Despite the wintery conditions, many of the UK Jewellery Industry movers and shakers managed to beat the snow and attend The Birmingham Assay Office Annual Hallmarking Review which was held at The Birmingham School Of Jewellery on Friday 25th January. Michael Allchin, Chief Executive of The Birmingham Assay Office presented an analysis and interpretation of the up-to-date Hallmarking figures and other relevant statistics and delivered an overview of the UK Jewellery market. All attendees were greeted with a hot drink upon arrival The informative presentation aimed to help put company’s performance and future plans into context, and flag up other issues which may affect the UK jewellery industry. The presentation was followed by an informal buffet lunch. Worth coming just for the food! All attendees were given a usb stick with the complete presentation on upon leaving. Helen O' Neil (PMC Studio) with her prized copy of the Annual Hallmarking Review Presentation Gay Penfold (BCU) receives her copy of the presentation L-R Ruth Donaldson with Judy Deucher (The Clifton Studio) L-R: Penny Parkes (Marketing Manager), Sophie Whitehouse (Marketing Coordinator AnchorCert), Marie Brennan (Business Relations Manager), Marion Wilson (Marketing Director) For more pictures please make sure to visit our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.526301507391492.114148.167057696649210&type=1#!/media/set/?set=a.526301507391492.114148.167057696649210&type=1 L-R: Mary Brittain, (Jewellery in Britain), Lindsay Straughton (BJA), Michael Allchin (The Birmingham Assay Office) Suspended in pink – International Exhibition being held at The School of Jewellery.— at Birmingham School Of Jewellery. Keith Stanley (JDQT) takes home the presentation— at Birmingham School Of Jewellery. James annd Henry Deakin (Deakin & Francis) with Louise Hoffman (Jewellery Focus)— at Birmingham School Of Jewellery.