West End Christmas Fortnight 2024!

The West End Christmas Fortnight starts next Thursday – 28th November - and has lots of great Christmas activities for all the family.

We are pleased to give details of all the events below - please go to www.facebook.com/WestEndChristmas for full information and any booking details or please call Dundee 459378 if no Facebook access :

Thursday 28^th November

12 noon to 2pm - West End Blethers from Dundee Pensioners’ Forum - at The Friary in Tullideph Road.  Aimed at older people in the West End.  Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, cake, scones, and a bowl of soup.    No booking required.  

1pm to 2.15pm - Sinderins Community Hub – a cuppa and warm welcome for all in the community.  Meets Logie Sheltered Lounge in Lime Street.   No booking required.  

4pm to 8pm - CHRISTMAS FORTNIGHT HIGHLIGHT!     Winter WestFest!     With thanks to our friends at WestFest, the Perth Road is to be transformed into a winter wonderland, with buildings and shops illuminated and festive images projected onto prominent sites between Miller's Wynd and Sinderins.

For one night only, the Dundee WestFest team will provide an enchanting start to the West End Christmas Fortnight, with its first-ever Winter WestFest event, featuring a festive light trail alongside the traditional Christmas market in Miller's Wynd car park.

Santa will also be appearing on his sleigh to give out goody bags to children attending the market and there will be a schools’ Christmas concert in Dundee West Church to coincide with the start of the Christmas Fortnight.  Many thanks to Scotmid for sponsoring the goody bags.   Any left over after this event will thereafter be available at the Community Fridge.

From 4pm on Thursday November 28^th, the festive light trail will be book-ended by illuminations at Blackness Library in Sinderins and The Gate Church, while colourful floodlights and festive-themed images, including children's and art students' artworks alongside interactive computer games, will be projected onto buildings up both sides of the road.

Many of the Perth Road businesses will be opening late and joining in the fun with impressive window displays and colourful shop lights.

Keep up to date on this event at WestFest’s Facebook page - www.facebook.com/LoveWestfest

4pm to 8pm – Dundee Art Society special evening - At Roseangle Art Gallery to support Winter WestFest and the start of West End Christmas Fortnight.  

All welcome!    See more about Dundee Art Society at www.facebook.com/DundeeArtSociety

6pm to 6.50pm - CHRISTMAS FORTNIGHT HIGHLIGHT!   The West End Christmas Concert at Dundee West Church.  

Featuring our two secondary schools at Harris Academy and St John’s RC High School and four of our local primary schools – Tayview PS, St Joseph’s RC PS, Blackness PS, and Victoria Park PS – along with Cherry Blossom Nursery School. 

Our friends from St Ninian’s RC PS are our guest performers this year and Mains of Fintry Pipe Band will lead everyone to Winter WestFest after the concert.     Many thanks also to Rev Dr Jim Connolly for hosting the concert.   All welcome – see you there!

Friday 29^th November

10am to 5pm – V&A Dundee Winter Design Market – free to attend and also runs on Saturday 30^th November and Sunday 1^st December.   More details at www.tiny.cc/VA24

2pm to 4pm - Make a Christmas Stocking – Transition Dundee at The Wardrobe.   If you need somewhere to stash all your treats from Santa, we’ll show you how to make a patchwork stocking from scrap fabrics, it’ll be one of a kind!    Booking essential at www.tiny.cc/Sewing24

7pm to 9pm – Dundee Art Society Exhibition Opening and Awards Night – Showcasing amazing drawings, paintings and pastel work by local artists.   All welcome - no need to book.   Light refreshments and nibbles.    The Winter Exhibition and winter art sale then opens on Saturday 30^th November at 11am and runs through till Saturday 7^th December at 4pm.  Opening times are from 11am to 4pm daily (and until 9pm on Tuesday 3^rd December).

Saturday 30^th November

9.30am and 10.30am - Children’s Craft events.   For young school age children, these 2 one hour free workshops are led by the wonderful Lisa Earl of ‘Create … Kids Create Crafts’.   Takes place at Blackness Library.   

The 9.30am and 10.30am one hour sessions are each restricted to 25 children who must be accompanied by a parent or carer who must stay with their child throughout the session. 

Completely free of charge.    Booking details on the West End Christmas Fortnight Facebook page.

10am to 12 noon - Blackness Primary School Christmas Fair – from Friends of Blackness.   Many stalls as always and fun for all the family.   All welcome.

11am to 1pm – Just Bee’s Charity Soup and Pudding Lunch – with various stalls - Meadowside St Paul’s Church Halls, 114-116 Nethergate (side entrance).    

11am to 5pm - Discovery Point Christmas Market - Many stalls from artists, producers and crafters – also runs on Sunday 1^st December.    More details at www.tiny.cc/Discovery2024

12 noon to 4pm – Taypark House Christmas Market – Beautifully crafted ornaments, food hampers while sipping on a warm mulled wine and enjoying the outside BBQ and beer tent – also runs on Sunday 1^st December.    More details at www.tiny.cc/Taypark24

1pm to 3.30pm – The West End Christmas Fortnight Primary 6 football competition at Harris Academy.  With thanks to the schools for all their help with this.   P6 teams participating from our five local primary schools.

Sunday 1^st December

12 noon – Christmas Crafternoon – Stationery and Gift Wrap – This takes place at Dundee Contemporary Arts’ meeting room.   For more information - www.tinyurl.com/Crafternoon-24

1pm – A Dark History – A fascinating and entertaining walking tour from DD Tours on Dundee’s Past.   Completely free of charge.    Booking details on the West End Christmas Fortnight Facebook page.

 Monday 2^nd December

10am to 4pm – Ninewells Hospital Christmas Market - In the hospital’s main concourse.    Also runs 3^rd to 6^th and 9^th to 13^th December.

10.30am to 12.30pm – Christmas Crafts at West End Connect Carers’ Café - Blackness Library – For local carers – to book a place call Virginia 07515 067075 or Jaymieleigh 07810 147928.

3.30pm – Blackness Library arts and crafts – all primary school pupils welcome for Christmas related crafts.    No booking required.

4.20pm to 5.20pm – Free yoga – from GOGA Tayside – no booking required but for further information, e-mail tay.goga@nhs.scot – second free session 5.40pm to 6.30pm.

Tuesday 3^rd December

10.30am – How well do you know the West End quiz – A joint Harris Education and Recreation Association and West End Christmas Fortnight event, this fun and interesting quiz is compared by Francis de Franco and is taking place at the Corso Street Sheltered Lounge, 37 Blackness Avenue.    All welcome – no booking required.

2pm to 4pm - Make a fabric brooch - From Transition Dundee – at Blackness Library.  Book at www.tiny.cc/Brooch 

3.30pm – Blackness Library Warhammer Group – All pupils from P4 to S2 welcome!   No booking required.

Wednesday 4^th December 

3.45pm – Knitter Knatter – at Blackness Library – aimed at primary age pupils – no booking necessary!

6pm to 8pm - Make a Christmas Wreath – from Transition Dundee at The Wardrobe.  Book at www.tiny.cc/Wreath

Thursday 5^th December

12 noon to 2pm - West End Blethers from Dundee Pensioners’ Forum - at The Friary in Tullideph Road.  Aimed at older people in the West End.   Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, cake, scones, and a bowl of soup.    No booking required.  

1pm to 2.15pm - Sinderins Community Hub – a cuppa and warm welcome for all in the community.  Meets Logie Sheltered Lounge in Lime Street.   No booking required.  

7pm to 9pm – West End Community & Business Awards night – The Vine.   All welcome!   Guest speaker is Keith Walker who will speak about the West End and Dundee history.   Call Dundee 459378 for more information.   

Friday 6^th December

9.30am – Free ladies’ yoga – from GOGA Tayside – For further information, e-mail tay.goga@nhs.scot

2pm to 4pm - St Joseph’s RC Primary School Christmas Fayre – All pupils, parents and carers welcome!

2.30pm to 4.30pm – Tea in the Pot – Tea, coffee and cakes at St Peter’s Free Church.   All welcome! 

5pm - Botanic Garden Walk in the Dark - Children aged 4-9 years are invited to come along with a parent/grandparent/carer for a special walk and seasonal activities in the Botanic Garden in the dark. £3 non-refundable charge - please email agordon002@dundee.ac.uk to book – there is no telephone booking.

6pm to 8pm - Edible Gifts – from Transition Dundee at The Wardrobe.  Book at www.tiny.cc/Edible 

Saturday 7^th December

10am to 11am - Spex Pistols Christmas Family Workshops at Gallery 48, West Port - Handmade decorations with Cara Findlay and Sooz Gordon.    Using some recycled and simple everyday items, your workshop hosts will show you how to create beautiful festive decorations.   All welcome but booking essential – Spex Pistols can be contacted on 529377.    Second session from 11.15am to 12.15pm and a third session between 12.30pm and 1.30pm. 

10am to 12 noon - Harris Academy Christmas Fayre – including stalls – all welcome!

10am to 12 noon - Jesmonite Trinket Tray – From Transition Dundee at The Wardrobe. Book at www.tiny.cc/Jesmonite

10.30am to 12.30pm – West End Christmas Memories – Hear about Dundee’s Christmas past and share your memories of Christmas in Dundee's West End.  Free event – book at www.tiny.cc/Memories24

10.30am to 12.30pm – Rascals Rummage’s West End Festive Craft Fair -  handmade crafts, unique products and festive goodies.   Takes place at Logie & St John's (Cross) Church Hall, Shaftesbury Terrace.

2pm to 3.45pm – West End Christmas Afternoon Concert – At Logie & St John’s (Cross) Church – entrance via Shaftesbury Terrace.   Featuring Dundee Community Youth Orchestra, “The Dundee choir that doesn’t have a name yet” and Louisiana Fairytale Riverboat Jazz Band.    All welcome and no booking required.

3pm - Christmas Tea and Carols – All are welcome to join with the folk at Gate Church for an afternoon of chat, afternoon tea, carol singing and a short Christmas thought.  Book at 07519 988291 or email admin@gatechurch.co.uk for more information. 

Sunday 8^th December

3pm - Let's Tell the Story of Christmas – Gate Church's Community Christmas Extravaganza with Santa's grotto, live music, community stalls, hot food and hot chocolate.  Follow @gatechurch on Instagram or Facebook for updates.

Monday 9^th December

10.30am to 12.30pm – Christmas Crafts at West End Connect Carers’ Café - Blackness Library – For local carers – to book a place call Virginia 07515 067075 or Jaymieleigh 07810 147928.

2pm to 3.30pm – Harp Class – from Friends of Wighton and hosted by Mary Veal at Blackness Library.   For more information e-mail secretary@friendsofwighton.com

2pm to 4pm - Christmas Creative Writing Workshop – Hosted by Sandra Ireland at the Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee. Visit www.lifelong learning dundee.org.uk for the Eventbrite link to book a place.

3.30pm – Blackness Library arts and crafts – all primary school pupils welcome for Christmas related crafts.    No booking required.

4.20pm to 5.20pm – Free yoga – from GOGA Tayside – no booking required but for further information, e-mail tay.goga@nhs.scot – second free session 5.40pm to 6.30pm.

 

Tuesday 10^th December

3.30pm – Blackness Library Creative Writing Group – all P4 to S2 school pupils welcome!   No booking required.

5.30pm to 6.30pm - Rediscovering Nell Baxter - An illustrated talk from Matthew Jarron delving into the life and career of forgotten Celtic Revival artist and designer Nell Baxter.  Taking place at the Tower Building, University of Dundee. Book via Eventbrite at www.tiny.cc/Nell-Baxter

6pm to 8pm – Sustainable Gift Wrap workshop – from Transition Dundee at The Wardrobe - making gift bags, wrapping paper, cards and envelopes.    Book at www.tiny.cc/gift-wrap

7pm – Dundee Naturalists Society Christmas meeting – a presentation on the Angus Glen at the Dalhousie Building at the University of Dundee - a free event at which both members and non-members are welcome.

Wednesday 11^th December

10am to 4pm - DJCAD Design and Craft Pop-Up Shop – Pick up a unique Christmas present this year made by DJCAD graduates, or shop a range of art materials ideal for gifting or getting creative and making your own festive cards or decorations.    Taking place in Duncan of Jordanstone’s College of Art and Design’s Matthew Building.

3.45pm – Knitter Knatter – at Blackness Library – aimed at primary age pupils – no booking necessary!

7.30pm - Lydian Singers Christmas Concert – A lovely festive end to Christmas Fortnight from this wonderful Dundee ladies choir.  Tickets £5 at the door at Dundee West Church. Further information - lydiansingers@gmail.com

Friends of Wighton Cappuccino Concert tomorrow!

From Sheena Wellington :

Saturday 23rd November 11am Cappuccino Concert : Sandy Brechin, accordion, & Ewan Wilkinson, guitar

(admission £5 with tea/coffee available for donation)

Sandy and Ewan have been playing together for more than ten years. They regularly tour Scotland, England and Wales, appearing at folk clubs and several folk festivals throughout the year, as well as their annual spots at the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe. They have toured Australia three times, and also played in Bahrain and Sweden.

Ewan and Sandy play a mixture of Scottish, Irish and English traditional songs and tunes, together with contemporary folk songs and original compositions. Many of the contemporary folk songs are written by Ewan himself.

Get this in your diary for tunes, songs and humour.

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend

Michael’s surgeries take place today and are as follows :

Thursdays at 5.45pm prompt – West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Park Primary Schools)

Thursdays at 6.30pm prompt – Harris Academy reception area

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Getting things done - Blackness Road #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who contacted us recently about a missing utility cover on the pavement of Blackness Road just west of the junction with Blackness Avenue

We asked the Roads Maintenance Partnership to contact the appropriate utility company to fit a new cover to remove the trip-hazard and are pleased to advise it was promptly resolved thereafter.

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents 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 18 NOVEMBER 2024

Menzieshill Road (No 17) – closed until Wednesday 13 November for Scottish Water work.

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Session Street – closed for one week for Scottish Water work.

Explorer Road (at Apollo Way) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 18 November (8.00am to 6.00pm) for 2 days for WHP Telecommunications work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Tait's Lane – closed from Monday 25 November for 5 days for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Blackness Road (at Seymour Street) – temporary traffic lights Tuesday 26 November for one week for Scottish Water work.

Getting things done - Access to Corso Street sheltered lounge #dundeewestend

We have received concerns that access to Corso Street sheltered lounge is proving difficult for the elderly tenants due to a mass of fallen slippy leaves - see photo :

Other sheltered lounge accesses - such as Tullideph - have been swept so we have asked the council's environment management to remove the leaves in the path to the Corso Street complex as soon as possible.

Getting things done - Perth Road #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who contacted us recently about the deteriorated state of some of the Eurobins and food bins on Perth Road - particularly just east of Ryehill Lane and in front of St Peter's Free Church.

We asked the waste services manager at the City Council if these could be replaced and received the following helpful response :

"Thanks for highlighting. I'll ask a colleague to arrange for replacements to be issued."

Event at Albert Halls, Tullideph Road tomorrow! #dundeewestend

 

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries not taking place tonight #dundeewestend

Today is an in-service day at schools across Dundee and therefore schools are not open to pupils and the public.

Therefore, Michael's usual surgeries at Harris Academy and the West End Campus do not take place tonight.

However, we can be contacted at any time on Dundee 459378 or e-mail westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk - many thanks!

Book Week Scotland 2024 - LG Thomson in Conversation #dundeewestend

For Book Week 2024, Blackness Library has LG Thomson in conversation with Andrew Forrester, discussing her latest book 'Bitter Fruit'.

It takes place next Monday - 18th November - at 2.30pm.

It is a free event but you must book - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lg-thomson-in-conversation-book-week-scotland-2024-tickets-1042634767657

West End Ward Tuesday Surgeries #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and every Tuesday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents 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 11 NOVEMBER 2024

Lochee Road (West Marketgait to Park Street) – rolling temporary traffic lights on Sunday 10 November for Scottish Water work.

Menzieshill Road (No 17) – closed until Wednesday 13 November for Scottish Water work.

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Session Street – closed for one week for Scottish Water work.

Marchfield Road/Crescent and Hyndford Street – road closure from Monday 11 November for 5 days for Category 4 patching.

Lochee Road at Smellies Lane – Stop/Go on Monday 11 November for one day for carriageway patching works.

Ancrum Road – temporary traffic lights on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 November for Commsworld work.

Logie Street (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound from 9.00am on Sunday 17 November to 6.00am on Monday 18 November for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Explorer Road (at Apollo Way) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 18 November (8.00am to 6.00pm) for 2 days for WHP Telecommunications work.

Tait’s Lane – closed from Monday 25 November for 5 days for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

View of the West Port - 1970s #dundeewestend

With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, a view of the West Port 1970s.

Uppertunity bowling league

Uppertunity is a registered charity, working with individuals (16-65+) with additional support needs, mental health barriers & who are neurodiverse.

Its bowling league starts next Friday - 15th November - details are in the poster below :

Temporary Traffic Orders - Marchfield Road, Marchfield Crescent and Hyndford Street

As we have raised concerns about the deteriorating road surfaces in Marchfield Road, Marchfield Crescent and Hyndford Street, we are pleased to see these two temporary traffic orders for repairs being issued :

THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

FIRST :

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of carriageway patching works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Marchfield Road and Marchfield Crescent (between Blackness Road and Rockfield Street), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 11th November 2024 for five working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Vehicular access for residents will be maintained where possible.

A diversion is available via Blackness Road / West Park Road / Perth Road / Rockfield Street and in reverse.

SECOND :

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of carriageway resurfacing works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Hyndford Street (from its junction with Blackness Avenue to its junction with Rockfield Crescent), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 11th November 2024 for five working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Vehicular access for residents will be maintained where possible.

Diversions are available via Blackness Avenue / Hillcrest Road / Marchfield Crescent / Rockfield Crescent and in reverse.

For further information on both temporary traffic orders please contact 07939 282882

Executive Director

City Development Department

Dundee City Council

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend

Michael’s surgeries take place today and are as follows :

Thursdays at 5.45pm prompt – West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Park Primary Schools)

Thursdays at 6.30pm prompt – Harris Academy reception area

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

West End Ceilidh! #dundeewestend

Logie & St John's (Cross) Church is hosting a ceilidh next Saturday - 9th November.

Whether you are part of Church Community or the wider West End Community the church would love to see you there.

Simply contact administrator@logies.org for tickets or just turn up on the night - all welcome!

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents 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 4 NOVEMBER 2024

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Network Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme – rolling road closures from Monday 24 June for 28 weeks – in so far as it affects the West End Ward :

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound until Wednesday 6 November.  (In relation to this, we are advised towards the end of last week : “The original end date for all this work was 31^st October and Wood plc apologies for the few days overrun"). 

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Session Street – closed for one week for Scottish Water work.

Lochee Road (West Marketgait to Park Street) – rolling temporary traffic lights on Sunday 10 November for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Marchfield Road/Crescent and Hyndford Street – road closure from Monday 11 November for 5 days for Category 4 patching.

Perth Road (at Westfield Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 11 November to Friday 15 November for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Lochee Road at Smellies Lane – Stop/Go on Monday 11 November for one day for carriageway patching works.

Logie Street (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound from 9.00am on Sunday 17 November to 6.00am on Monday 18 November for Scottish Water work.

Explorer Road (at Apollo Way) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 18 November (8.00am to 6.00pm) for 2 days for WHP Telecommunications work.

Tait's Lane – closed from Monday 25 November for 5 days for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

West End after dark #dundeewestend

With grateful thanks to Jim Glover, some superb photos of the West End after dark ...

Talk Money Week : 4th to 8th November 2024

Even with an increase in cost of living-related news, it can be hard to talk about money.

Talk Money Week 2024 is an annual campaign that encourages open conversations about personal finance, money management, and financial well-being.

This week-long initiative aims to break the taboo surrounding money-related discussions and empower individuals and families to make informed financial decisions.

Talk Money Week provides a platform for sharing knowledge, seeking advice, and improving financial literacy.

This is an excellent initiative and the Money and Pensions Service provides more information at www.maps.org.uk/en/our-work/talk-money-week

Community growing initiative - Tait's Lane to Peddie Street #dundeewestend

Last year, we mentioned the excellent community growing initiative residents have started in the path that runs from Tait's Lane to Peddie Street, which has allowed for community use of the planters for growing herbs, vegetables, fruits and flowers.

More volunteers are welcome and if you are interested, please contact Ged Gourlay at gedgourlay@gmail.com