Wighton Singers at the Wighton!

From Sheena Wellington :

Today at the Wighton Heritage Centre in the Central Library – 1.15pm to 1.45pm

As is the Friends of Wighton tradition, the last Lunchtime Recital of the year will feature our own Wighton Singers.  
The singers have had a busy and interesting year working with a variety of tutors and taking their songs out to entertain at various venues in and around the city.    

Today, they will present, with warmth and humour, a mix of seasonal and Scottish songs.   

Admission is free (donations welcome) and seasonal treats will be available.


D’Arcy Through the Letter Box

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

Our celebrations for the centenary of D’Arcy Thompson’s On Growth and Form continue next week with a free talk by Meic Pierce Owen in the D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum at 6pm today –

D’Arcy Through the Letter Box – the Polymath’s wonderland as seen through his correspondence

D’Arcy Thompson’s papers at the University of St Andrews incorporate some 30,000 letters written throughout his lifetime. In this entertaining talk, archivist Meic Pierce Owen (who has read more of the correspondence than almost anyone except D’Arcy) explores highlights of a vast and fascinating collection.

Meic has also written one of the chapters of our new book, “Growing and Forming: Essays on D’Arcy Thompson”, copies of which will be on sale.  Refreshments will be served after the event.

Places are limited so please book here.


Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD – WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 4 DECEMBER 2017

A85 Riverside Drive – prohibition of right turn from westbound lane of Riverside Drive into Riverside approach and prohibition of right turn from Riverside Approach in to Riverside Drive for one week for works to the sea wall.  Prohibitions will only be in place when required.

A85 Riverside Drive (at Railway Station) – eastbound nearside lane closure for 2 weeks for SGN essential valve maintenance and footway, drainage and kerbing works.


Event at the Botanic Garden today #dundeewestend

From the Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden :

In the Garden’s Education Centre in the Garden at 2pm today, Angela Montford presents “In the Garden Shed: Old Tools and Gadgets”. 

From the wheelbarrow to the hosepipe, an illustrated survey of the usual tools and gadgets we have used and improved in our gardens since the Middle Ages. 



West Port Christmas Lights Event tonight! #dundeewestend

The West Port Christmas Lights are switched on tonight – at 5.30pm – all welcome – don’t miss it!

Lights Switch On includes a piper, singers and a string quartet.    

Roast chestnuts, apple spiced Christmas drinks and hot chocolate for the children.

Meet at the Christmas Tree in front of The Globe!