Sandwick Social Club

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The entrance
Photo by Kozetland1.

The Sandwick Social Club, in central Sandwick started out as a portacabin structure, the first pint being poured on the 18th December 1981, and the official opening by Mr Bruce, on the 3rd April 1982.
In 1984 the building was expanded with the addition of a large function hall, and lounge bar, making it the biggest club outside of Lerwick.
The bar facilities are open every night, to club members and guests.
The club celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a special function on the 21st April 2007.

Regular Events

• Carpet Bowls - Wednesday night at 7.30pm (Winter only)
• Postponed until further notice !!! Golden Kitchen Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway 5 till 11pm Tuesday to Sunday.

Photos from Some 2009 Events

• 12th July
  

Niall Cruickshank & Alan Jamieson

Nial Cruickshank and Alan Jamieson performed on the 12th July in aid of the Mind Your Head charity.
Niall and Alan, who now lives in Renfrew, worked together as firemen at Sumburgh Airport in the 90s.
When Alan returns to Shetland for a visit, they get together to play folk and country music.
They recently recorded a CD called Kindred Spirits with the proceeds of the sales going to the Mind Your Head charity, which the both support.
The CD is available locally, through various outlets, or by contacting Alan on 07962 576629.

Photos From Some 2008 Events

• 30th August
  Shetland Blues Festival

Daniel Smith at The 2008 Blues Festival at the Sandwick Social Club.

The After Hours R and B Revue at The 2008 Blues Festival at the Sandwick Social Club.

• 6th September
  The Mindsetters Final Gig

The Mindsetters at the Sandwick Social Club.

TV Quiz Team

The club entered the Grampian Television "Top Club" quiz 3 times.

In the 1989 competition they got to the final but were beaten by the Dundee Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
As runners-up the team won £750 which was donated to 3 charities; Sandwick Youth and Community Centre; South Mainland Cancer Group; and Friends of Raeden, an Aberdeen hospital attended by children from Shetland.

In 1997 the team made it to the semi-finals.

1989 Top Club team. Picture courtesy of Grampian Television.

1994 Top Club team. Picture courtesy of Grampian Television.

1997 Top Club Team, with quizmaster Frank Gilfeather. Picture courtesy of Grampian Television.

Some of the same team members are taking part in a 2009 episode of the BBC 2 quiz show "Eggheads", under the name 'Sandwick Socializers'.

Sandwick Socializers Team, (seated, left to right): Kenny Malcolmson, Neville Martin, Ross Smith, David Smith, Ross Bray, and George Smith.
Picture courtesy of Neville Martin.