VisitShetland

Painting Venice - an exhibition

Painting Venice - an exhibition
Lesley Burr, Rosemary Beaton, Alison Harper
Exhibition of new work

Gallery opening times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 11am-5pm
Venue: Vaila Fine Art, Lerwick, tel 01595 697374

Maxie Bain Exhibition

Maxie Bain - A Closer Look
Exhibition

Venue: Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill

Opened Tuesday-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, Sun 12.00-4.30pm

Cafe open

Adam Robson - a retrospective

Adam Robson 1928-2007 - a retrospective

Exhibition in Da Gadderie

Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick

Ruth Brownlee Small Paintings Exhibition

Ruth Brownlee Small Paintings Exhibition
Venue: Lerwick Tourist Office, Market Cross
Open Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 4pm

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)

Film

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

Skeld Regatta

Eela competition from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Weigh-in at the pier. Fried fish in the Sail-Loft.
Everyone Welcome.

Bridge Night

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

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
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Painting Venice - an exhibition
Lesley Burr, Rosemary Beaton, Alison Harper
Exhibition of new work

Gallery opening times: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays 11am-5pm
Venue: Vaila Fine Art, Lerwick, tel 01595 697374

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/

With Sarah Smith of YDance
On 17/06, 24/06 and 2/07
£5 for all 3 classes
Bookings and info Shetland Arts 01595 743843
Venue: Anderson High School Multi Purpose Area

Every Wednesday.
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

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

Traditional Scottish/Shetland music.
Very informal
If you play come and join us or just come and listen.
Everybody welcome
Refreshments available

Venue: Asta Golf Clubhouse (near Scalloway)

From approx. 7.30pm

Out of Schools Drama Club presents

The Wizard of Oz
Tickets £6/ £3 from Islesburgh Box Office 01595 692114 or on the door
Venue: Garrison Theatre

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

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

Karaoke on tonight in Baroc

Live music on tonight- Scaldin Bragg

Venue: The Brae Hotel

Shetland Rangers Service will guide you around these amazing islands.

01595 694688 to book

10am - 3.30pm (Ferry Times)

Scottish Ballet Summer Season 2008

So close you can hear their movement, feel their force, experience their passion. Featuring music by Radiohead and Bach

Sat 5 July 08

Box Office: 01595 692114
www.scottishballet.co.uk
£10/£8

Venue: Lerwick, Clickimin Centre

Maxie Bain - A Closer Look
Exhibition

Venue: Bonhoga Gallery, Weisdale Mill

Opened Tuesday-Sat 10.30am-4.30pm, Sun 12.00-4.30pm

Cafe open

Adam Robson 1928-2007 - a retrospective

Exhibition in Da Gadderie

Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives, Lerwick

Ollaberry Dance Group 10th anniversary Dance
Buffet Supper
Pay at the door
Music by Leeshinat
More details to follow in Shetland Times

Shogun playing live at the Royal British Legion, Scalloway Branch
Members and guests welcome

Fish and chips night tonight, followed by adults quiz and bairns scavenger hunt. Bar facilities.
Venue: South Nesting Hall

Seabird Spectacular; including boat trips from Grutness on the Ruby May (07796 912237 - Booking essential; limited numbers).

Join the RSPB staff and volunteers to experience a day in the life of Sumburgh Head's spectacular seabirds. At Sumburgh Head, guides will help point out the seabirds that breed on the reserve. There will be some fun activities for children.

Free, donations welcome

Sullom Church Guild Sale
Usual stalls.
Teas and coffees.

Venue: Sullom and Gunnister Hall

Ness Boating Club presents Gala Day and Daft Raft Race

Raft race 3pm - build it and take it along

Teas/ barbecue/ bar

Various stalls: coconut shy, Wheel of fortune, Face painting, Spat da Flea and many more

Suppers 5.30pm-8pm: Fish supper, lasagne and chips, sausage/ smokes sausage supper

Followed by Golden Oldies Disco 7.30pm to late

Venue: Ness Boating Club

Beach Party at Sands of Sound

Live music, face painting, hot dogs, tug o' war, ice cream, coconut shy, fun and games

Hawaiian shirts optional
All very welcome

Organised by the Lerwick Baptist Church

Supper Night on tonight

All welcome

Venue: Eshaness Community Centre

Shetland Amenity Trust and RSPB presents 'An Evening With Simon King at the Garrison Theatre'.

Simon King will open Shetland's first ever Shetland Nature Festival. He will be telling us some of the reasons why he has become captivated by the nature of Shetland. Jonathan Swale, local naturalist and Area Officer for Scottish Natural Heritage will also give a presentation on the geology of Shetland. Geology forms the foundations for life in Shetland, so this is a great way to start the Festival.

Tickets £7 adult, £4 child from Islesburgh (01595 692114)
Booking Essential; Limited Numbers

Rummel playing followed by Kaleidoscope disco, bar facilities, under 16s to be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Venue: Cullivoe Pier

DJ Kenny playing tonight
Venue: Baroc, Lerwick
No admissions after 1am

Ruth Brownlee Small Paintings Exhibition
Venue: Lerwick Tourist Office, Market Cross
Open Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm, Sat-Sun 8am to 4pm

Shetland Nature Cruises & Tours brings you "North Isles Nature Cruise

All aboard the Yell Sound ferry to circumnavigate the North Isles; This is a first for Shetland. The ferry will take you on a cruise lasting approx 8hrs, from Toft north around the islands of Yell, Unst and Fetlar. If weather permits, she'll cruise the whole way round, as far as Hermaness and Muckle Flugga Lighthouse. The main theme of the trip is to look for marine wildlife - thousands of seabirds are to be seen along the way, and with a bit of luck some sea mammals. Guides will help point out the wildlife along the way, and renowned Yell story teller and historian Laurence Tulloch will entertain you with stories. Chris Dyer, archaeologist with Shetland Amenity Trust, will also be aboard pointing out ancient sites that we pass. Also, the Shetland Nature Festival resident artist will be on board to help you create a memento of your trip. A fully-packed fantastic event, not to be missed! A pack lunch will be available, and is included in the price.

Booking Essential; Limited Numbers
Tickets £30 adult; £20 concession from Islesburgh (01595 692114)

8.30 (Ulsta)
9.00 (Toft)

Unst walk: Baltasound to Easting

Join Shetland Field Studies Group on one of their annual programme of walks. A great opportunity to join other interested people to read the landscape.

Transport Available - Booking essential
01595 693434

9am from Lerwick

£20, no under 12's
To book call Old Scatness on 01950 461869.
Venue: Old Scatness (bring a packed lunch)

Sunday teas and carboot sale
Venue: Brae Hall, North Mainland

Fish'n'chips, beer tent, stalls, teas, homebakes...

Venue: Cullivoe Peer

Sunday Teas on this Sunday with homebakes, raffle, tombola,... with all proceeds in aid of Hall Funds.

venue: Bigton Hall, South Mainland

Sunday teas on this Sunday. Car Boot Sale. All proceeds to Cunningsburgh Football Club
Venue: Cunningsburgh Hall

Sunday Teas on this Sunday, with funds in help of hall refurbishment

Venue: Hillswick Hall

Sunday Teas on this Sunday

Venue: North Nesting Hall

Join us for a quiz night in the Rankin Lounge, Aith Hall

Wild About Town with RSPB

Join the RSPB to discover the wild side of Lerwick. Meet at VisitShetland at 10.00, and take a walk around the Knab.

Free, donations welcome

Fair Isle Bird Observatory; guided walk and ringing demonstration.

Fair Isle is a nature lover's paradise. Why not take a trip today to learn about this wonderful island and see waht work is done through the Fair Isle Bird Observatory, including ringing demonstrations and a guided walk.

Flight Booking required - Direct Flight (01595 840246);
FIBO (01595 760258)

9.00am-4.35pm (flight times)

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)

Hermaness National Nature Reserve is home to thousands of breeding birds. The warden will walk you across the moorland, where you will hear the skylarks singing whilst watching the bonxies in their breeding territories. After crossing the moor, you will reach fantastic seabird colonies, with thousands of birds such as gannets and puffins. You will surely work up quite an appetite after this walk, so why not book in to a local Unst eatery in the evening?

More details: 01595 693345

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

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

Keen of Hamar NNR - A Walk with the Warden (SNH)

The Keen of Hamar NNR is Europe's largest expanse of serpentine debris habitat. this barren-looking moonscape, unchanged since the last Ice Age, is dotted with rare plants, including Norwegian sandwort, and the endemic Edmondston's Chickweed. The warden, Alistair Wilson, will help you find and identify the plants that occur here.

Call 01595 693345

12.30 - 14.00 &
14.30 - 16.00

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/

Otter Watching with Shetland Wildlife & Shetland Nature Cruises and Tours.

Shetland is the north European stronghold for this charismatic but elusive species and we're fortunate to have a population in excess of a thousand individuals. Our knowledge of their movements and feeding habits is second to none and we hope to give you some truly outstanding views - our tried and tested field craft of reading tracks and following tides pays dividends! In our quest to find these striking animals other wildlife will include a variety of birds, Common and Grey Seals and Harbour Porpoises.

Join us for the day for the chance to enjoy watching otters in the wild, learn about their fascinating behaviour and search for the tracks and signs which reveal theri presence!

Booking Essential
Cost: £75 per person (Max 5 persons)
Please bring packed lunch, warm/waterproof clothing. Strong footwear is essential. Trip will depart Lerwick at 0830 and return approx 1730. Call 07786 982773 to book on this fantastic day out.

On the Trail of Shetland's Volcano; Shetland Geotours (01595 859218) Brae Wick Beach then a guided geowalk from Eshaness Lighthouse to the Grind o da Navir (4 miles/7km return distance).

Learn about the explosive past of Esha Ness, with expert guide Allen Fraser.

Lunch break at Braewick Cafe (not included in cost.) Cost with transport from Lerwick: £37 per person. Min 4 persons, Max 8 persons.
Cost without transport - meet at Braewick Cafe 1030: £15 per person
Call 01595 859218 to book

Fetlar Sheepdog Trials

Bydance
Judge - Robert Tulloch, Knocknagel, Inverness

Venue: Fetlar

FilmWednesdays present
The Piano (Cert. 15)
Run time 2 hours

Tickets £5/ £3.50 conc./ £3 students from Islesburgh Box Office T 01595 692114

Venue: Garrison Theatre.

Every Wednesday.
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

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

Films at the Garrison today

Speed Racer (PG) 2pm-4.15pm

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (12a) 5pm-7pm

Sex and the City (15) 8pm-10.30pm

Tickets £5/ £3.50 from Islesburgh Box Office T 01595 692114

A unique opportunity to take part in a drawing workshop with artist Paul Bloomer around the island of Noss.

Meet at 11am at the ferry landing point. Please bring your own lunch, warm and waterproof clothing and appropriate footwear.

A reasonable level of fitness is required as some walking will be involved.

Over 16s only.

Materials provided.

Booking essential on 01595 743843

Films at the Garrison Theatre today:

Superhero Movie (12a) 2pm-3.25pm

Indiana Jones and the Kindgom of the Crystal Skull (12a) 5pm-7pm

Sex and the City (15) 8pm-10.30pm

Tickets £5/ £3.50 from Islesburgh Box Office T 01595 692114

Jamiesons Big Pockets playing live at Captain Flint's

Concert and Dance with food - all Shetland themed.

Venue: East Yell Hall, Yell

More details nearer the time.

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

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

Loveshack playing live tonight
Venue: Baroc, Lerwick

Films at the Garrison Theatre today:

Speed Racer (PG) 11am-1.15pm

Superhero Movie (12a) 2pm- 3.25pm

Sex and the City (15) 5pm- 7.30pm

Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (12a) 8.30pm-10.30pm

Tickets £5/ £3.50 from Islesburgh Box Office T 01595 692114

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

Sat 12th July from late morning

A courtesy bus can take you from the Bressay ferry to Noss Sound, where you board a dinghy to take you to Noss. On Noss there will be a range of walks and activities for you to enjoy.

SNH offer a programme of guided walks on their Keen of Hamar, Hermaness and Noss National Nature Reserves - contact SNH in Lerwick for more details.

Telephone: 01595 693345

Bring your dancing shoes!

Venue: The Brae Hotel

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

Films at the Garrison Theatre today:

Superhero Movie (12a) 11am- 12.25pm

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (12a) 2pm- 4pm

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (12a) 5pm- 7pm

Sex and the City (15) 8pm-10.30pm

Tickets £5/ £3.50 from Islesburgh Box Office T 01595 692114

£20 per person
To book call Old Scatness on 01950 461869.
All workshops are at Old Scatness 11am to 4pm (bring a packed lunch)

The Orkney and Shetland Islands, along with Caithness on the Scottish mainland, are identified primarily in terms of their Nordic cultural and linguistic heritage.

The centre for Nordic Studies are offering a course in Shetland Culture Traditions.

The course will involve five mornings of lectures in various aspects of Shetland's culture - from literature and language through folklore and history to archaeology. Field trips will take place every afternoon, accompanied by expert guides, and there will be a musical evening. Individual days can also be taken as well as the whole programme.

CONTACT: Dr. Donna Heddle
Orkney College
East Road
Kirkwall KW15 1LX
Tel: 01856 569000

E-mail: Donna.Heddle@orkney.uhi.ac.uk

Level: SCQF 7

Duration: 5 days Time: 10-4pm

Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives

Tutors: Dr Donna Heddle et al.

Cost: £200

Qualification: none needed

Target audience: Adults with an interest in Shetland's culture

Islesburgh Exhibition on tonight. A live experience of Shetland crafts and culture: Crafts Shop, Shetland Knitwear, Crofthouse Set, Traditional Music, Visual Displays, Traditional Folk Dancing...

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

Venue: Islesburgh Community Centre

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

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

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/

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

Come and enjoy a night of traditional storytelling and music around the peat fire with Elma Johnson from Island Trails

Tickets: £12 and £5 for under 12s
To book contact Shetland Museum and Archives on 01595 695057
Venue: Crofthouse Museum, Boddam, Dunrossness, South Mainland

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

FilmWednesdays present
The Maltese Falcon (PG)
Run time 1 hour 40 mins

Tickets £5/ £3.50 conc./ £3 students from Islesburgh Box Office T 01595 692114

Venue: Garrison Theatre.

Every Wednesday.
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

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

Traditional Scottish/Shetland music.
Very informal
If you play come and join us or just come and listen.
Everybody welcome
Refreshments available

Venue: Asta Golf Clubhouse (near Scalloway)

From approx. 7.30pm

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

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

18.30 Dippin' Lug
A. K./ Reid Barometer (allcomers)
18.30 Cheyne Tankard (wooden Boats)
21.00 Disco in Clubhouse (GTL Disco) - all welcome

'Bruck Weaving'

Make woven structures using bruck with Jo Jack and Anna Horne
9-12 years old
£3

Booking essential. Contact Shetland Museum and Archives, Hay's Dock, Lerwick or phone 01595 695057

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

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

10.00 Yachts - Vaila Cup
10.15 Dinghys (Walls Dinghy Cup/ Springfield Cup Back to Back)
10.30 Mirrors (Mirror Shield/ Mirror Cup Back to Back)
14.00 Yachts - Thule Cup
14.15 Dinghys - Curry Cup
14.30 Mirrors -Saltness Wheel
21.00 Musical Evening in Club House - all welcome

Mid Yell Regatta on today

More details to follow in Shetland Times

Come and visit Rhoda's Garden and Tree plantation. Proceeds in aid of Brae Care Centre and Nesting Rowing Club.
Venue: Houlland, South Nesting
From 12noon on Saturday
All-day Sunday

To raise funds for Filsket Riding Club

Raffle, Fun Stalls, Tombola, Face Painting, Lucky Dip, Teas, Coffees, Hotdogs...

£2 per entry

Venue: Bridge End Hall, Burra

All the usual classes
Judge: Jessie Main from East Lothian
Venue: North Roe

'Weaving Firendship Bracelets'
Weave using table top and card looms, with Jo Jack and Anna Horne
9-12 years old
£5
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives

Booking essential. Contact Shetland Museum and Archives, Hay's Dock, Lerwick or phone 01595 695057

Variety of wedding memorabilia through the decades. Can be opened during the week for groups. To arrange please contact 01595 840522 or 01595 840296
Venue: Whiteness and Weisdale Hall, West Mainland

Tickets £8 adv from Grand Hotel
www.posersnightclub.co.uk
No entry after 1 AM
Venue: Posers Nightclub

Dipping Lug race on today in Mid Yell, Yell
more details to follow in Shetland Times

13.00 Yachts, Round Vaila Race (Eyn Hallow Cup)
14.00 Daft Raft Race at Clubhouse Pier

Sunday Teas and Carboot Sale on this Sunday
Venue: Northaven Day Care, Brae

Carboot Sale and Sunday Teas
Venue: Bixter Hall

Sunday Teas to raise funds for Clan House
Raffle, tombola, sales table
Venue: Bigton Hall

Make your own clay pot using ancient techniques
3-4 years old, must be accompanied by an adult
Free
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives

Booking essential. Contact Shetland Museum and Archives, Hay's Dock, Lerwick or phone 01595 695057

Nort Trow Exhibition will be opened.
Venue: North Roe and Lochend Hall

Afternoon Accoustic Session with Sheila Henderson
Venue: the Brae Hotel, Northern Lights Bar

Kint a cosy cover for your phone or iPod
10-13 years old
£5
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives

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

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

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

Evenings are often the best time to watch puffins, as the sun lowers over Fitful. Join RSPB guides to learn more about these charismatic seabirds.

Bookings only - tel 01950 460800

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

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/

Come and enjoy a night of traditional storytelling and music around the peat fire with Elma Johnson from Island Trails

Tickets: £12 and £5 for under 12s
To book contact Shetland Museum and Archives on 01595 695057
Venue: Crofthouse Museum, Boddam, Dunrossness, South Mainland

'Felting Treasure'
Join Jennie Bradley and Verinia Fraser to create a felted keepsake inspired by St Ninian's isle Treasure
7-10 years old
£3
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives

Booking essential. Contact Shetland Museum and Archives, Hay's Dock, Lerwick or phone 01595 695057

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

Every Wednesday.
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

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

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

Eela competition from 6.30 to 8.30pm. Weigh-in at the pier. Fried fish in the Sail-Loft.
Everyone Welcome.

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

SYRA rowing races, boats in the water at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
Variety of races from 6.30pm.

Points Yoal rowing from 6.30pm

BBQ, Ice cream van, Sideshows, refreshments, ...

Followed by GTL Disco 9pm to 1am - £5 admission in the Marquee. Proof of age required. No carry-ins or outs.

Hansel Cooperative Press presents Mailboats Project
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives
Opening hours same as the museum

Bring your dancing shoes for Geordie Kev's Disco, on tonight in the Northern Lights Bar, Brae Hotel.

Whalsay Gala Fay: Live Music, BBQ, Dunk Tanl, Goldfish and much more...
Venue: Whalsay Pier

Hansel Cooperative Press presents 'Mailboats'project' poetry reading.
Venue: Shetland Museum and Archives

Equestrian Association of Shetland presents Dressage and Show Jumping Competition Open Level
Venue: Seafield, Lerwick (behind Tesco's)

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

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

Gatecrasher Theme Birthday Party
Glow Bracelets included
Venue: Baroc Nightclub, Lerwick

Burravoe Regatta on today (Yell)
More information to follow

Live Music on tonight with Geordie Kev. Indie and Rock.

Venue: Captain Flint's pub, Lerwick

Fun day out for all the family.

South American/ Mexican fancy dress theme day

Races start at 9.30am

Sideshows, stalls, BBQ and teas, Ice cream,...

Live traditional music session at 2pm. Bring your instrument if you fancy it.

Bairns Landsports 3pm

FOLLOWED BY

Dance night with The Vinyls at Skeld Hall 10pm-2am, £5 admission with supper. Proof of age, no carry-ins or outs.
From 12noon
Venue: Skeld Marina

Scalloway Boating Club presents
Grand Charity Concert with John Willum (popeye) and friends.
Everyone welcome. More details to follow in the Shetland Times
Venue: Scalloway Boating Club

In 2007, there were three spsecies of whale and dolphin on the Open Day. Come along this year to see if you can spot something. Also, you can find out how the breeding season has progressed for the thousands of seabirds at Sumburgh Head.

Variety of wedding memorabilia through the decades. Can be opened during the week for groups. To arrange please contact 01595 840522 or 01595 840296
Venue: Whiteness and Weisdale Hall, West Mainland

Regatta Songs of praise service at 2pm
Teas to follow

Venue: Skeld Marina (in the marquee)

North Ness Public Hall and Shetland Wheelers Cycle Club present
South Yell Sportive Fun Bike Event

registration starts at 11am, at the North Ness Public Hall

There will be two routes

Route 1: 23.9 miles => Ulsta, Burravoe, East Yell, Lower Road to Mid Yell, West Road back to Ulsta) 12.15pm start

Route 2 => Ulsta, West Yell, West Sandwick big loop, West Road back to Ulsta) 12.45pm start

Entry fee is £10 per participant. Entry forms are available from Elsbeth Clark (01957 722747) or online at www.shetland-wheelers.co.uk

Competitors present by 4pm. 4 classes to judge: beefCattle, Suckler Calves, Pure Suffolks and Store Lambs.
All welcome. Refreshments provided.
Venue: North Toon, Exnaboe (South Mainland, near Sumburgh Airport)

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

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

Venue: Baltasound Hall, Unst

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

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

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

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/

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

Come and enjoy a night of traditional storytelling and music around the peat fire with Elma Johnson from Island Trails

Tickets: £12 and £5 for under 12s
To book contact Shetland Museum and Archives on 01595 695057
Venue: Crofthouse Museum, Boddam, Dunrossness, South Mainland

Evenings are often the best time to watch puffins, as the sun lowers over Fitful. Join RSPB guides to learn more about these charismatic seabirds.

Bookings only - tel 01950 460800

Starts at 8.30am.
Venue: West Sandwick, Yell

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

Every Wednesday.
Members and guests welcome.

Venue: Royal British Legion, 72 Commercial Road, Lerwick

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

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