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THE SOUND Hall committee has donated £500 to Edward Thomason and Taing support services in their bid to fundraise for a Polycrub.
A cheque was presented to staff and care users at the day care service earlier this week by the Sound committee.
Edward Thomason and Taing support services gave their thanks to the Sound Hall Association for the kind donation which will get them to their target faster.
SHETLAND Public Protection Committee is urging everyone to look out for vulnerable adults who may be susceptible to financial harm.
There are adults in Shetland who are more at risk from financial harm, due to illness, trauma and physical or mental health conditions.
Financial harm can cover theft, fraud and pressure to sign over property or money. It also relates to rogue traders, online scammers and misuse of benefits.
Harm can happen anywhere – in someone’s home, where they work, or in a public place – and is often caused by the people closest to them.
Lindsay Tulloch, chairman of Shetland Public Protection Committee, said: “Financial abuse can take many forms including online scams, bogus callers, rogue traders or from friends, family or carers in a position of trust appointed with power of attorney to look after someone’s finances and welfare.
“Financial abuse can have a devastating and lasting effect to a victims wellbeing and mental health.
“If you are aware of anyone living in our community who may be vulnerable to financial abuse, please contact social work services or police for advice and support.”
Anyone who is worried that someone is at risk of harm or neglect from others – or harming or neglecting themselves – can contact duty social work on 01595 744468 (or out of hours 01595 695611).
Alternatively, they can contact the police on 101, or call 999 if they believe the person is in immediate danger.
A DEMONSTRATION is taking place in Lerwick on Saturday in solidarity with Ukraine.
People are asked to stand with the people of Ukraine in solidarity at the Market Cross at 12.30pm.
Hundreds of people turned out at the Market Cross in March 2022 in a similar demonstration in support with the country and its people after the Russian invasion.
LERWICK Town Hall will be lit pink tonight (Friday) as Shetland Islands Council marks care day, which is dedicated to care experienced young people and their achievements.
This year’s celebration is particularly significant as it marks five years since the publication of ‘The Promise’ to care experienced children and young people in Scotland.
In the last five years, significant progress has been made towards keeping The Promise by 2030, though there is a recognition that there is still work to be done to fully realise its vision.
Care Day is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made locally, and to celebrate the resilience, strength and achievements of care experienced young people.
Education and families committee chairman Davie Sandison said: “We are incredibly proud of the progress made in Shetland over the past five years to support our care experienced children and young people.
“We acknowledge however, that there is still much to be done.
“As we celebrate care day this year, the council remains fully committed to The Promise and to creating a brighter future for care experienced children and young people in Shetland.”
LOCAL company Blueshell Mussels has said a big “well done” to its staff after its product featured in Waitrose’s ‘No.1’ brand.
It is said to the supermarket’s “ultimate brand for food lovers”.
Blueshell said on Facebook: “It’s a great achievement from our strong and dedicated teams both on the farms and at our processing facilities, underpinning our first class product.”
SCOTTISH orbital launch company Orbex has launched its annual internship programme for the year, with nine individuals set to join the company.
The internship offers a unique opportunity for STEM and law students to gain invaluable hands-on experience in Scotland’s space sector.
Interns will work closely with the team developing the Prime rocket – which is set to launch from the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst – with roles spanning diverse areas of the business including assembly, software, legal, and structures.
The internships are hotly contested in the industry with over 1,650 registering their interest in the programme over the last 12 months.
Orbex chief Phillip Chambers said: “We are entering the final stages of developing our Prime rocket and with our very first launch set for later this year, it’s an especially exciting time to join us.”
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