Shetland Community Hub

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Shetland Community Hub Shetland Community Hub is the page for Shetland Islands Council's Community Planning and Development Service.

Like us for the latest news and information from the Adult Learning, Community Planning, Community Work and Grants Unit teams. We also post other useful information for learners, community groups and the wider community. This includes funding news, training opportunities, learning opportunities, and lots more.

Learn to recycle materials into miniature dioramas and scenery, at Creating Small Worlds with Stephen Renwick. Building ...
19/10/2026

Learn to recycle materials into miniature dioramas and scenery, at Creating Small Worlds with Stephen Renwick.

Building small worlds is a fun way to learn new skills and practice creative recycling, turn your Pringles tube into a wizards tower or a washing up sponge into a set of hedges for a tiny garden. With imagination anything is possible.

There is an additional £10 charge payable to the tutor for materials.

Saturdays for 4 weeks starting 7th November, 1000-1200 at Trondra Hall.

£40.40, or £20.16 concession,

LEARNING LOUNGE – WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBERFancy getting back into learning, building your confidence, or simply meeting ne...
16/10/2026

LEARNING LOUNGE – WEDNESDAY 21st OCTOBER

Fancy getting back into learning, building your confidence, or simply meeting new people?

Our friendly Learning Lounge is a relaxed, welcoming space for adults to learn, chat, try something new and get support.

THIS WEEK- Felting
Make a small felt decoration using needle felt techniques.

Come along for:
☕ A cuppa & a chat
✨ Weekly learning activities
✨ Friendly and informal atmosphere
✨ Open to everyone

📍Islesburgh Community Centre – Drama Room
🕥Every Wednesday | 10.30am–12 noon

Free, no booking required
Come along, have a cuppa and see what the Learning Lounge is all about.
Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you!

Winter Pop-ins are back soon!In just a few weeks, our Winter Pop-ins will be returning to communities across Shetland, r...
16/10/2026

Winter Pop-ins are back soon!

In just a few weeks, our Winter Pop-ins will be returning to communities across Shetland, running through to the end of February.
These free sessions offer a warm, friendly and welcoming space where you can:
• Meet and chat with others in your community
• Access cost of living and wellbeing information and support
• Join in activities if you'd like to
• Enjoy a hot drink and a bowl of soup

Why not bring a friend, neighbour or family member along with you – EVERYONE WELCOME!

Keep an eye on this page for dates and locations coming to an area near you. We look forward to seeing you there!

Learning LoungeThinking about getting back into learning? Adult Learning’s new Learning Lounge is a friendly, welcoming ...
15/10/2026

Learning Lounge

Thinking about getting back into learning? Adult Learning’s new Learning Lounge is a friendly, welcoming space where adults can build confidence, learn something new, and access support and guidance.

☕ A cuppa & a chat
✨ Weekly learning activities
✨ Friendly and informal atmosphere
✨ Open to everyone

Where: Islesburgh Community Centre, Drama Room
When: Wednesdays, 10.30am to 12noon

Free, no booking required
Check out our website NEWS page for weekly activities updates - www.learnshetland.com

Love food, hate waste? Learn to rescue, stretch and reinvent food at Make A Little Go A Long Way!This free class will te...
14/10/2026

Love food, hate waste? Learn to rescue, stretch and reinvent food at Make A Little Go A Long Way!

This free class will teach you how to take your ingredients and turn them into tasty, budget-friendly dishes.

This class is FREE but booking is essential.

Tuesday 3rd November, 1800-2030 at the Burra Hall.

Discover Drop Spinning and learn about Shetland textile history at Spin A Yarn with Fiona Hargreaves.Learn to spin your ...
14/10/2026

Discover Drop Spinning and learn about Shetland textile history at Spin A Yarn with Fiona Hargreaves.

Learn to spin your first yarn on a drop spindle while exploring Shetland’s rich textile history. You will also have the chance to have a go on a muckle wheel and the opportunity to handle real and replica artefacts.

There is an additional £3 charge payable to the tutor on the day for materials.

Wednesday 18th November, 1800-2100 at Islesburgh Community Centre.

£19.15, or £11.56 concession.

Discover Drop Spinning and learn about Shetland textile history at Spin A Yarn with Fiona Hargreaves.Learn to spin your ...
13/10/2026

Discover Drop Spinning and learn about Shetland textile history at Spin A Yarn with Fiona Hargreaves.

Learn to spin your first yarn on a drop spindle while exploring Shetland’s rich textile history. You will also have the chance to have a go on a muckle wheel and the opportunity to handle real and replica artefacts.

There is an additional £3 charge payable to the tutor on the day for materials.

Friday 6th November, 1000-1300 at Islesburgh Community Centre.

£19.15, or £11.56 concession.

LEARNING LOUNGE – WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBERFancy getting back into learning, building your confidence, or simply meeting ne...
12/10/2026

LEARNING LOUNGE – WEDNESDAY 14TH OCTOBER

Fancy getting back into learning, building your confidence, or simply meeting new people?

Our friendly Learning Lounge is a relaxed, welcoming space for adults to learn, chat, try something new and get support.

THIS WEEK- Music Memories
Sharing songs or music that bring back memories from the past

Come along for:
☕ A cuppa & a chat
✨ Weekly learning activities
✨ Friendly and informal atmosphere
✨ Open to everyone

📍Islesburgh Community Centre – Drama Room
🕥Every Wednesday | 10.30am–12 noon

Free, no booking required
Come along, have a cuppa and see what the Learning Lounge is all about.
Everyone is welcome — we’d love to see you!

Address

Solarhus, 3 North Ness Business Park
Lerwick
ZE10LZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441595743888

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