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Shetland folk/rock band The Revellers are approaching their 10-year anniversary.
Singer and guitarist Magnus Bradley talks to podcast host Marjolein about their journey from a cover band to one of Shetland's most popular acts.
He has plenty of stories and some anecdotes from previous gigs.
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Charlie Gifford served as a lighthouse keeper throughout Scotland. In this episode of The Shetland Times podcast he shares stories of his career with Marjolein.
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Didier and Valerie first came to Shetland for a visit 30 years ago. They have returned many times since, both for holidays and work. Now they have made the move and talk to podcast host Marjolein about this, and their new business, the cafe, C'est La Vie on Commercial Street.
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Walls Brownies' leader Angela Leask speak to podcast host Marjolein Robertson about the Waas Up Helly Aa. On this Friday, 30th, March, the Brownies will don their Viking outfits to celebrate the last Up Helly Aa of the season. Angela explains the origins of the 30 year old celebration on the Westside and talks about the benefits for the bairns involved and the community as a whole.
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Established in 1950 Islesburgh Drama Group has entertained many over the decades.
Martin Summers and Morag Mouat talk to podcast host Marjolein Robertson about past plays, the workings of the group and the upcoming exhibition in the Shetland Museum's Gadderie.
That display will give the public an insight to the workings of the group and will show off some of the amazing costumes from previous productions.
They also reveal the next exciting play from Islesburgh Drama Group coming this spring.
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Freelance writer Louise Thomason speaks to podcast host Marjolein about her work, including her own blog:
https://www.girlinthenorthsea.com/They talk about the need for self discipline when working from home, finding creativity and living and writing in Shetland.
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It is an environmentally-focused episode this week as Shetland Island's Councillor Ryan Thomson speaks about his campaign to encourage businesses to stop using single-use plastics.
Ryan explains to host Marjolein Robertson the dangers of plastics and the pair discuss different ways in which businesses and individuals can tackle this growing problem.
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From a young age Hylton has been spending his time on the sea in his Dad's fishing boat and also on the Aith Lifeboat, joining his dad, who was Coxwain for trips. Hylton has just retired from serving as Aith Lifeboat's Coxswain for 28 years and speaks to podcast host Marjolein about his service.
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Lewie Peterson, banjo player with Vair and the Revellers talks to podcast host Marjolein Robertson about their upcoming gig at Celtic Connections.
He also talks about his time at university, involvement in Up-Helly-A' and his journey into music.
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Niki Thomson, originally from Bradford, moved to Shetland in the 1980s after originally travelling up for a holiday.
She has since worked as a warden in Noss as well as at Happy Hansel Primary School and the ASN Department at the Anderson High School.
A fan of yoga since the 1990s she now teaches it at the Aith Leisure Centre and talks to podcast host Marjolein about her interest in the discipline and the benefits it has on both your physical and mental health.
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Podcast host Marjolein Robertson has been on a journey of discovery learning about Shetland's past traditions of the eight Helly Nichts (Holy Nights) of Christmas.
Listen as guest Roseanne Watt, who created the journey, and Marjolein explain the eight nights and what the customs are for each.
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Father Christmas himself graces the Shetland Times Podcast to speak to podcast host Marjolein Robertson about all things Christmas.
They discuss his work over the festive period, his favourite Christmas films and Marjolein explains some of Shetland's Christmas traditions including the Helly Nichts (Holy Nights).
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Young East Voe farmer Jakob Eunson won the agricultural category award in the Lantra Awards.
He talks to podcast host Marjolein Robertson about this experience, as well as his new role as an ambassador for farming and crofting and the importance of apprenticeships.
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In this week's episode, podcast host Marjolein interviews Sandra Jamieson, weel kent in the world of Shetland sports.
She has excelled in and taught archery as well as being one of the figureheads involved with winning the bid and the hosting of the NatWest Island Games in Shetland in 2005.
Sandra was also awarded the prestigious Lifetime Endeavour Award at the Shetland Sports Awards 2017 and speaks about the night and her experience.
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Shetland born Maxie Bain has returned home after living south most of his life, both teaching and painting.
With his current exhibition in Bonhoga Beach Scenes and other obsessions he talks to podcast host Marjolein about his life's journey and craft.
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Comedian Sara Pascoe was in Shetland last weekend for a stand up show at Mareel.
She speaks to fellow comedian and podcast host Marjolein Robertson about the world of stand up.
Pascoe discusses how she first began performing stand up, as well as the ins and outs of touring. And she tells more about appearing on panel shows including QI and Mock The Week.
The stand up show is reviewed in 24th November edition of The Shetland Times.
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Ashlea Tulloch talks to podcast host, Marjolein Robertson, about the Shetland Befriending Scheme.
It is a voluntary organisation providing one-to-one support for people of all ages within Shetland.
Ashlea tells how she first became involved, explains the scheme and discusses previous voluntary work she has done including Oxjam Music Festival and a sponsored motorbike run.
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This week Marjolein Robertson talks to her Dad, Frank Robertson about his life on the croft as a boy.
This episode was first recorded as a trial, but we thought it was too good to let it go without publishing it.
Frank shares anecdotes from working with the crops and animals on the croft. To talking about the changes in Shetland since the oil.
We hope you enjoy his stories.
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Karen Cunningham is this year's Wordplay curator.
Cunningham has previously worked as the head of libraries in Glasgow where she founded and directed the Glasgow book festival, Aye Write!
Her love of Shetland began when visiting a friend here 10 years ago. Since then she has returned many times to visit.
She speaks to podcast host Marjolein Robertson about her involvement in Wordplay, the thinking behind this year's programme and the events to come. -
Ghosts, skeletons and a spooky tale...
In celebration of Hallowe'en this week's podcast focuses on the infamous Windhouse in Yell.
Podcast host Marjolein Robertson speaks to Davy Cooper, storyteller, about the various myths and legends behind house. Next, Val Turner joins to talk about recent findings discovered at Windhouse that have been featured in The Shetland Times and the national news.
Finally, Mike Grundon, BBC Radio Shetland presenter, shares an incident when he visited Windhouse several years ago.
Enjoy our Hallowe'en special!
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