May 1982
Civic Amenities Department to Disappear
At a meeting of Dundee District Council last night (Thurs), proposals which will see the disappearance of the present civic amenities division were discussed in private.The upshot of the debate was that the department is to be reorganised. In its place will be three separate departments - Parks, Cultural Services and Leisure & Recreation.
Tourism will move in with the Industry Unit. The new setup will have a total of 27 posts compared with the present 30 although it appears unlikely this will lead to redundancies.
Final At Dens
The final of the North of Tay Cup is to be played at Dens Park on Tuesday May 11th. Holders S.M.T and Harris F.P will welcome this opportunity to parade their skills on such a fine stage. Dundee F.C are to be thanked for leasing their ground to the North of Tay Competition.
End of "Gentlemen's Agreement"
Dundee District Council Parks Committee decided unanimously on Wednesday night to end a "gentlemen's agreement" reached with the University 14 years ago concerning the exchange of playing field facilities at Riverside Drive and Downfield. Convener Mr Phil Grubb said the question had been "on the books" since 1968 and things had changed at Riverside Park since then. He was not, however, saying the Committee would not be willing to listen to any proposals the University brought forward. Mr Charles Farquhar said the University was at present using 14 acres of ground at Riverside owned by the District Council for which there was no formal lease or agreement on rent or rates. The University playing fields at Downfield were a very valuable site in terms of potential development.
Dundee's New Restaurant
Rep Restaurant, Tay Square, Dundee.
Exciting new surroundings and atmosphere...
Interesting salads and tasty home cooked food (to suit all pockets).
Everyone is welcome throughout the day and evening even is not attending the Theatre performance.
Morning Coffee 10.30am - 12noon.
Lunch and Salad Bar 12noon - 2pm.
Afternoon Tea and Snacks 2pm - 6pm.
Evening Menu 6pm - 10.45pm.
Please phone Dundee 27684 for bookings.
Dundee's Very Own Hit Records
EEL Records proudly presents Dundee's very own hit records called:
"Going Back to Dundee" and "Proud of Our City"
both sung by Dean and Dawn, Tayside own TV, Radio and International Recording Artists from "The Stars of Scotland Show".
Both records are now on sale in Dundee Record Shops.
Timex Meeting
Timex workers in Dundee voted unanimously in favour of a new pay and conditions deal on Monday. Some 3500 employee's attended a meeting in the Caird Hall to hear reports from Mr Tom Gray, District Organiser, of the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers and Mr John Kydd, Shop Stewards' Convener at Timex. Negotiations between unions and management have lasted three and a half months.
Another Possible Job's Blow for Dundee
Uncertainty appears to surround the future of the ship repair operations of the Dundee based Kestrel Marine Group. Although the offshore fabrication side of Kestrel has been successful in recent times, it seems work for the ship repair subsidiary has fallen off. It is understood union-management talks have been taking place over recent weeks concerning proposals for the possible closure of the ship repair side of the Kestrel operations in Dundee due to lack of orders. Over 100 employees could be effected.
Bright Tips
If you keep tights in the fridge it will strengthen the fibres and help prevent ladders in them.
Mrs G. Harrold, Caithness.
Free Valuations
Stamps, coins, postcards, cigarette card collection. Free valuations by 20 dealers. Marryat Hall, City Square, Dundee on Tuesday 28th May from 11am to 6pm (25p).
Cinema Listings
Regal, Broughty Ferry
Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
"The French Lieutenant's Woman"
Nightly at 7pm (AA) Adults only.