King’s Award for Open Door Drama Shetland

That this House welcomes the award of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Open Door Drama in Shetland, recognising outstanding contribution to community life; notes that Open Door Drama has provided theatre opportunities to all age-groups for over 30 years; gives thanks for the dedicated group of volunteers who run the organisation; and believes that voluntary arts organisations make a vital contribution to rural and island life in Scotland, by bringing people together, developing skills, and strengthening community identity.

• Mr Alistair Carmichael Sponsor
• Mr Angus MacDonald
• Sarah Dyke
• Jim Shannon
• Clive Jones
• Manuela Perteghella
• Dr Al Pinkerton