The Giftware Association “Gift of the Year” Awards were presented during a lively event which was well supported by exhibitors and finalists at Spring Fair International, NEC, Birmingham on Sunday 3rd February.  Sponsor, i2i Events ensured the evening got off to a sociable start with a plentiful supply of drinks and nibbles for invited guests. Anticipation and excitement were mounting when Michael Allchin, Chief Executive of The Birmingham Assay Office stepped up to present the a…

NEWS UPDATE FROM THE BIRMINGHAM ASSAY OFFICE  L-R  Michael Allchin, Louise Johnson, Willie Hamilton The £16,000 that Michael’s heroic 50 mile cycling sportive through the very cold, wet and windy Cotswolds in September raised has already made a significant improvement to the lives of 57 children with cancer, and their families. The money funded 45 bikes, 6 trikes, 5 KMX Karts and one tandem and made Michael the most successful individual fundraiser for Cyclists Fighting Cance…

NEW FROM THE JEWELLERY SHOW AT THE NEC BIRMINGHAM   Awards Day for The Birmingham Assay Office Sunday 3rd February is a double award day for The Birmingham Assay Office at The Jewellery Show. Immediately after the show closes at 6 o’ clock, Chief Executive of The Birmingham Assay Office, Michael Allchin, with be presenting the Giftware Association’s Gift of the Year Award. For the very first time The Laboratory at the Birmingham Assay Office has sponsored the Fashion Jewe…