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MEMBERS UPDATE 28 MARCH 2025
British Butchers Survey is back for 2025 – Have Your Say!
Please see the survey below which we would encourage members to participate in. We will share a summary of all the information.
We are excited to announce that the British Butchers Survey is back for 2025! This survey provides invaluable insights into the challenges and successes of our industry. Your participation is crucial in helping us paint a clear picture of the current state of independent butchery in the UK. The results will be revealed at our members' event, Craft Butcher Live, on June 30th.
How to Participate: The survey is open from today, March 24th, and can be completed here:
All completed survey responses will be entered into our prize draw for the chance to win 2 x £100 amazon vouchers. Full T&Cs here.
Spread the word: encourage fellow butchers to have their say too by spreading the word! Use the attached image on your social channels using #BritishButchersSurvey and don't forget to tag us.
Thank you for your support and time in completing the survey.
Introduction to Pastry Course for apprentices
We are running an Introduction to Pastry Course for apprentices who have little or no experience working with Pastry.
Swords – pastry supplier to butcher and bakers UK wide will be attending to talk about the different uses for their products.
Willie Kemp, Craft Skills Scotland Assessor, and expert pie maker will be helping make delicious fillings for your products.
Spaces are VERY limited.
COST: £10 per person
Contact Claire Simpson to book.
01738 637785
[email protected]
Welcome to our New Member
Pauls Quality Butchers
16B Main Road
Condorrat
Lanarkshire
G67 4BS
Tel: 01236 356793
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates
The hourly rate for the minimum wage depends on your age and whether you're an apprentice.
You must be at least:
school leaving age to get the National Minimum Wage
aged 21 to get the National Living Wage – the minimum wage will still apply for workers aged 20 and under
Current rates
These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year.
21 and over 18 to 20 Under 18 Apprentice
April 2024 (current rate) £11.44 £8.60 £6.40 £6.40
April 2025 £12.21 £10.00 £7.55 £7.55
Apprentices
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they're either:
1. aged under 19
2. aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship.
The rule is they must be signed on to an official apprenticeship programme.
Meat Managers Course – Wednesday 2nd April
Wednesday 2 April 2025 – 9.30am to 4.30pm
Venue – Scottish Craft Butchers Office, 8/10 Needless Road, Perth PH2 0JW
Lunch is provided.
It is recognised throughout the UK and has been delivered (and still is being delivered) throughout this sector, indeed many Local Authorities have asked for this course to be delivered to their butchers, as it is meat and meat product specific.
This course is intense but delivered over just one day.
It is certificated by The Institute of Meat.
£300 per person
Contact Claire on 01738 637785 to book your place or email [email protected]
TO LET/ MAY SELL
Large modern fully equipped butcher shop in Perthshire.
Adjacent carpark and private yard to the rear.
Contact in the first instance to Bruce Mccall or Gordon King who will pass contact details on to the vendor.
Call Bruce on 01738 637472 or email [email protected]
Call Gordon on 07917524313 or email [email protected]
Good luck to Team GB as they head off to Paris!
Team GB completed their final preparations at Plumpton College recently, before heading off to Paris to take part in the World Butchers Challenge. The senior team will be joined by the butcher apprentice and young butcher team. Good luck all!
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Scottish Meat Trade Fair – Four Stands Remaining – Sunday 11th May 2025
The show will include,
Exhibitors stands, Scotland Butcher Wars, World Haggis Championship, Scottish Pork Sausage Championship, Presentation of prizes for the “Speciality Sausage” and the “Make it With Haggis” Awards, Presentation of trainee certificates.
And of course, to catch up with your colleagues in the trade. Reserve the date in your diary and come along for what is sure to be a great day out.
If you have Suppliers to the trade who you think may be interested in exhibiting, please send me their contact details.
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] 01738 637785
Scottish Craft Butchers
8-10 Needless Road
Perth PH2 0JW
Tel: 01738 637472
Mobile: 01738 637472
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www.craftbutchers.co.uk