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This month we were delighted to learn that the e-commerce website www.assergerrard.co.uk, owned by of one of our valued customers, and past Guardian and member of our Executive Team, Mr Chris Hudson, has been awarded the Assay Assured Accreditation. 

We recently commissioned a commercial Energy Performance Certificate, which is an assessment used to show how green and energy efficient a company is. We are delighted to say that Sheffield Assay Office received a Grade A!

On Tuesday 16th May, an event was held at Sheffield's Botanical Gardens, celebrating the recent refurbishment of the pavillions and garden fountain. Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to suport this important conservation work.

If you've visited us here at Sheffield Assay Office recently, you may have noticed we've had a bit of work done. We are delighted with our new solar panel installation from Custom Solar Ltd, meaning we can continue to be as green as possible. It's also great to see that Custom Solar Ltd have won an award for their energy efficient work!

Sheffield Museums are calling on the public for their help in recovering several items following a burglary at Kelham Island Museum on Sunday 14 May. The 12 stolen objects include items on loan from Sheffield Assay Office and those featured in displays created by the Ken Hawley Collection Trust, which is based at the museum.

On Sunday 7th May, our Assay Master Ashley Carson married his beautiful bride, Kate in an intimate ceremony at Fulwood Old Chapel in Sheffield.

Leading up to His Majesty King Charles III coronation on Saturday 6th May 2023, all staff here at Sheffield Assay Office will be starting celebrations early and our Office, including the Customer Counter, will be closed from 1.30 pm on Friday 5th May, reopening again as normal on Tuesday 9th May.

Celebrated jewellery designer, Lucy Quartermaine, returned to Sheffield Hallam University recently to talk to tutors and students and share insights, experience and knowledge.