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  The design for the brooch was chosen by a panel of industry experts following a national competition open to all UK based jewellery designers.  The winner was Ivonna Poplanska, a student at The Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell, London.  Poplanska (26) who is originally from Latvia, came to England in 2005 to study for a BA in Silversmithing, Goldsmithing and Jewellery Design at the University for the Creative Arts in Rochester.  She was then chosen as one of the first i…

The modern day Lunar Society has several hundred members drawn from leading practitioners from all walks of life in Birmingham and the wider region. Like its illustrious 18th century predecessor, the Society provides a lively forum for its membership to influence change through stimulating ideas, broadening debate and catalysing action. You can find out more information about the work of the Society at www.lunarsociety.org.uk

The Birmingham Assay Office Staff Delighted To Receive The BJA Member Of The Year Award 2012[/caption] The fact that we were nominated for this award and voted for by BJA Members shows that we must be doing something right and it makes the award all the more satisfying. Thank you to all those who participated; we appreciate this vote of confidence and will continue to support the BJA and help it to deliver its objectives whenever we can.” The Birmingham Assay office has worked with t…