South Glos Red Bus Outing to Weston to view the new pier (shame it wasn't finished!) 27 members of South Gloucestershire Wine Circle got their buckets and spades out and climbed aboard Bristol's London Routemaster Bus and headed for Weston.  The plan to view the new pier was slightly modified by the fact that it isn't open yet, but a sunny afternoon a picnic on the beach and a game of cricket soon made up for that. * * * * * * *

Roger does all the work while the girls offer helpful advice! * * * * * * *

Some came well prepared, but where's the wine * * * * * * * They must have found the wine..... * * * * * * * The bus was nice and warm on the way back wasn't it Neil zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

South Glos at the Page Park Centenary July 10th 2010 Peter (left) Wendy and Neil set for a day of giving away free wine and inviting visitors to take the taste challenge 140 people tested their taste buds to see if they could tell the difference between Sherry, Port and Madeira. The correct answer (A)-Madeira, (B)-Sherry, (C)-Port and the lucky winner Mrs Byatt from Stoke Gifford. A sunny day brought huge crowds out to support the this very well organised event. Conveniently we were next door to Kingswood Photographic Society and our joint member John Long took this excellent photo. * * * * * * *

Wednesday 3rd March 2010 The Annual Presentations for 2009 President Peter Coombs presenting the Lady Winemaker of the year Trophy to Anne Saunders Other winners (left to right) Roger Prior Novice Trophy: Jeff Saunders Autumn Shield: Len Williams Winemaker of the Year: Neil Clouter President's Award (Photography: John Long ARPS) * * * * * * *

Saturday 23rd January 2010 The Neil and David Extravaganza Club members enjoyed an evening of good food and wine which this year had a French theme * * * * * * * July 18th 2009  our second summer outing on the Red Bus, this time to the Wine & Food Fair, Cardiff * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

our Xmas Italian evening starts with a bang	italiano Roger - watch out tenors
sommelier extraordinaire	not only can our members make wine ...
must be going well - chairman's happy	gosh its bright in here
Just happy to be here	italiano Roger - watch out tenors

Arthur, Brian and Peter queuing for punch	Brian wants some more!
Ready for the celebration	Dave explains about Sherry
The Chef - Neil	The Paella arrives
Let's run away together!	All too much for Carol!

In May 2007, some of our members joined with the Keynsham and Saltford Circle on their trip to Amsterdam

Carol tries her hand at being a Dutch Milkmaid - clogs and all!(Photos:Geoff Cole and John Long)

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Presentation - Competitions for 2005(Presented in March 2006)

Left to right Jeff Saunders - Winemaker of the Year Trophy, President's Award Trophy, and Autumn Shield - Peter Coombs (Chairman) - Eileen Kingston Lady Winemaker of the Year (Photography - John.A.Long)

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Sunday, 23rd April 2006 40th Anniversary of the Circle Members and friends take lunch in a First Class Carriage on the Bitton Railway