News / In brief for 25 April 2011
Airlifted
AN oil worker who had broken his ankle in an accident on board the Eider platform, 60 miles northeast of Unst, was airlifted to Shetland on Monday morning.
Shortlisted
SHETLAND-based charity Moving On is one of four voluntary organisations shortlisted for the prestigious Scottish Charity of the Year award.
Recognising excellence and innovation, the winner of the award will be announced at a gala dinner and awards ceremony on 16 June, in Edinburgh.
Project co-ordinator Kellie Naulls said everyone at the charity was thrilled.
“The Moving On team and board have worked hard to develop services and attract new funding to Shetland. We are looking forward to finding if we have been successful in winning the award,” she said.
Congratulations came from Voluntary Action Shetland manager Catherine Hughson, who said: “This is another testament to the dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism of the voluntary sector in Shetland and the valued contribution we make to the community.”
Employment survey
ISLANDERS are being asked to participate in an employment survey to be carried out by Weisdale-based consultancy SWC Business Services on behalf of Shetland Islands Council.
The survey collects data on employment, skills and training, imports and exports, future plans, IT uptake and turnover, and will possibly be followed up by a telephone survey.
The postal survey is planned to commence in the week after the Scottish parliament election.
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