{"id":2727,"date":"2014-11-10T14:27:56","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T14:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2014-11-10T14:27:56","modified_gmt":"2014-11-10T14:27:56","slug":"the-reel-coffeehouse-and-bar-september-2013-business-limelight-award-of-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projects.handsupfortrad.scot\/handsupfortrad\/the-reel-coffeehouse-and-bar-september-2013-business-limelight-award-of-month\/","title":{"rendered":"The Reel Coffeehouse and Bar \u2013 September 2013 Business Limelight Award of Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrigleyandthereel.com\/\">The Reel Coffeehouse and Bar<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>are the tenth recipients of Hands Up for Trad\u2019s Business Limelight Award. The \u201cLimelight\u2019s\u201d are a monthly initiative (launched in October 2012) that recognises the outstanding contributions made by businesses and organisations who contribute, shape and influence the arts and cultural sector in Scotland today. The Reel provides an amazing resource of instrument tuition and performance opportunities in Kirkwall, Orkney and is run by two fantastic musicians \u2013 Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley.<\/p>\n<p>We asked Hazel Wrigley of The Reel a few questions about the business.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Company name<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Reel Coffeehouse and Bar<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is your principle company activity?<\/strong><br \/>\nCentre of Music<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" title=\"The Reel Coffeehouse and Bar\" src=\"http:\/\/simonthoumire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/07\/thereel.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/>When and where did the company first start trading?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo 3 Castle Street, Kirkwall 2004<\/p>\n<p><strong>What made you want to work in Scottish culture?<\/strong><br \/>\nHave always been part of it, being professional musicians since\u00a0leaving school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can you tell us of any particular company highlights?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BBC Live at The Reel<\/li>\n<li>No 1 on trip advisor<\/li>\n<li>Unsung heros of the year nominees<\/li>\n<li>Hosting St Magnus International Festival club and Orkney International Science Festival.<\/li>\n<li>Becoming the home to the long standing (65years) Orkney Strathspey and Reel Society, Orkney Accordion and Fiddle Club (approaching 40years) and the (24 year old) Saturday Session.<\/li>\n<li>Orcadian Summer Concerts increasing awareness of quality local artists whilst raising over \u00a36000 for small local charities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are your company\u2019s plans for the future?<\/strong><br \/>\nWe hope to continue to put something back into the community of\u00a0Orkney, Scotland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How will you celebrate receiving Hands Up for Trad\u2019s Business\u00a0Limelight award?<\/strong><br \/>\nWith a huge Tune!<\/p>\n<p>The Wrigley Sisters<br \/>\nThe Reel Coffeehouse &amp; Bar<br \/>\n6 Broad Street<br \/>\nKIRKWALL<br \/>\nOrkney<br \/>\nKW15 1NX<br \/>\nUK<br \/>\n+44 (0)1856871000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wrigleyandthereel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.wrigleyandthereel.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:office@wrigleysisters.com\">office@wrigleysisters.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Reel Coffeehouse and Bar\u00a0are the tenth recipients of Hands Up for Trad\u2019s Business Limelight Award. The \u201cLimelight\u2019s\u201d are a monthly initiative (launched in October 2012) that recognises the outstanding contributions made by businesses and organisations who contribute, shape and influence the arts and cultural sector in Scotland today. 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