| Valerie
Cowan
 Valerie teaches wine appreciation
courses and workshops in North London at the
Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute, East Finchley. Her relaxed
and informal style is ideal for beginners and
enthusiasts.
For 25 years Valerie was a
Marks & Spencer selector - the last ten years were spent in the
wine buying department. In 1998 Valerie left M&S to study for her wine Diploma and
to develop
other activities. She received her Diploma in 2001, became a member of
the Association of Wine Educators and achieved a City & Guilds
teacher training certificate in 2002.
Valerie also teaches for other wine schools,
writes wine articles for in-house newsletters, conducts tastings for
charity events and is a wine judge. She has lectured on cruises too.
Other interests include
travel, theatre and keep fit. Valerie is a member of a singing club
and paints with the Finchley Art Society. She is also a magistrate. Her professional skills and
experience make her
a lively and enthusiastic presenter and tutor.
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