Councillors approve demolition of former Eric Gray centre
Councillors have approved plans to demolish the former Eric Gray Resource Centre at Seafield at a projected cost of £200,000. Members ratified the recommendation at…
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New Eric Gray centre officially opened
The new Eric Gray centre had its official opening on Saturday morning.
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WATCH: Aerial footage of new Eric Gray Centre
The long-awaited Eric Gray Centre is nearing completion – as shown by aerial footage recently published by contractors DITT Construction. The project, costing around £6…
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‘Turf’s up’ as first sods raised at new centre
A good crowd of service users, carers, service staff and local politicians turned out to see the first turf cut for the new Eric Gray…
READ FULL STORYSchools closed owing to high winds
Shetland Islands Council announced five rural schools and nurseries will be closed tommorrow as storm force winds are forecast.
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Peerie Birl delights special needs teams
Disability Shetland held a fun programme called Peerie Birl at Clickimin on Saturday, which was enjoyed by approximately 50 people who came to the event.
READ FULL STORY‘Significant’ costs of planning for new Eric Gray centre
“Significant” fees are needed to support a new Eric Gray Centre, according to health and social care chief Simon Bokor-Ingram.
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Eshaness to Sumburgh ride for Eric Gray Centre
Two keen cyclists are planning a “Light to Light” charity bike ride next month to raise money for the Eric Gray Centre’s hansel fund.
READ FULL STORYEric Gray decision draws applause
Around 20 parents and supporters gave the council a hearty round of applause as plans to build a replacement for the Eric Gray Centre were
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SIC supports new £5.6 million care centre at Seafield
Councillors have voiced support for a brand new £5.6 million day care centre to replace the existing Eric Gray and Gressy Loan buildings.
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New Eric Gray is ‘only option’
Parents, carers and members of the Shetland Special Needs Action Group are continuing to call for a speedy resolution to end the uncertainty over a…
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The proposal to build a new facility providing day services for adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and complex needs is being backed by…
READ FULL STORYSeafield motion unanimously backed
The hockey pitch at Seafield should be reserved for the new Eric Gray Centre, it was unanimously agreed at a meeting of the full council…
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Campaign group re-forms to fight for Eric Gray
A group campaigning for special needs adults has been re-formed amid the uncertainty over the future of the Eric Gray Centre and additional support needs…
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