JustMe Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 So is that it........no more objectors coming out of the woodwork to deny Shetland a cinema and a good music venue?. At long last the project team can turn their thoughts to getting the place built on time and on budget. Just has to be too early to start discussions about what the first film to be shown should be although I do have one oddball idea already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Whats that? Robinson Crusoe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 Or 'The Fly'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustMe Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 No, I was thinking that instead of some great Hollywood blockbuster the cinema could open with a week showing all the Shetland films that they can get hold of.........maybe as a sort of shakedown in the week before the official opening. Everything from "Edge of the World" to "Its nice up North". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just a number Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 After reading last weeks Shetland Times about the Mareel project it appears that the price has increased again. The price is now estimated at 12 million, is this not 1-2 million more than previous estimates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted October 10, 2008 Report Share Posted October 10, 2008 Wow the RBS can post record figures into the red in the global credit crunch, house prices are falling and the SIC’s funds are running out faster than Robbie runs but lets all go to the new Mareel and spend the giro on subsidised “local†booze. I posted this over a month ago, no comment from you yes punters. Sustainability my ass. When is the SIC going to understand boom and bust. Spend spend spend ooo it all gone. Sorry we made a mistake. Thank goodness wills has got balls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiiMan Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I posted this over a month ago, no comment from you yes punters. Sustainability my ass. When is the SIC going to understand boom and bust. Spend spend spend ooo it all gone. Sorry we made a mistake. Thank goodness wills has got balls The 'Yes' guys gone very quiet indeed. I hear that SIBC's quote that the tenders had come back in the region of £15 million was only a couple of hundred thousand off the mark so they're desperately trying to shave off at least a couple of million. No response either way yet on the State Aid complaint and the European funding announcement is about two weeks overdue now. How does a £7 million project get to £15 million anyway? Shetland Arties have even outdone da cooncil in spectacular fashion!! Wills' investigation - bring it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAStewart Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Wow the RBS can post record figures into the red in the global credit crunch, house prices are falling and the SIC’s funds are running out faster than Robbie runs but lets all go to the new Mareel and spend the giro on subsidised “local†booze. I posted this over a month ago, no comment from you yes punters. Sustainability my ass. When is the SIC going to understand boom and bust. Spend spend spend ooo it all gone. Sorry we made a mistake. Thank goodness wills has got balls What are we to comment on? You've made a speculative statement. If you provide some hard data to attempt to show that Mareel will fail, I'm sure many will be happy discuss. Shetland has loads of great places to play. Which have been around for years. Why do we 'need' a bigger, 'better' venue? Is that really going to make more amazing musicians?... Err, no! "Shetland has loads of great places to play". Country halls? Clickimin? Garrison? Pubs? Sound hall? I'll take your opinion seriously when you're tried to put on a gig at several venues. "Is that really going to make more amazing musicians?". You mean like the way that Clickimin did nothing for sport? Remember the Island Games didn't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Wow the RBS can post record figures into the red in the global credit crunch, house prices are falling and the SIC’s funds are running out faster than Robbie runs but lets all go to the new Mareel and spend the giro on subsidised “local†booze.I posted this over a month ago, no comment from you yes punters.I've highlighted the reason it was ignored. You were obviously not open to discussion nor reason.When is the SIC going to understand boom and bust.Probably never.Spend spend spend ooo it all gone. Sorry we made a mistake. Thank goodness wills has got ballsBecause it takes great big balls to say "no", doesn't it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiiMan Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 I've highlighted the reason it was ignored. You were obviously not open to discussion nor reason. And on the other hand, you are open to discussion or reason as to why the rest of us should pay for a £15 million pub trying to masquerade as something this community needs? Please feel free to ignore me too, its a small price to pay for being right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachmill Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 And on the other hand, you are open to discussion or reason as to why the rest of us should pay for a £15 millionYup. I can easily accept why folk are for / against spending huge amounts of money they are for / against. Hang on...pub trying to masquerade as something this community needs?Oh dear, I see you can't Please feel free to ignore me too, its a small price to pay for being right. Never said I was "right". I'll leave you and nic to pat each others backs me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencey7 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 And on the other hand, you are open to discussion or reason as to why the rest of us should pay for a £15 million pub trying to masquerade as something this community needs?"CI-NE-MA". Do you understand the term? And a PROPER music venue which will have an incredible impact on Shetland's already phenomenal music scene. You may not value these as important or consider them necessary. Many others do. It's happening. Deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairislefaerie Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Guess some folks just cant take the idea of something happening in shetland that will be for the benefit of all. Me, I cant wait ! Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Sure i would love a new cinema and music venue that i could visit, who wouldn't? I would also like a new car, one holiday a year and windows that don’t piss in water. But in current circumstances I can't afford it. Live within ur means Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner72 Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 ^^ You, and many of the rest of us i can assure you. At least now, with Mareel on the way, maybe a few more living locally will be able to afford such luxuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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