The Dyers enjoyed a supper at the Woodlands Hotel on Wednesday 3rd May. Retired City Archivist and Past Deacon of the Cordiners, Iain Flett presented an historic reflection from 330 years and one day ago when the Waulkers and the Dyers became one Trade. Past …
Read more >Friday 21 April saw our Biennial Dinner at the Weavers Room in the Verdant Works. Around 35 members and guests enjoyed a fine evening of friendship and a good meal. Two new members were introduced into the Weaver Craft, Prof. Liz Bacon, Principal & Vice …
Read more >The Incorporation of Dundee Hammerman Dinner took place at the Woodlands Hotel, Broughty Ferry, Friday 24thMarch 2023. Like previous dinners, it was a lively affair with almost 70 attendees. All of the Nine trades and the Three were represented. Members and guests were welcomed by …
Read more >How can the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee adapt from their sixteenth-century beginnings to be relevant in the modern world? Dr Toma Pustelnikovaite discusses her year of research into legacy and change within the Nine Incorporated Trades, focussing on how history can shape the future …
Read more >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 …
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