Volunteering opportunities in the West End

Volunteer Dundee has a drop-in session for the West End every Wednesday at Blackness Library – where you can find out more about activities and volunteering opportunities in our area – see below!



Easter eggventure – 9th April

The Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden are holding an event in the Garden, aimed at children under the age of 10, accompanied by as many parents/grandparents as they like, on Sunday 9th April from 3pm – approximate end time 4.15pm.

There will be Easter related activities, including decorating an egg, but please bring your own hardboiled egg!

Numbers are limited for this event, so booking is essential – contact fudbg.committee@gmail.com.


Friends of Wighton Event today

Wighton Heritage Centre at the Central Library

Today – Wednesday 5th April

1.15pm – 1.45pm 

Lunchtime Recital 

Helen Forbes, whistle player extraordinaire! 

Admission free, donations welcomed


Temporary Traffic Order – Brown Street

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 Scottish Water main repair works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Brown Street (southbound from Guthrie Street for approx. 35metres south), Dundee

This notice comes into effect on Monday 3 April 2017 for 5 working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Diversion routes for vehicles available via Guthrie Street / Horsewater Wynd / Hawkhill

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development
Dundee City Council


West End Ward Surgeries

Now that the school Easter holidays are underway, my usual weekly ward surgeries do not take place, but I can still be contacted on any local issues or concerns through my e-surgery – just e-mail esurgery@frasermacpherson.org.uk.

Surgeries recommence on Monday 17th April – surgery details are available here.

I can also be contacted at home at any time on 459378 and also during office hours at my Dundee City Council office on 434985.