With the agreement of the Friends, I replicate the latest update below :
Friends of Magdalen Green Coffee Morning
First of all a big thank you to everyone who supported our Coffee Morning on 27th October; it was a tremendous success and raised £930.
The talents of our local cooks & bakers were much appreciated as were the skills of the dedicated kitchen team who served and entertained people. The cards and crafts seemed to spark off some early Christmas shopping. But without everyone who came for the craic over tea & scones and stayed to buy things the morning would have meant nothing - so a big thanks to all.
Christmas Cards
Despite good sales at the coffee morning we still have some of Pauline Murray’s lovely Christmas Cards.
If you would like some please email friendsmagdalengreen@yahoo.co.uk, or phone Liz Broumley on 01382 642530. (The cards are 75p each for A6 size, or £6 for 10 and £1 for A5 size)
We also have a few (very few) Harry McGregor prints of the bandstand as well as photographic bookmarks, cards and prints of the Green - all of which would make ideal gifts. (If you would like to order some please use the contact details above.)
West End Christmas Week
This year the launch of West End Christmas week will be held on Magdalen Green for the first time. The event is on Saturday 1 December at 12.15pm. The launch will be opened by Depute Lord Provost Joe Morrow and will feature Dundee University Brass and Loadsawiminsinging - both performing in a festive Bandstand.
Join us at the Bandstand or make this a double date by supporting Blackness Primary School Coffee Morning (10am - 12) too!
Contribution to West End Consultation Exercise
Those of you who were at the inaugural meeting of Friends of Magdalen Green may remember completing a questionnaire about the Green. A summary of the results and a copy of the Friends Action Plan have been submitted to the City Council as part of the West End consultation exercise. (Both documents were available at the meeting on 19th September, but if you would like a copy please email friendsmagdalengreen@yahoo.co.uk)
Friends of University of Dundee Botanic Garden
Friends of University of Dundee Botanic Garden invite you to a meeting to discuss their future strategy at: St Andrew’s Church Hall King Street, Dundee. Wednesday 28th November 2007 For 7.30 pm start (doors open 7 pm)
We’re taking a Christmas break before planning activities for 2008.
Suggestions for spekers/activities will be very welcome.
All good wishes for a Happy Christmas and a good New Year,
Sheila Roy (Chairperson) - On behalf of Friends of Magdalen Green
(PS : I'm delighted Sheila is making great progress following her recent accident and hip replacement - click on the headline above to read the story in tonight's Evening Telegraph. Being the West End stalwart that she is, she hosted yesterday's West End Christmas Week meeting at her home, despite just being out of hospital).