Life has been busy since my last blog. Read more
Lord Dean of Guild May Storrie CBE and Deacon Convener Ken Dalgleish at the Knightswood Veterans’ Memorial. Read more
Newly elected Lord Dean of Guild May Storrie CBE describes the AGM and outlines the House’s awareness of the part we will play with climate change and reducing our carbon footprint. Pictured with Vice Dean, Andrew and the first of our Bee Hotels. Read more
The Dean explains about his role and how he and the Directors have keep the House operational during the past year. Read more
For 10 months after being elected as Lord Dean of Guild in May 2019, my diary was filled with a range of events - not only overseeing the running of the House but also attending meetings where I am a trustee ex officio, and representing the House at countless civic events, functions and religious ceremonies Read more
It is time to update the Dean’s Blog, and for me, it is easy to write about what I have been doing this week. Read more
Early in my career I joined Glasgow Junior Chamber of Commerce which was key to my personal development and went on to become its Chairman. It’s Annual General Meeting was held in the stunning Grand Hall of the Merchants House and I was, and still am, impressed by the grandeur of that room every time I walk in. Read more
The Merchants House continues to operate and we have just had our usual quarterly committee meetings (all by Zoom). At our Finance meeting it was accepted that we will suffer a significant decline in income this year but there is a strong desire to continue our good work, particularly in the current climate. Read more
Coronavirus has affected every part of society and the Merchants House reacted quickly to the crisis.Thanks to some advance planning, very quickly arrangements were made for all staff to work from home and all meetings are now held by conference call. Read more
Members of Merchants House participated in an afternoon of Clay Pigeon Shooting at Cowans Law in Ayrshire. Read more
Renfrew YMCA are a charitable organisation who provide early intervention projects and service provision for community issues. They support young people to reach their fullest potential through needs led strategies. Read more
Finding Your Feet are a charity based in Paisley, who offer a variety of classes and coaching initiatives aimed at providing opportunities for amputees to bond with others who are in the same position. Read more