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Shetland events in the next 7 days

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Jul 07 -- Aug 21 - Pool Inflatables

Come and enjoy the fun at the Clickiman Leisure Centre
Everyday from Saturday 7 July - Tuesday 21 August
2.00-4.00pm (min age 6)

Jul 13 -- Sep 06 - Film

Spon
A Film by Diane Lees
Venue: The Stairwell at the Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill

Aug 08 -- Sep 07 - Mark Sinclair Exhibition

Mark Sinclair Exhibition - Out of Office
Venue: Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill

Open Tues-Sat 10.30am -4.30pm
Sun 12.00-4.30pm

Aug 09 -- Sep 06 - Mark Sinclair Exhibition

Mark Sinclair Exhibition
Venue: Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill

Aug 16 -- Sep 29 - Robert Callender Exhibition

Robert Callender Exhibition - Plastic Beach
An installation of hand-made objects replicated from bruck washed onto the shoreline. The work is unique every time as it is laid out in a different format and new pieces are added.
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives
Opening Times vary
Free admission
For more information, please phone 01595 695057

Aug 20 - Whist

Whist on tonight ate the Sellafirth Hall, Yell

Aug 20 - Summer Night

“Summer Night”

(music/dance/teas)

Venue: Baltasound Hall

Aug 20 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Bronze Age Bressay

Living History Days at Bressay Heritage Centre

Aug 20 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Islesburgh Exhibition

Islesburgh Exhibition on tonight
A live experience of Shetland crafts and culture: craft shops, Shetland knitwear, Crofthouse set, traditional music, visual displays, traditional folk dancing...

Admission at door: £4 adults/ £2 concessions
For more information, please contact 01595 692114 or enquiries@islesburgh.co.uk

Venue: Islesburgh Community Centre

Aug 20 7:30 PM - Coffee Evening

Musical Programme
Homebakes
Raffle
Admission £2
Organised by the Stepping Stones Club
Venue: Lerwick Town Hall

Aug 20 8:00 PM - 500 Cards

Every Wednesday.
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

Aug 20 9:30 PM - Traditional Music Sessions in the Lounge

The Lounge Bar, Mounthooly Street, Lerwick
Experience a fun night with traditional Shetland/Scottish music

Aug 21 - Bridge

Bridge on tonight at the Hilltop Bar, Mid Yell, Yell

Aug 21 6:30 PM - Burra Regatta

Married Men vs Single Men Football match
Kick-off 6.30pm
Venue: Burra Football Pitch, Central Mainland

Aug 21 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM - Islesburgh Exhibition

Islesburgh Exhibition on tonight
A live experience of Shetland crafts and culture: craft shops, Shetland knitwear, Crofthouse set, traditional music, visual displays, traditional folk dancing...

Admission at door: £4 adults/ £2 concessions
For more information, please contact 01595 692114 or enquiries@islesburgh.co.uk

Venue: Islesburgh Community Centre

Aug 21 -- Aug 23 7:30 PM - Theatre: Dr Fausthus

Shetland Youth Theatre present

"Dr Fausthus" by Christopher Marlowe. Directed by John Haswell

Tickets £6/ £4 from Islesburgh Box Office, T 01595 692114

Venue: Garrison Theatre, Lerwick

Aug 21 7:30 PM - Flower Demonstration

Flower Demonstration 'Smiling Through'
Admission by donation
Venue: Methodist Schoolroom, Lerwick

Aug 22 - Burra Regatta - Eela Competition

Boats leaving Hamnavoe 6pm
Weigh-in at pier 8pm
Maximum 15 Mackerel per person

Aug 22 - Bubblerock Disco

Come and dance at the Bubblerock Disco tonight
For more info, please contact 01806 522634
Venue: Mid Brae Inn, Brae

Aug 22 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Workshop in Unst

“Have a Go” knitting/spinning session

Venue: Heritage Centre (2-5pm)

Aug 22 7:30 PM - Bingo

Every Friday. Come along and join in the fun!
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

Aug 22 8:30 PM - Burra Regatta- Fish and Bannock Supper

Adults £3, children under 16 £2
Venue: Burra Public Hall, Central Mainland

Aug 22 9:00 PM - Live Music

Live Music with May and Mackie
Venue: The Northern Lights Bar at the Brae Hotel, Brae

Aug 22 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM - Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night tonight
Venue: Baroc Club, Lerwick

Aug 23 - Fishing Competition + Supper Night

Fishing Competition + Supper Night

More info to follow

Venue: Burravoe Hall, Yell

Aug 23 8:30 AM - Sheepdog Trials

Sheepdog Trials
All usual classes
Judge: Andrew J.Hughson, Girlsta
Teas in Hall
Venue: Stump Farm, Skeld, West Mainland

Aug 23 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Bronze Age Bressay! Launch Week - Special Events

With the rescuing of a 4000 year old Burnt Mound from coastal erosion below the Hill of Cruester this summer, the site has now been reconstructed outside the Bressay Heritage Centre.

A launch week has been organised to celebrate this, with the aim of increasing an understanding of what these burnt mounds seem to have been used for and to increase understanding of this time period in general.

Saturday 23rd August includes:

- Official launch by Tavish Scott MSP
- Experimental workshop with Living History Team
- 'Cook using Bronze Age techniques'
- 'Create a prehistoric Sauna'
- Pottery making (and firing in a turf kiln)
- Kids excavation
- Guided tours

Events are held at Bressay Heritage Centre (next to ferry terminal) between 11am and 4pm. For further information about the project, visit: www.shorewatch.co.uk/cruester

Aug 23 2:00 PM - Dirty Harry Cup - Charity Pool

Singles Comp.
Names in for 2pm for 2.30pm start , £5 entry fee. All proceeds to Clan House
Venue: Royal British Legion, Lerwick Branch

Aug 23 2:30 PM - Burra Regatta

BBQ and Games available
Prizegiving at hall after last race

Syra Rowing Races
3pm - First Race - Veteran men
3.30pm - Under 16 men
4pm - Open Men
4.30pm - Under 21 Men
5pm - Open Women
5.30pm - Under 16 Women
6pm - Veteran Women
6.30pm Under 21 Women

Aug 23 8:30 PM - Squad Supper Dance

Squad Supper Dance
Alan Nicolson's Dance Band
Pay at the door

More details in Shetland Times on Friday 22/08
Venue: Ollaberry Hall, Northmavine, North Mainland

Aug 23 9:00 PM - Burra Regatta - Live Music

The Revellers playing live
£7 adults/ £5 Under 16s accompanied by an adult
Venue: Burra (Public Hall?)

Aug 23 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM - Full Sceilidh Spelmannslag

£7 at door
Bar facilities
Venue: Mid Yell Hall, Yell

Aug 24 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM - North Isles Farmers' Market

Seafoods, meat, veg, preserves, plants, crafts.

Interested in selling your produce?
Table bookings - contact Anna Niven 01957 755245

Venue: Baltasound Hall, Unst

Aug 24 7:30 PM - Bressay Garden Show

Bressay Garden Show
Doors open 7.30pm
The show will be opened by Mrs. Kirsten Scott
Schedules on shop counter
Admission £1/ 50pemce
Teas included
Raffle

Aug 25 8:00 PM - Bingo

Every Monday. Come along and join in the fun!
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Rd, Lerwick.

Aug 26 - Traditional Music in The Douglas Arms (aka the Marlex)

Traditional Shetland/ Scottish music on every Tuesday night from 8pm
Venue: The Douglas Arms, aka the Marlex, Commercial Road

Aug 26 - Shetland Western Line Dancing

Islesburgh Community Centre
Come along and join in for a bit of dancing.
Beginners 7.00pm - 8pm (NOTE TUES 29th MAY ONLY - 7.30-8pm)
Advanced 8pm - 10pm
Islesburgh home page http://www.islesburgh.org.uk/

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