| Letters - 30 November 2005 |
| Service with a smile |
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| WE WRITE regarding the staff in the post office and store at Tesco, Lochee, and the taxi drivers outside. |
| Our parents have used the post office for many years and are now elderly.
They are always full of praise for the staff, saying they are patient, helpful and assist them when they get anxious over new procedures.
Also, the staff in the store are always cheery, willing to assist and they notice if one of my parents does not manage up for the weekly shop, and send their good wishes.
The taxi drivers know whenever they see my parents where they are going and offer them help and greet them with a smile.
My parents talk about the service from all the staff involved and their visits to Lochee are made much nicer and less stressful because of them.
They are all doing a wonderful job and should be praised. Your services are very much appreciated. Many thanks to you all from the daughters of Mr and Mrs Dunkley. — Susan, Crista and Paula.
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| Charity matches |
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Referee John Gordon deals with the antics of some players during a 1970s Butchers versus Ministers match.
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| I AM doing a piece of writing, and I am looking for information on Dundee’s Butchers versus Ministers charity football matches, which were usually played at Dens Park in the 50s and 60s.
As a youngster at the time I remember quite large crowds for these occasions. Why did butchers and ministers compete, and did a charity benefit from it? I also wondered why they stopped. — Robert Donald, 28a Hawick Drive, Dundee.
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| Fund-raiser |
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| THERE’S A coffee morning in the Community & Library Centre, Balmoral Avenue, Dundee, on Saturday, from 10am to noon. Tickets £1, including refreshments, free raffle, stalls, etc. See Santa, 50p. — P. Smith, Balunie Crescent, Dundee.
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| Christmas Fayre |
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| MENZIESHILL HOUSE is holding a Christmas Fayre in aid of Comfort Funds on Sunday, from 2-4 pm at Menzieshill House, 201 Earn Crescent, Dundee. Entry is £1 (children free if accompanied by an adult) and includes tea/coffee and mince pie. — Marion Garland, Unit Manager, Menzieshill House. |
| Market subsidy |
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| A NUMBER of letters about the continental market recently reminded me of when I looked at the Economic Development Department on the Dundee City Council website a couple of years ago.
At that time I do remember reading that we “the people of Dundee” subsidise the continental market and as I am not a supporter of this market, I did wonder at that time just how much we subsidised it.
Do we still subsidise that market and what is the cost? I feel this is only right for us to know, as this would allow the traders and people of Dundee to evaluate the “true cost” of the market. — P. S., Dundee. |
| Lasting peace |
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| ARIEL SHARON’S resignation from the ruling Likud party in Israel to set up a centrist alliance is a bold move to hopefully rejuvenate the stalled road map for peace.
Sharon has been left frustrated by members on the right of his party opposed to recent concessions to Palestinians and the controversial removal of settlers from the Gaza Strip.
His plan is to win the support of those Israelis who acknowledge that a dialogue with Palestinians must be made if a lasting peace in the region is to be achieved. — C. E. C.
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| Pay up |
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| WHEN ARE the authorities going to do something about the people who go hill walking and climbing in bad weather? We are forever hearing warnings not to venture out when the weather worsens even in built-up areas. These people rescued from our mountains should pay for the huge costs of rescue. — Tax Payer. |
| Other concerns |
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| JACK McCONNELL should stop worrying about asylum seekers and be more concerned over the NHS, elderly and jobs. I am sick to death hearing about asylum seekers. — B. P.
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| Sympathy |
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| MY HEART goes out to the Storrier family in Dundee’s Sandeman Street. I pray things work out for them. — Alex Duffy, Dundee.
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| Long wait for bus |
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| DUNDEE COUNCIL tells us that over £17m has been spent on buses in the city over the last few years.
Clearly this doesn’t mean more frequent services. On Sunday, November 20, I had to wait over 28 minutes for a number 22 bus.
No doubt Travel Dundee would say customers should plan their journeys in advance. Unfortunately for me, my journey was to Ninewells. Planning was not an option. Getting there within a reasonable time was, however.
To make matters worse, the driver contrived to complete the journey at around 10mph all the way from the City Centre to the hospital. That is until he came across the flooded camber on the final approach to Ninewells when he set off at a pace to enjoy his wee moment of fun. — Rab Johnstone, Dundee. |
| For their own benefit |
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| DUNDEE PUBLIC Works Department is currently “improving” the Ladywell Avenue area. I believe it’s being done for their own benefit — to make work for themselves. Many tenants believe it is uncalled for.
If the original intention of planting was to attract much-appreciated wildlife, this action has rather curtailed that worthy endeavour — Victoria Streeter. |
| Ugly Sisters’ plea |
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| CAN ANYONE help Cinderella’s ugly sisters? Do you have an old tailor’s dummy or dress stand, as we need two for our panto? Contact us on 07958591007. — Rosie and Posie, Dundee Junior Showtime.
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| Phone code |
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| COULD THE man who bought a Motorola flip phone at Errol car boot sale on Sunday, November 27 please contact me on 01382 861112 for unblock code. — Seller. |
| Fun fair |
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| WHEN WILL Dundee get a new fun fair for the New Year? My wife and kids go down town and all you see is the same old stuff. — Chris Robb, City Road, Dundee.
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| Free ride |
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| IN THE response of the letter about the bus driver who refused to allow a pensioner on the Fintry bus without a fare, do you think taxi drivers would take someone to a destination without paying? — B. T.
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