Warden Abbey Vineyard

Tue, Jul 25th 2017 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Warden Abbey Vineyard, tour and supper at The White Horse, Southall.

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Nestled between the picturesque villages of Old Warden and Cardington, vines were first planted on this beautiful Bedfordshire field in medieval times by monks at the Cistercian Abbey of Warden. Centuries later, the Whitbread family re-planted the monks' "Lyttel Vineyard" in 1986, and went on to produce award-winning wines right up to their last vintage in 2008

Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity now lease the vineyard in an ambitious project to provide a unique community and educational resource - and are carrying on the tradition of making medal winning wines.

The community vineyard is a not-for-profit venture. We work with other local charities, organisations and local schools to offer:

a unique setting for social and therapeutic horticulture
learning and skills development
help for people into employment or voluntary work
a range of volunteering opportunities for local people and community groups, and a great chance to be involved from vine to wine
wildlife and heritage projects

http://www.wardenvineyard.org.uk/home

'What We Do' Main Pages:

News Roundup

Growing Rotary

New Members and New Forms of Membership

Charitable Donations

Bedford Castle Rotary Club put a great deal of effort into raising money for good causes. Over the past few years we have made charitable donations to the following:-

The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle are working together with students and staff from Bedford Academy to raise funds for much needed equipment.

The Kimbolton Country Fayre and Classic Car Show

Club Members supporting The Kimbolton Fayre selling Raffle Tickets for the Grand Draw

Sailability programme

An Annual Competition held in Bedford for Young and aspiring Musicians, sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Bedford

Bedfordshire Opportunities for Learning & Disabilities

Garden Improvement Project

Members of the Rotary Club of Bedford Castle volunteers attend the Bedford Food Bank each week to assist in sorting the food donations ready for delivery

The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle has over many years sponsored many young people to attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Courses

Every year the Rotary Club provides opportunities for adults and young people to build confidence and self-esteem by taking part in adventurous outdoor activities at the Calvert Trust's facility in the Lake District

The events and activities that Club Members are supporting leading up to Christmas 2023

BookTastic, Bedford’s Children’s Book Festival, brings the UK’s leading writers and illustrators to Bedford, inspiring children and encouraging them to engage with books and reading in an exciting and accessible way.

The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle providing support to a local Community Garden Project

Warden Abbey Vineyard

Tue, Jul 25th 2017 at 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm