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Letters - 17 January 2007
Babies should be banned from cinema
I WAS at Cineworld on Thursday, January 11 with my two sons to see the 6.35 showing of Night in the Museum, which is a great movie.

There was a mother there with an older child, but also a very young and clearly distressed baby. The baby cried through the whole middle section of the movie.

The mother eventually went out with the baby but came back after a few minutes only for the baby to start up again.

The mother should never even have taken such a young baby in to the cinema and she obviously has no regard for anyone else.

The management from Cineworld should not allow in very young babies. — Dundee Cinema Lover.

Who’s going to sort puddle problem?

Olivia McLeish (5) negotiates the puddles between Elmwood Road and Dalrymple Street.

THE PAVEMENTS in Denoon Terrace are a disaster. Writing to Dundee City Council over the years always brings the same answer that the pavements are not “adopted”.

Between Elmwood Road and Dalrymple Street, on the south side, there are puddles the breadth of the pavement.

Hillside Primary School pupils and parents are forced to walk on the road.

The north side is equally bad. There are other areas too where people are forced on to the road.

Let’s have some action. What is the local councillor doing? — Dissatisfied Tax Payer.

Security entrance isn’t secure

George McDonough at the troublesome gate.

SECURITY ENTRANCE to flats in Albert Street, Dundee, are managed by Blackadders Property.

They are not secure, as the gate does not lock as there is no return spring.

I have phoned the firm a few times and sent two letters but they have not replied since September.

There is also no indicator board and as there are 22 flats, it’s a nightmare for the emergency services and postman. — George McDonough.

[Blackadders Property Management Director Richard Burnett said, “Our contractors have been out to look at the property as recently as last Sunday (January 7) and they found the door to be working.

“It may be that a new fault has developed in the last week so I have instructed our contractors to go and take another look at it.

“All of the relevant parties have been informed on the status of this work in progress.”

Noisy, smelly neighbours
WHO SHOULD I approach about noisy neighbours who have just moved into the flat above me?

I can’t sleep for the noises every night. I am 63-years-old and have arthritis, which causes bone conductive deafness. Despite this I can hear the racket.

Also, I am getting strong cooking smells permeating my house.

Although a tenant, I don’t see any point complaining to the council because the flat above is bought.

I have been in my flat for 13 years and there have been two other residents above and neither has caused problems. — Reader

[A spokesman for Tayside Police said, “We work closely with our partners — including Dundee City Council Anti-Social Behaviour and Noise Nuisance teams, Dundee Community Mediation and others — in an effort to reduce the number of anti- social behaviour incidents.

“The fact your neighbour owns his property makes no difference and we would urge you to contact us on Dundee (01382) 223200 with your concerns so the matter can be properly dealt with by the appropriate organisation.”]

Chasing deer
I WAS outraged at a dog walker on January 10 letting his two dogs (of which one is a hunter and the other a racer), chase deer at the Dighty Burn in Douglas. I haven’t seen deer for a good few weeks and was delighted to see them. The last I saw of them was running away in fear. I found it utterly disgusting. — Gail M.
Hidden pothole
IT IS easy to say drive more carefully to avoid potholes. While coming from Montrose, my father-in-law hit a pothole obscured by water, causing a lot of damage and expense.

We all pay road tax so surely we are entitled to expect roads to be kept in good condition. — Bumpy Ride Home.

Missing mail
I too have had numerous items of mail from Dundee East delivery office not arrive.

I am missing DVDs, a substantial cheque, statements, important letter and Christmas cards.

These are just the things I know about.

I am awaiting a date for an operation and, for all I know, that could be lost too.

The DVD alone cost £40 but luckily the online shop has refunded the money and is investigating.

The cheque however cannot be re-issued until it has been traced.

I agree with the postman’s wife that management is to blame.

However, on phoning the complaint line a very nice lady told me it was the fault of temporary staff. — No Delivery.

Nutty problem
IN THE 1950s, when I was 12, I was told church buildings all over Dundee were used for storing peanuts. Is this true? And, if so, why? — O. A. P.
Parking abuse
CITY CENTRE commuters are continuing to abuse the parking system at Ninewells Hospital.

In nearby Menzieshill, reports abound of some residents letting down the tyres of cars.

It is high time the local councillor and Dundee City Council met bosses at NHS Tayside and found a solution. — S. Mitchell, Bank Avenue, Downfield.

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