My Week 2nd February 2024
2 Feb 2024
- Attended the Up Helly A’ civic reception in Lerwick Town Hall where the freedom of Lerwick for 24 hours was granted to the Guizer Jarl and his squad.
- Went to the Up Helly A’ Taste of Shetland event where local food and drink producers showcased their produce.
- Discussed rural communities and the Agriculture Bill with stakeholders in a roundtable meeting of the Rural Affairs and Islands committee.
- Attended an event about the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill to hear from stakeholders about proposed amendments.
- Met representatives from OneKind and heard about their campaign to transition away from the use of pig farrowing crates.
- Learned more about the Bairns’ Hoose project from the organisation Children 1st.