Helen Wright - events over the years ...
A selection of links to the many political, social and civic events and occasions Helen has been involved in over the years will be listed here. The page is currently under construction and the extensive list, mainly from the early 1970's, will be displayed here; the following links are examples ...
Kirkin' o' the Council
Helen Wright was the first woman to lead the Kirking of the Council - Kirkin' o' the Council - in Dundee
The City Chambers
Some information about Dundee City Chambers and the changes Helen made when she became Lord Provost
Audience with His Holiness Pope John Paul II
Lord Provost Helen Wright's audience with His Holiness Pope John Paul II at the Vatican on the 4th December 2000
The back stories to the events will give not only interesting insights, and details not widely known, but are also enthralling inspiring accounts of a woman's determination to make positive change whilst dealing with difficult challenges. A publication, which will come out in due course, will take a fascinating look at Helen's activity in politics, the communities she served, the trade union movement and other areas. Further details about Helen can be found under Helen's CV and biographical details on her Lifetime Legend page.
