LAST CLUB NIGHT – Kevin and Joy Siddall

Joy and Kevin Siddall gave us a journey through time, examining the DNA of British musical theatre from Gilbert and Sullivan to Rice and Lloyd-Webber, in song and story. It was an enthralling performance and Joy’s powerful, yet melodic, voice was outstanding.

Apologies if any Sinatra fans were disappointed that this was not the show advertised in last month’s newsletter.

Natalia brought a Chardonnay for our Wine of the Month slot.
It was a Wolf Blass Gold Label Regional Reserve Chardonnay 2017,
from Adelaide Hills Australia.

Crafty Winos

The September meeting was held at Julie’s house. The crafts being worked that evening were cross-stitch, drawing, tapestry, knitting, crochet and model making. Here are some photos.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 1st October at 7:30pm at Jean’s House,

Poppy Volunteers Required

Jim would like to hear from anyone interested in volunteering to sell poppies for a couple of hours at Lymm Sainsburys and Lymm Truck Stop. Please contact him if you can help.

September Walk – Sunday 21st September

Nine of us set out from Arley Hall car park on a glorious sunny, but slightly chilly day. We headed north from Arley, crossing the M6 and turned right onto Moss Lane and Hobbs Hill Lane. On reaching Northwood Lane we headed South onto a track which led us back over the M6 again. We passed a house selling books with an honesty box, but no one was tempted to buy this time. We then headed east, past Arley Green back to our start.

Seven of us then drove to The Antrobus Arms for an excellent lunch together. Thank you to Sylvia and Chris for organising this walk.

Next walk – Sunday 19th October at 11am

Mark is leading this walk. Meet at Burwardsley Candle Factory car park CH3 9PF. Walk is about 5 miles to Beeston Castle and back.
Lunch can be booked at The Pheasant pub, so please let Mark know if you would like to eat there after the walk.

2025 Caravan Holiday to Thirsk

Fourteen members arrived at Hillside Caravan Park, near Thirsk for a September meet. 10 were in vans, 2 in a cottage and 2 in a pod.
The weather mostly played ball, and many outings were made to the wider area, including York, Scarborough, Thirsk itself, Fountains Abbey, Kiplin Hall, Mount Grace Priory, Nunnington Hall, Helmsley and Helmsley Castle.
The evening gin club progressed to BBQ’s as usual, with two of the clubs being upgraded to bubbly specials. One to celebrate Fred’s upcoming 80th birthday and one to celebrate Peter overcoming cancer.
The pitch facilities were excellent, so the bar for future sites is set high.
Thank you to Sue and Stewart for finding a site in an area with so much to see, and for organising the wonderful few days.

Hilda

AUGUST NEWSLETTER – QUICK WINE QUIZ

Why do Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Producers use so many grape varieties in their wines?
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is legendary not just for its bold, complex wines—but for the sheer diversity of grapes it allows. The appellation officially permits 18 grape varieties, a rare level of blending freedom in the wine world. However, there are restrictions. So, which of the following would not be allowed in a Rhone AOC wine?

a) Grenache
b) Muscadin
c) Negrette

The Answer is c) Négretté which is mainly grown in South West France in the region between Albi and Toulouse

SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER – QUICK WINE QUIZ

PRIMEUR WINES

The release of Beaujolais Primeur wines on the third Thursday of November is a well-known autumn event for French wine makers, but it is not the only early release of European wines. Some other countries produce wines which are released earlier than the third Thursday in November. Which European country allows the earliest release of primeur wines

a) Italy
b) Germany
c) Spain

World’s First Wine Theme Park

Julie has found an article about this wine theme park in France – Le Parc du Hameau Duboeuf. If any of you have a holiday to France booked, then you might want to visit it – it’s just a 45-minute drive north of Lyon. It opened 30 years ago, and it has expanded ever since. It now welcomes 100,000 visitors every year, who are treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the world of wine and vines. Wine tasting is included in the entry price. Santé!
Here is the link for more information

JULIE’S CLIPPINGS

This month, Julie has 6 white and 6 red wines for you.