Christina – A New Folk Performance #dundeewestend

Fresh from the sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run of her acclaimed production “Roots”, Elisabeth Flett brings her one-woman show “Christina” to Blackness Library this Tuesday.    

It takes place at the library on Tuesday at 3pm.

The show, commissioned by the Friends of Wighton, is inspired by the 19th century manuscript book of Christina Gib of Maulesden House, Brechin. E

Elisabeth has researched the elusive Christina’s story to create a fascinating musical and historical journey.

It is a free event but please book here.


Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD – SATURDAY 15 AND SUNDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2020

Union Place (nos 13 – 16) – closed (8.00am – 4.00pm) on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February for BT work.

Perth Road (at Union Place) – temporary traffic lights (8.00am – 4.00pm) on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 February for BT work.

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD – WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 17 FEBRUARY 2020

Riverside Esplanade – overnight (7.30pm – 6.30am) nearside lane closures on Wednesday 19 February for Scottish Water work.

Riverside Drive (at Tesco) – overnight (7.30pm – 6.30am) nearside lane closures on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 February for Scottish Water work.

Strawberrybank – possible delays for one week for lighting column replacement works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

West Marketgait (North Marketgait to Ward Road) – closed southbound Saturday 22 – Monday 24 February for BT work.


Friends of Wighton event

From Sheena Wellington :


Saturday 15th February, 11am to 12 noon
Wighton Heritage Centre, Central Library
Cappuccino Concert with Choras, harmony singing trio

Choras are Aileen Carr, Barbara Dymock, and Janice Reavell.    

Each is a much loved and respected traditional singer in her own right and together they excel.  

A concert with this acappella trio with their superb harmonies, eclectic selection of songs  and sense of fun is not to be missed!   

Admission £5 (Coffee and newspapers served from 10.30am – suggested donation £1).


Temporary Traffic Order – Union Place

From the City Council :

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

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of BT cabling works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Union Place (between numbers 13 and 16), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Saturday 15 February 2020 for 2 days (8am to 4pm).

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.   Access to residents will be maintained where possible.

No alternative routes for vehicles are available.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development
Dundee City Council


Abertay Historical Society event

Dundee’s Literary Suburbia: 
Newport and its connection with the People’s Friend, 1870-1920

Later today – Wednesday 12th February – 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Lecture Theatre 2, Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee

Charlotte Lauder of the University of Strathclyde will speak about the political, journalistic and cultural connections between the People’s Friend magazine and Newport-on-Tay in late nineteenth century.

All welcome – refreshments available from 6pm.