Weaver Incorporation of Dundee
The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee received its charter in 1512 & is one of the Nine Incorporated Tr
07/05/2024
On Sunday afternoon 10 Weaver craft members and friends enjoyed a journey back in time with Deacon Richard Irvine, when he led a walking tour around central Dundee. The group discovered weaver's windows, the site of old wells, churches, jute company offices, calendars and lost rivers.
The photo shows Deacon Richard with some of group, while others explored the former Upper Dens Works of Baxter Brothers.
02/05/2024
There are 5 places left on Deacon Richard's History Walk on Sunday afternoon 2pm for members and friends. Email Clerk Colin to book a place.
19/03/2024
Deacon Richard with Deacon Convenor Ray Edwards and Lord Provost of Dundee at our spring supper.
On Friday evening (15th March), the Lord Provost attended The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee Spring Supper in the Weaver Room at Verdant Works.
🗣️"I was delighted to have been invited to and asked to make a short speech at this excellent event. I have been made extremely welcome by the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee since becoming The Lord Provost and in that time I have learned about the assistance they provide and work they do in the city. They undertake a variety of wonderful civic work including recently the magnificent Dundee Tapestry currently on display in the V&A Dundee.”
Photo (L to R) shows current Dundee Citizen of the Year and Deacon Convener of the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee Raymond Edwards, the Lord Provost Bill Campbell and Deacon of The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee Dr Richard Irvine.
16/03/2024
On Friday 15th March, Deacon Richard hosted our Spring Supper at the Verdant Works. Our guest speaker was Professor Graeme Walker of Abertay University, who is pictured here with the Deacon. He asked the assembled company, "What have yeasts ever done for us?"
The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee spring supper is fast approaching...
10/02/2024
Deacon Richard was honoured to attend the Incorporation of Weavers of Glasgow 'Deacon’s Choosing Dinner' in the fabulous Trades House of Glasgow on Friday. Deacon Scott Gallacher welcomed a large number of craft members, the Glasgow Chain Gang, and guests to a great evening.
01/02/2024
Deacon Richard Irvine met with the Lord Provost of Dundee, Bill Campbell recently.
The Lord Provost recently met in the Twinning Room on the Civic Floor with Dr Richard Irvine, Deacon of The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee. The Weavers are part of The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee.
🗣️"I have been involved with The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee possibly more than any other in my time in Post to date and it has been a fascinating learning curve for me gaining knowledge of their civic work.
"Richard and I had an excellent conversation including discussing The Dundee Tapestry and the recent event at the V&A Dundee where I was honoured to give a welcome speech (see LP Post 22 Jan 2024). I look forward to future conversations with Richard and thank him for the civic work that he undertakes.”
Photo shows Dr Richard Irvine and Lord Provost Bill Campbell pictured in the Lord Provost’s office.
21/01/2024
Late Deacon of the Weaver incorporation of Dundee & Collector of the Nine John Fyffe MBE beside the The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee panel of The Dundee Tapestry
19/01/2024
14/01/2024
A date for your diaries! The Dundee Tapestry will be on show at the V & A from 20 January 2024 until late April.
Deacon Richard in his other persona tells the story of Robertson's Land, the tallest tenement in Dundee and the problems of disease within the city's population. But discovers how modern day scientists are tackling TB.
On behalf of the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee, Deacon Richard wishes everyone a happy and peaceful new year!
23/11/2023
30/10/2023
More pictures from our recent AGM and autumn supper, when Richard Irvine became Deacon and Sheena Devlin was elected Boxmaster. Excellent after dinner speech by John Yellowlees, Scotrail Honourary Rail Ambassador. It was great to welcome two new members to the Craft, Nick Cunningham and Doug Allstaff.
15/10/2023
On Friday 13th October, we held our AGM and autumn supper at the Verdant Works. Dr Richard Irvine was elected our new Deacon and Sheena Devlin became our latest Boxmaster. Congratulations to both on your appointments.
Nearly 40 members and guests enjoyed a fine three course meal, followed by an excellent presentation by John Yellowlees, Scotrail Honourary Rail Ambassador on the railways of Dundee. Bill Campbell, Lord Provost of Dundee provided an update on his work as Provost, and Ray Edwards updated attendees on the work of the The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee.
11/09/2023
On Friday evening the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee held a very popular and successful Grand Charity Jazz Concert with award winning gypsy jazz band Rose Room at Discovery Point and RRS Discovery in conjunction with the Friends of Dundee Heritage Trust to raise money for local good causes. Both organisations thank everyone who came along at supported this wonderful evening of world class jazz music.
29/08/2023
As of 9am Tuesday morning, there are 9 tickets left for our Grand Charity Jazz Concert with Rose Room on Friday 8 September at 7.30pm at Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, Dundee. The award-winning Rose Room will swing out with some fine gypsy jazz and thirties vintage classics.
Grab your ticket, priced £25 via: Clerk to the Weavers Colin Graham at [email protected] with details of whom you wish to buy tickets for and at the same transfer the price of the tickets to Thorntons Law LLP clients’ account Sort code 835000 and account number 00275311 quoting WE05628.2.
Don't miss out on this great evening of jazz and fund-raising for local good causes
The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee
11/08/2023
Grand Charity Jazz Concert!
Don’t miss out on the hottest ticket of the year! Seats are selling fast for the Grand Charity Jazz Concert at Discovery Point and RRS Discovery, Dundee on Friday 8 September with Rose Room.
Organised jointly by the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee and the Friends of Dundee Heritage Trust to raise funds for local good causes, it features Rose Room, current Best Band winners at the Scottish Jazz Awards. Glasgow-based Rose Room are Scotland’s leading ensemble influenced by Hot Club Swing. Led by virtuoso violinist, two-time Scottish Jazz Award-winning vocalist and BBC broadcaster Seonaid Aitken, the band also features Scotland’s No.1 guitar maker Jimmy Moon on double bass with Danny Kyle Award-winning Tam Gallagher on rhythm guitar. The new addition to the band, and kicking off Rose Room’s second decade in style, is an exceptional talent from Glasgow’s Southside; solo guitarist Conor Smith.
Expect the effervescent sound of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli as they serve up a mix of 1930s standards, original music and gypsy jazz favourites with their signature flair and fireworks!
“Classy vintage swing and gypsy jazz played by a band that combines brilliant musicianship and warm personality” JAZZ SCOTLAND
All profits from the event will be split equally between both organisations, with The Friends of Dundee Heritage Trust supporting the Save Our Ship campaign to protect the iconic RRS Discovery and The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee supporting its community projects throughout the region.
Tickets priced £25 include a light buffet plus tea and coffee during the interval. A cash bar serving a range of alcoholic beverages will be available. The number of places available is limited to 85. Please book now to ensure a seat – see details below.
Throughout the evening there will be raffles and other fundraisers please give generously. Dress code is smart-casual, although vintage or jazz-aged themed is encouraged!
To secure your tickets, email Clerk to the Weavers Colin Graham at [email protected] with details of whom you wish to buy tickets for and at the same transfer the price of the tickets to Thorntons Law LLP clients’ account Sort code 835000 and account number 00275311 quoting WE05628.2.
Thank you for supporting the work of the Friends and the Weavers – your dapper jazz gent, Boxmaster of the Weavers, Friends Committee Member and Verdant Works volunteer, Richard Irvine.
The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee
11/07/2023
18/06/2023
The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee would like to congratulate Late Deacon, John Fyffe upon the award of a MBE in the King's Birthday Honours 2023 for Services to Education and Young People in Scotland. John dedicated his career to ensuring everyone's right to a good education and helping young people get the best start in life. A hard working member of the Weaver Craft, John is the driving force behind the The Dundee Tapestry.
15/06/2023
Please support this wonderful piece of community theatre. Discover the amazing story of Dundee via it's people, both well known and perhaps sadly now forgotten.
In case you missed it: we're welcoming Shoestring Theatre back to Verdant Works to perform their fantastic play "O Halflins an Hecklers an Weavers an Weemin" this summer!
We had a chat with John Quinn - one of our wonderful volunteer guides and the writer behind the play - to find out more about the story of Dundee and jute, and hear exclusive insights about the play.
📖 Read the interview: dundeeheritagetrust.wordpress.com/2023/06/15/o-halflins-an-hecklers-an-weavers-an-weemin-preview-writer-interview/
🎫 Book your ticket to see the show: www.tinyurl.com/verdantworksplay
📅: Fri 30th June at 7pm
📅: Sat 1st July at 2pm
🎟: £5 (Concessions available)
🗺: Verdant Works, West Hendersons Wynd, Dundee, DD1 5BT
10/06/2023
🙌 Some incredible detail continues to emerge in The Dundee Tapestry panels. This is going to be an amazing exhibition.
Roll on 2024! 😍
24/05/2023
Deacon Paul Leigh and Boxmaster Richard Irvine were delighted to attend a special preview of this year's Art & Design Undergraduate Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, University of Dundee on 18 May. The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee awarded prizes for Textile Design.
Winning first prize was Vera Bergshoeff and second prize was awarded to Madeleine Hunter. To see the prize winning designs and learn more about the inspiration behind them visit: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/graduate-showcase/2023/textile-design
The quality of all the work was outstanding, and both Deacon Paul and Boxmaster Richard wish all the graduates all the best in their future endeavours.
15/05/2023
Congratulations from the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee to Deacon Convenor Ray Edwards on his fantastic achievement - Dundee Citizen of the Year 2023! Well done!
Dundee’s Citizen of the Year for 2023 has been announced.
Each year a volunteer from the community is chosen as a way to recognise their work and selfless efforts by naming them Citizen of the Year.
This year’s recipient is Raymond Edwards, who has carried out long-term voluntary work with the 30th Dundee Boys’ Brigade, helped the city’s Turning Point charity, volunteered with the YMCA, and also taken part in fundraising efforts for a range of causes.
Raymond is also the Deacon Convener & Collector for the Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee, and the former Clerk of the Hammerman Incorporation of Dundee.
His work has included making trips possible for young people, fundraising for charities, and helping to support individuals in the city who have issues with mental health, drugs and alcohol.
Lord Provost Bill Campbell said: “We had an impressive standard of candidates put forward for Citizen of the Year and I want to thank everyone who took the time to make a nomination for someone in their life who shows community spirit.
“I am very happy to announce Raymond Edwards as Dundee’s Citizen of the Year for 2023. I’m glad that Raymond has agreed to take on this role on top of all his other commitments for the city.
“All involved in the selection process which I chaired were very impressed by Raymond’s varied and long-standing selflessness for the benefit of the community.
“Raymond has been involved in the voluntary sector in Dundee in a number of roles and continues to work hard to provide support and make opportunities possible for various groups within the city.
“I would like to say thanks and congratulations to Raymond on receiving this award.”
Dundee 2023 Citizen of the Year Raymond Edwards said of the news: “I am so grateful to be nominated, never mind awarded the title of Citizen of the Year.
“I will try my very best to fulfil the role with honour and dignity. This award isn’t something I’ve achieved on my own and my sincere thanks to all the many people who helped me achieve this.”
Each year Dundee City Council seeks out a Citizen of the Year who has provided outstanding service to their community.
Judges look for someone who provides selfless service to a voluntary body or the community and who brings distinction and quality to everyday life in Dundee.
Read this on the Dundee City Council website here: https://bit.ly/3BtFtMC
23/04/2023
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 Chancellor of Abertay University and Prof. Graeme Morton, Chair of Modern History at University of Dundee. We enjoyed an interesting illustrated talk by Dr Andrew Cronshaw, and were honoured to have as special guests Ray Edwards, Deacon Convenor of The Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee and Bill Campbell, Lord Provost of Dundee. It was great to have a number of members of other trades there too.
10/04/2023
03/04/2023
The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee
The Weaver Incorporation of Dundee (The Weaver Craft) or more commonly the Weavers, is a community organisation which can trace its origins back to 1512 when it received its charter from Dundee Town Council. It is one of the famous Nine Incorporated Trades of Dundee. As you may imagine an organisation which has existed for over 500 years has a rich history and its role in the community has changed over time. However, it continues to play an important and indeed expanding role in the local communities of Dundee, Angus and Perthshire with exciting educational programmes for example. Currently, there are around 80 members in the Weaver Craft.
Originally, the Weavers regulated the textile trade in Dundee, firstly woollen and later flax (linen) cloth, the forerunner of the famous jute industry in the City. At a time when there was little in the way of trading standards, employment legislation, welfare, qualifications or indeed representation of the people, trade bodies (incorporations) like the Weavers were a critical part of Dundee’s business scene. By coming together Master Weavers could control who had right to weave and sell cloth within the burgh and ensure that cloth was of a proper standard. Equally, they provided apprenticeships to ensure their skills and knowledge were passed on to the next generation. By the paying fees, fining wrong-doers and investing in property they provided revenue that was used to provide welfare to craftsmen who had fallen on hard times or importantly to the widows and children of weavers who had died. Lastly, they provided a powerful voice to large sections of the community at a time when the town council was not always representative or without self-interest. The ancient rights and privileges of the Weavers were removed in 1833 at the dawn of the era of mass-mechanised production of textiles in the City.
However, this was certainly not the end of the Weaver Incorporation of Dundee, for they have adapted over the years and are still an important component in the life of this vibrant city. Today’s Weaver Craft continues to champion textiles, welfare and Dundee, but this is nowadays achieved via for example, sponsorship and prize-giving for textile and design students, maintaining and allowing access for researchers to our rich historical archive, hosting varied social events, talks and presentations and our fantastic educational and intergeneration projects. The latter bridge the gap between young and old each learning the value of weaving and gaining a sense of community and well being in their local society. We welcome interest from potential partners who share our core aims and who would like to work with us to achieve them.
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