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BAO prepares for changeover of chief executives

Other by Staff Writer on 24th March 2014

Michael Allchin hosts final AGM presentation ahead of retirement.The Birmingham Assay Offices has begun the final preparations for its changeover of leadership, with current chief executive Michael Allchin addressing Guardians and Wardens at the organisation's

BAO launches intro course to jewellery valuations

Other by Staff Writer on 16th December 2013

Intensive one day course tailored to retailers and pawnbrokers.The education and training division of the Birmingham Assay Office has reacted

BAO takes Birmingham to the House of Commons

Other by Staff Writer on 25th October 2013

Assay Office takes part in Birmingham Day, promoting city's firms.The Birmingham Assay Office took a slice of the Jewellery Quarter

Former BAO assay master Bernard Ward passes away

Other by Staff Writer on 20th March 2013

Ward remembered for transforming the running of the assay office.The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) has announced the death of its

BAO wins £1.2m ERDF grant for new Assay building

Other by Staff Writer on 19th February 2013

New Assay Office space set to "kickstart" JQ's development.The Birmingham Assay Office has been awarded a £1.2 million grant by

BAO Assay Master to cycle 50 miles for charity

Other by Staff Writer on 19th September 2012

Michael Allchin raising money for children with cancer through ride.The Birmingham Assay Office is gearing up for a charity bike ride, with its Assay Master Michael Allchin set to take part in a 50-mile bike

BAO to offer public glimpse of hallmarking

Other by Staff Writer on 10th August 2012

Assay office to showcase hallmarking process to the public.The Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) is set to host a behind-the-scenes tour

AnchorCert prepared for synthetic diamond testing

Other by Staff Writer on 6th June 2012

Company reacts to news of undisclosed synthetics on the market.The Birmingham Assay Office’s gem testing arm AnchorCert has announced that

BAO to run historical silver courses for valuers

Other by Staff Writer on 31st May 2012

More than 1,400 pieces on show during private collection course.The Birmingham Assay Office’s (BAO) silver collection will be unveiled to

BAO nominated for Midlands’ innovation award

Other by Staff Writer on 16th May 2012

Birmingham Made Me Design Awards to celebrate Midlands' companies.A business-university collaboration called IDEA Birmingham has announced the shortlist for its

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