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2010 Shetland Hamefarin Hailed A Resounding Success
30 June 2010
After several years of planning, and a summer of reminiscences, reacquaintances, music and activities, Shetland Hamefarin 2010 has been hailed a resounding success by the organisers, visiting hamefarers and the local community
Hamefarin Officially Underway
15 June 2010The Shetland Hamefarin 2010 is official underway, following an opening ceremony held yesterday in the Clickimin Leisure Centre.
Young Hamefarer wins competition to name the Hamefarin galley
10 June 2010
A young Hamefarer from Aberdeenshire has won the competition to name the special Hamefarin galley from nearly 130 entries.
Double bill of plays by local writer planned for the Hamefarin
7 June 2010
Serpentine Drama are busy rehearsing two plays to be performed at the Hamefarin.
A Kist of Emigrants - Available for Pre-order
22 May 2010
Pre-order your copy of A Kist of Emigrants and have it signed by the author, J Laughton Johnston.
Competition to name the Hamefarin Galley
18 May 2010
With the Hamefarin fast approaching, the Up Helly Aa committee have been busy building a galley ready for the Viking Parade and are running a competition to name the specially adapted galley.
Sailing Trips Prove Popular
27 April 2010
Day and evening sailing trips on the SWAN LK243 have proved extremely popular - so much so that an extra trip has been organised.
Research Your Family History
9 April 2010
In preparation for the Hamefarin, Shetland Family History Society and the network of local history groups are keen to hear from Hamefarers who are interested in researching their family history.
Tickets Now On Sale
19 March 2010Tickets for the Shetland Hamefarin 2010 key concerts and local area coach trips are now on general sale. You can buy tickets for the Tammy Anderson Tribute Concert, Hamefarin Dance, Final Fling and various Coach Trips online or over the phone from today.
Quilting Challenge - Shetland Way of Life
16 March 2010
Entries are invited for the Shetland Hamefarin 2010 Quilting Challenge
Exciting Hamefarin Programme Takes Shape
11 March 2010
Plans for Shetland Hamefarin 2010 continue to take shape as the countdown for the event begins.
Hamefarin Feature on Australian Radio
21 January 2010Hamefarin organiser Douglas Irvine was delighted to speak on ABC Radio with Christopher Lawrence on his Evening show. Listen to an audio clip from the show.
Hay’s Dock Café Restaurant starts 2010 with new look
20 January 2010
Hay’s Dock Café Restaurant is starting 2010 with a fresh look, a newly appointed customer services manager and plans for special events over the coming months.
Hamefarin Quilt Gathers Momentum
28 October 2009
The Hamefarin Quilt project is gathering momentum as the Hamefarin gets closer. Exiles from all over the world are providing Ann Hill in Dumfries with their own personal blocks representing their interests and connections with Shetland. Ann is putting the blocks together to form a quilt which will be presented to the people of Shetland at a ceremony during next year’s Shetland Hamefarin.
Shetland Museum And Archives Seeks Information On Emigrants For Hamefarin Exhibition
17 June 2009
As part of the Shetland Hamefarin celebrations Shetland Museum and Archives is developing a special exhibition and are appealing for images and objects relating to Shetland emigrants.
Hamefarin Quilt
7 October 2008
The Hamefarin Quilt will be launched at the Town Hall on Thursday 9th October 2008 by Sandy Cluness, Convener of Shetland Islands Council and Ann Hill, a keen quilter, who was born in Shetland and now lives in Dumfries.
Shetland Forwirds
25 June 2008We are delighted to announce that Shetland Forwirds, the organisation set up to promote the use of the Shetland dialect, has joined the effort to make the Shetland Hamefarin 2010 programme as varied as possible
Emblem Approved For Shetland Hamefarin 2010
25 June 2008
The emblem for the Shetland Hamefarin 2010 has been agreed by the Hamefarin Committee. Designed by Andrew Morrison of Shetland Litho, the emblem represents the journey home and the growing excitement for the traveller as the land appears from the sea in the near distance. It also reflects Shetland’s strong relationship with the sea, until recently the main link between the isles and the world that thousands of Shetlanders have travelled. The warm oranges and reds of the sky recall the long, magical summer night – the Simmer Dim, stressing Shetland’s unique northern location. This glowing sky is also a symbol of Shetland’s fiery heritage.
Book About Shetland's Emigrants
12 February 2008To mark the Hamefarin in June 2010 a book on Shetland’s emigrants has been commissioned by the Shetland Hamefarin 2010 Committee. The author will be Laughton Johnston who has already published several books on Shetland, most notably ‘A Naturalist’s Shetland’.
Shetland Hamefarin New Year Update
16 January 2008The Shetland Hamefarin 2010 Committee is pleased to report that plans are progressing well for the 50th anniversary of the first Hamefarin, which took place in 1960.
Plans For 2010 Hamefarin Take Shape
25 July 2007The dates for Shetland Hamefarin 2010 have been set by the organising committee. A mid summer event has been favoured between the 14th and 27th June 2010. From day one to day 14 a packed programme of events is being organised to attract as many people as possible back to Shetland to celebrate 50 years of Hamefarin.
New Year 2007 - Update
27 February 2007The Shetland Hamefarin 2010 Website has been up and running for 8 weeks and we now have well over 100 people who have registered their interest in the event. This is very encouraging so early in the planning phase.
Launch of ShetlandHamefarin.com Website
12 January 2006Shetland Hamefarin 2010 is pleased to announce the launch of its website, www.shetlandhamefarin.com.
