Gem-A Member Branches
Gem-A has an established network of regional branches within the UK, where members of the Association regularly meet and discuss gemmology-related topics It is also the perfect opportunity to meet up with local people that have similar interests in their own areas.
The Branches officially started in in August 1952 (see our History for more information on their formation) when the Association's Council produced a number of by-laws for branches of the Association in the UK. Each branch would run as a distinct business affiliated with the Association, taking account of all its own affairs. Five branches were formed with active participants from the South West, Midlands, North West, North East and East and West of Scotland. To this day, a number of the Branches continue to provide gemmologists with a number of seminars, lectures and social events throughout the year – each with their own distinct stories of development.
To find out more about each branch, their upcoming events and their contact details, click the sliders below:
MIDLANDS BRANCH
Started in 1952 by a number of pioneering gemmologists from the Birmingham area, the Midlands Branch has always been one of Gem-A's most active and pioneering branches. Celebrating it's 60th anniversary in 2012, the Midlands Branch is currently steered by Branch Chair, Louise Ludlum-Snook, and is still extremely active throughout the year, with a number of events and social gatherings taking place in Birmingham each month. To find out more about the Midlands Branch and all its activities, please contact Louise using the details below.
BRANCH E-MAIL
Louise Ludlam-Snook
gemamidlands@gmail.com
BRANCH MEETINGS
NORTH EAST BRANCH
Opened at the same time as Gem-A's other official branches, the North East Branch has continued to meet in a subtle and more muted way than other Branches over the years. Still active and very much looking for new members, the North East Branch represents a great way for our members or associates of the Association to join us on a regular occassion to keep up their local networks and advance their gemmological knowledge. To find out more about the North East Branch and all its activities, please contact Mark Houghton using the details below.
BRANCH E-MAIL
Mark Houghton: markhoughton1@hotmail.co.uk
Sara North: sara_e_north@hotmail.com
NORTH WEST BRANCH
Recently reinstated, the North West Branch has become a hub for gemmologists and jewellery professionals based throughout Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. With events, talks and social gatherings planned throughout the year, Gem-A's North West Branch is based at Wilson 55 Auctioneers in Nantwich. The North West branch aims to form a network for Members as well as providing Members with opportunities to advance their gemmological knowledge. To find out more about the North West Branch and all scheduled events, please contact Liz Bailey using the details below.
BRANCH E-MAIL
Liz Bailey
liz.bailey@wilson55.com
BRANCH MEETINGS
SOUTH EAST BRANCH
Gem-A's South East Branch is currently inactive. Any Gem-A members based in the North West catchment area who would like to rekindle this branch and who have the time to commit to our format for the administration of a regional branch, please contact Gem-A on information@gem-a.com
SOUTH WEST BRANCH
Gem-A's South West Branch is currently inactive. Any Gem-A members based in the North West catchment area who would like to rekindle this branch and who have the time to commit to our format for the administration of a regional branch, please contact Gem-A on information@gem-a.com
For information on Branch events, see the meetings information listed on the News & Events areas of the website. If you would like more information about a Branch in your area, please see below and contact your local branch committee members.
CONTACT US
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