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The Shetland Society of Wellington is a group of people with a connection to, or interest in, the Shetland Islands.
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About the society
We get together regularly to celebrate the New Zealand-Shetland connection, provide information about Shetland to our members, and participate in community events to promote and celebrate Shetland’s culture, music and heritage. |
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Events
Check out our Events page to see what functions are coming up. Every year we hold a Picnic, Viking Ball, Local Outing, Mid-winter Foy, Anniversary Dinner, and Children’s Christmas Party/Members’ Afternoon Tea. |
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Membership
We extend a warm welcome to anyone who would like to join us. Members get together regularly, receive a quarterly newsletter, and can borrow books relating to Shetland from our new library collection. You can apply for membership or email us for more information at membership@shetlandwellington.org.nz |
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Latest news
The last Society function for 2018 will be the Children's Christmas Party and Members' Afternoon Tea on Sunday 2 December at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Hall, cnr Hanson and Stoke Streets, Newtown, Wellington, from 2.30-5.00pm.
$5 per member. Please register your attendance with the Secretary by phone at 234 6952 or email secretary@shetlandwellington.org.nz
Children (up to 12 years of age) of financial members will receive a gift from Santa. Please register by Monday 19 November 2018.
The library will be available for browsing and stocking up on holiday reading.
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