The last Tay Spinners at Verdant Works #dundeewestend

It was a pleasure recently to meet Andrew Cronshaw whose exhibition “The last Tay Spinners” is currently taking place at Verdant Works.

The exhibition documents one of the last days of jute spinning at Tay Spinners in Dundee before closure in 1998.

Using colour and black and white photographs, 27 people are shown at work in the mill. The pictures record the processing of raw jute into finished yarn.

The exhibition also includes artworks created during lockdown based on the photographs.

Well worth a visit – admission free!

Friends of Royal Victoria Hospital tea, coffee and cake sale! #dundeewestend

The Friends of Royal Victoria Hospital are pleased to be restarting their tea, coffee and cake sale after a pause during the COVID pandemic.

The bake sale will take place at The Bistro on the first Saturday of the month, starting tomorrow – Saturday 3rd September – from 2pm to 4pm.

A beautiful West End garden! #dundeewestend

Many thanks to Mr James Stirton of Hyndford Place for sending us photos of his beautiful front garden, which he has again taken part in the City Council’s garden and allotment competition.

Mr Stirton also takes part in vegetable exhibitions too.

Getting things done – Annfield Street #dundeewestend

Michael is pictured in Annfield Street at one of the benches.

We received complaints from residents that this needs an upgrade given its delapidated condition.

We have therefore taken this up with environment management at the City Council.

Getting things done – Pentland Avenue and Saggar Street #dundeewestend

Fraser is pictured at the wall at the junction of Pentland Avenue and Saggar Street.

Unfortunately it has been damaged – residents advised us by a vehicle – and requires repair.

We therefore raised this with the housing repairs manager at Dundee City Council and have now received confirmation that an Order has been raised for repairs.