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Left to right: Ashley Carson, Sheffield Assay Master: Scott Walter, Edinburgh Assay Master: John Stirling: Will Evans, London Assay Master: Doug Henry, previous Birmingham Assay Master.

Last week, all Assay Masters met in Edinburgh to mark the retirement of John Stirling from the British Hallmarking Council.

Sheffield Assay Office is proud to be taking part in the Master Cutler’s Challenge 2026, raising funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity.

The Master Cutler’s Challenge is a regional initiative that brings together organisations from across Sheffield and South Yorkshire to raise money in support of a chosen charity. This year’s challenge focuses on improving cancer treatment and care across the region, making it a cause that touches many of our colleagues, families, and wider community.

As part of our contribution, we are organising a sponsored walk and inviting staff to get involved.

Sara Hale, Head of Commercial Operations, was formally inducted as a Freeman of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire this month.

Sheffield Assay Office was pleased to present the 2D Hand Rendering Award at the Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council (GC&DC) Awards Ceremony, held on Monday 9 March at Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.

Sheffield Assay Office was pleased to welcome students and tutors from Sheffield Hallam University to the Boardroom on Thursday 5 March for an engaging and informative visit.

Following a lecture delivered by the Assay Master at York College & University Centre last year, and a visit by students to Goldsmiths North, Sheffield Assay Office were delighted to welcome tutors and students from York School of Jewellery for an afternoon talk and guided tour of the office.

Prize winner Jane and her friends enjoyed a fascinating talk, guided tour and afternoon tea at the Sheffield Assay Office last Thursday afternoon.

On Friday 5 February 2026, Ms Li, the proprietor of Little Swan, Stables Market, Camden, pleaded guilty to four breaches of the Hallmarking Act, 1973, at Camden Magistrates court following the seizure of £106,050 worth of silver jewellery without hallmarks by Camden Trading Standard