Lowestoft Amateur Winemakers Circle

The chairman welcomed members and guests to the June meeting, apologies from those unable to attend were read out and the minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.

The chairman welcomed members and guests to the June meeting, apologies from those unable to attend were read out and the minutes of the previous meeting read and approved.

Fifteen members had attended a social evening at Harleston Wine Club, and in the wine classes some of the members were successful. Len Allen gained a first and two second places, Beryl Rooke gained two second places and Bob White gained a third place.

Members and guests went on a mystery coach/walk on June 24. They finished at a pub for refreshments.

Announcements were made about a forthcoming garden party on July 4, the theme to be stars and stripes as it is American Independence Day.

The evening continued with a club auction, with many interesting items up for sale, the auctioneer was John Rooke.

Monthly competition results for white or golden wine were: dry, 1 Beryl Rooke, 2 Len Allen, 3 Robin Crowther; sweet, 1 Bob White, 2 Gina Wiles, 3 Pauline Crowther.