Fleshers

The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen came to pass when the Fleshers were added to the membership in 1657 to entitle them to use the first Trinity Hall following its establishment in the city centre.

The Fleshers, drawing its skilled men from butchery businesses and the slaughterhouses of the burgh, had first been incorporated as a trade in 1534. It became custom for new entrants to provide a lavish banquet as part of their acceptance, making use of their renowned produce.

Today the Fleshers take pride in their role within the social calendar of the organisation, with each of the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen sharing responsibility for organising a range of functions to open the doors of Trinity Hall to members and guests alike.

Current Role of Members and Date Joined:

Alan D. Cain	1972	Gordon L. Chalmers	2002	Richard Leith	2012
Robert A. Bannerman	1982	Graeme A. Ross	2002	Neil Montgomery	2012
James W. Barber	1991	Stuart A. Ross	2002	T. Kenny Milne	2015
Alistair Ross	1993	Donald Bannerman	2004	Phillip Whyte	2021
E. Craig Matheson	1995	Ian A. MacIntosh	2010
Edward Martin	1996	Malcohm Hetherington	2012

Fleshers Dinner Dance 2023

Fleshers

The Aberdeen Fleshers Incorporation held their dinner dance on the 18th of November 2023 which was an evening filled with amazing food provided by our resident chef Richie Gavryluk, (meat from H&S Milne and Sons), fantastic entertainment by Heartland Band and comradery between all.

Group photo credit: Carol Leith Photography …

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Aberdeen Fleshers Election 2023/2024

Fleshers

The annual Election of Office Bearers within the Aberdeen Flesher’s Incorporation was held on the 3^rd of October 2023 at Trinity Hall.

The newly elected Office Bearers for 2023/2024 are:

Deacon: T. Kenny Milne …

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Presentation to Ex Deacon Alan Cain

Fleshers

Following an Aberdeen Fleshers Incorporation meal on Tuesday 1^st August, Deacon Richard Leith had the honour of presenting Ex Deacon Alan Cain with an engraved butchers block to mark an amazing 50 years of membership with the organisation.

The block is made of beech wood and specially cut to size from a supplier of traditional butcher blocks, who informed Boxmaster Kenny Milne that he would not make another one of that size as it was more challenging than he anticipated.

Ex Deacon Alan Cain thanked the members of the Aberdeen Fleshers Incorporation for the gift, which will be treasured both by him and by his family.

Deacon Richard Leith and Ex Deacon Alan Cain

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Alan Cain 50 Year Celebration

Fleshers

The Fleshers Incorporation had a lovely celebration dinner last November in honour of Ex Deacon Alan Cain who has been a member for 50 years! What a wonderful achievement!

Photo Credit: Carol Leith Photography

Celebration Dinner held in the Minor Hall

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SensationALL

Charity News, Fleshers

The Aberdeen Fleshers Incorporation were delighted to donate £3200.00 to SensationALL. Funds were raised at their Election Dinner Dance in November 2022. SensationALL is an Aberdeen charity, based in Westhill who provides support for Neurodiverse individuals and those with multiple support needs, available for all ages, all conditions and all members of the family.

2022/2023 Aberdeen Fleshers Election

Fleshers

The annual Election of Office Bearers within the Aberdeen Flesher’s Incorporation was held on Tuesday 4^th October at Trinity Hall.

The newly re-elected Officers for 2022/2023 are:

Deacon: Richard Leith

Boxmaster: Kenny Milne

First Master: Neil Montgomery

Late Deacon: Malcohm Hetherington

Trades Clerk & Assessor: Mr Craig Pike

Oath to the King

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On the 21^st of September 2022 a meeting was held in Trinity Hall where the members were given the opportunity to re-swear their Oath of Loyalty to His Majesty King Charles III. As each member upon entrance to the Trade, automatically swears an Oath to the Sovereign, it was thought that this event should not be missed.
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Kirking of the Council – 22nd May 2022

Fleshers, General News, News

Boxmaster Kenny Milne, Deacon Richard Leith and Late Deacon Malcohm Hetherington of the Aberdeen Fleshers Incorporation attended the Kirking of the Council.

A ceremony was held at the Kirk of St Nicholas, thereafter representatives of The Seven Incorporated Trades processed to the Town House where a Civic Reception was held for the newly elected Lord Provost and council.

Donation to Grampian ICU

Charity News, Fleshers

The Aberdeen Fleshers Incorporation have generously matched funds raised via a raffle held at their Election dinner on the 20th of November 2021, totalling £850.
Deacon Leith said: “The Intensive Care unit cared for Late Deacon Andrew Paxton. The Fleshers Incorporation thought this to be a fitting donation to make, to express their gratitude to all the team at the ICU.”