An information day is to be held in Unst for anyone affected by the closure of the RAF base at Saxa Vord. Full details of date and venue will be released shortly.

This information day is part of the government's PACE initiative which involves the local enterprise company and other public sector partners working closely to offer those affected by the closure access to a range of practical help in finding new work or training opportunities.

Shetland Enterprise along with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Careers Scotland, Shetland Islands Council, Jobcentre Plus, Citizens Advice Bureau, Support Training, Shetland College, Initiative at the Edge and Community Learning and Development will be on hand to provide people with direct access to information and advice on their rights, training and education courses and assistance they may be able to claim.

The purpose is to split the day into two sessions. People directly employed by the MOD will be able to come along in the morning to speak to the organisations, and the afternoon will be open for anyone else from Unst and also Yell and Fetlar to come and discuss any issues arising from the announced closure.

Shetland Enterprise chief executive, Ann Black, said: "Progressing the PACE initiative and dealing directly with those affected is our first priority. As this moves forward, we along with our other partners, are also looking to the future to produce a longer term strategic plan for the area."

If anyone has any immediate concerns they should, in the first instance, contact Careers Scotland on 01595 695791. Careers Scotland provides guidance to people of all ages (with no upper age limit).