Hvistan branches out

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Things are really happening in Suðuroy, where Hvistan has recently held several successful events. The annual general meeting was held late in 2016, and the new board, led by Finn Johannesen, has gone all out to get people out and active.

Hvistan’s new 4-member board. From left: Mai-Britt Vinther, Ásgerð Leona Nilssen, Petry Joensen and Finn Johannesen, chair

One of Hvistan’s recurring events is the church run, which they hold on New Year’s Eve. The event has attracted more and more participants, and once again this year there was a record turnout, with more than seventy runners and walkers.

The big crowd pictured in front of Vágur Church. A familiar running face from up north can also be seen in the picture.

Hvistan organises training and events in Vágur, Tvøroyri and Hvalba, and the response keeps growing. As something new, they have started training on the pitch at Stórá, and that training session has also been well received.

The new chair can always raise a smile. Here they have been training at Stórá

It is truly heartening for those of us up north to see the good progress down south, and of course we wish you the best of luck in the times ahead. Training is so much more fun and easier when it can be done together.