Tuesday, 31 December 2024

A guid Hogmanay!


Auld Lang Syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.

And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne

Words adapted from a traditional song by Rabbie Burns (1759-96)

Monday, 30 December 2024

West End - ward surgeries #dundeewestend


Just a reminder that our weekly ward surgeries do not take place during the school Christmas and New Year holidays so there are no surgeries this Tuesday and Thursday.

Surgeries return on Tuesday 7th January 2025 (Fraser's) and Thursday 9th January 2025 (Michael's).

Meantime we can be contacted at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 - many thanks!

Sunday, 29 December 2024

Christmas memories - 1959


With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, a festive City Square in 1959.

Saturday, 28 December 2024

Christmas memories - 2016


With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, the Christmas lights switch on in the City Square in 2016.

Friday, 27 December 2024

Christmas memories - 1965


Wrens sang Christmas Carols at Maryfield Hospital back in 1965, with thanks to DC Thomson & Co Ltd.

Thursday, 26 December 2024

Have a great Boxing Day 2024!

Wednesday, 25 December 2024

Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Christmas memories - 1991


With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, the watchnight service broadcast by the BBC from Dundee City Square on Christmas Eve back in 1991.

Monday, 23 December 2024

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL
- WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - PERIOD FROM MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2024 – FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 2025

Perth Road (at Grosvenor Road) – temporary traffic lights for one week for Scotland Gas Network 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 April 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until April 2025 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until April 2025 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 2024 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.

Carseview Gardens – closed outside Houses No 28–30 (cul de sac) from Friday 3 January 2025 for one week for footway resurfacing works.

Riverside Drive (at Tesco Riverside roundabout) – temporary traffic lights for one day from 3 January for barrier repairs.

Lochee Road (at Tullideph Road) – temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 8 January for 2 weeks for Scotland Gas Network work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (at Windsor Street) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 13 January to Wednesday 15 January for Scottish Water work.

Ure Street (Ure Street to Hawkhill) – closed southbound from Monday 13 January to Wednesday 15 January for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Polepark Road – temporary traffic lights from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 January for Scottish Water.

Ancrum Road (at Muirton Road) – temporary traffic lights Tuesday 28 January for one week for one week for Scottish Water work.

Sunday, 22 December 2024

Christmas memories - 1978


With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, a photo from December 1978 of Christmas shoppers in John Menzies in the Murraygate.

Saturday, 21 December 2024

Hope Point over the festive period


Christmas can be a tough time for many people.

If you, or someone you know is struggling, help is available.


Phone - 0800 955 0008

Text - 01382 604 123

Drop in - 4 South Ward Road, Dundee, DD1 1PN

Friday, 20 December 2024

Bowel cancer awareness month


December is bowel cancer awareness month.

Bowel Cancer UK is the the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity.    It has a vision of a future where nobody dies of the disease.

You can read more about its excellent work at www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk

Thursday, 19 December 2024

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!

These are Michael's final weekly surgeries before the school Christmas holidays. His surgeries return on Thursday 9th January 2025.

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Getting things done - Marchfield Crescent and Marchfield Road #dundeewestend


Having long campaigned for roads improvements in Marchfield Road and Marchfield Crescent, we were pleased that the council agreed to these and feedback from residents has been positive.

Whilst any pavements and roads improvements are welcome, the current budget is wholly inadequate and far too few roads and footpaths are being upgraded.

At the council’s revenue budget earlier this year month, the Liberal Democrat Group proposed an additional £2 million next year for roads resurfacing, £1 million on pavements resurfacing to properly tackle the state of many footpaths and road surfaces that we get so many complaints about.

Unfortunately the other parties voted this down but our group will continue to campaign for roads and pavements improvements and will come forward with proposals for the 2025/26 budget when next year's budget is set this coming February.

Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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.

These are Fraser's final surgeries before the Christmas school holidays and his surgeries return on Tuesday 7th January 2025 - although Michael has his final surgeries of 2024 this Thursday evening.

Monday, 16 December 2024

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 16 DECEMBER 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 April 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until April 2025 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until April 2025 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.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Carseview Gardens – closed outside Houses No 28–30 (cul de sac) from Friday 3 January 2025 for one week for footway resurfacing works.

Lochee Road (at Tullideph Road) – temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 8 January for 2 weeks for Scotland Gas Network work.

Perth Road (at Windsor Street) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 13 January to Wednesday 15 January for Scottish Water work.

Sunday, 15 December 2024

Riverside of old #dundeewestend

With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, a birds-eye view of the Royal Highland Show at Riverside back in 1949 :

Saturday, 14 December 2024

This year’s council rent consultation


Dundee City Council's annual rent consultation has just over a week left to run.

Every year the Neighbourhood Services department which deals with the housing service looks at the rent and other charges that it needs to collect.

The views of all council tenants matter so if you are a council tenant, please take time some to get involved and have your say on the options available during this year’s rent consultation at www.dundeecity.gov.uk/rent-consultation

Friday, 13 December 2024

Cleanliness at Harris Academy swimming pool #dundeewestend


We recently received complaints about the state of the Harris Academy pool changing rooms.

The staining looked unhygienic and we raised this with Tayside Contracts (which is responsible for the cleaning of the facility) querying if this was a cleaning issue or some form of further repair intervention is required to remove this.

We had a very prompt response from the Managing Director of Tayside Contracts as follows :

"Our cleaning team have reported that the power washer was faulty. This has now been rectified and we do not anticipate that this problem will recur."

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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!

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Last West End Christmas Fortnight events today! #dundeewestend

Today marks the final day of the 2024 West End Christmas Fortnight.

Here’s the events taking place today :

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 - also see below :

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

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.

Monday, 9 December 2024

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 9 DECEMBER 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 April 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until April 2025 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until April 2025 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.

Blackness Road (at Seymour Street) – temporary traffic lights until Tuesday 10 December for Scottish Water work.

Sunday, 8 December 2024

Looking down Ninewells Avenue #dundeewestend

A superb photograph with thanks to Mila White Photography :

Saturday, 7 December 2024

Are you entitled to Pension Credit?


Dundee City Council, along with partners such as Dundee CAB, is continuing to help local people to apply for Pension Credit.

The welfare rights team can help pensioners apply for this benefit and run a free benefit check - just telephone Dundee 434473 to arrange this.

Make sure you or someone you know isn't missing out.

Friday, 6 December 2024

West End Christmas Afternoon Concert tomorrow #dundeewestend


Tomorrow afternoon - Saturday 7th December - all are welcome at the West End Christmas Fortnight Afternoon Concert - from 2pm to 3.45pm.

Taking place at Logie & St John’s (Cross) Church – entrance via Shaftesbury Terrace, it features Dundee Community Youth Orchestra, “The Dundee choir that doesn’t have a name yet” and the Louisiana Fairytale Riverboat Jazz Band.

All welcome - free of charge and no booking required!

Thursday, 5 December 2024

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!

Wednesday, 4 December 2024

John Stoa Original Art exhibition #dundeewestend




Excellent local artist John Stoa is putting on an art exhibition in his studio from Saturday 7th December to Sunday 15th December - open every day from 11am to 5pm.

He will have 80 paintings on display – including these - and to add a bit of festive cheer - is offering a discount of £100 for every painting sold.

He will have a preview on the first day of opening - Saturday 7th December.

All welcome at :

John Stoa - Original Art
17a Menzieshill Road

Tuesday, 3 December 2024

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.

Monday, 2 December 2024

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 2 DECEMBER 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 April 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until April 2025 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until April 2025 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.

Blackness Road (at Seymour Street) – temporary traffic lights until Tuesday 3 December for Scottish Water work.

Sunday, 1 December 2024

Perth Road of old #dundeewestend


With thanks to Dundee City Archives, a great photo of 242 Perth Road.