MEMBERS UPDATE 17th JANUARY 2025

Welcome to our New Members

Barry Bartlet
Barry's Butchery
41 Bridge Street
Ellon
AB41 9AA
Tel: 01358 512309
www.barrysbutchery.co.uk
[email protected]

Gregor Armour
Gregor Armour Butchers
193 Main Street
Auchinleck
KA18 2BA
Tel: 01290 421270

Craft Skills Scotland Update

Recruiting NOW!!

Modern Apprentices
Craft Skills Scotland have a few places left on our current contract for Modern Apprentices. We currently have over 200 candidates throughout Scotland undertaking the qualifications that we deliver. All age groups and abilities can apply – existing staff members and new staff members are eligible.

Do Not Miss Out!
Employ for Attitude – Train for Skills.
Contact – Claire on 01738 637785 or email [email protected] to book a place.
Meat Managers Hygiene and HAPP Course
Wednesday 2nd April 2025 – Scottish Craft Butchers offices, Perth
Cost £300 per person

Book Now – phone Claire 01738 637785 or email [email protected]

Executive Meeting

The next executive meeting will be held in the evening on Tuesday 4th February 2025. If any member would like to be sent a link to the meeting please email [email protected]

Entries Open for Inaugural British Butchery Awards
The countdown has begun for a landmark event in the butchery industry. On June 30th, 2025, the first-ever British Butchery Awards will take place, offering a grand stage to celebrate the best in the field. Organized by the National Craft Butchers, these awards will honour the finest talents in our industry across the UK.
Entry Categories
We are inviting entries for the title of Best Large & Small Butchery Business in regions throughout the UK, including Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, North of England, South of England, and the Midlands.
Entries will have initial judging before the finalists from each category will receive a mystery shop. With the winner announced at the Black-tie awards dinner held at The Belfry in Nottingham!
The evening will also see the announcement of the nation's Best Wholesale/Catering Butcher, Best Young Butcher and Best Butchery Supplier, along with the Special Recognition Award.
The British Butchery Awards promise a spectacular evening celebrating the craft of butchery and offering excellent networking opportunities with industry leaders, supporters, and peers.
Eleanor O'Brien, Managing Director of National Craft Butchers, expressed the organization's enthusiasm: 'We are blessed with some of the most talented butchers in the world. The British Butchery Awards offers them the chance to have their moment in the limelight and be recognised by their fellow butchers.'
How to Get Involved

Entries open Monday 6th January 2025 at ENTRY FORM LINK
Whether you are a seasoned butcher or a rising star in the industry, this is your moment to shine and shout about our fantastic industry. Join us in celebrating the passion, skill, and dedication of the butchery industry. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of history at the inaugural British Butchery Awards!

To stay updated on entry details and announcements, follow @nationalcraftbutchers & @britishbutcheryawards on social media and bookmark http://nationalcraftbutchers.co.uk/britishbutcheryawards .
The event is supported by industry organisations: Scottish Craft Butchers, The Q Guild, and the Institute of Meat. With thanks to our sponsors – Bako, Dalziel, Lucas Ingredients, Kelsius, Tican Chilled, and The Dalesman Group.

If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch using the contact details below.

MEMBER SERVICES – Bruce McCall:             [email protected]                01738 637472
CRAFT SKILLS SCOTLAND – Claire Simpson:    [email protected] 8-10 Needless Road
Perth PH2 0JW
Tel: 01738 637472
Mobile: 01738 637472
twitter.com/scocraftbutcher
facebook.com/scottishcraftbutchers/
www.craftbutchers.co.uk