Bakers

Admission of City Burgesses

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)

Bakers welcome New Member

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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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Charity Donation- Archway

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.

Bakers 2015 Election Dinner Dance

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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 …

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Bakers Grace

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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 …

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Bakers admitted as Burgesses of Trades

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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)

Kevin Leiper joins the Bakers Incorporation

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Kevin Leiper’s Essay 11th November 2013 with Ex Deacon J. George Ross and Ex Deacon Cameron Ross as Essay Masters and Ex Deacon John Russell as Oversman
Following the application for membership Kevin Leiper was set the traditional Essay by the Bakers Incorporation and this was carried out at the beginning of November. At a meeting of the Bakers Incorporation later that day Mr Leiper was accepted into the membership of the Incorporation.

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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	James Strathdee	2010
Peter Morrison	1968	Duncan Love	1995	Kevin Leiper	2013
Denis Low	1978	Graeme Ross	1995	David Ross	2013
J. George Ross	1978	Andrew Leiper	2000	Gary Leslie	2015
J. Clive Sangster	1980	John Russell	2000	Alan Leith	2016
Alistair A. Rait	1984	Jonathan Kelly	2004	Gregory Russell	2017
Alexander McKinnon	1984	Michael Gillan	2004	Tristan Ross	2021
Iain W. L. Brown	1987	John O’Dowd	2007	David A. Ross	2022
Cameron Ross	1993	Daniel Smith	2010

Cheque Presentation to Archway

Bakers, Charity News

On the 11th March 2013, Janine Davies of local Aberdeen based charity who support children and adults with learning disabilities – ARCHWAY – is presented with a cheque by Duncan Love, Deacon of the Bakers Incorporation.

About Archway – Archway is an independent Aberdeen based charity offering a range of innovative community based services to improve the opportunities available and quality of life for people with learning disabilities in Aberdeen and throughout the North East area.

Bakers Evening Raises Funds

Bakers, Charity News

On 20th June 2011 of a cheque presentation was made to The Scottish Motor Neurone Association, after monies were raised at The Baker Incorporation charity evenings.
This particular charity was chosen in memory of Ex Deacon Robert Strathdee, who died from this illness.