Chair
John Atkinson
Tel: 01723 354013
Email: scarboroughsommeliers@yorkshiresommeliers.co.uk
John will be pleased to forward any enquiries direct to the appropriate chair.
A message from our chair
Welcome to the website of the Yorkshire Sommeliers, formally known as “The Yorkshire Guild of Sommeliers.” Our organisation was formed in 1962 and celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2022.
Our simple aim, through membership, is to promote the discovery and enjoyment of wine by all. There are nine different sections throughout Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, with a total of more than 400 members overall.
sections
Our nine sections: Bingley, Caistor, Harrogate, Hull, Leeds, Scarborough, Sheffield, Whitby, and York are at the heart of Yorkshire Sommeliers activity. Sections organise monthly tastings and other events for oenological education and enjoyment of wine.
Speakers range from members themselves to visiting experts in the wine trade and meetings introduce members to wines from across the globe. You can take a look at past and future events to get a flavour of their activity.
Whilst you will have a “home” section you are welcome to attend meetings of other sections, and indeed other events organised by Yorkshire Sommeliers.
COMMITTEE
Yorkshire Sommeliers operate through an executive committee which includes the elected officers and the section Chairs. This committee meets regularly to monitor the operation of the Guild covering finance, membership, overseas visits, providing guidance where sought and formulating policy where appropriate.
website
The Yorkshire Sommeliers website is our key communication channels with members and prospective members. It hosts information about Yorkshire Sommeliers, the nine Sections, alongside selected news articles.
Membership
There is an annual membership fee, payable to Yorkshire Sommeliers, the majority of which funds each of our nine sections and is put to good use, for example subsidising tastings to support the cost of high quality speakers and wines. You are welcome to attend a section meeting before deciding on whether membership is for you, by approaching a section chair local to you. You can also read more about Membership.