Monday, 31 August 2015

DEMENTIA AWARENESS TRAINING


OPEN TO ALL UNISON SHETLAND MEMBERS


Dementia Awareness Workshop

WHERE:  Islesburgh Community Centre 

WHEN: Wednesday 28 October, 9.30am – 4.30pm

Cost: free

 This workshop, open to UNISON Members and run by the  Open University will aim to help you understand:

· what is meant by the term dementia ­ types and causes

· how having dementia affects the way a person behaves and functions

· that it is possible to live well with dementia

 If you wish to book a place please contact:

MARTA CHABA, Regional Learning and Development Organiser
UNISON, 53 Shore Street, Inverness, IV1 1NF
m.chaba@unison.co.uk
Direct dial: 01463 723968
Mobile: 07950889765

 

CALENDAR COMPETITION 2016


Would you like workers all over Shetland to see your photos? Following the success of last years competition your pictures could appear on the local branch calendar for 2016. You can send us photographs taken in Shetland, or in any part of the world you have visited, but all submissions must be from UNISON members. Please send images in hard copy or digitally with your name, contact details, membership number and category entered on the back. The categories for entries are:

 

1. Place of Work

Images of any places of work. This category can include imaginative images of any element of a workplace, here in Shetland or overseas.

 

2. Wildlife

Could include any wildlife-related image.

 

3. Landscape

This category might include any landscape, outdoor scene, natural image or sunset.

 

4. Urban landscape

Pictures of urban places.

 

5. Rural Landscape

Images of rural landscapes.

 

6. Our community

Pictures which use the theme of community and what that means to people.

 

7. Weather

This category includes any image of weather.

 

8. Architectural Design and Building

Images which capture stunning architecture or building design.

 

9. Hobbies

Could include any images associated with hobbies, or activities you do in your spare time

 

10. Portrait

Pictures of people from all walks of life.

 

11. Black and White

Images in black and white, with any subject, composition or style considered.

 

12. Any Catagory

In our final category, we’re looking for images of interest to yourself.

 

 

Images should be sent to:

 

kaila.mcculloch@shetland.gov.uk

 

Photographic Competition

UNISON Local Services Branch

18-20 Alexandra Buildings

The Esplanade

LERWICK

ZE1 0LL

 

 

The closing date is Friday 30th September. We can’t return photos, unfortunately, so remember to keep a copy for yourself. We’ll let you know in early September if your picture has been chosen.

Wednesday, 11 March 2015

UNISON AGM 12th March 2015

Its that time of year again.

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow in Room 16, Islesburgh Community Centre at 12pm.

The meeting will be followed by a buffet lunch.

All council staff have been given permission to attend.