Bringing people together for more than 90 years.
Bringing people together for more than 90 years.
You'll enjoy and learn about fine wine, expertly paired
You'll enjoy and learn about fine wine, expertly paired
with elegant food, made from the finest ingredients.
with elegant food, made from the finest ingredients.
All in the company of good friends, both old and new.
All in the company of good friends, both old and new.
Begin your own journey of Wine, Food & Friends!
Begin your own journey of Wine, Food & Friends!
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Past Presidents & Chairmen

Presidents
1933-1970 André Simon (co-founder)
1970-1981 No elected President
1981-1981 Victor Gibson
1981-1982 H W Yoxall OBE
1982-1983 No elected President
1983-1984 Allen C Holmes
1984-1992 Michael Broadbent MW
1992-2000 Dr R A Charpie
2000-2002 No elected President
2002-2008 Hugh Johnson OBE
2008-2012 F John Avery MW (deceased 2012)
2012-2016 G Sidney Cross OMA (Sep-2016)

2017-2022

2022-present

David R Felton (May-2017)

Christopher J Bonsall
Chairmen
1933-1962 André Simon (co-founder)
1962-1972 George M Rainbird
1972-1975 Harry W Yoxall OBE
1975-1978 James (Joe) P Wilkerson
1978-1980 Hugo Dunn-Meynell
1980-1983 F Clive de Paula
1983-1986 Dr Louis Hughes
1986-1992 Dr Robert (Bob) A Charpie
1992-1996 Dr N K Yong
1996-2000 F John Avery MW
2000-2002 R Bruce Alderman
2002-2003 Fil A Juntereal, Jr
2003-2005 E Lee Hambleton (deceased 2005)
2005-2006 Nils H Sternby (acting Chairman in 2005)
2006-2008 H Jeoffrey Deeths
2008-2010 Christopher J Bonsall
2010-2012 Hon Alec T Murray
2012-2014 Yvonne Wallis
2014-2016 David R Felton

2016-2018

2018-2021

2021-2023

2023-present

Ian Nicol

Andrew Jones

Michael Tamburri

Michael Donohoe