Gordon Thomson
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Unst-made plaque travels the world in cruise shipâs bridge (opens the original)
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An Unst-made plaque is travelling the world aboard a cruise ship - and its creator has been taken aboard to see its pride of place. Coach driver Steven Spence was commissioned in June to make the plaque depicting the boat shed on the Burrafirth slip. The plaque was presented to the captain of the National Geographic cruise ship Endurance earlier in the year. But last week the Endurance was back in Shetland, alongside the dock in Lerwick. Mr Spence happened to be there with the Jamiesonâs bus d
Youngsters return from unforgettable Norwegian adventure filled with sailing, swimming, exploring and laughter (opens the original)
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A group of young people from Unst have returned from an unforgettable adventure to Norway aboard sail training boat the Swan as part of the One Step Beyond group. Leaving at midday, the group enjoyed a fantastic crossing and arrived in Bergen at midnight the following night. They visited the aquarium, explored Bergen and then took the funicular up the mountain, where they enjoyed stunning views over the city before having a meal at the restaurant at the top. The cost of the activities and meal w
âIt brings happiness to everyoneâ - Care home clients make bears and blankets for babies (opens the original)
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Care home clients have been putting their crafting skills to good use by making bears and blankets for visiting babies and toddlers. The Nordalea Care Home in Unst provides day services on Mondays and Wednesdays for its service users. This is when residents and service users from the community join together to socialise, enjoy activities and maintain their independence while being part of a friendly and caring group. There are a variety of activities on offer such as crafts, knitting, sewing, cr
Military veteran aged 72 sets out on 1,400 mile charity walk to test the âRoyal Marines spirit that never left himâ (opens the original)
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A 72-year-old Royal Marine veteran who recently suffered a heart attack has embarked on a 1,400 mile charity walk from Unst. Robin Bishop arrived in Unst last week to embark on the walk to Landâs End in support of the Royal Marines Charity. After a help message on social media, Robin met in with Belle and Willie Spence from Norwick, who were able to take him from Ulsta in Yell to Hermaness so that he could begin his walk from as near the Muckle Flugga as most folk can get on foot. Mr Bishop is
Yell folk urge SSEN to reconsider substation site - warning they will push for the current proposals to be rejected (opens the original)
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Yell folk have urged SSEN to reconsider its proposed site for a seven-acre substation, warning that they will push for consultees to object to its current preferred option. Between 60 and 70 folk turned up to Burravoe hall last Friday for a public meeting about the SSEN substation proposed for the area. The substation is one of several major infrastructure developments SSEN is progressing throughout the isles. Others include the Hamarigrind substation near Voe, a northern substation hub, near To
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