The first embroidered panels of Dundee’s very own tapestry have gone on display at the V&A Museum. Once complete the stitches will tell the stories of the city’s history dating as far back as 1850, from the changes in industry and employment to the music scene …
Read more >The Past Deacon Conveners Service of Dedication was held once again at St Andrews Parish Church on Sunday 5th February. The service of Dedication is tradition goes back hundreds of years and this year ws followed by a celebratory lunch at the Woodlands.
Read more >On Thursday 19th January Deacon Mcintosh chaired the Hammermen Craft monthly meeting. The evening included an update of the Nine Trades Media and Communication strategy presented by Steve Flack, Trustee and Deacon of the Dyers. The Hammermen are looking forward to their annual dinner Friday 24th …
Read more >At the Dyers annual dinner they held a raffle to raise money to support local charity, the Strathmartine Community Larder which is fully managed by a team of volunteers to enable people from the Strathmartine area of Dundee an alternative cheap source of essential groceries. Development …
Read more >This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Scottish Education Act, which established School Boards across the country and in Dundee. Linda Nicoll and Elizabeth Merchant have taken the opportunity to research school boards across Dundee and compile a reference book of nearly every school in …
Read more >The Annual Kirkin’ of the Trades took place on Sunday 27th November. It was a splendid service led by the Trades Chaplain, Rev. Anita Kerr. There were a good number of Trades members in attendance and many with their families. Deacon Convenor, Raymond Edwards led …
Read more >On Friday 25th November, The Dyer Craft enjoyed their Annual Dinner at the Woodlands Hotel. Speakers included Author and Journalist, Steve Finan, Lord Provost, Bill Campbell and Deacon Convenor Raymond Edwards. Two new members were inducted, Irving Miscall-Reid and Andrew Black. Craft Member Wendy Maltman …
Read more >Past Deacon of The Baker Craft and Past Deacon Convenor of Nine Trades, Bill McLaren was laid to rest today. The funeral held at Forfar East & Old Parish Church, had a fantastic turn out for a much loved member of the community and the Nine Trades. …
Read more >On Friday 4th November, the Bonnetmaker Craft of Dundee held its Annual Dinner at The Invercarse Hotel. It has been three years since the Craft have met for this prestigious event. Deacon Bruce Donaldson introduced the guest speakers including entrepreneur Chris Van Der Kuyl, Lord …
Read more >On the 28th of October, Deacon Bruce Donaldson of the Bonnetmakers was invited to The Incorporation of Bonnetmakers and Dyers of Glasgow’s Annual Dinner. It was a highly enjoyable evening where he was made most welcome with the event being held in the resplendent Trades …
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