New museum display, Island Games sponsorship and more…
A NEW archaeology display exploring the timeless role of toys and games in childhood has launched at the Shetland Museum and Archives.
The exhibition highlights how play has always been an essential part of growing up, from Shetland’s earliest families in the Neolithic period to the present day.
From miniature stone axes and toy millstones, to ancient dice and gaming boards, these objects show how children have been learning through play for thousands of years.
Curator of collections Jenny Murray said: “These objects show that play was not just about fun, but also about teaching essential skills. It’s fascinating to see how toys and games were used to help children prepare for adult life.”
Among the highlights is a selection of miniature stone axes, dating from 3500 to 500 BC, crafted from Northmavine felsite, while there is also a small stone sword from between 500 BC and AD 500.
The Play in the Past display is now open in the archaeology section of the Shetland Museum and Archives in Lerwick.
SSEN Transmission has announced its sponsorship of team Shetland at this year’s Island Games, which open this weekend.
The company – which is one of a few sponsors – is also providing support to Team Orkney and Team Western Isles.
Community liaison manager at SSEN Transmission Thea Groat said: “SSEN Transmission is committed to backing the local talent that defines Shetland, and we’re proud to support the Shetland team at the Island Games. We wish the team every success in this year’s competition.”
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SSEN Transmission is reminding local folk that consultation on a second HVDC subsea link between Shetland and the Scottish mainland is still open.
People also still have time to have their say on plans for a project to connect Yell to the new transmission system on mainland Shetland.
The consultation period for the marine elements of the Shetland 2 and Yell Connection projects closes on 7 August, with people able to email feedback to ShetlandEngagement@sse.com.
More information can be found here.
OIL and gas industry regulator North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) has said companies are “running out of time” to tackle a backlog of wells that need decommissioned.
It said there are more than 500 oil wells needing plugged.
Pauline Innes from the NSTA said the regulator would “get tough” on operators who continue to delay plugging wells.
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