Pictured above: Allison Christie owner of the Saracens at Hadnall with Philippe Boucheron

This week sees the first in a series of fun gourmet food and wine suppers, to celebrate National Wine Month.

The events are being held across Shropshire to help the regions foodies to understand and appreciate a little more about World wines - Whilst having fun "People should make more time for wine" comments co-promoter and BBC Broadcaster Philippe Boucheron "too many people are too stuffy about wine, and we aim to put the fun back in to wine by hosting these informal suppers, which include tastings and matching's to dishes created by some of our regions finest chefs, I am really looking forward to them".

The wine suppers are organised by Midlands Lifestyle Dining Club Gourmet Life. Director James Day adds "Many of our members request such dinners, and they are always very popular, so we thought these events dedicated to making time for wine, and putting the fun back into wine were ideal - our chefs have created some wonderful menus to compliment"

The events are being held from this Wednesday 18th May at the newly refurbished Lion and Pheasant, Shrewsbury, then The Saracens at Hadnall next week, and the Hadley Park Hotel Dorrells Restaurant Telford, and Fishmore Hall new Forrells restaurant, Ludlow. "Our last event was great fun" adds Allison Christie of The Saracens at Hadnall  "All our guests were laughing around the table and chatting whilst they enjoyed the wines and incredible food our chef david created, it was like a dinner with friends, and they were keen for another similar event, we are really looking forward to this one with our wine quiz, it should be real fun"

For more information and savings of up to 50% off tickets visit www.eat-the-midlands.co.uk/food-events