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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, Shetland Viking Dance evening, 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 contact@shetlandwellington.org.nz |
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Latest news
Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting will be a zoom meeting on Sunday September 20th at 2:30pm. Phone 027 2415152 for access details.
THE VIKING II PROJECT Our Society is delighted we can support and promote a new and exciting venture to learn more about the genetic roots of many health conditions. Viking II is seeking 4000 volunteers - the only condition is that you must have at least two of your four grandparents from Shetland or Orkney. Read a message about the Project from from our President, Peter Glensor here
To learn more about the Project and to volunteer click here To see a lecture given by Prof Jim Wilson in Shetland to launch the Viking II Project click here
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