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It is with deep regret that the committee have decided to put our project on hold, in the hope that the economic climate improves. We are unable to secure a large financial backing that is needed to get our museum up and running. We have tried many different options and have been turned down at every avenue tried.
It is extremely disappointing for us as a committee to be forced into this situation, as we feel our project has received a very high level of support from all over Shetland. We would ask anyone who has any ideas on how we can lay our hands on large sums of money to please get in touch.
We would like to thank everyone for their continued support.
FUNDRASING CALENDAR FOR 2011 - ALL EVENTS CANCELLED
We have recently set a programme of Fundraising events for the coming year:
26th JUNE - Gift Bazaar & Teas in the Tingwall Hall
10th JULY - Ice cream Sunday in the Tingwall Hall
14th AUGUST - Soup & Sweet with craftwork displays in the Whiteness & Weisdale hall
1st OCTOBER- Variety concert in the Tingwall Hall
12th NOVEMBER - Quiz night with soup & bannocks in the Tingwall Hall
We will also be continuing with our supper nights following the success of the first two, check local press and back to the website for dates.
Committee Member Sheila Fowlie held a variety concert in the Bigton Hall, from which the proceeds are being split between ourselves and Clan, thank you very much Sheila!
Damien Ristori, of Lerwick has kindly had a quiz out in teh local shops, from which he has donated the proceeds to our funds. He raised £129 with his photos of Lerwick Lanes. We are very greatful to him and the effort he has put in to raising money.
SCHOOL BOX
We have been working hard to compile a resource box that can go out to schools. It is designed to teach about traditional crofting and farming practices from Shetland. In the box there are several artefacts for pupils to get their hands on, as well as a pack of lesson ideas and many photographs.
The lessons are centred around Jeemie, a crofter, who needs help with his day to day life. The children will be encouraged to help Jeemie out through their lessons.
Jeemie
There are also many images of old and new practices. If the resource box is something you would be interested in, please get in touch.
Examples of photos in school resource box.