Programme of Events

January 8th 2025 @ 7:30pm

Call My Wine Bluff

Presented by: WWS members

Can you spot the wine bluffer?

February 5th 2025 @ 7:30pm

New Forest Wines Selection

Presented by Daniel Read

From New Forest Wines, Ringwood

March 5th 2025 @ 7:30pm

South African Wines

Presented by Preet Sahota 

of

Edgmond Wines, Newport, Telford

{S.African wine specialists}

April 2nd 2025 @ 7:30pm

Spanish Wines

Presented by Tom Holt of Paso Primero Wines

May 7th 2025 @ 7:30pm

Portuguese Wines

Presented by Meta Vale of 79 North

June 4th 2025 @ 7:30pm

Premium Wine Evening 

Presented by Members of the Committee

To include Grande Marque Champagne, Premier Cru White Burgundy and a top growth Claret

Subsidised by club funds - entry fee still only £10!

Note: this is a Members Only meeting

July 2nd 2025 @ 7:30pm

Summer Picnic in the M.E.D. Garden

Entry fee covers quiches from Oakley Butchers, salads; strawberries and cream.

Bring your own wine to share plus any nibbles if you wish.

There will be garden games and a quiz.

August 6th 2025 @ 7:30pm

Daniel Read from New Forest Wines

presents French Variety

September 3rd 2025 @ 7:30pm

A presentation by NBD Wines

October 1st 2025 @ 7:30pm

 Eclectic wines from Bonafide Wines of Christchurch

Presented by

Graham Northeast 

November 5th 2025 @ 7:30pm

Christmas Favourites

presented by members Mike Webber & Roy King-Underwood

 December 3rd 2025 @ 7:00 for 7:30pm

Christmas Meal at

The Old Thatch, Stapehill

(details to follow)

Bring your own wine to share at your table.

The wine society will pay for corkage.

January 7th 2026 @ 7:30pm

Call My Wine Bluff

Presented by: WWS members

Claire Hillyard & Stuart Warnock 

Can you spot the wine bluffer?

February 4th 2026 @ 7:30pm

Preet Sahota of Edgmond Wines, Newport, Telford

{South African wine specialists} 

January 3rd 2024 @ 7:30pm

Celebrity Wine(s)

Presented by: Tracie Billington-Beardsley

Wines made for or by 'famous faces'

February 7th 2024 @ 7:30pm

'My Cellar' - 

Presented by Peter Hampton & John Billington

A brief virtual look into PH's Wine Store, along with some buying guidance

March 6th 2024 @ 7:30pm

Eastern European Wines 

Presented by Chris Holding

WWS committee member

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April 3rd 2024 @ 7:30pm

Italy.  New Forest Wines, Ringwood

Presented by: Daniel Read

May 1st 2024 @ 7:30pm

South African Wines

Presented by Preet Sahota 

of

Edgmond Wines, Newport, Telford

{S.African wine specialists}

June 5th 2024 @ 7:30pm

Burgundy, red & white

Presented by Claire Hillyard & Caroline MacGregor

WWS committee members 

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July 3rd 2024 @ 7:30pm

Summer Party in the M.E.D. Garden

{Bring your own wine - picnic is provided}

August 7th 2024 @ 7:30pm

Wine Society Exhibition Wines

Presented by Mike Webber & John Billington

WWS members

September 4th 2024 @ 7:30pm

 A Taste of Corsica

Presented by Norman & Jill

New WWS members

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October 2nd 2024 @ 7:30pm

Daniel Read from New Forest Wines

Shares new arrivals

November 6th 2024 @ 7:30pm

Port

Presented by Mike Webber & Roy King-Underwood

WWS members

The tasting is preceded by the AGM at 7:10 p.m.

December 4th 2024 6:45 for 7:00 p.m.

Christmas Meal with partners

Bring your own wine to share

At Cloisters, Wimborne

Meal cost £35 per head - no corkage charge