Help in your Area

LERWICK BAPTIST CHURCH 

• Cuppa’s at Quoys every Tuesday morning from 10am – 12 Noon. 

ST MAGNUS CHURCH HALL Greenfield Place, 

• available free of charge to anyone who wants to organise using it as a gathering place. Contact Rev Neil Brice revnab@btinternet.com

ST RINGANS COMPLEX  - What3words location: ///extension.sprayer.magazines 

• For access to free second hand clothing for children, and free items to help people through the winter (such as blankets, duvets, hot water bottles and thermos flasks).  Open Mondays & Thursdays 1 - 5.30pm from Monday 31st October or call  0800 0308780 to access.  
• You may also access these resources if you wish to run a popup in your area.

SHETLAND LIBRARY 

• 10am - 5pm Monday - Saturday
• Late night opening until 8pm Thursdays.
• Visit our website www.shetland.gov.uk/libraries or follow us on Facebook to find out more about our activities

LERWICK METHODIST CHURCH 

• Wednesdays 10am - 2pm  
• The Well - Worship experience for later life on first Wednesday of each month from 1st February. Accessible for those living with dementia. All welcome. Brought to you by several churches working together. 

ABILITY SHETLAND

• Ability Shetland offer a variety of clubs and recreational opportunities across Shetland such as sports, relaxed physical activity and arts and crafts. For more information please contact abilityshetland@shetland.org”

THE CEDAR CENTRE

• The Cedar Centre, on St Magnus Street, Lerwick, is open as a drop in, 10am - 3pm on Mondays and Thursdays. For tea, coffee, crafts and company. Contact frankmiller2@hotmail.com for more information

THE HUB

• Saturdays at the Hub: for 14-26 year olds, at 66/68 Commercial Road on Saturday evenings, fitting around bus services with refreshments and food.  For more information contact: lewiepeterson@shetland.gov.uk

THE RECOVERY HUB

• Winter Welcome at the Recovery Hub We look forward to seeing people affected by alcohol and drug use, at our drop in on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday between 2-5pm. We are also open on Tuesday & Thursday evenings between 6pm-9pm. Come in for a hot cuppa and a warm welcome. Come play games or try some new crafts or for a break from the weather and the company.

CLICKIMIN LEISURE COMPLEX

• The Clickimin Leisure Complex has a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, flumes, leisure waters and health suite and sauna. There are two gyms, an indoor cycling studio, sensory rooms, bowls hall, squash courts and a large indoor training facility. Additionally there are spaces which can be used for events and meetings and viewing areas for relaxing in. Food Culture Café also runs out of our premises.

  All of our facilities are available at slightly different times but our reception is open Monday to Friday 0700-2200 and 1000-1900 at the weekend.

  Contact our reception on 01595 741000, email mail@srt.org.uk or see our Facebook page.

STANEY HILL HALL

• Take Time Out - Every Monday 12-3, starting 16th January. Bring a hobby, bring a book, bring a friend, bring yourself. Light lunch, refreshments, board games, cards, good company, free to all. Children welcome when accompanied by an adult.

SHETLAND BEFRIENDING SCHEME 16+ SERVICE

• Tea & Cake at Islesburgh 3rd & 17th February and 3rd & 17th March from 2.30pm to 4pm and every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month thereafter. A free group for people to meet, eat cake, chat and make new friends. Transport available for more details contact Ian Edwards 16+ Development Worker 01595 743964.

SHETLAND LINK UP

• Shetland Link Up is a warm and welcoming drop-in for people who suffer and are recovering from mental ill-health. You can chat, make friends, join a game of dominoes, pool, scrabble etc if you wish but with no pressure to do so. Support is available and help to access other services and resources. Link Up is open for the extended hours of 10am-3pm for the winter months. To join Link Up you can be referred or self-refer, or to find out more contact us on 01595 693313. You might get an answer-phone but don’t be put off, leave a message with your details and someone will get back to you. Alternatively, contact Harriet Beats on coordinator@shetlandlinkup.org

SPLEDIBURN COMMUNITY HUB

• Our warm welcoming cafe is open Fridays 11am to 3pm, and Saturdays 9.30am to 3pm. Use our charging points, wifi and browse the Good As New Shop.
• On Fridays in the New Year, come along to our Winter Social Afternoons, 12.30 to 3pm. Meet, greet, share a skill or photos and memories, or bring something you like to do. A special lunch meal deal of soup and sweet for £7.20 will be available, and free refreshments will be available during the afternoon. We will be able to offer a lift for those who need it, in partnership with the Red Cross. Please call directly to book 01595 695 498. 
• More information at www.bressay.org.

SCALLOWAY, Wesley Hall (Methodist)

• open for 'winter activities' (eg. board games, conversation, knitters welcome) on Thursday afternoons from 2-5pm from 27th October.

LIVING WELL HUB - Scalloway Youth and Community Centre.

• The "Living Well" Hub at the Scalloway Youth and Community Centre, is open on Wednesdays 1-5pm. After New Year it will be open 9-2pm. At the Living Well Hub we can offer a hot cuppa, a listening ear, advice and signposting about Community groups, Voluntary groups and support services- making direct referrals for services when needed. We can also issue emergency electric and heating fuel vouchers to anyone in fuel crisis. The Hubs are also a Social Space where you will always receive a warm welcome. More information at: livingwellhub@shetland.gov.uk

SCALLOWAY YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE

• Scalloway Youth & Community Centre are offering activities for adults, through the winter on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings.  Some examples of activities include pool, snooker, darts, badminton and other sports, music, singing, with a warm cuppa and refreshments.

BRIDGE END KIRK, BURRA

• Burra Weekly Cuppa & Chat. Wednesdays 10am-12noon. Bring your own craft or come for the cuppa and blether. All Welcome.
• Welcome Stop a comfortable heated space with self-service tea and coffee, toilet facilities, free Wi-Fi, book swap. open daily--if the sign is out, it's open!

THE SCALLOWAY POOL

• The Scalloway Pool is situated next to the Scalloway School. It has a main pool, toddlers pool. whirlpool and steam room. The spectator gallery overlooks the pool and offers a place to relax and enjoy a coffee. We run a varied programme of activities and try to provide something for everyone no matter your age or ability – we look forward to welcoming you. 
• Monday 1100-2000 
• Tuesday 1300-2000
•  Wednesday 1300-2000
• Thursday 1300-2000
• Friday 1100-1800
• Saturday 0930-1400
• Sunday 0930-1500 
• Contact us on 01595 807716, email on sp@srtr.org.uk or via our Facebook page.

BRAE YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE

• The "Living Well" Hub at the Brae Youth and Community Centre, is open on Monday 10-2pm and on Friday 10-4pm. At the Living Well Hub we can offer a hot cuppa, a listening ear, advice and signposting about Community groups, Voluntary groups and support services- making direct referrals for services when needed. We can also issue emergency electric and heating fuel vouchers to anyone in fuel crisis. The Hubs are also a Social Space where you will always receive a warm welcome. More information at: livingwellhub@shetland.gov.uk

NORTH MAINLAND POOL

• The North Mainland Leisure Centre is situated in Brae and boasts a swimming pool, lagoon area, fitness suite and steam room. We also offer numerous courses run by our enthusiastic team of instructors from learning to swim and circuit training, to gymnastics and football. We also offer birthday party hires and the all-weather Midway astro pitch can be hired from us too, ideal for football or hockey.
• Monday 0700-2100
• Tuesday 0700-2100
• Wednesday 0700-2100
• Thursday 0700-2100
• Friday 0700-2100
• Saturday 0700-1700
• Sunday 1000-1700
• Contact us on 01595 807710, via email on nmlc@srt.org.uk or on our Facebook page.

WALLS METHODIST CHURCH

• Café in the Kirk. Fridays open from 10am to 3pm including the Cafe from 11-2. 

AITH AND BIXTER TODDLERS GROUP

• The Aith and Bixter Toddlers Group will be running activities for families, such as Aa Fired Up, Sensory Music and Soft Play sessions, as well as a Christmas Party. These will run from 29th November to 31st March 2023. For more information contact eidandbixtertoddlers@hotmail.com

WEST MAINLAND LEISURE CENTRE

• The leisure centre is situated in Aith next to the junior high school and public hall. It has a swimming pool, with a separate toddlers pool, spa pool, steam room and sauna. There is a fitness suite, climbing wall and a games hall where you can play football, hockey, badminton and a variety of other sports.
• Visitors to the centre are able to sit in comfortable surroundings in the foyer area and enjoy a snack with a hot or cold drink whilst viewing activities in the main hall.
• Monday 0900-2100
• Tuesday 0800-2100
• Wednesday 0900-2100
• Thursday 1300-2100
• Friday 0900-1600
• Saturday 1100-1700
• Sunday 1100-1700
• We can be contacted via 01595 807713, wmlc@srt.org.uk or on our Facebook page

SANDWICK CARNEGIE HALL 

• Fridays at Carnegie 10am - 4pm  A warm welcome, hot drinks, hot rolls, charging points, wifi, newspaper, books, puzzles, other activities as required. St Magnus Kirk, Sandwick in partnership with Carnegie Hall. Transport available. Ph Denis 01950 431575l.

LEVENWICK COMMUNITY HALL AND CAMPSITE 

• Soup Sunday (lunchtimes) Open mic, January 15th, February 19th, March 19th

  Bring a ballad, song, tune, story or poem. Free Cooking lessons also planned.

  More details on our the Levenwick Community Hall and Campsite Facebook page

• Art Club starting alternate Tuesdays in January with sketching tuition by local artists - dates to be confirmed

• Friday free open doors 3pm onwards. December 16th & 23rd then January 6th onwards. Table Tennis, games & a general social - all welcome & refreshments provided.
• Festive Soup Sunday - December - date to be confirmed.

SOUTH MAINLAND POOL

• The South Mainland Pool is situated next to the junior high school in Sandwick. The facilities include a pool, toddler pool, jacuzzi and steam room. We offer a range of activities, from children's fun sessions to adult only sessions and from aqua-aerobics to children's swimming classes. The pool is also available for private hire out with opening hours, and is a popular venue for birthday parties.
• We hope you will visit us - you can be assured of a warm welcome!
• Contact us on 01595 807719, smp@srt.org.uk or via our Facebook page.

UNST PARTNERSHIP

• The Unst Partnership are running activities for the elderly, from 14th November 2022 to 17th March 2023. For more information contact Gordon Thomson on 07554 970862

UNST LEISURE CENTRE

• The Unst Leisure Centre is the most northerly leisure centre in Britain. It has a 12.5 x 5m pool with lagoon, games hall, squash court, gym, community room, viewing balcony with two pool tables, a football table and also various vending facilities. Outside there is a multi-court and a full size grass football pitch accompanied by a training pitch. There are various programmes of events and classes that run over the year.
• We welcome people of all ages and abilities. We can be contacted via 01595 8007701, ulc@srt.org.uk and through the Facebook page.
• Opening Hours
• Monday 0900-2000
• Tuesday 0900-2100
• Wednesday 0900-2100
• Thursday 0900-2100
• Friday 0900-2100
• Saturday 1100-1630
• Sunday 1100-1630
• We may be contacted via 01595 8007701, ulc@srt.org.uk and through the Facebook page.

CULLIVOE HALL

• Keep Yell Warm this Winter: The Cullivoe Hall is open from 10am-5pm on Tuesdays, from now until the end of March 2023.  There's plenty of space for working, charging devices, as well as hot drinks, meals and a variety of activities, at no cost.  For more information and transport contact: cullivoehall@outlook.com

YELL LEISURE CENTRE

• The Yell Leisure Centre is situated in Mid Yell beside the Yell Junior High school. When visiting the centre you can choose from a wide selection of activities including; Swimming, Gym, Squash, Badminton, Table Tennis, Football, Basketball, Carpet Bowls. On the viewing gallery you can enjoy a game of Snooker or buy a cup of tea or coffee and watch the activities in the hall. We also have an Outdoor Football Pitch which is open from May to September.
• Opening Hours:
• Monday 0900-2100
• Tuesday 0900-2100
• Wednesday 0900-2100
• Thursday 0900-2100
• Friday 0900-1900
• Saturday Closed
• Sunday 1100-1400
• We can be contacted on 01595 807704, by email on ylc@srt.org.uk or for more information look on our Facebook page.

SELLAFIRTH HALL

• Every Monday afternoon. Everyone Welcome! Free tea and biscuits available, come along and pick some books from the book-swap shop.  Books are free or you can swap a book or pay a donation if you wish. Optionally why not join the local knitting and spinning group, if you are working on a project or would like some help if you’re a beginner. Location- Sellafirth Hall. Time- 1pm-3pm. Day- Mondays
• Sellafirth Community Hub. Every Saturday till 11th March 4- 6pm. Crafts, Games, Soup and sweet. Who can come?  Anyone! Cost? Free! Why?  Come along to support the hall, have fun and socialise.

Warm Space Nesting: The South Nesting Public Hall is open from 10am – 2pm fortnightly from 22nd December until the end of March 2023.  In a warm environment and open to everyone, the event will allow folk to:

• meet up with other people
• enjoy available food and drink
• take part in arranged activities (i.e. learn a new skill, games, etc.)
• use the Hall’s Wi-Fi
• listen to guest speakers
• other activities (read up-to-date newspapers, watch a film, a trip to shop/ Scrapstore)

For details on available transport and other information, please contact southnestingpublichall@hotmail.com

WHALSAY LEISURE CENTRE

• The Whalsay Leisure Centre is situated centrally in the island at Symbister, a five minute walk from the ferry terminal. There is a swimming pool, gym, community room and outdoors, a flood-lit all-weather playing field. We also have a viewing gallery with a pool table, seated area and vending machines where visitors can spend time relaxing. We have an extensive range of activities, courses and clubs so please get in contact to find out more.
• Monday 9am-9.30pm
• Tuesday 9am-9.30pm
• Wednesday 12.30-9.30pm
• Thursday 9am-9.30pm
• Friday 9am-5pm
• Saturday 11am-4.30pm
• Sunday 10am-4.30pm

• Contact details: Angela Williamson, Manager Whalsay Leisure Centre, Angela.williamson@srt.org.uk 01595 807 707 Facebook page