June 1982
Chief Librarian's Retiral
Tributes were paid by district councillors and officials on Wednesday night to Dundee's Chief Librarian, Mr Duncan Torbet, who was attending his last meeting of the Cultural Services Committee prior to his retiral on July 24th. Mr Bill Roberts said Mr Torbet had been with the local authority in Dundee for nearly 50 years and during that time had given "wonderful service" and was a "credit to the city". Lord Provost James Gowans suggested it would be appropriate to arrange some sort of civic reception for both Mr Torbet and Museum Curator Mr James Boyd who has also announced his retiral. The committee agreed that this should be arranged.
Bright Tips
Favourite - cut a banana into slices. Melt a bar of chocolate, coat the slices, then roll them in coconut. Children love these. - Miss Mabel Mustard, Cullen.
Crisp Top - crumble gammon flavoured crisps over an egg and bacon pie for a delicious flavour. - Mrs Anderson, Peterhead.
Luggy's Loung Bar
Wish Scotland's world-cup squad every success in Spain.
Come along to Luggy's Loung Bar, 1-3, Albert Street, Dundee. Telephone: 451171.
Open 11am - 2.35pm & 5pn - 11pm Monday to Saturday.
Two More Groups are Dundee Bound
Two groups have this week announced concert dates in Dundee. The first to look forward to is in the Marryat Hall on Tuesday 22nd June when Theatre of Hate will be playing. They are associated with the Still Record Label and have released four singles in the past couple of years. It was their last release "Do you believe in the west world" that brought them to the fore of the national music scene, although their previous releases have all topped the independent charts. Tickets are £3 and the action starts at 8pm.
Bucks Fizz are the other group to include Dundee in their touring schedule and they'll no doubt appeal to an entirely different set of fans. They are of course the British quartette formed to represent the country in the last Eurovision Song Contest and have successfully managed to follow in the footsteps of other Eurovision groups like Abba. They've had numerous hit records and should draw a large crowd to the Caird Hall when they play there on Monday 16th August. Tickets are on sale now at £4 & £4.50 at the City Square Booking Office.
Fintry - The Friendly Centre
Fintry Gala Week Events - at Fintry Community Centre
Saturday Evening 19th June - Adult Licensed Disco
Sunday 20th June - 14-18 year old disco at 7pm
Monday 21st June - Disco dancing class at 7.30pm
Tuesday 22nd June - Bingo at 7.30pm
Wednesday 23rd June - Gala concert at Fintry Primary School at 7.30pm
Thursday 24th June - Mini fayre at 7.30pm
Friday 25th June - 12-16 year old disco at 7pm
Fintry Community Centre, Findcastle Street, Dundee.
New Plans for City Centre
Proposals to improve Dundee's city centre for pedestrians and bus travellers are before Tayside Regional Council. They include plans for pavements in Reform Street and High Street to be widened, bus stops in Reform Street and Crichton Street moved nearer the High Street and bus shelters and the taxi rank in the High Street switched from one side of the thoroughfare to the other.
Queen Mother's Visit
We can look forward in Dundee to another summer visit from the Queen Mother. She is to attend the graduation ceremony of Dundee University of which she was Chancellor from 1967 - 1977, on Friday July 16.
The Queen Mother will arrive in the morning and will attend part of the ceremony where honorary degrees are conferred.
There are 800 University Graduates this year and Her Majesty will be amongst them in the afternoon's graduation party at Belmont Hall. The visit is particularly welcomed in the University's centenary year.
Dundee "Open" Station
Rail travellers in the East of Scotland are no longer to be greeted by a ticket collector at the entrance to station platforms. From last Monday as part of the new "open station" concept, all tickets are checked on the train instead of before boarding or at the journey's end. Dundee station is one of those "open". The scheme is experimental.
Dundee Highland Games
Come and join the fun at the 1982 Dundee Highland Games at Caird Park Stadium on Sunday July 14th 1982. Presented by:- City of Dundee District Council, Civic Amenities Division. Tickets £1, Children and OAP's 50p available at the Central Booking Office.
Live at Wembley
Colin in Wembley Squad The Under 15 schoolboys' international between England and Scotland at Wembley tomorrow (Saturday) will be shown love on ITV. Two years ago this fixture produced a thrilling game which ended 5-4 in the Scots favour and delighted millions of viewers. Dundee fans will have an added interest in the game. Included in the Scottish squad is Lawside Academy goalkeeper Colin Blackley a Dens Park signing.