Our local Museum did a lovely thing last week....
They sent every Shetland student away from home, a present from Shetland. There are about 400 students living outwith.
"The project aimed to deliver a “peerie hansel fae hame” during a time when students may be struggling at university accommodation following outbreaks (Covid) on the mainland."
peerie = small
hansel = gift
hame = home
So they did..... a Fair Isle knitted item (hat, headband, gloves, scarf), some Shetland soap, a Shetland flag pin and "puffin poo" (white chocolate balls).
My youngest who is at Bristol University doing a Masters in Chinese translation was sent a package and she was very touched, almost tears. I think a lot of them are struggling at the moment. I know Floss has her moments. They are changing Christmas plans every day and there is no real information. She is coming home early now as the Government are making a "window" for students to travel during.
Anyway, I just thought I would share this heartwarming story in this world of nothing but grim news.
