Students setting up shop

D&A College students are l ooking forward to welcoming shoppers “all aboard” at Tempus — their new pop-up shop in Dundee’s Overgate.

A college spokesman said: “This is the fifth year advanced certificate i n retail, marketing and business students have occupied city centre retail units.

“This year’s theme is ‘A Journey Through Time’ and moves from a vintage train and ship to the hotel destination of modern times.

“The theme was kept similar to the previous year’s because it proved so popular with the customers.”

Gillian Rough, a retail and events course leader at the college, said: “More than 60 students will gain work experience at the project.

“The shop will allow them to gain vital employability skills that could help them to secure future employment.

“Tempus is a gift shop with more 30 suppliers.

“The outlet will open its doors to the public from tomorrow.”

Dozens of hopefuls looking to be the next Susan Boyle or Tokio Myers queued at the Overgate Shopping Centre aiming to impress producers from the hit ITV show.

From singers to dancers, magicians to psychics, there was a whole host of talents displayed during the open auditions, which are taking place across the UK.

Kids as young as four were among the brave bunch who were eager to showcase their talents during the filmed performance.

One of the stars of the day was Mill o’ Mains youngster Michael Johnson — known as “Lil’ Mike” — who looked to emulate former BGT winner George Sampson with a breakdancing performance.

The eight-year-old’s mum Angela Brown said after his audition: “He’s always dancing about the house but this was a really last minute thing.

“Every time Britain’s Got Talent is on the telly, he says to me ‘I want to do that’.

“Michael’s been dancing for about two years. He’s nipped my head so much about it, I thought we would give him a try.

“Hopefully he can get through as that would make him really happy.”

Dundee University student Taylor McCarthy belted out a version of Rolling in the Deep by Adele.

The 19-year-old said: “I thought it went quite well.

“It’s quite hard to sing when you’re nervous but you just have to do the best you can.

“I would absolutely love it if I could get through. It’s definitely good to have the experience anyway.”

DUNDONIANS got the chance to show off their skills when Britain’s Got Talent scouts rolled into the city.