Ian Hamilton Finlay exhibition special events #dundeewestend

From the Curator of Museum Services at the University of Dundee :

Drawing on the University’s outstanding collection of nearly 300 works by the extraordinary artist, poet and gardener Ian Hamilton Finlay, the current exhibition in the Tower Foyer Gallery, Ian Hamilton Finlay: Works on Paper, draws you into an enticing but dangerous world of prints and poems, sails and sundials, gardens and guillotines.

There are special events coming up to accompany the show:

Tuesday 18th November at 5.30pm – we’re delighted to be one of the first venues to screen a new film about Finlay, The Boat in the Writing Room, and to be joined by its makers, Alastair Peebles and Michael Lloyd, for discussion afterwards - see more at www.dundee.ac.uk/events/boat-writing-room-ian-hamilton-finlay-film-screening

Wednesday 26th November at 5.30pm - Poem/Print creative workshop, in which participants will create their own pieces of visual poetry or typographical art, using a variety of materials including typeface printing blocks and collage. – see more at www.dundee.ac.uk/events/poem-print-creative-workshop  

Our West End street surgery tonight #dundeewestend

We are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Dundee Westgait Church community meeting #dundeewestend

From Dundee Westgait Church :

"You are invited to a community meeting on Thursday 13th November at 7.15pm in the Memorial Hall of our Shaftesbury Terrace building - formerly known as Logie & St John's (Cross).

The aim of the meeting is to understand what the community needs from a local church, and also to explore whether the local community is willing and able to work with us in order to keep their local church open.

All welcome - we look forward to seeing you there."

Our weekly ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

Our joint weekly ward surgeries take place tonight.

This week they are as follows :

Blackness Library (Tuesdays 5pm – every week during school term time)

Harris Academy reception area (2nd Tuesday of each month at 5.45pm during school term time)

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER 2025

Old Hawkhill – road closed from approximately 50m south of Hunter Street (building defect) from 9 October 2025 for approximately 3 - 6 months.

Riverside Avenue and Dykes of Gray Road – closed each evening between 7.00pm and 7.00am only from Monday 3 November until Saturday 8 November for carriageway resurfacing works.  Areas affected are:

• Riverside Avenue from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout for a distance of 500 metres or thereby in a southerly direction to its junction with Apollo Way; and
• Dykes of Gray Road for a distance of 100 metres or thereby in a northerly direction from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am) northbound lane closure for one week for remedial works.

Riverside Avenue and Dykes of Gray Road – closed each evening between 7.00pm and 7.00am only from Monday 10 November to Saturday 15 November for carriageway resurfacing works.  Areas affected are:

• Riverside Avenue from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout for a distance of 500 metres or thereby in a southerly direction to its junction with Apollo Way; and

• Dykes of Gray Road for a distance of 100 metres or thereby in a northerly direction from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout.

Roseangle (Perth Road to Seabraes Court) – closed for 2 weeks for Scotland Gas Network work.

Annfield Road (Hawkhill Medical Centre entrance to Annfield Row) – closed on Wednesday 12 November (9.00am to midnight) for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (Hawkhill to Taylor's Lane) – closed eastbound on Monday 17 November for Scottish Water work.

The Coffin Mill of old #dundeewestend

This is a great historic photograph of the entrance to Pleasance Court - 'the Coffin Mill' - before it was converted to housing.

Bank of England Citizen’s Forum meeting in Dundee

The Bank of England is holding a Citizen’s Forum meeting here in Dundee on the 19th November and looking to add to its Citizen’s Panel.

The bank explains :

"We launched our Citizens' Forum in 2018 to improve engagement with members of the public.

Our forum consists of about 4,500 people from across the UK. Joining allows you to put your views directly to the Bank of England. It is also an opportunity for you to ask questions about our policies."

You can sign up to the 19th November meeting using the QR code is on the poster or it can be done at www.bankofengland.co.uk/about/get-involved/citizens-panels

West End Local Community Planning Partnership Café Conversation #dundeewestend

The next West End LCPP meeting is on Thursday 20th November from 9.30am  until 11am at The Friary in Tullideph Road.

Working with What Matters to You this will be the first Café Conversation in the West End.

The LCCP Chair said :

"These sessions have been held in other parts of Dundee and offer a relaxed space for community members, practitioners, and strategic leaders to come together. The aim is to talk about what’s working well, what could be better, and how we can improve things together.

We’re encouraging people to share real experiences. We’ll spend time listening, identifying key issues, and exploring practical solutions.

We hope this will be a great chance for people to connect, understand each other better, and find ways to support one another. The Café Conversation format ensures everyone’s voice is heard and helps us agree on actions to take forward."

You can register to attend the meeting using Eventbrite link at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/west-end-lcpp-cafe-conversation-tickets-1769661337699

Our West End street surgery tonight #dundeewestend

We are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Christmas market this Saturday! #dundeewestend

** UPDATE 5th November - we have now been updated that, unfortunately, this event has been cancelled **

In advance of this year's West End Christmas Fortnight this Saturday - 8th November - from 11am until 4pm, there's a Christmas market taking place.

It is at the Albert Halls in Tullideph Road - all welcome!

Our weekly ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

Our joint weekly ward surgeries take place tonight.

This week they are as follows :

Blackness Library (Tuesdays 5pm – every week during school term time)

Ancrum Road Primary School (1st Tuesday of each month at 5.45pm during school term time)

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

West End Family Club #dundeewestend

A new West End Family Club is starting today.

All are welcome to come along and join in with the taster sessions later today and again on 17th November at The Friary from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Join in with free fun activities and a teatime meal too!

Milnbank Road #dundeewestend

With thanks to Peter Gow, this is a really interesting historic photograph of Milnbank Road.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - SATURDAY 1 AND SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBER 2025

Roseangle (Perth Road to Seabraes Court) – closed from Wednesday 28 October for 3 weeks for Scotland Gas Network work.

Shepherd’s Loan (at Perth Road) – closed from Thursday 30 October for one week for Scottish Water work.

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 3 NOVEMBER 2025

Old Hawkhill – road closed from approximately 50m south of Hunter Street (building defect) from 9 October 2025 for approximately 3 - 6 months.

Riverside Avenue and Dykes of Gray Road – closed each evening between 7.00pm and 7.00am only from Monday 3 November until Saturday 8 November for carriageway resurfacing works.  Areas affected are:

• Riverside Avenue from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout for a distance of 500 metres or thereby in a southerly direction to its junction with Apollo Way; and

• Dykes of Gray Road for a distance of 100 metres or thereby in a northerly direction from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Riverside Avenue and Dykes of Gray Road – closed each evening between 7.00pm and 7.00am only from Monday 10 November to Saturday 15 November for carriageway resurfacing works.  Areas affected are:

• Riverside Avenue from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout for a distance of 500 metres or thereby in a southerly direction to its junction with Apollo Way; and

• Dykes of Gray Road for a distance of 100 metres or thereby in a northerly direction from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout.

Annfield Road (Hawkhill Medical Centre entrance to Annfield Row) – closed on Wednesday 12 November (9.00am to midnight) for Scottish Water work.

Perth Road (Hawkhill to Taylor’s Lane) – closed eastbound on Monday 17 November for Scottish Water work.

Perth Road opposite Invergowrie Drive – 3-way temporary traffic lights for 2 weeks commencing Monday 17 November for formation of new vehicular access for new development.