I thoroughly enjoyed attending last night’s preview of the exhibition of paintings completed in 2012 by many of John Stoa‘s art class students – taking place at the Botanic Garden – see right. It was a well-attended event and an enjoyable evening. My council colleague and sister-in-law Cllr Helen Dick took part in the [...]
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The University of Dundee Botanic Garden has a Family Fun Day taking place this Saturday – 21st April – from 10am to 4pm. The event includes many attractions such as a BBQ, wood turning, bee keepers, face painting, garden games, whacky workshop, pot a plant and a play by DBS Productions. It will be a [...]
by John Stoa Local residents are invited to the free exhibition of paintings completed in 2012 by many of John Stoa‘s art class students. Preview on Friday 20th April at 7pm. Botanic Garden, off Riverside Drive. Exhibition starts Saturday 21st April and runs to Wednesday 2nd May – 11am to 4.30pm daily.
Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden : an update
Posted: March 18, 2012 in Botanic GardenThe Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden hold their next event on Wednesday 4th April at 7pm in the Education Centre at the Botanic Garden Graeme Butler of the Rumbling Bridge Nursery will give an illustrated talk entitled “Gardening with Alpines”, with particular emphasis on some lesser known plants that grow in this area. Coffee, tea [...]
River Crescent – just south of Perth Road Yesterday afternoon, I had the pleasure of attending what has become a very pleasant annual fixture when the residents of River Crescent get together for a coffee and cake at the rather superb cafe at Dundee Botanic Garden, near to River Crescent itself. It was an extremely [...]
FRANCES SHEPHERD AND KAY MACFARLANE INVITE YOU TO OUR —- art exhibition —- Dundee Botanic Garden Visitor Centre 9th – 18th November 2011 … Open 10am -3.30pm
From Sarah Gittins : The above exhibition will run from 10th to the 17th July, open daily from 10am to 4pm. It is part of a whole series of public art and performance events taking place during the very exciting Dundee Live festival. Please see www.d-air.org following the ‘Dundee Live’ link, for more information. (Within Dundee [...]
Yesterday afternoon, I was delighted to address the Annual General Meeting of the River Crescent Residents’ Association, held in the Education Centre of Dundee Botanic Garden (pictured right). I gave an overview of West End projects and local issues and residents raised a number of matters, including vehicle speeds on Perth Road, Ninewells Avenue and [...]
Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden AGM and twilight walk
Posted: May 15, 2011 in Botanic GardenThis year the University of Dundee Botanic Garden celebrates its 40th anniversary. The Friends have their AGM on Wednesday 25th May and, in addition to refreshments, there’s a twilight walk round the Garden beforehand. Full details are available on the Friends’ website. Good to see the Friends now also have a blog, posting regular updates [...]
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending a get-together of residents from River Crescent, at the Botanic Garden cafe. It was a very pleasant event and a good opportunity to chat with residents about local issues.
From 30th October until 7th November, there will be an art exhibition at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden Gallery. It will be open from 10am to 4pm daily. Further details are available by going to http://tinyurl.com/botanicart.
The Chair of the Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden has written to National Express Dundee requesting that the garden is mentioned as one of the stops as part of the route on the electronic displays on buses going along Perth Road. As a member of the Friends of the University of Dundee [...]
This afternoon, I had the pleasure of addressing the AGM of River Crescent Residents’ Association in the Botanic Garden’s Glass Classroom. It was a very well-attended meeting and good views of the garden from the glass classroom (see above) but very warm on such a lovely day!
At the request of the Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden, here’s an update on their forthcoming plant sales : FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE BOTANIC GARDEN Charity No. SC011808 ANNUAL PLANT SALE Saturday 8 May 10.00a.m. – 2.00p.m. If you have any named plants to donate for either the Annual or [...]
Today (Wednesday 17th March) between 7 and 9pm, Dr Deborah Long, Plantlife Scotland’s Conservation Officer, based at the University of Stirling, will give a talk on Plant Conservation. Taking place at the Botanic Garden, entrance is free.
At the request of the Friends of the Botanic Garden, here’s some information about their forthcoming Trolley Plant Sales. Two of the volunteers who ran the very successful sales last year are not able to assist this year and although the sales will be continuing, the Friends would be very grateful for any new volunteers [...]
Possible new home for “The Bridge” sculpture
Posted: March 2, 2010 in Botanic Garden, Hunter Street, University of DundeeAs reported in tonight’s “Evening Telegraph“, I have welcomed news that the University of Dundee is proactively looking at a new site in the West End for “The Bridge” sculpture that used to be located in Hunter Street at the university campus but was removed at the time of construction of the Dalhousie Building. “The [...]
I had a very enjoyable Sunday afternoon with the residents of River Crescent at the Botanic Garden cafe, where the Residents’ Association held an informal social event of tea, coffee and cake! It was good to have a chat with residents including discussing some local issues such as parking and traffic speed.
With the permission of the Friends of Dundee Botanic Garden, I’d like to give a mention of their excellent 2010 calendar, now available. As the Friends advise : “The 2010 Calendar is a convenient desk size, and is ideal for posting to family and friends further afield at Christmas time. Or for “first footing” nearer [...]
On Monday, I mentioned (see http://tinyurl.com/studentallotments or click on the headline above) that I had met with three University of Dundee students who are working on a project to encourage those who want to start growing their own fruit and vegetables in Dundee. I was very impressed with their enthusiasm and commitment and have asked [...]
With thanks to Friends of Dundee Botanic Garden for permitting me to update residents about their forthcoming Winter Talks : WINTER TALKS The talks will be held in the Education Centre at the Garden commencing at 7.00 p.m. After the illustrated talk there will be a short question and answer session followed by tea/coffee. The [...]
The University of Dundee Botanic Garden on 28th February will be transformed with a specially commissioned light and sound event. For one night only, visitors will be able to explore the garden trails as they’ve never been seen before. Areas to be illuminated include the conifer collection, The Evolution Garden, the Larch and Redwoods, North [...]
Friends of the University Of Dundee Botanic Garden – Winter Talks
Posted: February 5, 2009 in Botanic GardenTwo forthcoming “Winter Talks” events at the Botanic Garden, hosted by the Friends of the Botanic Garden : Wednesday 18 February : Harry Lawson will give an illustrated talk entitled “Wild Flowers – A Precious Heritage”. Harry is a regular Volunteer in the Visitor Centre, usually on a Thursday morning. He enjoys many hobbies, [...]
With thanks to River Crescent Residents’ Association, I had a thoroughly enjoyable time today at their afternoon tea at the Botanic Garden – as you can see from the pictures, a bright but extremely cold day! The rest of the weekend has been spent on “day job” work as I am running a large conference [...]
Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden – Winter Talk
Posted: November 15, 2008 in Botanic GardenThe first talk of the winter season entitled “Change in the Tay Estuary and its catchment” will be given by Professor John McManus, Emeritus Professor of Geology, University of St Andrews who, when he was at the University of Dundee, did an extensive study of the Tay Estuary. The talk is open to all and [...]
Smell problem hopefully resolved
Posted: June 30, 2008 in Botanic Garden, Hillside Road, Menzieshill Road, Newhall Gardens, River Crescent, Riverside Place, Waste ManagementI have today received assurances from the City Council’s Head of Waste Management that concerns raised by many residents of the West End about a bad smell apparently coming from the Riverside Civic Amenity site over the past few days should hopefully soon be resolved. Over the past few days I have had lots of [...]
Tonight’s “Evening Telegraph” carries confirmation that the University of Dundee today confirmed it is considering a proposal from a local developer in relation to the Botanic Garden. Speaking with the Tele earlier, I reiterated that I will continue to strongly oppose any suggestion of selling off parts of the Botanic Garden to a developer, which [...]
