| Letters - 27 October 2006 |
| Nothing but trouble |
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| READING THE Tele on Wednesday I was gobsmacked to learn there is to be a new unit for the homeless opening in Dunbar Park, Whitfield.
Local Councillor Willie Sawyers says he has “not been made aware of any concerns his constituents had about the unit”.
If Dundee City Council had made us aware of their intentions I’d bet my life you would have received many concerns about the project.
I uprooted my family from Kirkton as there was a similar unit there and we had nothing but trouble. My kids were being beaten and bullied by teenagers from the unit.
I bought my home in Dunbar Park because 90% of the houses are privately owned and I felt this would be a better environment in which to bring up my family.
I for one will be at the front of any queue to make sure my objections are noted. If this unit goes ahead, Councillor Sawyers can wave goodbye to hundreds of voters.
Do you really think people just a few hundred yards away paying hundreds of thousands for their home want this on their doorstep? — Dunbar Park Resident. |
| Road hazard for pupils |
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Lollipop man Bill Ross watches as a bus negotiates the Spey Drive turn.
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| WHY ARE schools promoting a “walk to school” policy rather than the car, when some walks consist of dangerous hazards?
Pupils at Gowriehill Primary in Dundee have to negotiate busy Spey Drive, which is used by staff commuting to and from Ninewells Hospital and the technology park.
The school often sends letters home advising that no crossing patrol will be available.
The junction at Charleston Drive/Spey Drive is not wide enough for buses. Perhaps a Tele photographer can go to the junction between 8.30 and 8.55 am to get some snaps of the buses on the pavement. — Safety Second.
[We sent a photographer out, and he captured the bus above as it tackled a corner.] |
| Buggies on escalators |
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| I READ the letter about ramps being closed in Dundee’s Wellgate Centre. On every escalator there are notices stating no prams or buggies are allowed.
Recently, I witnessed two women taking buggies up the escalators. Two security men standing at the bottom did not challenge them.
This has been going on for some time and surely it is about time management get this practice stopped. — B. C., Monifieth. |
| When in Rome |
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| WHY IS there so much Press coverage of Muslim issues. I was looking over UK national statistics and it shows Christianity is the largest religion (71.8%). The percentage of Islamic faith is 2.8%.
It also states that the percentage of people who espouse a non-religious position is 15.1% with an additional 7.8% not stating their religion.
Sometimes I feel that there is an illusion that the UK is a Muslim majority country.
I do not affiliate myself to any religion, which also means I am in a minority. However, I do not moan and groan about it.
There are many laws and customs in the UK that stem from the Christian belief and I (and most other people) just get on with life as best I can.
The whole uproar regarding Muslim women covering their face with a veil speaks volumes.
If I were to go to an Islamic country and my girlfriend or wife tried to walk about in a short skirt she would no doubt be admonished.
I do not expect an Islamic country to change its laws or customs to suit my wishes.
So, at the end of the day, I believe the old saying of “when in Rome” should apply. — G. R., Dundee. |
| Praise for actions |
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| CONGRATULATIONS TO Tayside Police and the Dundee City Centre Management team for their recent crackdown on youths making our centre an eyesore with vandalised property. They also intimidate shoppers and indulge in under-age drinking.
Can we please now ensure this action continues?
I suggest, as in recent cases elsewhere, an undercover sting is set up to catch shop owners suspected of selling drink to underage teenagers.
Older people buying drink for children also need targeting. — Jeff Duncan, Dundee. |
| Bus times |
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| WHEN THE takeover of Strathtay Buses by Stagecoach was announced, many predicted the high standards of the former would be degenerated.
We were informed no such thing would happen as the two companies would be run independently.
However, the predictions are coming true much to the anger of the public.
If trying to catch a bus in Dundee’s Whitehall Street, you are left wondering if it has left early, is extremely late, or is it going to turn up at all.
Twice recently I have arrived early to catch the 16.26 number 76 to Invergowrie, I eventually boarded the 16.38 to Errol and that was late.
I did send a letter to Stagecoach but ,like for the 76, I am still waiting for a reply. — Inverg. |
| Autumn fair |
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| DUNDEE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Nicoll Street, is holding an Autumn Fair in the hall tomorrow from 10am to noon. All welcome. — Mrs Margaret Christie, Dundee. |
| Maryfield reunion |
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| CALLING ALL former staff of Maryfield Hospital, Dundee. There is a reunion on December 3 (1 pm to 5 pm) at the Invercarse Hotel.
Tickets cost £12 and include light refreshments. They must be purchased by November 7. — Lesley Dand, 3 Osprey Place, Kingennie, Dundee, DD5 3PS. (email: lesleydand@gmail.com tel: 01382 350882).
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