T in the Park is a wonderful musical experience for people of all ages and Perth and Kinross Council and Tayside Police must be commended for the work they do throughout the year to make it a safe and happy event.
Deaf Links is a deaf awareness charity working throughout Tayside and we would like to remind concert goers that the Royal National Institute for the Deaf and “Don’t Lose the Music” will be giving out ear plugs to help reduce any long-term hearing damage. The small in-ear plugs only mildly filter sound and many young people feel that it actually improves the sound quality. Many people will be surprised to know the volume of sound at rock and pop concerts is greater than a jet aeroplane taking off.
Those attending T in the Park may suffer from temporary tinnitus for a week or so afterwards — a ringing in the ear(s) caused by the high volume trauma. Anyone suffering from this should reduce the volume and the amount of time they use any iPod or MP3 player in the weeks following the concert to avoid long-term hearing loss.
Any parents who would like advice on safety sound levels for young people using iPods or MP3 players should contact the Deaf Links manager Alana Trusty at alana@deaflinks.org.uk
We wish this year’s T in the Park every success and hope that those attending enjoy the music for many years to come. — Ron J. Scrimgeour, Chair, Deaf Links.
‘Scotch Broth’ had ingredients for success
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers in action
I write regarding Scotch Broth With a Hint o f Chilli at the Whitehall Theatre. What a great show.
The Chilli Pipers are wonderful; the show was a sell out in aid of the Kenya Childrens Home charity, which does so much deserving work.
Thanks to Margaret Mathers and Junior Showtime and Anne Gloag for all the hard work put into the show. — Pensioner.
ID rules are good move
I reply to Observant who wrote about ID. I’m 18 years old and often go into shops and supermarkets for alcohol. However, I am a responsible drinker and don’t hang around street corners with it causing a nuisance.
On visiting to buy age-restricted items, the person who serves me is on frequently.
Every time I go in, the lady persistently asks me for proof of age, in the form of ID. After the fourth day she asked me for ID, I told her, “I showed you my ID yesterday”.
She replied, “We have to ask you each time. If you buy alcohol now and leave, then come back in five minutes asking for a scratch card, I would need to ask you for proof of age again.”
I think this is just silly if the person serving already knows your age. However, rules are there for a reason and can’t be broken.
Despite the inconvenience, I think it’s a great thing that premises which sell age-restricted items have toughened up as it will stop so many teens getting drunk. It does not stop the older generation going in for them, so this is something that must be tackled, too. — Daryl Beech.
Football tournament
A six-a-side football tournament is taking place on Sunday at Gussie Park, Dundee. Kick-off is 11am. Entry fee is £50 per team with all proceeds going to the Hilton in the Community Foundation. For entry form, please contact me on 01382 315516 or email marilyn.manderson@hilton.com. — Marilyn Manderson.
School lights
I was amazed to see the lights blazing inside the former Downfield Primary School on Strathmartine Road, Dundee, when I passed in the early hours of last Saturday.
As a hard-pressed council tax payer, I object to the embarrassing lack of common sense shown by the council over matters such as this.
This is a scandalous waste of energy, even for a short time, and makes a mockery of demands to householders to save energy. — Lights Out.
Should Michael Martin get peerage?
I read in astonishment that the Queen is to approve a peerage for the former Commons Speaker Michael Martin.
If this is not rubbing salt into an injury, I don’t know what is.
He was at the centre of one of the most controversial periods in our parliament’s recent history and, as a result, he chose to resign his position, a move which is almost without precedence.
It seems that after what happened, we should not have heard any more about him. To give him an honour is surely a questionable move. — Jimmy Borland.
Photo theft marred holiday
I returned to Dundee, the city where I grew up, for my 50th birthday party and had a great time — apart from the fact I believe my camera, which contained very valuable photographs from my holiday in Dundee, was stolen.
The camera went missing on my night out to celebrate my birthday. Another person in my party lost her handbag. It was eventually returned to the police station, but money and phone credit were missing.
I appeal to anyone who knows where my camera might be to call me on 01382 861829.
I have to return to England soon and I would love to get my camera back before I go home. — Mary Kelly.
Table top sale
A table top sale, with all proceeds going to Cancer Research Relay for Life, is being held at Menzieshill Community Centre on Saturday, from 9.30-12.30pm. £5 per table if interested. Phone me on 07517 351324. — Tina.
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