greenman Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 as an ex member of the ROC, and an ex lighthousekeeper, I find the legion to be to cliquish, i used to be a full member, but went there for a drink one christmas eve a few years ago i went in with my son and step son, as we sat down, some regulars announced very loudly that they did not like the company and promptly left. this was the first time i had been in the legion for some time, and the first time my son and step son had been in the legion. following this i let my membership lapse . and i have never been back since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grift Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I quite like the Legion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgonzola Butt-cheese Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 The basics of it is simply the numbers of people regularly going out and the quantity of alcohol they are consuming. In other words for the legion to live, perhaps the wheel bar, flints, noost, mareel or lounge must die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 What the Legion has a chance to do is to provide an alternative to he Wheel Bar, Flints, Noost or the Lounge. ie where the older generation can go for a drink without being surrounded by drunken youths and sit in comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenman Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 it does not help when there is no heating in the legion, a gas heater in the middle of the dance floor is not the answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owre-weel Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 The basics of it is simply the numbers of people regularly going out and the quantity of alcohol they are consuming. In other words for the legion to live, perhaps the wheel bar, flints, noost, mareel or lounge must die? They need to take advantage if the next influx of workers and accommodation barges etc. offer them all membership and get the place rocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shetlandpeat Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 It is paying members the branch needs. This will help continue the local work it used to do. It relied on many of the dockers pay packets in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggywiggie Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Well its much easier to become a member of the legion it seems. I am now a member.I personally dont mind going for a drink there.I think from speaking to one of the workers they are intending to improve. Im sure they wouldnt mind hearing suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiodylb17 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Did anything ever change ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundview Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 The thing is, folk rarely think of going to the Legion unless they are a member. The committee needs to advertise its opening hours and admissions policy much better. I don't know what it is. A few pieces in the Shetland times over a 5 or 6 weeks, put out some flyers. What is the policy for non-members anyway? Can anyone walk in on a Thursday/Friday night for a pint? Whats that saying? Adapt or Perish? Look at other Shetland institutions that died off due to clinging to the past - Clives for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiodylb17 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 I would be trying the free wifi route and some pub grub to get the customers in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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