If there’s one phrase we love to hear in the office it has to be ‘free wine tasting’. On Monday, 8 December, Friends of Durning Library will be hosting a festive wine show judged by Stuart George, MD of Arden Fine Wines. This will accompany a blind wine tasting competition and a Christmas raffle that may or may not involve wine. We can think of fewer classy things to do than sip a festive Malbec in a library while saying ‘Hmmm..I’m getting notes of citrus and sweaty socks left on a hot radiator’.

The event is 6:45 for 7:15. While this event is technically free, they suggest a £3 donation and considering that £3 will just about buy you a Coke Zero at the Tommyfield it’s a pretty good deal. Plus, money raised supports the library and the many fine things that they do. Like just staying open, which is a perpetual concern. You can book a place here.

Stuart can’t sell wine on the night but we’re sure he can guide you into what to buy and where for a perfect pairing. Of course we always accept free gifts and bribes, if only you knew who we are.