jevans Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 A cycle lane, so cycling to and from work is less suicidal, mountain bike trails, nice cheap fuel, some sunshine once in a while, a speed limit that people actually stick to, more local craft fairs and farmers markets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercloud Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 The soft play area wouldd be excellent idea many families in past have talked about this and how much it would actually cost to set and run,parties could be held there it could be hired out,give somewhere for local children and tourists families to go in bad weather and winter.It would be finding somwhere and the insurance cost.Maybe the concil would like help out with such idea or grant avaialble perhaps yo can dream.A bowling alley wold also be good ,cold also be hired out etc ,maybe at airport or elsewhere perhaps more central. Silvercloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercloud Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 apologies for typos, some of my keys are sticking and typing one hand with a baby feeding. Silvercloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi , More local support groups,I'm in the process of setting up homebirth support group and miscarriage group run by mothers for mothers,families giving help ,information .I'm sure the island is need of other support groups too. Silvercloud You should go to Market House they will help you set up any new groups you want. You could also speak the the local Health Visitors, they might help you too. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 The soft play area wouldd be excellent idea many families in past have talked about this and how much it would actually cost to set and run,parties could be held there it could be hired out,give somewhere for local children and tourists families to go in bad weather and winter.It would be finding somwhere and the insurance cost.Maybe the concil would like help out with such idea or grant avaialble perhaps yo can dream.A bowling alley wold also be good ,cold also be hired out etc ,maybe at airport or elsewhere perhaps more central. Silvercloud Someone was going to do this, but i think after they did the business plan it fell through. I think they had the idea lodged with the enterprise co. this stops others folk pinching they idea (and poss funding) i think??? They were questionairs going about the toddler groups not long ago, but dont know what happend, again they might know at Market House. The thing is would the Shetland folk aford to go enough to cover running costs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercloud Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi, thanks for those tips . Silvercloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilackirsty Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Cheaper fuel (both domestic and motor!), Lidl coz they have a good variety at good prices, Primark if for nothing else for cheap clothes for the kids, a pound shop! (sure I'm dreaming there!) oh and hell why not ...... how about a KFC!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whalsa Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 As has been repeatedly said, cheaper fuel! and maybe a Dominos pizza branch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Ten pin bowling! Which i think was thought about but the council decided not to bother with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CyprusPluto Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 A major European Champions league football team and an international airport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mag Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Well said jevans! Cycle tracks and more farmers markets would make such a difference. And a bit of sunshine would be fine too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevans Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Having witnessed some of the driving on the way home tonight in what was really rather crappy dark soggy conditions, I'll reiterate the need for a cycle lane on the main road from north to south! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanna Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 In reply to most of the above, why do people come to live here? I came to Shetland because the lifestyle was different from everywhere else, reading the above posts, if they all came about, where's the difference from other places South, competitive fuel prices, Yes, fair delivery charges Yes, Royal Mail offer a good delivery service subject to the size and weight of the goods to be delivered, but some sellers rip us off because we're an Island, I'm happy to pay Royal Mail charges but some of the courier charges and delivery are just beyond the pale. Going back to my home town in Cumbria is sad, as they have all the above ie. Lidle, Aldi, Morrisons, etc. but no main shopping street as all the shops have closed down, are boarded up or are Charity Shops, Take away's, oh and Pound shops..... every second shop is a bloody pound shop. Do we really want to see our Beautiful Island become the same? My home town used to have the same population as the whole of Shetland, now the population has doubled, and is now around 42,000, mind that's a small, town not a group of small Island's. Me, I love Shetland and would hate it to change so much that a trip South would be no different than a trip to Lerwick, but then if all the changes came about that most of the above want to see, Lerwick would be boarded up like most towns South. People come to visit Shetland because it's different, why change it too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePeerieTrow Posted January 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Thanks to everyone. I think we all have validity in our requests n wishes. In response to SuzannaI agree about all the wonderful things that living in Shetland outweighs the mainland with. I have had the fortune of living in many parts of the world. I agree Shetland ranks amoung the best in the world. I agree we don't want all the commercialism of the mainland but in saying that having a complete monopoly by the likes of Tesco isn't a blessing either. These islands couldn't support the likes of all those chain stores and besides, the council would never allow that much competition and commercialism on the island. A lidl or aldi would be nice for our budgets and choice even just a little is nice. Kirkwall has a lidl and they haven't gone nuts with commercialism. One pound shop would be nice. And must admit I really enjoy the fact there is actually a place in the world that is not plagued by the existence of macdonalds:) I do think that the likes of a bowling alley and soft play area would be great!It gives children young n old some good fun with friends in the community or just family bonding. In our weather a good part of the year it would be great having the additional options. Soft play areas are great for children. They can really put their heart and soul into playing and discovery and just plain old wholesome fun and be safe as well as giving parents a little respite. As for the fuel prices... It still astounds me that it comes from here yet we are robbed every time we fill up. It shouldn't cost as much as it does. And in fact we need it more than most mainlanders. They have a choice and ready access to various modes of public transportation we don't n really do need motors to access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anidder een Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 I don't know in what units common sense are measured , but I would like a lot common sense units brought to these isles and then given to the council. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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