Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee – tonight!

Blether Tay-Gither is the Dundee Storytelling Group.

From Sheila Kinninmonth, Blether Tay-Gither’s secretary :

We attempted to meet in-person in May but were thwarted at the last minute.

So we are going to try again tonight, this time in the historic Dudhope Castle where we have been offered the use of a lovely space.

It’s a little out of the town centre but there is plenty parking and the 28 bus goes in that direction and there is a bus stop just a couple of minutes walk from the castle.

Date: Tuesday 28th June

Time : 7pm to 9pm

Venue: Dudhope Castle

Dudhope Park

Dundee

DD3 6HF

Our Theme this month if you need one is “Celebrations.” Join us with a story or just come to listen.

It is not a cafe but we do have access to a kettle and we’ll bring some tea and coffee but if you’d prefer, your welcome to bring your own.

Hope to see you there!

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD – WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 27 JUNE 2022

South Tay Street – temporary traffic lights from Monday 27 June for 4 weeks for footway works.

Miller’s Wynd – closed at its junction with Hawkhill for major construction works. Start date Monday 27 June for 6 months.

Dudhope Roundabout – lane closures from 9.00am on Friday 1 July to 6.00am on Saturday 2 July for Scottish Water work.

City Road at Logie Street – southbound lane closure from Wednesday 29 June for 2 days for CityFibre Works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

City Road at Baxter Street – 3-way temporary traffic lights from Monday 4 July for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Milnbank Road at Bankmill Road – 2-way temporary traffic lights from Thursday 7 July for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Milnbank Road at Rosefield Street – 3-way temporary traffic lights from Monday 11 July for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Milnbank Road at Forest Park Road – 3-way temporary traffic lights from Thursday 14 July for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Thomson Street (Seafield Lane for 50m south) – closed Wednesday 6 July for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Minto Place (west leg) – closed from Monday 11 July for 5 days for carriageway resurfacing works.

Pennycook Lane – closed from Wednesday 20 July for 3 days for carriageway resurfacing works.

Ninewells Avenue – closed from Monday 25 July for 10 days for carriageway resurfacing works.

Getting things done – Tullideph Road #dundeewestend

The paths to the rear of the Tullideph Road flats near to the north end of Loganlee Terrace are in a poor state of repair and unfortuntealy there have been falls there. See photo below.

We raised this with the tenancy officer for the area who has since updated us as follows :

“I was out at the property and had a look at the paths.

From looking at the condition of the paths I have requested a site meeting with the repairs team to see what can be done to repair the paths.

As soon as the site visit has taken place I will update you with the agreed course of action.”

Minister praises work of Special Olympics as athletes go for gold

The first Special Olympics Ulster event in three years has taken place and Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey was at Antrim Forum today to see the athletes going for gold.

Getting things done – Roseangle playpark – an update #dundeewestend

Residents will recall that we recently highlighted to us repairs and upgrades required at the Roseangle playpark – examples below.

We reported this to the City Council and have now received the following update from environment management :

“We are struggling to get contractors in just now and most local authorities are requesting similar issues with play installers.

This has had a knock on effect internally too as we have had a few retirements and we are currently recruiting.

We are working through various works in parks and it is key that we have safe play areas and will get to repairs as soon as we can.

I can only apologise for the delay.”

We will keep residents updated on this as we are anxious to see repairs take place as soon as possible.