The Ancient York Butchers Guild Names New Master
Dr. Jason Aldiss BEM, Executive Director of AIMS, has been appointed as the first vet to become the Master of The York Butcher’s Guild in its 700+ year history.
Jason expressed his surprise and honour at the appointment, having been a long-time member of the Guild. Historically, the Guild has been involved in matters of hygiene, weights and measures, and meat regulations, and even acted as the city executioner.
Jason humorously assured that his duties as Master would focus on administering the Charitable Trust within the City of York and Yorkshire.
The York Butchers Gild Charitable Trust was properly constituted in 1992. The Trust focuses on administering charitable activities within the City of York and the historic county of Yorkshire.
Historically, the Gild has been involved in various civic duties, including matters of hygiene, weights and measures, and meat regulations.