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The Venerable Bead Crafter of historical replicas of glass beads from the Anglo-Saxon and Viking age.

Congratulations to Chloe Nicholls! You have been selected as the winner of the Bead Giveaway!Please look out for a messa...
16/10/2026

Congratulations to Chloe Nicholls! You have been selected as the winner of the Bead Giveaway!
Please look out for a message from us to arrange getting the beads to you.

Thank you to everyone who took part and got involved with the whole tournament. I really enjoyed putting it together.
Also, thanks to the staff at Ipswich Museums for sending me the information on these beads and letting me work on reproducing some of the sets.

There is still time to enter the giveaway competition for these 5 beads. Just go to the original post below. Like, comme...
12/10/2026

There is still time to enter the giveaway competition for these 5 beads. Just go to the original post below. Like, comment and share it for 3 chances of winning!

The results are in, the votes have been counted and verified... The winning bead is the bi-conal blue bead with white dots.

Now for the most exciting bit, the chance for you to get you own copy of these beads.

Please see below for the rules of the giveaway competition

The Venerable Bead – Tournament Winning Bead Giveaway
Official Terms and Conditions
1. Prize
The prize consists of:
• Replicas of the five beads from the recent tournament.
No cash alternative is available, and the prize is non-transferable.
2. How to Enter
Eligible participants may earn up to three entries as follows:
• One entry for liking this post on Facebook or Instagram.
• One entry for commenting positively on this post on Facebook or Instagram. Please note that offensive or inappropriate comments will result in disqualification.
• One entry for sharing this post publicly on Facebook or reposting on Instagram.
Each participant is limited to a maximum of three entries.
3. Eligibility
This giveaway is open to individuals aged 18 or older. By entering, participants confirm they meet the eligibility criteria and agree to abide by these terms.
4. Entry Period
The giveaway begins at the time this post is published and closes at 11:59 PM (GMT) on 14 October 2026. Entries submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
5. Winner Selection and Notification
• The winner will be selected at random using a verified online random selection tool on 16 October 2026.
• The winner will be notified via Facebook Messenger and must respond within 48 hours. If no response is received, the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be drawn.
6. Prize Delivery
The winner will be required to provide the following details:
• Full name,
• Postal address,
• Email address, and
• Phone number.
This information will be used exclusively for the purpose of prize delivery and will not be shared or retained beyond the completion of the giveaway.
7. General Conditions
• This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
• By participating, entrants agree to release Facebook from any liability related to this giveaway.
• Any disputes or concerns regarding the giveaway must be directed to [email protected].
8. Organiser’s Rights
The organiser reserves the right to modify or cancel the giveaway at any time without prior notice if circumstances beyond their control make it necessary.

The results are in, the votes have been counted and verified... The winning bead is the bi-conal blue bead with white do...
07/10/2026

The results are in, the votes have been counted and verified... The winning bead is the bi-conal blue bead with white dots.

Now for the most exciting bit, the chance for you to get you own copy of these beads.

Please see below for the rules of the giveaway competition

The Venerable Bead – Tournament Winning Bead Giveaway
Official Terms and Conditions
1. Prize
The prize consists of:
• Replicas of the five beads from the recent tournament.
No cash alternative is available, and the prize is non-transferable.
2. How to Enter
Eligible participants may earn up to three entries as follows:
• One entry for liking this post on Facebook or Instagram.
• One entry for commenting positively on this post on Facebook or Instagram. Please note that offensive or inappropriate comments will result in disqualification.
• One entry for sharing this post publicly on Facebook or reposting on Instagram.
Each participant is limited to a maximum of three entries.
3. Eligibility
This giveaway is open to individuals aged 18 or older. By entering, participants confirm they meet the eligibility criteria and agree to abide by these terms.
4. Entry Period
The giveaway begins at the time this post is published and closes at 11:59 PM (GMT) on 14 October 2026. Entries submitted after this deadline will not be considered.
5. Winner Selection and Notification
• The winner will be selected at random using a verified online random selection tool on 16 October 2026.
• The winner will be notified via Facebook Messenger and must respond within 48 hours. If no response is received, the prize will be forfeited, and a new winner will be drawn.
6. Prize Delivery
The winner will be required to provide the following details:
• Full name,
• Postal address,
• Email address, and
• Phone number.
This information will be used exclusively for the purpose of prize delivery and will not be shared or retained beyond the completion of the giveaway.
7. General Conditions
• This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.
• By participating, entrants agree to release Facebook from any liability related to this giveaway.
• Any disputes or concerns regarding the giveaway must be directed to [email protected].
8. Organiser’s Rights
The organiser reserves the right to modify or cancel the giveaway at any time without prior notice if circumstances beyond their control make it necessary.

The final point of this competition goes to ... the red bead with multi-coloured spots! And with that, we conclude this ...
05/10/2026

The final point of this competition goes to ... the red bead with multi-coloured spots!
And with that, we conclude this tournament. The votes are now being checked and finalised; the overall rankings will be revealed on Wednesday. Keep following, and you may be in with a chance to win your own copy of all 5 beads.

Best Bead - Hadleigh Road SpecialRound 10 - the final vote!Please vote for your favourite.On Facebook, please use the em...
30/09/2026

Best Bead - Hadleigh Road Special
Round 10 - the final vote!
Please vote for your favourite.
On Facebook, please use the emojis.
On Instagram, please comment A or B.

Taking another victory point, the blue and white dotted biconical bead is storming into the lead.Keep your eyes out for ...
28/09/2026

Taking another victory point, the blue and white dotted biconical bead is storming into the lead.
Keep your eyes out for the last round starting on Wednesday.

Best Bead - Hadleigh Road SpecialRound 9Please vote for your favourite.On Facebook, please use the emojis.On Instagram, ...
23/09/2026

Best Bead - Hadleigh Road Special
Round 9
Please vote for your favourite.
On Facebook, please use the emojis.
On Instagram, please comment A or B.

In a rather decisive round, the red bead with multi-coloured spots takes the win. Keep your eyes out for the next round ...
21/09/2026

In a rather decisive round, the red bead with multi-coloured spots takes the win.
Keep your eyes out for the next round starting on Wednesday.

Best Bead - Hadleigh Road SpecialRound 8Please vote for your favourite.On Facebook, please use the emojis.On Instagram, ...
16/09/2026

Best Bead - Hadleigh Road Special
Round 8
Please vote for your favourite.
On Facebook, please use the emojis.
On Instagram, please comment A or B.

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