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Dundee’s West End Christmas Fortnight to bring some early festive cheer with largest-ever event

Revellers enjoying the celebrations at West End Christmas Fortnight in 2021.
Revellers enjoying the celebrations at West End Christmas Fortnight in 2021. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson.

Dundee’s West End Christmas Fortnight is bringing some early festive cheer with its largest ever event.

Santa’s little helpers are putting the finishing touches to the annual celebration which starts later this month.

With over 50 events taking place – including a Christmas market – the West End Christmas Committee says its the biggest since starting 22 years ago.

Community makes Dundee West End Christmas Fortnight possible

Chair of the West End Christmas Committee, Councillor Fraser Macpherson thanked all those who have made the events possible.

West End Christmas Fortnight in 2021
West End Christmas Fortnight in 2021. Image: Steve MacDougall /DC Thomson.

He said: “During the Fortnight that runs from Saturday November 26 until Saturday December 10 we will hold around 50 events – easily the most we have ever run.

“Big thanks go to all the Christmas Committee members, community groups, churches and everyone else who has made this happen – community spirit is alive and well in the wonderful West End!”

What are the West End Christmas main events?

  • December 1 – Dundee West End Christmas light switch-on, Perth Road
  • December  1 – West End Christmas market, Miller’s Wynd car park and community fridge, Perth Road and concert at Dundee West Church
  • December 9 – Logie Centenary event at Lime Street Sheltered Lounge. Includes a talk on the history of the scheme
  • December 10 – Children’s craft events. Hour-long free workshops at Logie & St Paul’s Church Hall.

A full list of events is available on the West End Christmas Fortnight Facebook page.

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