21
Jun
Shona Croly, Business Analyst. Proposed by Chris Croly and Seconded by Philip Astley.
James Stewart Davidson, Company Director, Proposed by Cllr Alan Donnelly and Seconded by Cllr John Reynolds.
Professor Henry Irvine Ellington, University Professor (Retired). Proposed by Anne Milne and Seconded by the Lord Dean of Guild
Jean Mitchell Hamilton, Economics Secretary (Retired). Proposed by Richard G D Williamson and Seconded by Walter Murray.
Alan James Johnstone, Senior Finance Manager (Retired). Proposed by Lord Dean of Guild and Seconded by Philip Astley.
Jane Glaister Maceachran, Solicitor. Proposed by Past Dean of Guild Fred Dalgarno and Seconded by Lord Dean of Guild.
Anne Malcolm, Trading Enforcement Officer (Retired). Proposed by Beverley Graham and Seconded by Michael Gibb.
Anne Elizabeth Murray, Physiotherapist. Proposed by Lord Dean of Guild and Seconded by Sam Murray.
Professor Margaret Louise Ross, Professor of Law, and University Vice Principal. Proposed by Alison Skene and Seconded by Lord Dean of Guild.
Wendy Alison Stuart, Chairperson, Proposed by Muriel Jaffrey and Seconded by Bill Cormie
5
Jun
Following a request from recently retired Councillor Scott Carle, the Burgesses are pleased to supportr the following request for an external trustee to sit on the Trustee Board of the Aberdeen University Students Association.
Details below,
External Trustee Position
Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) is a member-led charity representing the students of Aberdeen University in all aspects of their university life from academic advice and student representation, to acting as a link between students and their community via volunteering opportunities, charities and community work. AUSA supports over 150 societies and 55 sports clubs and is the voice for students to improve their student experience.
We are currently recruiting an external trustee to sit on our Trustee Board. As an external trustee you will work alongside the 5 full time student officers, 2 other external Trustees, one University appointed Trustee and four student trustees.
For this role we are looking for an individual who has extensive experience in financial management at a senior/strategic level. Ideally the candidate will have previous experience of working on a board of trustees for another charity, or of working or volunteering for a charity in the student or other relevant sector.
These roles are voluntary and as such will receive no remuneration other than out of pocket expenses.
To apply, please provide a full C.V and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the Trustee person specification and you relevant knowledge and experience to: Scott Carle, Representative Services Manager, Aberdeen University Students’ Association by email to scott.carle@abdn.ac.uk. For informal enquiries, please call 01224 274156.
30
May
On a lovely sunny evening on Wednesday 24th May, 26 Burgesses boarded a vintage bus being driven by Assessor Joe Mackie to the Grampian Transport Museum and Vintage bus collection at Alford. They were given excellent tours of both and a buffet supper before heading home on the bus. Feedback from the event has been that it was one of the most enjoyable events recently undertaken. Thanks go to Joe and the staff at Alford (all volunteers) for making the event so enjoyable. The Lord Dean of Guild presented a cheque for £100 to the museum and a certificate from the Burgesses confirming the visit.
16
May
These will be held at the usual location of the RNUC commencing at 12.14 and finishing at 14.00 prompt. No lunches in July or August. Details of December will follow. Cost of the lunch is £14.00
Wednesday 7th June – Prof Robert Frost – Lithuania/Poland post World War 2
Wednesday 13th September – Opportunity to meet the new Lord Provost at Aberdeen City Council, Town House, location will be Town & County Hall.
Wednesday 4th October – Andy Buchan from Scottish Fire Service, a day in the life of a Station Officer, Disaster Recovery
Wednesday 1 November – Burgess Tom Scotland will speak about Aberdonian surgeon Sir Henry Gray. Gray was probably the best surgeon to serve his country during the Great War, and one hundred years ago this month, he was consulting surgeon to the British Third Army at the Battle of Arras when he revolutionised the management of compound fractures of the femur and reduced the mortality rate from this wound from around 80% to less than 20%.
If you wish to attend any of the lunches please email Clerk Garry Stevens at:
clerk@aberdeenburgesses.com.
Payment can be made via cheque to Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen, and sent to Garry Stevens, Clerk to the Burgesses, 6 Craigarbel Crescent, Inverbervie, Montrose, DD10 0SJ or via online banking to:
Sort Code 826011, Account Number 50325609, Ref Surname/Lunch
18
Apr
We still have some places still available for tomorrow night’s visit if you wish to attend what will be an interesting visit, please email clerk Garry Stevens at – clerk@aberdeenburgesses.com
Archie Foundation
A visit has been arranged to the Archie foundation on Wednesday 19th April. Please arrive for 7.00pm, gather at Royal Aberdeen Children Hospital Reception, Westburn Road, Aberdeen from where a tour of the children’s hospital will start. At 8.00pm we will gather in a meeting room for tea, coffee and biscuits. Cost is £5pp which will cover a donation to the foundation. Burgesses and partners and friends welcome.
Please arrange payment via cheque made out to Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen and send to Garry Stevens, Clerk to the Burgesses, 6 Craigarbel Crescent, Inverbervie, Montrose, DD10 0SJ or online to Sort Code 826011 Account Number 50325609 Ref Surname/Archie
23
Mar
The Annual Aberdeen City Council budget briefing to the Burgesses was well attended on the evening of Wednesday 22 March in the Council Chamber. Chaired by the Lord Dean of Guild, Angela Scott, Chief Executive, and Steven Whyte, Head of Finance gave the Burgesses a detailed overview of the current budget situation in the Council and the plans moving forward to meet the budget pressures which affect all Local Authorities in Scotland. Steve and Angela also took questions from the Burgesses on conclusion of the presentation. Angela then gave an overview of a “day in the life of a Returning Officer” an additional duty she undertakes as Chief Executive and one which she will shortly be undertaking for the Local Elections in May.
At the conclusion of the evening the Lord Dean thanked Angela and Steve for their time to present to the Burgesses.
Steve has agreed that his presentation can be posted to the website. The link to it is below:
slides – steve whyte – Budget Briefing 2017
20
Mar
Places are still available for the event detailed below, if you wish to attend what will be an interesting visit, please email clerk Garry Stevens at – clerk@aberdeenburgesses.com
Archie Foundation
A visit has been arranged to the Archie foundation on Wednesday 19th April. Please arrive for 7.00pm, gather at Royal Aberdeen Children Hospital Reception, Westburn Road, Aberdeen from where a tour of the children’s hospital will start. At 8.00pm we will gather in a meeting room for tea, coffee and biscuits. Cost is £5pp which will cover a donation to the foundation. Burgesses and partners welcome.
Please arrange payment via cheque made out to Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen and send to Garry Stevens, Clerk to the Burgesses, 6 Craigarbel Crescent, Inverbervie, Montrose, DD10 0SJ or online to Sort Code 826011 Account Number 50325609 Ref Surname/Archie
17
Mar
Mohammad Taqueer Malik, Businessman, and Councillor, Proposed by Len Ironside, Seconded by Neil Cooney
Roderick John Matheson, Mechanical Engineer and Project Manager, Proposed by Margaret Stephen and Seconded by Anthony Dawson
William Ross, TV, Aerial and Satellite Installer, Proposed by Muriel Jaffrey, and Seconded by Isobel Hunter
Neil Stockan Corall, Designer, Admitted as a son of Burgess John Corall
6
Mar
Almost 80 Burgesses of Guild, partners and friends enjoyed an excellent evening on Tuesday 27th February with Burgess Prof Paul Mealor and friends, vocalist Jillian Bain Christie and pianist Drew Tulloch. Lord Dean of Guild Colin Taylor undertook a Q & A session with Paul reflecting on his childhood in North Wales, his work with Royalty and of course his partnership with Gareth Malone on the Military Wives composition of “Wherever you are”. Intertwined with Jillian and Drew performing versions Ubi Caritas from William and Kate’s wedding, Wherever you are, and Ae Fond Kiss by Robert Burns, it was a very enjoyable evening.
The Lord Dean gave a vote of thanks to Aberdeen University for allowing the event to be hosted there, and presented Paul with a set of Burgess of Guild Coasters, Jillian and Drew with a bottle of their favourite tipple.
Selection of photos below show Paul answering questions from the Lord Dean, Jillian and Drew performing a song, and their presentation by the Lord Dean of Guild.
Future Social events and Lunches for the forthcoming months are now detailed on the website.
22
Feb
http://news.aberdeencity.gov.uk/city-living-study-launched-as-masterplan-gears-up-to-deliver-hundreds-of-new-homes/
Savills has been selected to do a survey of Aberdeen city centre with a view to promoting and encouraging an increased level of city centre living.
Gathering the views of local people and visitors to the city is an important part of this exercise and the survey was launched today.
Burgesses are invited to express views and opinions by directly accessing the above link.
Please do not respond to either the Burgesses’ Clerk or the Lord Dean. Thank-you.