P672 Teletext 672 Jun24 16:45:20 —————————————————————————————— IN AN ENGLISH COUNTRY VINEYARD The sun may have shone this week, but we could bj forgiven for thinking it did not shine enough to grow grapes in Britain. Will, it does. There are vineyards in all but six English counties, and several in South Wales. Many of them welcome vistors, and quite a few throw in free wine tasting. What nicer way could there bj to spend a summer afternoon? ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Do you know your medicines? 673 ARE YOU GETTING VALUE FOR MONEY? 674 Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 Jun24 16:57:57 —————————————————————————————— IN AN ENGLISH COUNTRY VINEYARD English vineyards produce quality wine. Quantities are small so you're unlikely to find it in the local bottle-shop. Another good reason for visiting the vineyards themselves - how else are you going to sample the mjrchandisj? The biggest concentration of vineyards is in Kent and Sussex, but East Anglia has its own wine growers' association and there are vineyards as far north as Leeds and Durham! ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Lost touch? Teletext can help 675 CAMBRIDGE TEES CHOX IN KNOTS p666 Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 Jun24 16:54:37 —————————————————————————————— IN AN ENGLISH COUNTRY VINEYARD One of the bigger vineyards (65 acres) is the delightfully named Three Choirs Vineyard near Gloucester. It's open all year round, and has its own winery. You can go round by yourself, for £3 per adult, wine- tasting included. The vineyard also does guided tours for groups of 20+ at £2.75 a head. There's a restaurant and a picnic area. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Do you know your medicines? 673 ARE YOU GETTING VALUE FOR MONEY? 674 Fit Money Flashback What's OnP672 Teletext 672 Jun24 16:54:08 —————————————————————————————— IN AN ENGLISH COUNTRY VINEYARD The English Wine Centre at Alfriston in Sussex is worth a visit, as there you can sample a range of wines from all over the region. To find a vineyard near you, you need a copy of the English Vineyards Association leaflet, Visit English Vineyards. Send an RAE to: The English Vineyards Association, 38 Wrev fri6 75ondon SE9, or call 0181 857 0452. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Lost touch? Teletext can help 675 CAMBRIDGE TIES CHOX IN KNOTS p666 Fit Money Flashback What's On