In fact, the People’s Journal did an article about us, “Alike as two peas”.

I suspect it was an attempt by the editor to introduce human interest to direct readers’ attention away from the bleak news of the war.

The manager, who had responsibility for both the Odeon and the Empire, was Mr John Dye and the chief operator was Bert West, from Forfar, a diminutive little man who had trouble seeing out the viewing window when operating a projector.

He was nevertheless very competent at his job.

The second operator was Chrissie Cochrane (who later married Daniel Tassie, chief operator at the Tivoli), and I was third operator.

Each reel lasted for about 20 minutes, then there was a change-over to a second projector that was all laced ready to run.

During the war years the cinema staged live shows on Sundays with famous artists appearing. These proved to be very popular, with full houses every week.

We celebrate our 79th birthday today, so reading your article was an early birthday present. — Alex J. Ross, Fairmuir, Dundee.

Access to the City Square was via a small entrance at the Royal Bank, which meant that, coming from the Overgate, you faced the challenge of a lifetime to get through the small pathway they created between the shops and the Continental Market.

On seeing various policemen and security personnel, I asked them if they could open a barrier to let the huge crowds through. The reply was ‘nothing to do with me mate, these are the rules’.

Surely the planners should have given a little more thought to the big crowds? — K. S.

There was a large number of people at this event and extreme difficulty was experienced in leaving High Street at the completion of the event.

Fencing, which was blocking the south side of Reform Street, was manned by several stewards and two police officers,

This fencing had three very large bright signs stating EXIT ONLY for all to see.

Several hundred people, on seeing this, pushed their way towards these signs, tripping over several empty prams on the way.

But they were then told on arrival at the fencing that the only exits were to the east and the west of High Street and that they would have to go back.

I pointed out to the officers that it may be an idea to remove the signs as it was misleading everyone.

The officers glanced at each other, agreed and removed the signs. It’s just a pity only the Christmas lights seemed to be switched on for this occasion. — Derek Adamson.

Adults and children were being pushed and shoved, children frightened, there was absolutely no path to walk through, and stewards were standing back, watching it all happen.

It resembled a badly organised pop concert and not a family day out. — L. R.

Back in March (just in time for summer) workmen appeared and demolished all but half a climbing frame. As autumn took hold, new equipment began to appear.

The finished park consists of a chute, seesaw and the remains of the climbing frame. The actual play area is now about a quarter of its previous size and must be positively claustrophobic for children.

The hardness of the “safety surface” would not do much to protect a falling child. To crown it all, if any parent wants to sit down and rest while letting their young offspring loose in the park, they will have to be prepared to move quickly as the play park gate is at the other side from the seats.

I find it hard to believe the designer of this park was ever a child, never mind a parent.

The cynic in me wonders if there is a plan to sell off the unused space for housing. — Jimmy Kick, Dundee.

The woman driver refused to let her travel on the bus, but a young man stepped in and paid her fare.

What a great example he is. His mother and father have brought up a young man with a great big heart. I salute him. — Love Rules.

We the patients can see this is nothing but greed. — Den Ture