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On Tuesday 11th June here at Sheffield Assay Office we were delighted to host a Master Cutler's Challenge fundraising evening involving a fascinating presentation by Executive Member and Guardian, Chris Heaton, describing his recent 1000 mile cycle ride across the Empty Quarter Desert - the largest continuous sand desert on earth. 

Opening on Thursday 13 June, Show Your Metal will showcase over 100 objects drawn from Sheffield’s Designated Metalwork Collection, recognising the pioneering advances that earned the city a global reputation. These collection highlights will go on display alongside a number of significant loans, including artist Cornelia Parker’s spectacular large-scale installation, Rorschach (Endless Column III) and a striking replica of a stainless steel dress made by British Steel in the 1960s.

After only two years since its introduction the HALO (Hallmarking Awareness and Learning Online) Award is already proving a success and is back for another year. HALO 2024 launches at the NAJ AGM on 6th June and runs until September offering plenty of time for jewellers selling online to devise creative approaches to promoting the importance of hallmarking and to apply.

On 9th June each year we celebrate World Accreditation Day and this year Sheffield Assay Office has achieved an amazing 42 years of continuous accreditation with UKAS.

Sheffield Assay Master, Ashley Carson, was delighted to accept a gift from Sheffield Hallam University graduate and prize winner, Una Lo on Monday 20th May.

The Silver Society is pleased to announce the launch of its annual prize for 2024.

Twenty members of the Assay office team completed an 11 mile walk in the Hope Valley, starting from Hope Railway Station and walking to Castleton, Cave Dale and Mam Tor, before leaving Losehill for some well earned refreshments.

The Secretary of State is seeking to appoint three new Council Members to the British Hallmarking Council.