COMPETITIONS have always been an important part of the Circle's programme. The Annual Show is held in the autumn at Ware Arts Centre. There are 7 wine, 2 beer, and 2 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 Marie Curie Cancer Care in 2010, and, the price included a ploughman's supper 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 and now takes place at various member's houses. All the members bring various home-made salads and desserts.

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, and have won several trophies. Two members are on the National Committee.

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.