A COMMUNITY event giving service users in the Supported Living service the chance to experience a taste of Lerwick Up Helly Aa proved a huge success on Saturday.
Junior jarl Frankie Walterson (left) and his squad were a big hit at the event. Photo: Junior Up Helly Aa
The Supported Living Up Helly Aa (SLUHA) event at Sound Hall saw appearances from the 2026 Lerwick senior and junior jarl squads, as well as a performance from the Mirrie Stars.
The Cullivoe Dance Band provided music, giving folk the chance to take the floor for a Boston Two Step, St Bernard’s Waltz and even a packed dancefloor of vikings for a Grand Old Duke of York.
The council’s Supported Living team organised the event to give its service users the chance to experience Up Helly Aa for themselves in a fun, accessible and inclusive environment.
And there was huge excitement for the vikings visit on Saturday, with plenty of selfies and dancing throughout the afternoon.
Tommy Inkster (left) with Iain Blance. Photo: Malcolm Younger
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