(a) To promote, encourage, organise and experiment in winemaking; participate in, and demonstrate the joys of the art.

(b) To organise competitions for the members, to encourage and afford opportunities for members to participate in competitions organised by this and other circles affiliated to the South Western Federation of Winemakers and the Somerset Association of Amateur Winemakers under the general competition rules of the National Guild of Wine and Beer Judges.

(c) To provide members with information, advice and assistance on matters connected with winemaking.

(d) To arrange tours, lectures, discussions, social and other meetings.

     The Circle’s programme is financed from its annual subscription - currently £10 - from competitions and its two major social events - a summer BBQ event and a January theme party.

     The Circle is run by a committee of 11, including officers and meets on the first Wednesday in the month, unless otherwise stated on the programme.