Most of the bands were local Dundee lads.

I remember The Bad Pennies, supported by Alfie.

I also remember it was a nice hot day. — George Bonella, Charleston, Dundee.

I was one of the six organisers — two musicians, a policeman, a publican, a Lochee United representative and a local council representative.

The event raised around £5000 and was presented to Billy Connolly when he appeared at the Caird Hall to be passed on to Live Aid.

A variety of local talent appeared that day, along with some big names in the music industry at that time thanks to my friend Chrissie Harwood, who was then head of W.E.A.

I remember Liverpool Express, Rick Buckler (The Jam), Laurence Archer (UFO), Strawberry Switchblade and our very own late, great Billy McKenzie.

The real stars of the day were the Dundee people for turning up and making it a success. — S. McD.

I was involved with a band from the Arbroath area who were among many acts.

Big name acts included Strawberry Switchblade, Liverpool Express and Time (UK) who I believe had former members of The Jam involved.

I’m sure Dundee favourites Penny Daintees were also there.

I remember meeting Strawberry Switchblade and Associates frontman Billy McKenzie backstage. — Retired Musician.

[Councillor Charlie Farquhar contact the Tele with his own memories of the Lochee event, which went ahead at Thomson Park on October 7, 1985. The Lochee councillor handed the cheque from the proceeds to Billy Connolly, when he played the city’s Caird Hall. The Big Yin later presented the cheque to Live Aid at the charity’s London office.]

The members of both committees (one for shop floor workers, and one for technicians) can be applauded on how they conducted their business during the lead-up and duration of the consultation process. At no point did they shirk their responsibilities.

During this period there were two mass meetings, several section meetings and a weekly newsletter keeping us informed.

The members of both committees not only had to contend with personal pressure and stress that the job loss announcement brought to their own families and livelihood, they had the added worry on behalf of the hundreds they represent.

When this chapter is written on Dundee’s industrial history these men and women can hold their heads high.

They did everything they could to retrieve the situation and lessen the impact.

On behalf of the vast majority of the workforce I thank them for their efforts. — Proud NCR Union Member.

Secondly the union and company were in consultation not negotiation.

As such the termination package, which will only be available for as long as there are “continued good relations” from employees and their representatives, has been unaltered in years.

Thirdly the biggest criticism of the union from the workforce was the lack of communication during the consultation process.

Shop stewards were kept informed, but refused to cascade any information to the workforce. — Unhappy Union Member.

State-sponsored kidnappings, stage-managed television appearances, denial of consular access, promises of freedom, threats of show trials and execution.

Just another fortnight in Iran. It’s the shameful scenes of Guantanomo all over again.

Hands up who still thinks Iran should have nuclear weapons? — Cynical Sam.

Perhaps the Americans in Guantanamo Bay should try handing out cigarettes. — Dismayed Monifieth.

Our coach party stopped at a rather posh restaurant for a snack. My wife Phylis and I chose potato dauphinoise from the menu. When they arrived we were surprised to see they were just fritters or slices of potato dipped in batter and fried. Cost, over £10.

My wife pointed out when you got a whole bag of tatties for a shilling (5p). Changed days. — John Dench, Perth Road, Dundee.

Nowadays it’s “look at the state of my clothes” because kids come home filthy because the school is not clean.

Now we have had our kids coming home from a Dundee school with ants on their clothes and in their schoolbags. — Concerned Parent.

There could be a valid reason for people using the lift and not just laziness. I know some people have a phobia of escalators.

What is wrong with having a little patience and waiting for the lift to return? — Patient.

However, Muslims have condemned the proposal, saying it is insulting. They say mosques should be left as places of worship.

Many buildings, including churches, fly a Union Flag on special days. — George Aimer, Kinghorne Road, Dundee.

The cards duly arrived at the Recruiting Office in Bank Street and were sent to Afghanistan and Iraq. I will continue this project next year, but earlier, to give people more time.

I also thank Wellgate Centre management, Asda (Kirkton), T. J. Hughes, Geo. Mather (Hairdresser), Alison Mather (Hairdresser), Radio Tay and the Tele. — Margaret Mather, Project Organiser.