Could You Ride 1000 Miles Across the Empty Quarter Desert?
19
Apr
Friday 19th April 2024
Could You Ride 1000 Miles Across the Empty Quarter Desert? Find out how Executive Member and Guardian, Chris Heaton did just that at our fundraising event for The Master Cutler's Challenge 2024.
The Jewellery Festival Flourishes
18
Apr
Thursday 18th April 2024
This year's Jewellery Festival was 'buzzing' according to our Business Consultant, Sarah North. Read Sarah's account of the event below.
Where Have All The Years Gone? Assay Master's 47th Anniversary
18
Apr
Thursday 18th April 2024
This month our Assay Master, Ashley Carson, celebrates a whopping 47 years here at Sheffield Assay Office.
Celebrating 25 years of service with Edinburgh Assay Master, Scott Walter
5
Apr
Friday 5th April 2024
Three of the UK's Assay Masters were together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Edinburgh Assay Master, Mr Scott Walter, at the prestigious Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh.
Easter Eggstravaganza at the Assay Office
2
Apr
Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Staff at Sheffield Assay Office received an appreciated chocolate surprise this Easter.
Uncovering the Unique Stories within the Assay Office Archives
24
Mar
Sunday 24th March 2024
We're very fortunate in Sheffield to have the dedication of Sheffield City Archives Cataloguing Archivist, Alex Cave to help us ensure our collection of Office archives continues to be accessible into the future. Read Alex's account here...
Winners at the 2024 Annual Goldsmiths' Craft & Design Council Awards
20
Mar
Wednesday 20th March 2024
The annual Goldsmiths Craft & Design Council awards ceremony was held in London on 4th March 2024 and produced some excellent and hugely talented winners...
Charity Auction Prize Winners Given a Tour of Sheffield Assay Office
19
Mar
Tuesday 19th March 2024
After successfully bidding at a charity auction back in 2023, we were delighted to deliver the prize to our visitors, Catherine, Richard and Adrian - An in-depth tour of our state-of-the-art facility and lunch with our Assay Master, Ashley Carson.