Community Links – Dundee West End
The West End of Dundee
has a strong community spirit – there is a cohesive identity and many of the residents feel that they can contribute to the improvement of the amenities and conditions of the area – it is good to feel that you have a voice.
It is important however to note that I am not painting an overly rosy picture. There can be areas or issues on which people can have differing views and different people can have opposing priorities and perceptions of what is and is not important. Examples can be issues such as car parking (or lack of it ), late night noise ; litter ; dogfouling ; grafitti ; provision of schools ; library opening hours .
The West End of Dundee has a wide mix of residents and businesses – due to the close proximity of the University of Dundee (and the steady increase in students) there is a significant amount of students in the area – there has been an increase in the amount of properties that are classed as HMO (Houses of Multiple Occupation) .
The following clubs , organisations and groups are what I would term Community based – I believe that they all have good intention for the residents of the West End of Dundee and that the links may be of use to you.
Please note – this a fledgling list so feel free to drop me a message if you have any suggestions for additions –
West End Community Council
The objectives of the Community Council are to ascertain, co-ordinate, and express to the local authorities the views of communities living and working in the West End of Dundee and to take appropriate actions in the interests of those communities.
Website West End Community Council Website
Schools in the West End of Dundee
The following are the Primary Schools in the West End of Dundee –
St Joseph’s Primary School
Location Bellfield Street , Dundee, Angus DD1 5HX
Contact
Tel: 01382 435316
Fax: 01382 435177
Website
Information
Blackness Primary School
Location Hawkhill, Dundee, DD1 5RT
Contact
Tel: 01382 435939
Fax: 01382 435928
Website
Information
Park PlacePrimary School
Location Park Place, Dundee DD1 4HW
Contact
Telephone: 01382 435307
Fax: 01382 435320
Website Park Place Primary School Website
Information
There is one secondary school in Dundee West End
Harris Academy Secondary School
Location Perth Road, Dundee, DD2 1NL
Contact
Tel: 01382 435700
Fax: 01382 435701
Website Harris Academy Website
Information
Dundee West Fest Project
DUNDEE WESTFEST is a community led initiative in the West End of Dundee which aims to celebrate the area’s diverse culture and vibrant community spirit. A week-long Festival will centre around five themes: art, drama, environment, history and music, culminating with a parade and party. The festival is open to all who want to take part whether that is a small community group, individual artists / performers, local residents and large organisations who are active in art, drama, environment, history and music. The objective is to harness the skills and enthusiasm of people in the West End to create a memorable and enjoyable festival which will generate benefits for the residents of the west end, visitors to the city and local businesses. The first festival will take place 20 -27 June 2010 and be an annual event thereafter.
Further information about this exciting project available here Dundee West Fest Website
West End Lawn Tennis Club
Located just off Perth Road (on the opposite side of Harris Academy , adjacent to the Dundee West Cemetery ), the West End Tennis Club has been in existence for many years and welcomes players of all ages and capabilities. The club organises coaching for beginners / youngsters and has week long courses for schoolchildren during the summer holidays (booking required).
Website West End Tennis Club Website
Dundee University Lunchtime Badminton Club
As the name of the club indicates – this club provides an opportunity for (weekdays only) lunchtime badminton games. Games take place at the Institute of Sports and Exercise (ISE) on the Hawkhill side of the University of Dundee campus.
Website Dundee University Lunchtime Badminton Club Website
Balgay Bowling Club
Melville Terrace, West Park Road, Dundee DD2 1NT
Perfect resource to enjoy a competitive .. or relaxing game of bowls – especially in the glorious summer sunshine that Bonnie Dundee has to offer.
Website
None available
Dundee West End Boys Amateur Boxing Club
This recently founded club is aimed a providing young people with exercise and fitness and also take away from the refrain of “there’s nothing to do” . The club sessions take place at Dundee West church (just off the Perth Road at Roseangle) at eleven oclock on a Saturday morning – session cost is £3.
