Shetland Isles
Welcome to the Shetland Isles Network
Our next catch up of the network will take place on Thursday 30th April 2026 from 9.30am – 11.30am in the Islesburgh Community Centre, King Harald St, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0EQ.
Please note we are also offering hybrid for those further afield and unable to attend in person but could attend online.
Our meeting falls on Day 7 of Global Intergenerational Week which looks to improve intergenerational quality and sustainability. With the campaign’s themes in mind, our session will shine a spotlight on intergenerational approaches for climate action, and on how to improve our intergenerational practice and sustainability for projects.
Back in November 2025 Alison and Denise caught up with some of our Shetland Intergenerational Network members however, due to heavy fog, Alison couldn’t make it in person—hence her slightly ghostly appearance in the photo above! You can download the notes from that meeting, along with notes from our winter online network meeting in January 2026, which had an amazing 69 people registered.
We’re also delighted to share that GWT is looking to recruit another volunteer intergenerational community connector for Shetland to help us continue to grow the network. If you’re passionate about intergenerational work, keen to learn more, and excited about strengthening relationships across ages in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more, please contact Alison.
Previous Network meeting Notes
January 2026 – online summary and presentation
November 2025 – in person
Latest News
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Volunteer Trustee Opportunities
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Generations Working Together is seeking to appoint two committed, proactive, and passionate volunteer Trustees to join our Board at an exciting and influential time for intergenerational work in Scotland.
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Shining a light on the intergenerational workforce: engagement, retention and career choices
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Free places available to attend Global Intergenerational Congress 2026
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Thanks to the National Lottery, Awards for All Scotland, GWT is offering a free place to third sector organisations to Day 1 & 2 of the Congress (includes Civic Reception) along with free intergenerational training and support.
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Exhibition spaces now available for the Global Intergenerational Congress 2026
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Homeshare in the UK
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Research Project listening to children
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