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Active Schools marks 20th Anniversary
Active Schools Coordinators will next week be organising fun activity sessions to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Active Schools programme in Shetland.
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County War Memorial to be floodlit for Centenary
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, the County War Memorial on Hillhead, Lerwick will be floodlit from tomorrow and this weekend, to mark the centenary of its unveiling in 1924.
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AHS marks Remembrance Week
The commemorative stone cairn at Anderson High School in Lerwick has been decorated, this year with a ‘cascade’ of woollen poppies as a symbol of Remembrance for those who have died in conflict.
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School inspection report published for Brae High School and Nursery
Education Scotland has today published the inspection report for Brae High School and Nursery, following a visit by inspectors in June this year.
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Drop in events to promote Business Support
Shetland Islands Council’s Economic Development Service is to raise awareness of the support available to island businesses through a series of drop in events starting in November.
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First Shetland Young People’s Sports Panel seeks new members
ClubSport Shetland is recruiting eight young leaders aged between 14 and 23 to join a new panel to represent the voice of young people in sport and the local community.
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Operational Note – Ferry services between Gutcher and Belmont
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes now need to be secured at all times while travelling on Council ferries operating between Gutcher, Yell and Belmont, Unst; and vice-versa.
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Free Health Investigations for Sheep
The Shetland Animal Health Scheme is calling on sheep owners to take advantage of free health investigations for any sick animals this winter, thanks to funding from the Coastal Communities Fund.
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Bird owners must register their birds
Bird owners in Shetland are now legally required to register their birds on the new Scottish Kept Bird Register (SKBR).
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Operational note – Bluemull Sound Ferry Service
When weather permits this weekend, the Bigga will return to service on Bluemull Sound. In the meantime, the following timetables will be in operation:
