| Letters - 30 July 2004 |
| Golden opportunity |
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| GENERATIONS OF Dundonians have been reared on the history of the Tay Bridge Disaster. |
| So the news that trips to the disaster site have commenced will have stirred up memories of many.
Cultural, educational and tourism opportunities are there to be exploited.
But hold on. Further reading reveals that the boat trips begin and end at Woodhaven pier in Fife.
So it’s good news right enough, but only for Fifers or former Dundonians now resident on the other side of the Tay.
Yet if this bridge is readily identifiable with any one place it is the city of Dundee.
A golden opportunity awaits anyone willing to invest in a similar project on this side of the river, operating out of City Quay or Broughty Ferry.
I have no doubts that thousands would wish to experience a trip that would include normally inaccessible views of the city’s landmarks. — G. M., Dundee.
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| Differences in Dundee’s traffic lights |
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| DUNDEE’S TRAFFIC lights irritate and impress me in turn. Most fall into the “satisfactory” category, but some are at either end of the efficiency scale.
Top of the pile must be the lights at the Stobswell junction. If they change to red as you approach, and there’s nothing coming on the other roads, they instantly change back to green.
At the other end of the scale I’m sure there will be a huge diversity of opinion. However, my particular hate is the set of lights at the junction of Hilltown and Constitution Street. These seem to have been designed with the same “instant response” built into them — but with the wires reversed!
Every morning I watch the green lights in the distance coming ever closer and, as I’m within striking distance of the junction, they change to red. Whether any vehicles are waiting to come down Hilltown seems irrelevant.
I wonder why they don’t all work with the same sensitivity as the Stobswell set? — Dundee Driver. |
| Rights and wrongs |
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| ON JULY 26, the first day of the Dundee Holiday Fortnight, my two small children asked to go to the play area at Camperdown Park.
The trip was spoiled by a small group of people arguing, some obviously drunk.
I was appalled by the language and obscenities being yelled by a middle- aged man, in front of dozens of families and small children.
When I commented to a member of staff on the disgraceful language in front of children, I was told, “Oh, that’s because we’ve had hassle with drunks.”
Two wrongs obviously make a right in her eyes. — Appalled Park Goer, Forfar.
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| Spent too long in queue |
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| MY SISTER and her two young grandchildren on holiday from England were disappointed at the Dundee United open day last Sunday, as was I.
Having purchased programmes, raffles, etc., we were unable to see most of the events owing to the way in which the public had to queue to get the players’ autographs.
We spent over one hour in the queue, under the East Stand, not being able to see or hear what was going on in the stadium.
Many people with children had to leave as the queue seemed unending.
I hope all concerned will take note before the next open day. — Disgruntled.
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| Exclusive use |
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| I READ with interest the launch of the pensioners' information point at Dundee's Central Library.
Given the traditionally poor uptake of benefits by pensioners, the council's initiative is to be warmly applauded.
I wonder what conditions, if any, have been put in place to ensure this facility, paid for after all by Dundee taxpayers, remains for the exclusive use of the city's pensioners? — Cynical Sam.
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| Be fair |
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| IT MAY be sad for the children of asylum seekers locked up at Dungavel, but what about the children of Menzieshill, Dundee?
The heavy traffic heading for Ninewells Hospital is horrendous and imagine the pollution they inhale.
Britain has the worst asthma record, so let's be fair to our kids. — Oldie.
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| Coffee morning |
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| A COFFEE morning is to be held on Saturday, July 31, from 11 am to 3 pm, at Dryburgh Community Lounge, Dryburgh Street, Dundee.
Entry is 50p which includes refreshments.
There will be the usual stalls — tombola, cake & candy, bric-a-brac, games, etc.
All proceeds go to National Transplant UK. — Chrissie Finnigan.
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