COMPETITIONS have always been an important part of the Circle's programme. The Annual Show is held during Ware Festival at Ware Art Centre. There are 9 wine and food classes and there are several trophies to be won. Winners receive certificates and trophies to keep for a year.

Two or three times a year, other competitions are run at the circle meetings.

FINANCE of the circle is covered by an Annual subscription of £8 single or £14 per couple, supplemented by raffles and other events during the year.

SQUARE DANCE: This was held in conjunction with Pinewood School on 2005, and, like all Circle events, the price includes an excellent meal prepared by the club members.

BBQ: After abandoning this event for a few years due to inclement weather, this was revived as a private event a few years ago. Again, the food has an excellent reputation.

LOCAL EVENTS: We regularly run a stall at the Ware Christmas Festival event, providing mulled wine to the cold and thirsty public.

FEDERATION: The club belongs to the Beds & Herts Federation of Amateur Winemakers Guilds. Through this federation, the club is affiliated to The National Association of Wine and Beermakers (Amateur) and is also a member in its own right. Some club members have entered the National show in recent years, with some success.

TRIPS ABROAD: In the past the Circle has organised some long weekends away; in 1996, the trip was to Dublin; in 1998, the Loire region of France. In previous years, the Circle has been to other regions of France and to Germany. We also organise wine and gourmet weekends and day trips from time to time.