Oops! I am new to this, should read DipWSET!! 🧐

Unbelievably, I am able to put WSETdip after my name as I received the result of my final exam today. It has been challenging at times but hugely rewarding and I am currently on cloud nine, should you need me!

White wine could reduce your risk of cardiac arrest, study claims - Decanter Drinking white wine and Champagne, among other factors, could reduce your risk of suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study.

www.decanter.com/wine-news/wh... Gosh, finally some good news! 'For 'Champagne' read 'English Sparkling Wine'

When I broke my neck, aged 19, resulting in my becoming a wheelchair user, I was told that I would live until I was 50 or 55. I worked from 1987 until 2020 full time and my aim in life is to reach pensionable age at 66 and 6 months!! 20 months to go 😂

I check the FTSE every day. Never ever have I looked to check what time the markets in America are open, however, today I did!

Today happens to be the 45th anniversary of my accident that diverted my life in a different direction. It is always a cause for reflection. I feel very fortunate and will enjoy reflecting on my fortune with a glass of Albury Organic Vineyard sparkling.

@rorycj.bsky.social Just finished Ruskin Park, brilliant, honest and very personal. Thank you for writing such a personal account with an insight into the early years of the BBC

It was a HUGE privilege to hear you. Thank you so much for the very candid, painful story.

Plumpton College launches the UK's National Competency Framework to elevate UK wine industry — SussexWorld Plumpton College, home to the UK's centre of excellence in wine education, training, and research, is thrilled to announce the launch of the National Competency Framework (NCF). The NCF represents a s...

Plumpton College launches the UK's National Competency Framework to elevate UK wine industry - SussexWorld

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Not ill, definitely heating on BUT only about 3 weeks to the beginning of the County Championship!

This is all very well, but more importantly, what is in the glass?

RIEDEL Partners with WineGB RIEDEL has partnered with WineGB to help support the sustainable growth of the English and Welsh wine sector.

RIEDEL UK is proud to announce the strengthening of its partnership with WineGB - the national association for the English and Welsh wine industry – by becoming an official industry partner.

Get the full story at www.riedel.com/en-gb/blog/n....

@jancisrobinson.com. Really pleased to hear that the latest edition (5th edition, September 2023) now appears on JancisRobinson.com It is a Purple Pages Day!

Blimey, time flies! LinkedIn has just congratulated me on studying with WSET for four years! Anyway, nearly there.

In which case I shall follow you.

Really appreciate being included, thank you Chris

Liz Truss needs to take her own advice, and cease and desist This legal threat makes sense only to one person

Opinion | Liz Truss needs to take her own advice, and cease and desist

The sheer, glaring weirdness of a professed defender of free speech attempting to use the law to bully an internationally renowned barrister and King’s Counsel

🖋️ @eliotwilson.bsky.social

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Printed in Poland by a French Company, I believe!

Looks about right to bring in the New Year. Wishing you a happy and healthy 2025.

.........and for this evening to see in 2025, what is on the menu?

Welcome to BlueSky Sayeeda. I only visit X now to check that people are moving across and ensure that I am following them on BlueSky, Really pleased to see you here.

I often show this image when explaining the affordability of wine. I think I saw it on one of your posts Gavin?

...........and a region has better wine!

Exploring the Welsh language: a Bylines Network Podcast episode There’s a fuss kicked up every time an English name for a Welsh landmark is replaced by the Welsh language name. Perhaps some awareness raising will help

Well that was a fascinating short article and podcast on the history of the Welsh language.

My grandad was from Cardiff - and Welsh always felt ancient and magical to me, so I loved this. The podcast starts with a great bit about some ancient Welsh laws that were written down at the time!

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Thank you Jessica, very helpful

There are still some notable absentees from this platform which has delayed me closing my Twitter (X) account but it feels like it won't be long before that has changed

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I am hardly logging on to X anymore. I thought as a last fling I might throw a party for my followers. It would be heaving if all the bots turn up!

Huge character to then score in the last minute of the game, huge character.

Absolutely