One night recently, my friends visited me at my home in Thurso Crescent, Dundee. One of my friends has a disabled badge and needs her car.
She has worked all her life and purchased a car to give her some quality of life in her retirement. She is 76.
Between 10.15pm to 10.45, someone took a stick to her car, smashed all the windows and pulled off the windscreen wipers. The damage amounted to around £1000.
The police were very prompt and most helpful. The person who did this should be made aware of the misery and financial hardship he or she has caused and when he or she is caught, I hope the punishment is fitting.
However, I am happy to report not all teenagers are alike. We thank a young man and his partner, who swept all the shattered glass in the surrounding area and cleaned all the inside. — Thurso Crescent Resident.
Baxter Park fighting
I saw more than 30 youths starting yet another battle in Baxter Park, Dundee, the other night.
Several younger kids ran out of the park to escape the fighting.
Metal weapons were produced and used by the boys. The older residents from the bowling club called the police.
Two mums came out and tried to break up the youths, as did two council workers. Where were the police? Where were the community wardens?
Why is it that two mums, a few council staffers and the elderly members from the bowling club have to police this park?
But most of all, why do our councillors continue to let this reign of terror continue? — C. Campbell.
Potholes all over car park
Potholes litter the area at the Balkello Car Park.
I write to draw attention to the small road leading down to the Balkello car park at the bottom of the Sidlaw Hills, just outside Dundee.
The road is littered with large potholes.
It could quite easily damage the very steady numbers of cars using this popular car park.
The so-called picnic area also leaves a lot to be desired.
The Sidlaw Hills are a very popular place for people far and wide but this road does nothing to increase its popularity. — Jim McLaughlin.
Will Scottish debt increase?
I do not think anyone can be under any illusion just how bad the economy really is.
Although no-one wants to see cuts from the Government we are in a time of national emergency in our finances and cuts are needed before we end up in the same position as Greece.
I am pleased to see that the majority of the cuts from the coalition government are being targeted at the top end of government, giving some protection to front line services.
It is, however, a different story here in Scotland where First Minister Alex Salmond has said that his government will not make any cuts this financial year.
He said that it would not be in the interest of the country.
I have a question for Mr Salmond and the SNP with regards to this decision.
By refusing to make cuts, how much more, through interest, will our country be in debt and how much cuts will we have to face next financial year?
Is this really the best way to get the economy back into shape? — Allan Petrie, Blacklock Crescent, Dundee.
Charity skydive
Join the MS Trust’s first ever group tandem skydive on Saturday, June 5, at Strathallan Airfield, near Auchterarder.
No experience is necessary as all training is given on the day, and if you raise over £395 for the MS Trust you will receive your jump for free.
Most sufferers experience the first symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in their mid-20s. It is the biggest cause of neurological disability in young adults, affecting around 100,000 people in the UK.
Places are filling fast, so book now to avoid disappointment.
Your can download your free information pack at www.mstrust.org.uk/jump or request one by calling the Fundraising Team on 01462 476707. — Aisha Chaudry, Fundraising Officer, Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
Disgust at park damage
It must be summer — parks are under attack. I was horrified to read about the damage done to Castle Green, in Broughty Ferry, by mindless thugs who thought nothing of setting fire to what is a much-loved children’s play area.
What does it say about society today?
Anyone who has been to Castle Green when the sun is out will know the place is always mobbed with kids and families having a good time. Why would people spoil that?
It must be one of the best facilities of this kind in the city and now up to a five-figure sum will be required to fix it.
It makes me so sad that this kind of thing happens and even worse it is not a particularly unusual thing.
I hope tough action is taken against whoever is responsible for this. — Broughty Parent.
Benefits underpaid
Benefit underpayments in 2008-09 were £100 million more than in the previous year.
The failure to pay people the correct amount was overwhelmingly due to mistakes by officials and claimants rather than fraud.
The biggest failure to ensure that people received the right money was detected in disability living allowance (DLA).
The DWP said £260 million of this was underpaid.
Whether you receive DLA or any other benefits, it pays to have an independent check of your payments. Benefit Information Services offer such a service, free of charge. For further details telephone 08456 120474. — Suzanne Brennan, Director, Benefits Information Service.
Bingo night
Danceworld is having a prize bingo evening on Friday at Menzieshill Community Centre, Dundee. Eyes down 7.30 pm. — Danceworld.
Charity event
A charity bingo night for Maggie’s Centre is taking place at Tealing Hall on Friday. 7 pm for 7.30 eyes down. — Margaret Roberts.
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