On Christmas Eve at approximately 2pm, I returned home after running some errands with my 20-month-old daughter.
I parked my car on Ballantrae Place in Douglas and, as the rain had just come on and I had some shopping, I hurried out the car with my daughter.
In doing so I dropped my purse on the pavement at the side of my car. Inside was approximately £200 for my daughter’s Christmas presents along with my driving licence which had my name, address, etc., on it as well as all my other important cards like my bank card.
I searched all over, but could not find the purse. I cannot believe that whoever found this did not knock my door and return it to me, especially as it was Christmas Eve.
In today’s society, when times are hard for everyone struggling to make ends meet I would like to think my purse will be returned. It will not replace the loss or mend the devastation over the last few days, but I appeal to whoever found my purse to have a change of heart and do the right thing. — Carrie-Anne Findlay.
Can you stand cold?
Bucklemaker Court
I invite anyone from Dundee City Council to stay in my house in the city’s Bucklemaker Court for one night to see for themselves how cold these houses are.
One night is all they could stand. I have two halogen heaters going full blast as it’s all I can afford and my house temperature is only 10 degrees.
There has to be a law against letting people live in these conditions.
I’m thinking of getting in touch with Health and Safety as I suffer from asthma.
With temperatures being below minus eight degrees at night, I think it’s terrible we are expected to live in this. — Upset.
Tribute to true gentleman Bill
I was saddened to read that Kirkton man Bill McCabe had died.
Bill was a true gentleman, whose selfless dedication to helping others was the stuff of legend, not only in his native Kirkton but across the whole of Dundee.
Bill always put other people first and his charity work has raised thousands over the years for many deserving causes.
If more people were like Bill, the world would be a much better place.
He will be missed. — Kirkton Resident.
Thanks, Bill
Along with many others, I am saddened and touched by the passing of Bill McCabe, whose great charity work changed and inspired the lives of so many people.
Many thanks to Bill, his family and staff. — Eve Anderson’s Dad, Lloyd.
[Eve Anderson died from an asthma attack at the age of 14. Bill was so moved by the story that he immediately embarked on a fundraising drive, which raised vital cash for charity Asthma UK.]
Doormen behaviour not acceptable
I respond to the letter on Christmas Eve with the heading “Doormen spoiled night”.
If the allegations regarding the doorman’s behaviour are true, then, as chairman of Dundee City Council Licensing Committee, I feel this sort of behaviour is unacceptable.
It should be addressed by the organisation that employs club doormen.
I ask the letter writer, Mrs Sinclair, to contact me as I would like more details about this incident to establish all the circumstances surrounding the events which occurred. Once I have this information, then I intend meeting with the company which employs the doormen to allow them to fully investigate the allegations that have been made against one of their employees.
I can be contacted by telephone my office on 01382 434938, at home on 01382739899 or my mobile, 07932 978247. Alternatively, email me at rod.wallace@dundeecity.gov.uk — Bailie Rod Wallace JP, Dundee City Council, Chairman Licensing Board.
Dundee paths like ice rink
Christmas is a hectic and pressurised time of year. There’s always so much to do and think about.
However, this year has been even tougher. Why? No, I’m not writing about the recession. It’s the state of the paths. The freezing weather and slush has made even covering the smallest of distances treacherous. Dundee is like an ice rink. I bet A&E has been very busy. — Baby Steps.
Wreath theft upset
Rat of the week is the person who came into the close where I live on the top floor in Bankmill Road, Dundee, and helped themselves to my little boy’s Frosty the Snowman door wreath.
It has been put on the front door every year since he was three.
Why someone would take something of this nature is beyond me.
It certainly spoiled one little boy’s Christmas Eve. The nail is still there in case whoever took it wants to return it.
Whoever you are, I hope you feel very guilty if you read this. — Annoyed Parent
Bus shelter
I wonder when the glass will be replaced in the bus shelter on Dens Road, beside Cowan Street.
This was smashed about two months ago and now in this cold spell offers no shelter from the snow for people waiting for a bus. — Dens Road Granny.
Barnado’s appeal
Thanks to members of the public who picked up a gift tag from the Christmas tree in the Overgate Centre, Dundee, and bought a gift for a child or young person being supported by Barnardo’s Children’s Services.
The gifts arrived at the Barnardo’s Office last Monday morning and each of the services came to collect their gifts for delivery.
The members of staff were delighted with the gifts which had been selected and thank s to the public for their generous support, to staff at the Overgate who organised the gift-giving and also to volunteer Jack Ramsay who provided transport for the gifts.
With all your help we have been able to give something to every child, young person and family in need this Christmas. — The Staff, Barnardo’s Children’s Services, Dudhope Terrace, Dundee.
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