Bash Street’s back at The McMenace!

From 2nd June until 21st October :

This summer, join some of the city’s funniest and most loved characters as The Bash Street Kids take over the museum as part of a brilliant new exhibition!

First published in 1938, Beano has continued to entertain children and adults alike for 80 years. From Lord Snooty, Dennis the Menace, Minnie the Minx and of course The Bash Street Kids, DC Thomson have created some of the most iconic characters in comic history. This exhibition will look at DC Thomson’s early beginnings in the 19th century to their domination of the printing presses by the early 20th century.

But just how was a comic put together? We will look at the development of the machines that produced the publications and the people of the kids of the High School of Dundee, to the artists such as Dave Sutherland, who has drawn the Bash Street

Kids since 1962.

McManus Galleries opening times: Monday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm; Sunday, 12.30pm – 4.30pm.

West End Community Police Surgeries #dundeewestend

The next West End community police surgeries take place next Monday – details below and all residents welcome :

Friends of Balgay Spring litter pick #dundeewestend

The Friends of Balgay Spring 2018 litter pick takes place on Sunday 27th May.

If you can lend a hand, please meet at the Balgay Bridge at 2pm – many thanks.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD – WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 21 MAY 2018

South Union Street/South Marketgait at Dundee Railway Station – northbound nearside lane closure from 9.30am for 6 weeks for footway works.

Design Heritage Walk

From the Curator of Museum Services at the University of Dundee :

Sunday 20th May, 3pm

Design Heritage Walk

Meet outside Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (Matthew Building)

Dundee is now a UNESCO City of Design but how much do you know about the history of design in the city?

This informal guided tour by Matthew Jarron as part of Dundee Design Month will explore some design highlights in and around the city centre, past and present. We will find out about some of Dundee’s most important design-related companies, discover the stories of exceptional designers and see some amazing examples of design that you may never have noticed before.

The event is free but places should be booked here.

Please wear appropriate footwear and contact us in advance if you have any special access requirements.