On a warm and cloudless Friday in August, 12 members of the wine & cheese group made their way to Burn Valley vineyard in north Norfolk to sample its young and exciting produce. The family-run vineyard was planted in 2016 and its wines have already won awards in national competitions. Our friendly and knowledgeable sommelier, Read more

After 14 years running this group this month's meeting was the last for Eric as he has decided to take a deserved rest from Group Leader duties. Over the years he has served hundreds of glasses of wine across over 150 monthly meetings, always with a friendly smile and a steady hand. Fortunately Eric will Read more

Ron and Pat presented their 3 wines to accompany a warming autumn meal to a well attended meeting. Below are Ron and Pat's food choices for the meal and details of each wine to accompany the food. Starter FoodLeek and potato soup CheeseMature Cheddar WineChenin Blanc Main Course FoodPork chops CheeseRed Leciester WinePinot Noir Dessert Read more

Eric and Susan very kindly hosted the group's summer Garden Party and provided a fabulous cold buffet that every one thoroughly enjoyed. Sue and Wayne presented their choice of wines for 3 courses for a typical summer's wedding from days gone by. The reason for this theme was that it was their wedding anniversary on Read more

Richard and Sylvia presented their choice of wines for 3 courses for a picnic while attending an outdoor screening of The Last Night of the Proms to a smaller than usual group of about 10. This was referencing the times when they got together with friends in Kent at Leeds Castle. The wine challenge for Read more

Graham and Wendy presented their choice of wines for a 3 course al fresco luncheon to a smaller than usual group of about 10. They spent over 20 years in France near Clermont-Ferrand, getting to know wines from numerous regions and discovering their favourites, and are now back in the UK. Unlike on previous occasions, Read more