Deacon Convener has Eyes on the Big Pie

Deacon Convener of Dundee’s Nine Incorporated Trades, John Fyffe MBE, joined members of Irvine Incorporated Trades at their 378th anniversary Big Pie charity dinner last night. John and past Deacon Convener Ray Edwards were special guests of Deacon Alan Boles of the Irvine Tailor craft. …

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Baker Craft Dinner & AGM

On Friday 25th October Deacon Brian McLeod welcomed craft members and guests to the Annual AGM and Dinner held at Verdant Works. Speakers included newly inducted Deacon Convener John Fyffe MBE who gave a introductory report of his plans for the future of The Nine, …

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Dyer Craft Kirk Service

On Sunday 13th October, the Trades Minister, Reverend Anita Kerr welcomed the Dyer Craft to a special service. Worthy Clerk and Boxmaster Wendy Maltman gave a report on the activities of the Craft to the congregation . Wendy also gave the scripture readings. It was …

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Weavers Autumn Supper & AGM

The Weaver Craft held their Annual Supper and AGM at the Weavers Room in Verdant Works on Friday 11th October. Deacon Richard Irvine welcomed Craft members, guests and speakers to another evening of fine dining and bonhomie. Guest speaker, Alison Burns gave the Toast to …

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Nine Trades Sponsor Social Inequalities Conference

The Nine Incorporated Trades were delighted to sponsor Dundee’s first Social Inequalities Conference, an event that saw almost 2,000 pupils from across the country travel to the Caird Hall. Well-known social campaigners Darren McGarvey and Chelsea Cameron were among the speakers as Higher and National …

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New Deacon Convener

The Annual Stated Meeting was held on Tuesday 1st October at the City Chambers. The well attended event saw the passing over of the Deacon Convener’s chain of office from The Late Deacon Convener, Raymond Edwards to the newly instated Deacon Convener, John Fyffe MBE. …

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Nine Trades Biennial Dinner

Huge thanks to everyone who attended our Biennial Dinner in the High Mill at Verdant Works on Friday September 27th. A fabulous evening filled with laughter, friendship and fellowship as members of all of the crafts gathered to celebrate the work undertaken by outgoing Deacon …

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Grand Fund Raising Jazz Concert

Deacon Richard Irvine of the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee welcomed over 90 people to the iconic High Mill at Verdant Works on Friday 20 September for a wonderful evening of vintage jazz music with Ali Affleck and Vagabond Jacks to raise money for local good …

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New Deacon of The Glovers

The Glovers held their annual AGM and dinner at the Woodlands Hotel on Friday 13th September where Lorna Edwards officially became Deacon of the Craft. Members and guests were entertained by Dundee Instrumental Music Service, a sing a long with legendary Scottish folk singer Sheena …

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Dundee & Angus College Prize Giving

The Dundee & Angus College awards ceremony took place on Wednesday 4th September. The Gardyne Theatre was full with prize winners, family and friends along with a good number of sponsors. Deacon of the Dyers, Steve Flack, presented the Textiles Prize to Daisy Anderson. Julie …

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