The Shetland Society of Wellington is a group of people with a connection to, or interest in, the Shetland Islands.

	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.
	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.
	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

FOY ON LIGHTHOUSES AND THE SEA

The next Soceity event is the Foy on Shetland lighthouses and the seas around Shetland. This will be held on Saturday 15 July, 3.30pm-6pm. More details will be posted here closer to the time.