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12/11/2023

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SHETLAND SIMMER DIM 2024
22nd / 23rd June - LERWICK
 
Thank you for your interest in visiting and hashing with us in the most northerly part of the UK in the land of the “Simmer Dim” – the Shetland Isles. During midsummer, or as we call it the “Simmer Dim” the sun never truly sets - yes its light all night!   Our “Simmer Dim” hash weekend takes place annually on the weekend of the longest day of the year and coincides this year with the  now infamous “Motorcycle Rally”.
 
Our weekend itinerary is based again this year in Lerwick and as follows:
 
Friday      21st June:

  • Visitors to Shetland catch the overnight Northlink ferry from Aberdeen at 7pm (unless you wish to make other travel arrangements).
 
Saturday     22nd June

  • Visitors to Shetland to have breakfast on board the boat and disembark altogether at 8am.
  • Bus collects visitors from ferry terminal and takes to drop off luggage at the Islesburgh Youth Hostel.
  • Bus departs hostel to run location at app 9.30am. Locals joining must meet at the hostel at 9.15am. Please bring your own towels to sit on !!!
  • Circle and lunch provided at end of run  location.
  • Depending on return time there may be time in the afternoon  to explore Lerwick, relax and  get ready to party.
  • Evening party plans to be confirmed.
 
Sunday       23rd June

  • Breakfast will be provided for visiting hashers and locals wishing to join.
  • Hangover run in the morning.
  • Lunch provided followed by circle contributions and gifts.
  • Sunday evening, most visiting hashers will catch the Northlink ferry back to Aberdeen.  With transport arranged to take visiting hashers back to the boat.

The fee for visiting hashers (over 18’s only) -  £180 for registrations and payments received before 31/12/23 and £210 for registration received after that date. Fee includes the cost of 1 nights stay in the Islesburgh “5 star” Youth Hostel.
                                               
The fee for local hashers varies depending on events attended over the weekend.
 
Our offer to all includes two fantastic hash runs, food and drink for the weekend, bus transport, evening entertainment and your special  2024  Simmer Dim gift.
 
Note: the program is subject to change depending on numbers registering so the more the merrier!
 
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO –

Book and pay for your own travel to and from Shetland. 
  • Sign up by completing our online registration form ('Register' button at the top of this post) as accurately as possible please.
 
  • Shortly after we receive your registration form we will send you a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay - your place will then be reserved on a first paid basis.
 
CONTACT

If you have any questions please contact us via email:  [email protected]
 
So over to you - we look forward to seeing you in Lerwick on 22nd June 2024 for the Shetland “Simmer Dim” hash weekend.

“ON UP”and“ON ON”
 
Further Information

TRAVEL
 
As regards your travel to Shetland we ask that you make your own arrangements. The two options are:
 
Northlink Ferries – This is a daily over night service between Aberdeen and Lerwick and vice versa. The ferry facilities include berths, sleeping pods and on-board recliners (all bookable and subject to availability). There are onboard restaurants, bars, a cinema and a shop.
 
Whilst travel dates are of course at your discretion the usual Simmer Dim weekend sailings for this year are:-
 
Friday 21st June         Departs Aberdeen at 19:00 arriving in Lerwick at 07:30
Sunday 23rd June       Departs Lerwick at 19:00 arriving in Aberdeen 07.00.
Check in time:             One hour prior to sailing.
 
If taking this route can we request that you breakfast on board in the morning then disembark the ferry in Lerwick at 8:00am – not before! 
 
Note - we hope to be in a position very shortly to provide you with a discount code for booking with Northlink Ferries. If our application is successful we will update the website immediately but in the meantime please go ahead and book your fare as space on the ferry is booking fast. If we receive the discount after you’ve booked the discount code will entitle you to a refund on your booking.
 
For more details go to  www.northlinkferries.co.uk or Telephone – 0800 1114422.
 
Loganair

 There are direct daily flights to and from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow to Sumburgh Airport in Shetland (25 miles south of Lerwick)
 
Booking online provides a £10 reduction per person each way.
 
In the online “Fares” section there is an option to book as a group for groups of 9 or more – this attracts an even higher per person discount.
 
Please ensure you book through Loganair direct and not any other company.
 
For online bookings please visit https://www.loganair.co.uk or Telephone – 0344 800 2855
 
Note-  transport to and from the airport is not included in the package.  Taxis normally available (app £50).  Public Buses:- check times @  https://www.zettrans.org.uk/travel/public-transport/bus
Car Hire - https://www.boltscarhire.co.uk  or Telephone:  01595-693636
 
ACCOMODATION

Your one night stay at the 5 star Islesburgh Youth Hostel on Saturday 17th June is included in the fee. We currently have this luxurious 62-bed youth hostel booked exclusively.

Check in time is 12 noon but you needn’t worry as you will be in the hills by then or swimming in the Atlantic Ocean! 

If you wish to book additional nights at the hostel -Telephone 01595-745100

For booking your own or other accommodation see the Useful Info section of our website.

For a list of everyone who has signed up so far for the Shetland Simer Dim Hash weekend 2024, please click this link which will take you to a Google Spreadsheet.
Who's Cumin - Simmer Dim 2024
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Simmer Dim 2023

17/4/2023

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SHETLAND SIMMER DIM 2022 2023
17th / 18th June - LERWICK
 
Thank you for your interest in visiting and hashing with us in the most northerly part of the UK in the land of the “Simmer Dim” – the Shetland Isles. During midsummer, or as we call it the “Simmer Dim” the sun never truly sets - yes its light all night!   Our “Simmer Dim” hash weekend takes place annually on the weekend of the longest day of the year and coincides this year with the  now infamous “Motorcycle Rally”.
 
Our weekend itinerary is based again this year in Lerwick and as follows:
 
Friday      16th June:

  • Visitors to Shetland catch the overnight Northlink ferry from Aberdeen at 7pm (unless you wish to make other travel arrangements).
 
Saturday     17th June

  • Visitors to Shetland to have breakfast on board the boat and disembark altogether at 8am.
  • Bus collects visitors from ferry terminal and takes to drop off luggage at the Islesburgh Youth Hostel.
  • Bus departs hostel to run location at app 9.30am. Locals joining must meet at the hostel at 9.15am. Please bring your own towels to sit on !!!
  • Circle and lunch provided at end of run  location.
  • Depending on return time there may be time in the afternoon  to explore Lerwick, relax and  get ready to party.
  • Evening dinner provided followed by dancing with the best ceilidh band in Shetland  traditional Scottish attire this year ! for da fling!
 
Sunday       18th June

  • Breakfast will be provided for visiting hashers and locals wishing to join.
  • Hangover run in the morning.
  • Lunch provided followed by circle  contributions,  gifts and merch
  • Sunday evening, most visiting hashers will catch the Northlink ferry back to Aberdeen.  With transport is arranged to take visiting hashers back to the boat.

The fee for visiting hashers -  £195 (over 18’s only) and includes the cost of 1 nights stay in the Islesburgh “5 star” Youth Hostel.
                                               
The fee for local hashers varies depending on events attended over the weekend.
 
Our offer to all includes two fantastic hash runs, food and drink for the weekend, bus transport, evening entertainment and your special  2023  Simmer Dim gift merchandise.
 
Note: the program is subject to change depending on numbers registering so the more the merrier!
 
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO –

Book and pay for your own travel to and from Shetland. 
  • Sign up by completing our online registration form ('Register' button at the top of this post) as accurately as possible please.
 
  • Shortly after we receive your registration form we will send you a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay - your place will then be reserved on a first paid basis.
 
CONTACT

If you have any questions please contact us via email:  [email protected]
 
So over to you - we look forward to seeing you in Lerwick on 17th June 2023 for the Shetland “Simmer Dim” hash weekend.

“ON UP”and“ON ON”
 
Further Information

TRAVEL
 
As regards your travel to Shetland we ask that you make your own arrangements. The two options are:
 
Northlink Ferries – This is a daily over night service between Aberdeen and Lerwick and vice versa. The ferry facilities include berths, sleeping pods and on-board recliners (all bookable and subject to availability). There are onboard restaurants, bars, a cinema and a shop.
 
Whilst travel dates are of course at your discretion the usual Simmer Dim weekend sailings for this year are:-
 
Friday 16th June         Departs Aberdeen at 19:00 arriving in Lerwick at 07:30
Sunday 18th June       Departs Lerwick at 19:00 arriving in Aberdeen 07.00.
Check in time:             One hour prior to sailing.
 
If taking this route can we request that you breakfast on board in the morning then disembark the ferry in Lerwick at 8:00am – not before! 
 
Note - we hope to be in a position very shortly to provide you with a discount code for booking with Northlink Ferries. If our application is successful we will update the website immediately but in the meantime please go ahead and book your fare as space on the ferry is booking fast. If we receive the discount after you’ve booked the discount code will entitle you to a refund on your booking.
 
For more details go to  www.northlinkferries.co.uk or Telephone – 0800 1114422.
 
Loganair

 There are direct daily flights to and from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow to Sumburgh Airport in Shetland (25 miles south of Lerwick)
 
Booking online provides a £10 reduction per person each way.
 
In the online “Fares” section there is an option to book as a group for groups of 9 or more – this attracts an even higher per person discount.
 
Please ensure you book through Loganair direct and not any other company.
 
For online bookings please visit https://www.loganair.co.uk or Telephone – 0344 800 2855
 
Note-  transport to and from the airport is not included in the package.  Taxis normally available (app £50).  Public Buses:- check times @  https://www.zettrans.org.uk/travel/public-transport/bus
Car Hire - https://www.boltscarhire.co.uk  or Telephone:  01595-693636
 
ACCOMODATION

Your one night stay at the 5 star Islesburgh Youth Hostel on Saturday 17th June is included in the fee. We currently have this luxurious 62-bed youth hostel booked exclusively.

Check in time is 12 noon but you needn’t worry as you will be in the hills by then or swimming in the Atlantic Ocean! 

If you wish to book additional nights at the hostel -Telephone 01595-745100

For booking your own or other accommodation see the Useful Info section of our website.

For a list of everyone who has signed up so far for the Shetland Simer Dim Hash weekend 2023, please click this link which will take you to a Google Spreadsheet.
Who's Cumin - Simmer Dim 2023

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Simmer Dim 2022 - Who's Cumin?

12/4/2022

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For a list of everyone who has signed up so far for the Shetland Simer Dim Hash weekend 2022, please click this link which will take you to a Google Spreadsheet.
Who's Cumin - Simmer Dim 2022.xlsx

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Simmer Dim 2022

31/3/2022

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SHETLAND SIMMER DIM 2022
18th / 19th June - LERWICK
 
Thank you for your interest in visiting and hashing with us in the most northerly part of the UK in the land of the “Simmer Dim” – the Shetland Isles. During midsummer, or as we call it the “Simmer Dim” the sun never truly sets - yes its light all night!   Our “Simmer Dim” hash weekend takes place annually on the weekend of the longest day of the year and coincides usually with the local Lerwick “Midsummer Carnival” and the now infamous “Motorcycle Rally”.
 
Our weekend itinerary is based this year in Lerwick and is roughly as follows:
 
Friday 17th June:

  • Visitors to Shetland catch the overnight ferry from Aberdeen at 7pm (unless you wish to make other travel arrangements).
 
Saturday 18th June

  • Visitors to Shetland to have breakfast on board the boat and disembark altogether at 8am.
  • Bus collects visitors from ferry terminal and takes to drop off luggage at the Islesburgh Youth Hostel.
  • Bus departs hostel to run location at app 9.30am. Locals joining must meet at the hostel at 9.15am.
  • Circle and lunch provided at end location.
  • Afternoon to explore Lerwick, relax and getting ready to party.
  • Evening dinner provided followed by dancing with the best ceilidh band in Shetland..
 
Sunday 19th June

  • Breakfast will be provided for visiting hashers and locals wishing to join.
  • Hangover run in the morning.
  • Circle at end location with lunch provided followed by contributions and gifts!
  • Sunday evening, most visiting hashers will catch the Northlink ferry back to Aberdeen.  Transport is arranged to take visiting hashers back to the boat.
 
The fee for visiting hashers - £180 per person (over 18’s only) and includes the cost of 1 nights stay in the Islesburgh “5 star” Youth Hostel.
                                               
The fee for local hashers varies on events attending over the weekend.
 
Our offer to all includes two fantastic hash runs, food and drink for the weekend, bus transport, evening entertainment and your special 2022 Simmer Dim gift merchandise.
 
Note: the program is subject to change depending on numbers registering so the more the merrier!
 
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

  • Book and pay for your own travel to and from Shetland.
 
  • Sign up by completing our online registration form as accurately as possible.
 
  • Shortly after we receive your registration form we will send you a confirmation email with instructions on how to pay - your place will then be reserved on a first paid basis.
 
CONTACT

If you have any questions please contact us via email:  [email protected]
 
So over to you - we look forward to seeing you in Lerwick on 18th June 2022 for the Shetland “Simmer Dim” hash weekend.

“ON UP”and“ON ON”
 
Further Information

TRAVEL
 
As regards your travel to Shetland we ask that you make your own arrangements. The two options are:
 
Northlink Ferries – This is a daily over night service between Aberdeen and Lerwick and vice versa. The ferry facilities include berths, sleeping pods and on-board recliners (all bookable and subject to availability). There are onboard restaurants, bars, a cinema and a shop.
 
Whilst travel dates are of course at your discretion the usual Simmer Dim weekend sailings for this year are:-
 
Friday 17th June         Departs Aberdeen at 19:00 arriving in Lerwick at 07:30
Sunday 19th June       Departs Lerwick at 19:00 arriving in Aberdeen 07.00.
Check in time:             One hour prior to sailing.
 
If taking this route can we request that you breakfast on board in the morning then disembark the ferry in Lerwick at 8:00am – not before! 
 
Note - we hope to be in a position very shortly to provide you with a discount code for booking with Northlink Ferries. If our application is successful we will update the website immediately but in the meantime please go ahead and book your fare as space on the ferry is booking fast. If we receive the discount after you’ve booked the discount code will entitle you to a refund on your booking.
 
For more details go to  www.northlinkferries.co.uk or Telephone – 0800 1114422.
 
 
Loganair
 
There are direct daily flights to and from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow to Sumburgh Airport in Shetland (25 miles south of Lerwick)
 
Booking online provides a £10 reduction per person each way.
 
In the online “Fares” section there is an option to book as a group for groups of 9 or more – this attracts an even higher per person discount.
 
Please ensure you book through Loganair direct and not any other company.
 
For online bookings please visit https://www.loganair.co.uk or Telephone – 0344 800 2855
 
Note-  transport to and from the airport is not included in the package.  Taxis normally available (app £50).  Public Buses:- check times @  https://www.zettrans.org.uk/travel/public-transport/bus
Car Hire - https://www.boltscarhire.co.uk  or Telephone:  01595-693636
 
 
ACCOMODATION
Your one night stay at the 5 star Islesburgh Youth Hostel on Saturday 18th June is included in the fee. We currently have this luxurious 62-bed youth hostel booked exclusively.

Check in time is 12 noon but you needn’t worry as you will be in the hills by then or swimming in the Atlantic Ocean! 

If you wish to book additional nights at the hostel -Telephone 01595-745100

For booking your own or other accommodation see the Useful Info section of our website.


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