I was a bit wary as they are, at times, a bit of a handful, always on the go.

Clark and his friend Darren took over, removed carpets, pulled up lino, made me cups of tea and packed up all the bits and pieces.

My family was amazed when they came round.

The kids took advice from Clark about the work they could manage. It was all sorted with good-natured banter.

To me it shows that if you trust young people they will respond.

They were here for several hours, and refused my offer of a small reward.

I can assure you I will never forget their kindness and care.

I am so proud of them all. — Mrs R. Mann, Craigie, Dundee.

The residents were consulted and we managed to get funding from Scottish Enterprise Tayside and SIPS (Social Inclusion Partnership) to cover costs and we thank them for their help.

Without their assistance the village green would not happen. Dundee City Council has also been helpful in getting this project started.

There have been many hold-ups since, but work is to start on the landscaping on November 10. We ask for local residents’ co-operation to keep children away from the site while the work is being done.

Residents, young and old, will be able to enjoy the facility next year. — Rena Smith, Secretary, Balmoral Tenants & Residents Association, Dundee.

[One of Dundee’s largest cinemas, the Plaza opened in May 30, 1928.

It closed for a short spell soon after as owner J. B. Milne renovated it for the “talkies” and it re-opened on September 24, 1929.

It closed as a cinema in late 1972 and re-opened for bingo February, 1973. It became an amusement centre in 1976.

The council bought it for demolition in 1980.]

I’m sure most parents find this is the case. These spaces are invaluable for people with young children. I have a three-year-old and a six-month-old baby.

It is not simply that the spaces are closer to the shop. They are usually beside a covered walkway away from lots of traffic and provide extra space at either side to save accidents with car doors when getting babies and toddlers in and out.

They also provide a safe area to leave the trolley, child and/or pram away from traffic.

I also find that parents with teenage children feel they can use these facilities — another misuse.

I hope people can show a little consideration for our children’s safety and walk just that bit further. — A. L.

She was always happy, helpful and caring.

We were told she is working at Blackness. Quite simply, we want her back. — Lochee Reader.

[A council spokesman said, “It is encouraging to learn that the staff’s efforts are appreciated.

“The reader will be pleased to hear that Joan will continue to spend a significant amount of her working week in Lochee.

“New flexible working arrangements mean that experienced members of staff are now bringing their expertise to more than one library.”]