The annual Hammermen Outer Marches took place on Sunday the 16th of July. Starting the day with a hearty breakfast at Trinity Hall, the members and their partners then headed to the Perth Races. A great day was had by all.
At a ceremony held at the Town House on Wednesday the 14th of June in the presence of the Lord Provost, Deacon Convener and members of the Aberdeen City Council, our Boxmaster Ken Scott was admitted as a Burgess of Trade along with five other members.
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Deacon Law welcomed the members of the Aberdeen Hammermen Incorporation and their partners back to the Hall after the festive break.
There was a delicious meal provided by Chef Richie Gavryluk followed by lovely relaxing entertainment by David Bracegirdle.
The Aberdeen Hammermen Incorporation are delighted to welcome their newest member Mr Greig Morrison to the table.
One of the items Greig made for his essay piece was a fantastic lamp made of Mini car parts.
On the 21st 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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The annual Hammermen Inner Marches took place on Saturday the 16th of July. Starting the day with a hearty breakfast at Trinity Hall, the members then headed towards Royal Deeside with a stop at the Royal Lochnagar Distillery for a whisky tasting. The March finished up with afternoon tea at the Balmoral castle tearoom. A great day had by all.
The Deacon Convenor and Deacon of The Aberdeen Hammermen Incorporation were delighted to attend the Company of Cordwainers of York’s Charter Weekend. The tour of York Minster was magnificent and Mike the Tour Guide was very knowledgeable. The Annual Livery Dinner in the fantastic Merchant Adventurers Hall, was excellent and pleased to celebrate the election of their new Master, Mrs Anne Reid MBE. …
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The annual bowling competition of the Incorporated Trades was held on the 23rd August 2017, once again at Summerhill Indoor Bowling Club and organised by Graeme Duncan.
The evening commenced with tea and the bowling followed. The competition was an inter Trade round robin tournament which was won by the Hammermen Incorporation, pictured right with the Gorrod Trophy.
Ex Deacon Convener Graeme Nicol accepted an invitation to visit an event at St Andrews town hall on Saturday 7th May entitled – Craftsmen of St Andrews Past and Present. The event was inspired by the early modern craft books, specifically the books of the Fleshers, Baxters and Hammermen – which are held within Special Collections at the University of St Andrews’ library.
Led by Dr Claire Hawes, and funded by a Cultural Engagement Award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the research is linked with the Medieval St Andrews project and run within the university’s Institute of Scottish Historical Research. Dr Hawes commented that: “In an age of mass production it is easy to forget the importance of craftsmanship. These skills have shaped our society for hundreds, if not thousands of years. This project gives a new perspective on the history of the town, and connects it to the exciting range of skilled crafts and trades in the area today.”
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On the evening of the 24th March 2015 a number of the Hammermen and Tailors Incorporation met for a Tour of the Aberdeen City Archives. Welcomed by Mr Hall, of the Archives Department, the members were firstly given a short tour of the Towns House specifically the St Nicholas Room, the newly refurbished, Town and County Hall and the Bon Accord Room.
Matthew, in his talk presented the history of the City and the significance of various parts of the building.
We then were taken to the Charter Room and shown a number of the archives including details of the construction of Union Street, City Seals and original regalia, and records relation to apprenticeships and indentures.
After the visit we had a meal in a nearby restaurant before making our way home. Overall a very interesting and informative evening.
