Bakers

24 Apr Bakers

Posted at 10:53h in Bakers

One of the oldest trades known to man, the Bakers have been at the heart of the Aberdeen business community throughout the existence of the Seven Incorporated Trades.

As one of the few professions to have stayed true to its original form, the trade is steeped in history and current members can trace their roots back through the generations as familiar family names remain prominent.

Quality control has always been a key to success in the trade, with each Aberdeen baker historically using a unique identifying stamp to mark their produce. Fines were meted out to those who used inferior flour or who failed to meet stringent regulations on weight – a mark of the attention to detail which is carried throughout all Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen to this day.

Current Role of Members and Date Joined:

G. Fraser Morrison	1968	Norman Hutchison	1994	Kevin Leiper	2013
Peter Morrison	1968	Duncan Love	1995	David Ross	2013
Denis Low	1978	Graeme Ross	1995	Gary Leslie	2015
J. George Ross	1978	Andrew Leiper	2000	Alan Leith	2016
J. Clive Sangster	1980	John Russell	2000	Gregory Russell	2017
Alistair A. Rait	1984	Jonathan Kelly	2004
John A. Chalmers	1984	Michael Gillan	2004
Alexander McKinnon	1984	John O’Dowd	2007
Iain W. L. Brown	1987	Daniel Smith	2010
Cameron Ross	1993	James Strathdee	2010

20 Sep Admission of City Burgesses – Gregory Russell

Posted at 18:51h in Bakers, News

On the morning of Wednesday 23rd August 2017, Aberdeen Bakers Incorporation member Gregory Russell was admitted as burgesses of Trade at the start of the full council meeting at Aberdeen Towns House. He were proposed for membership by Deacon Convener George Esson. Having met the requirements for admission and undertaking to pay the necessary dues to the Lord Provost they then accepted the responsibilities incumbent by law as a true and faithful of a City Burgess of the city of Aberdeen.

Deacon Convener George Esson pictured with Gregory Russell.

30 Jun Bakers welcome New Member

Posted at 10:48h in Bakers

New Bakers member Alan Leith The newest member to the Aberdeen Bakers Incorporation, Alan Leith, was admitted as a Burgess of Trade on the morning of the 29th June 2016 at a ceremony in the City Council Chambers in the Towns House.

Presided over by the Lord Provost with the full Council in attendance, Late Deacon Convener David N Parkinson, standing in for Deacon Convener Sandy McKinnon, proposed Alan for admission as a free burgess of the City.

After paying the customary dues of five shillings Scots in a white purse to the Lord Provost. Alan was presented with his Burgesses Certificate.

Also see Alan Leith’s essay piece.

30 Mar Charity Donation – Home-Start, Aberdeen

Posted at 11:53h in Bakers, Charity News

On 14th March 2016, Georgette Cobban of Home-Start Aberdeen was presented with cheque by Norman Hutchison, Deacon of the Aberdeen Baker Incorporation. Home-Start Aberdeen provides families with emotional and practical support in their own home environment. Families – who are mainly referred to Home-Start via health visitors and social workers – may be facing a variety of challenges. These include ill health, disability, domestic violence or substance misuse.

28 Mar Bakers welcome New Member – Alan Leith

Posted at 13:12h in Bakers

Alan Leith - new member to the Bakers The Essay prescribed by the Aberdeen Baker Incorporation: ‘To take up the liquor and seasoning and mould six half loaves of good and well crusted bread, chaff and roll up one and one half dozen bath buns’.

The bakery chosen was J.G. Ross Ltd of Inverurie. The Oversman appointed was Ex Deacon Cameron Ross with Ex Deacons John Russell and Clive Sangster as Essay Masters.

The Incorporation met after completion and inspection of the Essay, agreed it was ‘sufficient’ and Alan Leith was admitted as a member.

Also see Alan Leith being admitted as Burgess of Trade

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16 Dec Admission of City Burgesses

Posted at 11:45h in Bakers, Fleshers

On the morning of the 16th December 2015, Bakers member Gary Leslie and Flesher Kenny Milne were admitted as burgesses of Trade at the start of the full council meeting at Aberdeen Towns House. They were proposed for membership by Late Deacon Convener David N Parkinson who was attending on behalf of the current Deacon Convener Sandy Mckinnon. Having met the requirements for admission and undertaking to pay the necessary dues to the Lord Provost they then accepted the responsibilities incumbent by law as a true and faithful of a City Burgess of the city of Aberdeen.

Late Deacon Convener David N Parkinson picutred with both Baker Gary Leslie (left) and Flesher Kenny Milne (right)

23 Sep Bakers welcome New Member

Posted at 10:48h in Bakers, News

The Essay prescribed by the Aberdeen Baker Incorporation:

‘To take up the liquor and seasoning and mould six half loaves of good and well crusted bread, chaff and roll up one and one half dozen bath buns’

The bakery chosen was J.G. Ross Ltd of Inverurie. The Oversman appointed was First Master Mike Gillan with Ex Deacons J. George Ross and John Russell as Essay Masters.

The Incorporation met after completion and inspection of the Essay, agreed it was ‘sufficient’ and Gary Leslie was admitted as a member.

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22 Apr Charity Donation- Archway

Posted at 10:23h in Bakers, Charity News

On the 20 April 2015, Janine Davies of Archway a local Aberdeen based charity who support children and adults with learning disabilities was presented with a cheque by Norman Hutchison, Deacon of the Baker Incorporation and Andy Leiper, Boxmaster.

10 Feb Bakers 2015 Election Dinner Dance

Posted at 13:27h in Bakers

The annual Election of Office Bearers within the Aberdeen Baker’s Incorporation was held in October 2014 at Trinity Hall.

The newly elected Officers for 2014/2015 are:

• Deacon: Professor Norman E. Hutchison
• Boxmaster: Andrew Leiper
• First Master: Michael Gillan
• Late Deacon: Duncan Love
• Joint Trades Clerk & Assessors: Mr Craig Pike & Mr David Rose (more…)

10 Feb Bakers Grace

Posted at 12:32h in Bakers

Each of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen have their own Grace, which is delivered extempore at the various Dinners and official occasions in the life of Trinity Hall. The Bakers Grace is as follows:

Gracious and sufficient Father, we seek your continued blessing,
Through all ages you have sustained us by the grain of the land.
By that blessing may bakers prosper that all in life may flourish.
Now in strength, cheerfulness and friendship we seek your grace and blessing on the meal we share.
Amen (more…)

07 Mar Bakers admitted as Burgesses of Trades

Posted at 11:10h in Bakers

On Wednesday 5th March 2014, Kevin Leiper and David Ross of the Bakers Incorporation were admitted as Burgesses of Trades at the Aberdeen City Council Meeting, completing their admission into their respective Trade Incorporation, which follows their earlier submission of their Essay pieces to the respective Trade. As Burgesses, the above gentlemen now have the appropriate rights and privileges and are eligible to vote on business matters as full members of their Trades.

Pictured with Late Deacon Convener David N Parkinson are David Ross (left) and Kevin Leiper (right)