WHITBY’S MAY 2026 MATCH REPORT BY JAMES R CARSON Our meeting was held once again in our usual venue, Sanders Yard Bistro on Church Street, Whitby. There were 33 attendees, which is probably not far from our average attendance. We were fortunate to once again welcome, as our presenters, Adam Sheldon and Chris Hadley from…
WHITBY’S APRIL 2026 MATCH REPORT BY NICK TILLEY As ever in the Whitby Section, we tasted the wines alongside a meal enjoyed in the convivial setting of Sanders Yard. Alfie Smith, grandson of the founders of Hazel End Vineyard, presented a suite of English wines — the whites from Hazel End’s own vines and the…
WHITBY’S MARCH 2026 MATCH REPORT BY JAMES R CARSON Our meeting was, as usual, held in Sanders Yard Bistro in Church Street, Whitby. We had in the region of 30 attendees in total – slightly down on our usual turnout. Unfortunately our planned presenter was unable to attend due to matters beyond his control so…
WHITBY’S JANUARY 2026 MATCH REPORT BY STEVE BREMNER January’s meeting at Sanders Yard Bistro was both reflective and warmly engaging, setting an appropriate tone for the first gathering of the year. With Chairman Robert unable to attend, Malcolm took on hosting duties for the evening. In his opening remarks, Malcolm paused to remember Gillian, whose…
WHITBY’S DECEMBER 2025 MATCH REPORT BY NICK HUTTON The Whitby Group met for its annual black tie Christmas Dinner on Monday 15th December at the Saxonville Hotel. It is the one occasion in the year when we do not meet at Sanders Yard which looks after us so well for every other meeting. This has…
WHITBY’S NOVEMBER 2025 MATCH REPORT BY FRED RICHARDSON This month we enjoyed our annual treat of a splendid evening sampling superb wines (mostly) exclusive to Corney & Barrow presented, as usual, by James Long. James is of course well known to all of us as a thoroughly entertaining and very knowledgeable presenter. Corney & Barrow…
WHITBY’S SEPTEMBER 2025 MATCH REPORT BY JAMES CARSON Our meeting was held at our usual venue of Sanders Yard Bistro in Church Street, Whitby with 34 members and guests attending on what was a rather dark, cold and gloomy evening – it certainly felt like autumn had arrived. Due to a slight mix up with…