Final Count Down to Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights Night Thursday 26 November 2015

Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights Night is this Thursday, 26 November 2015. It will be taking place in Brook Street and Gray Street which will be traffic free for the night.

A great turn out from children with their parents and carers, young people and those that are young at heart is anticipated. 

The event kicks off at 6pm on the Radio Tay stage with this running order:

• 6pm The Eastern Primary School Choir
• 6.10pm Christmas Poster Competition presentation to the winners
• 6.20pm Downfield Musical Society
• 6.35pm Tribute to Frozen
• 6.50pm Broughty Ferry Traders' Association cheque presentation to local good causes
• 7pm Lights switch on with the Festive Ferry Minions

Entertainment will also be provided by Radio Tay and family friendly headliners with the whole event ending at 9pm.

There will be street food from local traders including Scott Brothers Butchers, all the fun of the fair with rides for young and old and a stall where people can purchase the new Broughty Shopper Bag and the beautifully illustrated Broughty Ferry 2016 Calendar.

Please note that the middle section of Brook Street between its junction with Fort Street and the junction with Gray Street will be closed from mid afternoon, although all the shops will remain open as usual.

Enjoy!

Christmas Lights Going Up in Brook Street

On Monday afternoon work began erecting the Christmas lights in The Ferry.

My picture catches the team perched on a platform over the middle of Brook Street putting up the illuminated 'Merry Christmas' suspended above the road between the YMCA and the Burgh Halls.

Only three days to go before the switching on of the lights on Thursday evening 21 November 2013.

Temporary Road Closures in Central Broughty Ferry While Christmas Lights are Erected

THE ROADS (SCOTLAND) ACT 1984 - SECTION 62

The Dundee City Council as Traffic Authority being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of the erection of the Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in:

1. Brook Street (between Fort Street and Gray Street), Broughty Ferry.
2. Gray Street (between Long Lane and King Street), Broughty Ferry.
3. Fort Street (between Long Lane and King Street), Broughty Ferry.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 18 November 2013 for 3 evenings between the hours of 6.00pm and 11.00pm. Only one section of road will be closed at any one time.

Local diversion routes will be available for each closure. Access will be maintained where possible.

For further information contact (01382) 433168
Mike P Galloway
Director of Planning and Transportation, Dundee City Council

Broughty Ferry Christmas Street Party and Switching on of Christmas Lights Thurs 21st November 2013 Starts 6pm

It's only two week to go! 

On Thursday 21st November 2013, starting at 6pm, come to Broughty Ferry to see Santa and join in the count down to the switching on of the festive light displays at Broughty Ferry's Big Annual Christmas Street Party. 

Live music, carol singing and entertainment for all the family in Brook Street and Gray Street courtesy of The Radio Tay Roadshow. The street party includes Carnival rides, food stalls and much more! 

A great night to welcome in the beginning of the Christmas and New Year season in style!

Weather Didn't Stop the Fun at Broughty Christmas Lights and Street Party

All the fun of the fair

The cold and wet weather didn't put off the crowds of families gathering in Brook Street and Gray Street last night to see the new Christmas Lights switched on by the Lord Provost.
A special thank you to Broughty Ferry Traders for once again organising the event with a wide range of voluntary, commercial and Council collaborators and sponsors.
A memorable night on the civic calendar for The Ferry.

Rachel Lindsay P7B Eastern Primary School
joint winner of the Bferry Traders'
Christmas Poster competition

Staff and pupils from Barnhill Primary School
 are presented with their charitable donation
from Broughty Ferry Traders

Gillies special Christmas window display

Switching on The Ferry Christmas Lights and Street Party Thursday 22 November Brook Street Starting at 6pm

The countdown to the switching on of the Christmas Lights and Street Party in the heart of The Ferry continues.

It's getting closer by the minute. Don't forget it's this Thursday, 22 November,
beginning at 6pm
in Brook Street. 

Don't miss out on the fun
and spectacle.

Countdown to 2012 Switching On Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights & Street Concert Thurs 22 November from 6:15 pm

Christmas Street Concert Brook Street

This year The Broughty Ferry Christmas Street Concert, sponsored by Gillies and supported by Radio Tay, will take place on Thursday 22 November 2012 and will feature music and entertainment from local groups including the Eastern School Choir, together with a special performance by a soon to be announced headline act.

There will be street entertainers, carnival rides, the famous Scott Brothers BBQ, together with complimentary mince pies, sweeties and hot mulled wine courtesy of the Broughty Ferry Traders. 

The Music and entertainment will start around 6:15pm and the Christmas lights will be switched on by The Lord Provost at 7pm.

This year’s Christmas celebrations in Broughty Ferry promise to be even bigger and better than before and Broughty Ferry Traders hope that you will join in and enjoy the wonderful festivities they have arranged.

Christmas Lights with £19,000 Worth of Health and Safety

Click on image to enlarge

At the City Development Committee meeting last night, a report had been added to the agenda recommending acceptance of a tender:
Christmas Lights 2012 - Erection of Trees, Lights and Decorations

Of the £159,093.75 cost of the contract, £25,968.75 was for allowances of which 19,968.75 was for Professional Services ie 12.5% or one eighth of the overall cost.

Incidentally, I received this report in my mail tray on the afternoon of the meeting which left no time for advance questions to senior members of staff.

The proposed contract involved "the erection and connection of the Christmas lighting equipment and features with supply cables as required at:
Dundee City Centre, Westport, Seabraes, Stobswell, Lochee High Street and bypass roundabout, Whitfield Police Station, Broughty Ferry Library and Brook Street including the erection of main City Centre Tree and associated satellite Christmas trees and garlands." 
This list indicated the same locations as last year. I also knew that the Council had purchased some new lights for the City Centre in recent years.

This is what I asked at the meeting and the reply I received:

My Question
"I welcome this report and the repeat programme of Christmas lights and trees that is proposed throughout the city, including Broughty Ferry, for this Christmas. These are much appreciated and enjoyed by residents and visitors to our city. I am puzzled however how in this report £19,000 worth of technical services is justified for what is essentially a repeat programme? It will be the same lights, and decorations, same locations to put up the Christmas decorations. How can this be justified?"

The answer I received from the Director of City Development was that there was a considerable volume of health and safety matters associated with this work to plan and supervise. 

After the meeting it occurred to me that it had a been a good thing that health and safety regulations had been a little more lax when the Innkeeper in Bethlehem offered Mary and Joseph overnight accommodation in the stable.

Notwithstanding that thought, I will be pursuing this with Mike Galloway, Director of City Development. I shall also be complaining to the Chief Executive, David Dorward, about late circulation of reports which hampers the scrutiny by Councillors.

Broughty's Big Pre-Christmas Party

On Thursday night about 3000 Ferry folk took the streets in central Broughty Ferry. They were there to celebrate the start of the long build up to Christmas which begins with the ceremony of switching on the Christmas Lights.


Despite the cold wind, they seemed to thoroughly enjoy the street party atmosphere; especially the fairground rides and the performers who appeared on the Radio Tay stage. 


At the appointed hour, the Lord Provost, John Letford threw the switch to activate the illuminations.


Thanks are due to Broughty Ferry Traders Association for organising another very successful night.  

Switching On Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights - Join in the Fun and Celebrations Tonight 24 November 2011 from 6:00 pm

Come down tonight into the Ferry to join in the fun and celebrations as the Christmas Lights in Broughty Ferry are switched on.

Assemble at 6pm for live music, carol singing, Radio Tay, street artists and children's entertainment. 


Broughty Ferry traders will be supplying mulled wine and mince pies and burghers will also be available from Scott Brothers  

The switching on of the lights ceremony will be performed by Lord Provost John Letford at 7pm.

Temporary Road Closure Central Broughty Ferry for Switching On of Christmas Lights 3-9 pm Thursday 24 November 2011

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of the 

Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights switch on event 

HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in:

• Brook Street (between Fort Street and St Vincent Street), Broughty Ferry. 
• Gray Street (between Brook Street and King Street), Broughty Ferry

This notice comes into effect on Thursday 24 November 2011 between the hours of 3.00pm and 9.00pm.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Fort Street/ Queen Street/St Vincent Street.

Access will be maintained where possible.

For further information contact (01382) 433168.

Temporary Road Closures Central Broughty Ferry - Evenings Monday 21 - Wednesday 23 November 2011

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY 

being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of the erection of the 

Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights being carried out 

HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in

• Brook Street (between Fort Street and Gray Street), Broughty Ferry.
• Gray Street (between Long Lane and King Street), Broughty Ferry.
• Fort Street (between Long Lane and King Street), Broughty Ferry.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 21 November 2011 for 3 evenings between the hours of 6.00pm and 10.00pm.

Only one section of road will be closed at any one time.

Local diversion routes will be available for each closure.

Access will be maintained where possible.

For further information contact (01382) 433168.

Countdown to 2011 Switching On Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights Thursday 24 November 2011 from 6:00 pm

Its just two weeks to go before the switching on of the Christmas Lights in Broughty Ferry on Thursday 24 November 2011.


Assemble at 6pm for live music, carol singing, Radio Tay, street artists and children's entertainment. Mulled wine and Scott Brothers burghers will also be available. 


The switching on of the lights ceremony will be performed by Lord Provost John Letford at 7pm.

Brook Street and Gray Street Temporary Closure Thursday 25 November 3-9 pm

Public Notice

The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 - Section 62

The Dundee City Council as Traffic Authority being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of the Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights switching on event hereby prohibit the driving of any vehicle in:

1. Brook Street (between Fort Street and St Vincent Street), Broughty Ferry.
2. Gray Street (between Brook Street and King Street), Broughty Ferry.
   

This notice comes into effect on Thursday 25 November 2010 between the hours of 3.00pm and 9.00pm.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Fort Street/ Queen Street/St Vincent Street.

Access will be maintained where possible.

For further information contact (01382) 433168.

Broughty Ferry 2010 Christmas Lights Switching On Thursday 25 November 6:15 - 9:00pm

Broughty Ferry Traders' Association have announced that the traditional switching on of the Christmas Lights in the Ferry will take place on Thursday 25th November 2010 from 6.15pm-7.30pm.

Festivities will include:

• the light switching-on event,
• Christmas carol singing from the children of Eastern Primary School,
• Horne's Carnival,
• Radio Tay and
• a Lady Ga Ga Tribute.

Brook Street, Fort Street & Gray Street Temporary Closure Sun 21 - Wed 24 November 6-10 pm

Public Notice

The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 - Section 62

The Dundee City Council as Traffic Authority being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of the erection of the Broughty Ferry Christmas Lights being carried out hereby prohibit the driving of any vehicle in:

1. Brook Street (between Fort Street and Gray Street), Broughty Ferry.

2. Gray Street (between Long Lane and King Street), Broughty Ferry.

3. Fort Street (between Long Lane and King Street), Broughty Ferry.

This notice comes into effect on Sunday 21 November 2010 for 4 evenings between the hours of 6.00pm and 10.00pm.

Only one section of road will be closed at any one time.

Local diversion routes will be available for each closure.

Access will be maintained where possible.

For further information contact (01382) 433168