Unstfest Metal Detecting Rally Meet at Baltasound Marina at 9am – 9:30am for registration. This is a fun Metal Detect Rally that is taking place over 2 days – Saturday 15th July & Sunday 16th July 2017. The rally will run from 9am – 4pm both days. PRICE - £5 EACH DAY. We ask you wear suitable clothing/footwear when taking part and take your own water/snacks and lunch. Meet at Baltasound Marina where there will be a bus provided to take you to the destination for that day. There will be a marked out area for detecting on with marshals to keep you right or if you have any questions through-out the day. The bus will then take you back to the Baltasound Marina at 4pm. Unstfest has arranged for representatives from the Shetland Museum to come up and have a look at any findings and supply more information about them. Any findings will be subject to current Scottish Legislations regarding metal detecting. If there is any findings that are kept by state, the money received will be shared 50/50 with land owner. Please return complete entry forms to Malcolm Brown on [email protected] or post to 16 Nordabrake, Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland, ZE29TP by Thursday 29th June 2017. ENTRIES ON THE DAY AT THE ORGANISERS DISCRETION Any Questions? Please contact Rally organiser Malcolm Brown on [email protected] Entry forms available at www.unstfest.org Unstfest Metal Detecting Rally Entry Form Name: Please tick days attending Tel: Saturday (£5) Email: Sunday (£5) Camping Space @ Baltasound Marina £5 per night Which days do you require a camping space Fri TOTAL PAYMENT ENCLOSED (Cheques made payable to “Unst Festival Committee”) £ Sat Sun Signature: Disclaimer: I agree to acquaint myself with and abide by any organisers’ instructions. I declare that I am will participate in this event entirely at my own risk and I acknowledge that this event has with it the potential of serious injury or property loss. The risks of participation include, but are not restricted to, weather conditions, behaviour of other participants, volunteer helpers, officials and spectators. Entrants are reminded that they have to obey all Scottish Legislations regarding Metal Detecting, as well as follow all directions of the marshals during the rally. Failure to do so will lead to not participating in the event. I hereby, aware of these, assume the risks of participating in this event and I agree to waive any claim and to release and discharge from any claim which I or they may have in respect of injury, property loss or damage as a result of or while I am participating in the event, the event organisers, officials, administrators or volunteer helpers. I also agree to indemnify the persons mentioned immediately above for any or all liabilities or claims made against them as a result of my behaviour in this event. I accept that no refund can be given due to cancellation or postponement of the event due to circumstances outside the Organisers’ control. Entries cannot be refunded to entrants who do not eventually take part in the rally. I have read, understood and agree with the disclaimer Signed__________________________________ Date________________ INFORMATION PAGE GETTING TO UNST: From the mainland of Scotland (Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh) or from Orkney you can fly through Flybe to Sumburgh Airport. Another way to get from the Scottish mainland/Orkney is to get the overnight Northlink Ferry. This will bring you into Shetlands main town, Lerwick. BUS from Sumburgh/Lerwick From Sumburgh you will have to catch a bus to Lerwick to get any island buses to Unst. 8AM @ The Shetland Hotel bus stop: This service connects with Northlink Arrivals from Aberdeen. The bus stop is across the road from the Northlink Ferry Terminal at the Shetland Hotel. This bus will take you to Toft (First island ferry) which you will then walk on and get on a bus at the other side (Ulsta) which will take you through Yell to Gutcher, where you get onto the Unst bus. 2:30PM @ Viking Bus Station: The Viking Bus Station is in central Lerwick. This bus will take you right through to Gutcher. You will then get on the Unst bus. There is a limited Bus service available throughout the island. Contact P&T Coaches on 01957 711666 for more information. There is car hire from Sumburgh Airport or car hire on the island. USING THE INTER-ISLAND FERRIES: From the mainland of Shetland you will have to get 2 ferries to Unst. 1st Ferry: Toft – Ulsta 2nd Ferry: Gutcher – Belmont A timetable can be found on the following website - http://www.shetland.gov.uk/ferries/timetable.asp You are best to book your ferries before you set off. Booking Office is open Monday to Sunday 0830-1630 Call: 01595745804 / Email: [email protected] Online bookings can be made at: https://ferry.shetland.gov.uk/booking/ There is a charge to go into the island which you can pay by cash – NO CARD PAYMENTS. PLACES TO STAY: Camping – Unstfest has organised fields suitable for camping at the Baltasound Marina - £5 a tent per night. There is shower and toilet facilities available with a short walk to the Baltasound Hotel/Bar and local shops. Gardiesfauld Youth Hostel is based in Uyeasound. They have camping facilities, campervan power points along with hostel rooms. Please contact them direct if you would like to stay here. For more info please see website http://www.gardiesfauld.shetland.co.uk/ Saxa Vord Resort is based in Haroldswick. This has self-catering houses along with hostel rooms. There is a restaurant and bar in this resort as well. They also have campervan parking with toilet/shower facilities but they don’t have any power points. For more info please visit there website - https://www.saxavord.com/ Baltasound Hotel offers a selection of different rooms inside the hotel along with small chalets outside. There is a restaurant and bar on the premises too. For more info please visit website - http://www.baltasoundhotel.co.uk/ PLACES TO EAT: Saxa Vord Resort – This is open from 6pm – 9pm Monday to Saturday. On Sunday it is open from 12noon to 4pm for Sunday Carvery. Pre-booking is essential, please contact them on 01957 711711 Baltasound Hotel Restaurant – Pre-booking is essentials, please contact them on 01957 711334. Times/days vary due to the amount of residence at the Hotel. As the metal detecting rally is on during Unstfest we will also be hold evening meals through-out the weekend. FRIDAY 14th JULY Mexican Night, Baltasound Hall, 4pm – 8pm (Takeaway Only) SATURDAY 15th JULY J K Mainland burger van, based at the Baltasound Hall, 7:30pm – Late SUNDAY 16th JULY Chip Suppers, Baltasound Hall, 4pm – 7pm (Sit in/Take away) Unstfest Leaflets can be found around the island in case you want to see what else is on when you are here!
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