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Posted: Tuesday, 21 March 2006 |
The last couple of weeks have been hectic - making up for lost snowy days (6 in total). Having to ensure that pupils finish work by next week. That and preparing for the end of my sojourn in Unst.
As damadcoo has already said Unst has being doing astounding work in fund raising - despite the unsure financial future & the laying off of many people from their jobs.
Consort and I went to the curry night for the CAT scanner appeal. Very tasty followed by delicious sweets - we had pavlova (yummy). Ruthodanort & damadcoo waited on us, looking glamorous in their saris. As well as the meal itself there were raffles and rolling money to win a bottle of Highland Park. In the raffle, Consort won some shower gel for me, so I now smell even more exquisite. In the money rolling competition, I did see someone trying to use licorice allsorts - but he didn't win.
The Big Breakfast in aid of Cancer Research was well-supported by staff, pupils and members of the public. So successful that the RAF men still here have continued to use our breakfast club.
Damadcoo has also mentioned the Relay for Life. At times it was a very moving, almost spiritual experience. The Relay was started off by a piper leading 36 survivors, followed by the almost 600 competitors. Candles were lit around the track at the Clickimin Centre. Over 500 candles flickering each represented a life lost to cancer - a life that meant something for someone on the track.
The support from Unst was tremendous!!! A fifth of the Unst population was there!! Everywhere you looked you saw Unst people - all from 1 tiny island with a population of only 500 or 600. The organisers of the event had set out with a target of raising £1500. The amount raised is currently standing at £40,000 and rising!!! Astounding.
Going back to Unst's contribution, with the indomitable spirit there is on the island, I know that, despite its hardships, it will not go under. I urge everyone to come and see for themself.
After all that, it was nice to relax at the cinema on Sat & Sun night - Brokeback Mountain & Memoirs of a Geisha. Shetland doesn't have a purpose built venue so one must grab the opportunity when 1 can.
Winter has returned to us. But not enough to close us, although some pupils were meant to be travelling to Lerwick for a badminton tournament & a music festival. This trip was cancelled because of road conditions. There are some pupils already down there - hopefully they'll get back OK.
As damadcoo has already said Unst has being doing astounding work in fund raising - despite the unsure financial future & the laying off of many people from their jobs.
Consort and I went to the curry night for the CAT scanner appeal. Very tasty followed by delicious sweets - we had pavlova (yummy). Ruthodanort & damadcoo waited on us, looking glamorous in their saris. As well as the meal itself there were raffles and rolling money to win a bottle of Highland Park. In the raffle, Consort won some shower gel for me, so I now smell even more exquisite. In the money rolling competition, I did see someone trying to use licorice allsorts - but he didn't win.
The Big Breakfast in aid of Cancer Research was well-supported by staff, pupils and members of the public. So successful that the RAF men still here have continued to use our breakfast club.
Damadcoo has also mentioned the Relay for Life. At times it was a very moving, almost spiritual experience. The Relay was started off by a piper leading 36 survivors, followed by the almost 600 competitors. Candles were lit around the track at the Clickimin Centre. Over 500 candles flickering each represented a life lost to cancer - a life that meant something for someone on the track.
The support from Unst was tremendous!!! A fifth of the Unst population was there!! Everywhere you looked you saw Unst people - all from 1 tiny island with a population of only 500 or 600. The organisers of the event had set out with a target of raising £1500. The amount raised is currently standing at £40,000 and rising!!! Astounding.
Going back to Unst's contribution, with the indomitable spirit there is on the island, I know that, despite its hardships, it will not go under. I urge everyone to come and see for themself.
After all that, it was nice to relax at the cinema on Sat & Sun night - Brokeback Mountain & Memoirs of a Geisha. Shetland doesn't have a purpose built venue so one must grab the opportunity when 1 can.
Winter has returned to us. But not enough to close us, although some pupils were meant to be travelling to Lerwick for a badminton tournament & a music festival. This trip was cancelled because of road conditions. There are some pupils already down there - hopefully they'll get back OK.
Comments
Cozy looking dining hall. The Cancer Research walk: I am amazed. Incredible turnout, particularly for this time of the year. Shetlanders can be proud of themselves!!
mjc from NM,USA
At the last EIS council meeting I stayed with my brother and Sister in law in Glasgow and I asked my sister in law to go to BRokebank mountain but she didnt want to!!!
bonniebairn from whalsay
An insight into life in Shetland in general - and on Unst, the most northerly island in UK, in particular.
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