Karen Hardwick owns The Wine Academy accredited by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Her programme includes courses to cover a wide aspect of training for the Wine & Spirit Industry.  Details can be found on her website www.thewineacademy.co.uk or contacting Karen direct on 01904 701180

Her first Student of the Year competition has concluded and the two winning students will be special guests at our Annual Lunch and will also receive one years free Social Membership to our Association. 

The WSET exists to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wines, spirits and other alcoholic products. Courses are suitable for those in the wine and spirit trade or those intending to join, as well as for the interested consumer. There is special 10% discount for members of the WSTA.

*It has jut been announced (end of January 2012) that Karen has been awarded the prestigious "Educator of the Year" award in the face of stiff competition from national companies etc.  We extend to Karen our sincere congratulations!  She is now studying for her MW exam.  No stopping this girl.  We wish her will with this.