimmy. He was the overseer of our 25th anniversary in 1992. He remained as President until 1994- a 19 year stint.
Our condolences go to Jimmy's wife -Mona-, their children- Janice, Michael and Sara and their families.
John Cop