East End 2024/25 Open Doors

Groups and services across Dundee are opening their doors this winter. Come along and try new activities, have something to eat or just have a cup of tea and a chat!

Douglas Community Centre

Balmoral Avenue, Dundee DD4 8SD
Tel: 01382 436944

When?	What's happening?
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm	Cafe bar area open to meet and chat. Free tea, coffee, wifi, phone chargers available
Monday, 12-2pm	Taught by Muhammed Care Come along for a free hot meal and a chat
Wednesday, 11.30am-2pm	Douglas Local Management Group Cafe Hot meals at an affordable price
Thursday, 11am-3pm	Free Community Cafe
Monday-Friday	A range of free activities involving physical activity, socialising and learning new skills. Contact 01382 436994 for more info.

Brooksbank Centre

Pitairlie Road, Dundee DD4 8DG
Tel: 01382 432450

When?	What's happening?
Monday and Wednesday 12-1pm and 4-5pm	Hot meals served in the cafe. Lunch 50p, evening meals £1
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10am until 1.15pm	Affordable community cafe
Monday to Friday	Free activities involving physical activity, socialising and learning new skills. Contact 01382 432450 for more details.

Douglas Food Cupboard

Douglas Community Centre, Balmoral Avenue, Dundee
Tel: 01382 436944

When?	What's happening?
Wednesday, 12-2pm Thursday, 5.30-6.30pm	Food larder run by local volunteers. Support with weekly shopping costs, dry/tinned food, fridge/freezer goods and toiletries available.

Douglas Sports Centre

Baldovie Terrace, Dundee DD4 8TG
Tel: 01382 436911

When?	What's happening?
Saturday, 12-1.30pm Wednesday, 4.30-6pm	Free family sports Free snacks/refreshments, table tennis, badmintom, pickleball, football

The Hub Freecycle

171 Pitkerro Road, Dundee DD4 8ES
Tel: 01382 438648

When?	What's happening?
During Hub Library Opening Hours: 6 days per week	Freecycle items are available in the Hub reception area for people to browse through and take as required. Clothing, toys, household goods etc. Volunteers are PAT testing qualified so we also now offer electrical items. The Freecycle also gratefully receive donations.

The Hub Food Larder

The Hub Library, Pitkerro Road, Dundee
Tel: 01382 438648

When?	What's happening?
Thursday, 9.30-11am	Food larder run by local volunteers Suport with weekly shopping costs, dry/tinned food, fridge/freezer goods and toiletries available

Rocksolid Community Mini Bus
If you have difficulty accessing any of these places, activities or appointments due to mobility issues or the financial cost, Rocksolid's community mini bus can help with transport, subject to availability. Please contact 01382 732322 if you would like to find out more about how to book this service free of charge. Bookings must be made by Friday at 12 noon for the following week.

The Hub and Douglas Library

The Hub Library, 171 Pitkerro Road, Dundee DD4 8ES
Tel: 01382 438648

Opening Times
Day	Times
Monday	9am-1pm and 2pm-7pm
Tuesday	9am-1pm and 2pm-5.30pm
Wednesday	10am-1pm and 2pm-5.30pm
Thursday	9am-1pm
Friday	9am-1pm and 2pm-5.30pm
Saturday	9am-1pm

Douglas Library, Balmoral Avenue, Dundee DD4 8SD
Tel: 01382 436915

Opening Times
Day	Times
Monday	9am-1pm and 2pm-7pm
Tuesday	9am-1pm and 2pm-7pm
Wednesday	10am-1pm and 2pm-5.30pm
Thursday	9am-1pm
Friday	9am-1pm and 2pm-5.30pm
Saturday	9am-1pm

Free access to wifi and computers in both libraries.

East End Advice Drop-Ins

When?	What's happening?
Tuesday, 10am-3pm	Linlathen Works Drop-in at Brooksbank Centre offering Face to Face employability, benefits, housing and energy advice from a range of services, no appointment needed
Wednesday, 10am-2pm	Douglas Community Centre Advice Hub Welfare Rights Connect Team, 10am-1pm Social Security Scotland, 10am-1pm SCARF Energy Advice, 11am-1pm Douglas Food cupboard, 12noon-2pm (No appointment necessary)
Thursday, 10am-12noon & 1-4pm	Booksbank Centre Money, energy and empoyability support for Linlathen and Mid Craigie Residents

School Contacts

For advice and support available through East End schools please contact:-

Name and school	Contact Number
Doug Millar, Rowantree Primary	01382 307870
Catherine McBennett, Claypotts Castle	01382 307770
Emma Allan, Craigiebarns	01382 438840
Darren Brome, St Pius RC	01382 438528
Keren Tait, Craigie High School	01382 431111

East End 2024/25 Open Doors

Related Links

Dundee City Council