A group of ten mature students studying for the RHS L2 qualification in horticulture at Horticultural Training, Kings Heath Park and led by Carole Webb, tutor and course coordinator will be entering the RHS Beautiful Borders Competition at the BBC Gardeners World Live Show 12-15 June at the NEC Birmingham. Contains 4800 plants The official brief for the design is: This traditional geometric carpet bedding display celebrates the riches of Birmingham’s historic Jewellery Quarter.…

Sally Hoban, Heritage & Training Officer at Assay Office Birmingham said: 'The day will provide a unique opportunity to hear from a range of speakers about aspects of the Quarter’s past, present and future.' Dr Malcolm Dick, who is the Director of the Centre for West Midlands History at The University of Birmingham said: ‘We are delighted to be working in collaboration with Assay Office Birmingham again this year on our latest joint Day School. These events provide a unique …

Assay Office Birmingham had a fantastic four days at Clarion Events Antiques for Everyone Fair at the NEC in Birmingham last week between Thursday April 10th and Sunday April 13th. The fairs are held three times a year and are Britain’s largest vettest antiques fairs. Many visitors to our stand came to see us to ask about our Silver Collection public visits. These are some of the last chances to see Assay Office Birmingham’s historic silver collection and library before we move to o…