Sandness Community Development

Sandness Community Development SCD was established to build a safe, strong, sustainable, self-reliant community for the benefit of all.

We are working with others both within and outside the community on projects, services, activities & events that make Sandness a great place to live.

04/06/2026

Coming up later this month:
Illustrated talk by artist Paul Bloomer.
Sandness Hall, Tuesday 16 June starting at 7.30, doors open 7.00
Refreshments available.
Donations at the door

Paul's first trip to Shetland was a visit to Sandness when he stayed at North House by Melby Pier. The views from the pier had a major influence on his work and Melby Pier featured in many of his early paintings in Shetland.

When Paul heard that the Sandness community were acquiring Melby Pier to safeguard its future he was keen to lend his support. So please support him and come along to hear how Melby Pier can change people's lives.

31/03/2026

Thanks to everyone who supported our film club this season. We plan to be back in October. If you have any thoughts about the running of the club or film suggestions to make then please get in touch either by messaging us here or by email: [email protected]
See you in the autumn!

Hi EveryoneFilm Club’s season finale on Saturday 21st March in the Sandness Hall at 7.30pm is:The Penguin Lessons (UK, 2...
17/03/2026

Hi Everyone
Film Club’s season finale on Saturday 21st March in the Sandness Hall at 7.30pm is:
The Penguin Lessons (UK, 2024, Peter Cattaneo, 112 mins, certificate 12)
Tickets £5 adults, £3 children on the door (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult).

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down. Starring Steve Coogan.

As usual the bar will be open for snacks and drinks (please note there will be an intermission). Doors open 7pm for a 7.30 start.

Please come along and join us!

Hi EveryoneFilm Club February is coming to Sandness Hall on Saturday 21st February.First up at 4pm for our younger (and ...
15/02/2026

Hi Everyone
Film Club February is coming to Sandness Hall on Saturday 21st February.

First up at 4pm for our younger (and those of any age) viewers is Flow (U, 85 mins) a dreamy animation following a cat as it encounters a variety of other animals on a water-based journey after a great flood. The film beautifully explores the themes of survival, friendship and nature’s beauty. Tickets are £3 on the door for all (Please note: although the film is a U certificate, those under 16 should be accompanied by an adult).

Then at 7.30pm we have a return to form for director Wim Wenders with Perfect Days (PG, 125 mins). The seemingly mundane existence of a Tokyo cleaner is revealed as rewarding and meaningful through the simple delights he finds in life. New friendships develop and old secrets are revealed. Tickets £5 adults, £3 children on the door (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult).

Hi folks our January film screening is coming up this Saturday, 17th, at Sandness Hall. Come along for a relaxing evenin...
13/01/2026

Hi folks our January film screening is coming up this Saturday, 17th, at Sandness Hall. Come along for a relaxing evening, the bar will be open serving drinks, snacks and ice cream as usual. Entry on the door is only £5. Doors open 7pm film starts at 7.30pm. (Intermission)

Our film is the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown (details below).

Our next showings on February 21st will be the award winning animation Flow followed by the quiet contemplation of modern Tokyo in Wim Wender's Perfect Days.

17/12/2025

Hi folks just a reminder about our Christmas Films this Saturday.
The heat will be on in Sandness Hall and the bar open for refreshments and ice cream on Saturday 20th December.
2 timeless classics for you. At 4pm Kevin is back foiling a toy store burglary in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (120 mins, PG). Tickets for this show are £3 on the door. (Please note all under 16s should have a responsible adult with them).
At 7.30pm John Gordon Sinclair will be trying to make sense of life and love in Gregory’s Girl (UK, 1980, Bill Forsyth, 91 mins, 12A) Tickets £5 on the door.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

06/12/2025

Christmas is on its way so why not plan a movie break into your festive schedule?
Come along to Sandness Hall and enjoy a couple of timeless classics. The heat will be on and the bar open for refreshments and ice cream on Saturday 20th December.

At 4pm Kevin is back foiling a toy store burglary in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (120 mins, PG). Tickets for this show are £3 on the door. Please note all under 16s should have a responsible adult with them.

At 7.30pm John Gordon Sinclair will be trying to make sense of life and love in Gregory’s Girl (UK, 1980, Bill Forsyth, 91 mins, 12A) Tickets £5 on the door.

Hope to see you there!

Sandness Community Development and Sandness Hall

Hi folksWe have a double header coming up on Saturday 15th November at Film Club at Sandness Hall.The bar will be open f...
08/11/2025

Hi folks
We have a double header coming up on Saturday 15th November at Film Club at Sandness Hall.
The bar will be open for snacks, drinks and ice cream.

First up is Moana 2 (100 mins, PG) showing at 4pm
Tickets are £3
All under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.

Then at 7.30pm we have:

The Outrun (UK, 2023, Nora Fingscheidt, 118 mins, 15)
Rona, home in Orkney, helps her father with the sheep and visits her religious mother. In flashbacks we learn of the childhood events that may have led to her alcoholism and its toll on her life in London. Now sober she tries to make a new start searching for corncrakes and coming to terms with the past and the present. Brilliantly played by Saoirse Ronan, Rona’s struggles are set against the storm battered Orkney landscape where she finds connection and hope amongst the rocks and the people (many with genuine local accents). A film about strength, recovery and the benefits of sea swimming.

Here's reminder of our 2025/26 Film Programme. Come along to the first night and get your season membership!
09/10/2025

Here's reminder of our 2025/26 Film Programme. Come along to the first night and get your season membership!

Just a reminder that the Sandness Film Club's winter season kicks off next Saturday with 'Wicked Little Letters'. As the...
09/10/2025

Just a reminder that the Sandness Film Club's winter season kicks off next Saturday with 'Wicked Little Letters'. As the nights draw in come along for a cosy evening of entertainment and company. Bar open for drinks and snacks. Full details below:

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