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2018: an evening of wines from several countries
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Our regular wine tasting host, Tom I'Anson entertained us in Church House on 27 November(our last time there as it's now been sold) .

We had 34 members there. Our best turn out to date.
 And we raised more than £200 towards SPJARA's funds.

Tom talked us through six delicious wines from various countries. It was a great evening - a good way to meet old and new friends and neighbours and to stock up for Christmas. 

Thanks also to Maurice, Carol and Sandy for help with catering and planning

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Tom sets out his wines

 2017: an evening of South American wines

PictureTom explaining a finer point to Diana Pollock, while another guest checks the label
Once more Tom I'Anson introduced SPJARA members and guests to a new wine experience. There were six wines from Chile and Argentina, served with plates of cheeses. Thanks to Carol and Maurice Gran - and to Jonathan Moffitt who between them made the very enjoyable evening possible.

​31 came and we netted £178 for the SPJARA funds. It seems that Tom sold quite a few wines too. 

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guests at the wine tasting

PictureTom I'Anson and his wines
2016: An evening of Spanish wines
​​The pre-Christmas SPJARA wine tasting has become a popular event. 27 members and guests turned up at Church House on 17 November to taste wines from Spain selected by Tom I'Anson.  We sampled a range of Spanish whites and reds (plus a bottle of port). Tom got some orders, and we all left feeling a little merry. And we have added nearly £200 to our fund for small scale environmental improvements in the area. (With special thanks to Carol James, Maurice Gran and Jonathan Moffitt for the success of the event).

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