If you enjoy a glass of wine and would like to extend your experience of tastes and your knowledge of types why not consider joining WAG? We meet once a month (except August and December) at the Rugby Club in Frees Avenue to sample and discuss around 6 wines. We compare grape varieties,countries and price ranges. Members present wines to illustrate their experience and share their knowledge. From time to time we have guest speakers from the wine trade. There is no subscription but there is a charge to cover the costs of each enjoyable and entertaining evening.
The events are always very popular but we welcome new members.
Recently, the Wine Appreciation Group had a Christmas party. Gordon and
Angela were retiring after running the group for 10 years and handing over the group to the committee consisting of Maddie Urquhart (organising events), Dave Foulkes (managing membership) supported by David Hammond, Frans Scheepers will handle day to dayfinances and Alastair Sheen is the treasurer.
Meets:
4th Thursday of the month from 19:30 to 21:30 (except August & December). See Programme below.
Programme 2025/26
| Date | Topic | Time / Location | Leader(s) |
| Thursday 23rd October 2025 | American Wines (replacing Majestic) | 19:30 Rugby Club | David Hammond |
| Thursday 27th November 2025 | Let’s Do Christmas | 19:30 Rugby Club | Maddie Urquhart |
| Thursday 25th December 2025 | No meeting | ||
| Thursday 22nd January 2026 | Vinho Verde ~ Green Wine, or maybe not | 19:30 Rugby Club | Alastair and Judith Sheen |
| Thursday 26th February 2026 | Does the label make a difference | 19:30 Rugby Club | Alison Zabell and Juliette Scheepers |
| Thursday 26th March 2026 | Taste the Difference Is more expensive always better? | 19:30 Rugby Club | Anthony and Jules Cohen |
| Thursday 23rd April 2026 | Italian Wines – A Journey Through Italy | 19:30 Rugby Club | Dave and Christine Foulkes |
| Thursday 28th May 2026 | Vinuri din România – II | 19:30 Rugby Club | Steve Poulton |
| Thursday 25th June 2026 | A Portuguese Evening | 19:30 Rugby Club | Gavin and Sheila Petrie |
| Thursday 23rd July 2026 | Wines of Southwest France | 19:30 Rugby Club | David and Sue Evans |
| Thursday 27th August 2026 | |||
| Thursday 24th September 2026 | |||
| Thursday 22nd October 2026 | |||
| Thursday 26th November 2026 | |||
| Thursday 24th December 2026 | No meeting |
Venue: Rugby Club in Frees Avenue (next to Merlin Court Care Home)
Contact the Group Leader: please complete the form below.