A NEIGHBOURHOOD centre in Lerwick is at risk of being closed by the end of January if more new committee members do not come forward. An EGM is being held at the Sandveien Neighbourhood Centre on Kantersted Road at 7pm on Thursday 20 January. If no volunteers come forward to.
MORE than £130,000 is coming Shetland’s way from a new Scottish Government fund designed to get island communities living healthier lifestyles. The big winner when it comes to funding is Shetland Recreational Trust, which has secured nearly £103,000. Chief executive Steven.
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A LOCAL church has made progress in its goal to take on the science block at the old Anderson High School in Lerwick.
New Life Shetland is keen to turn the redundant building, which is owned by Shetland Islands Council, into a community cafe with a soft play area, as well as develop dedicated youth and children’s spaces.
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A “significant space” could be used for the church’s programme of events, housing its congregation – while there is also potential to provide rooms for counselling and mental health support.
Pastor John Rollo said on Tuesday that the church was told last week that it was successful in its application under asset transfer legislation.