North West Wines and Spirits Association

History

In the year of 1904 the first sound recording is made, the entente cordial is signed by Britain and France and the first car registration number plates are introduced in the UK. It also becomes the year that the North West Wine & Spirit association appoints Chas J Bushell as its first Chairman. The association has survived over 100 years of history to remain at the heart of today’s wine & spirit trade. Promoting education and communication between members and planning for growth of our trade sector.

Our Aims

If you work in the wines and spirits trade, are learning the trade, are teaching the trade or simply have an interest in wines and spirits this association will be of benefit to you.

What we do!

• We run Wine & Spirit Education Trust courses, designed to help you in your career and further your understanding and enjoyment of wine
• We raise much needed funds for the Wine and Spirit Benevolent Fund
• We hold a series of social, educational and networking events

Our stated objectives are:

1. To further the united interests of the members in the area covered by our Association (Lancashire, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, North Wales and the Isle of Man);
2. To promote friendly communication between members of this Association and all connected with the Wine & Spirit Trade;
3. To provide educational facilities to improve the understanding and appreciation of wines and spirits;
4. To raise funds for the Wine and Spirit Trades Benevolent Society.