Cigar chiefs put on a show

The country’s independent tobacco specialists proved that despite legislation pressures there was still plenty to smile about as they gathered for the 25th annual trade fair and a glitzy awards dinner.

Exhibitors from across Britain were once more joined by several European companies at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham for the annual Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists exhibition.

At the awards evening, Geoff ‘Chalky’ Wainwright, from Gerald Grudgings of Loughborough, was awarded the AITS Alan Darbey life time achievement award in recognition of more than 40 years of service to the tobacco trade.

Paul Gilmour, from Reading’s Shave Coster shop, picked up the Peterson Retailer of the Year, and the Gawith Hogarth team scooped the Peter Kelly Supplier of the Year trophy.

Section : News

Page number : 5

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 6 on 11/11/2005.

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	Cigar chiefs put on a show The country’s independent tobacco specialists proved that despite legislation pressures there was still plenty to smile about as they gathered for the 25th annual trade fair and a glitzy awards dinner. Exhibitors from across Britain were once more joined by several European companies at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham for the annual Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists exhibition. At the awards evening, Geoff ‘Chalky’ Wainwright, from Gerald Grudgings of Loughborough, was awarded the AITS Alan Darbey life time achievement award in recognition of more than 40 years of service to the tobacco trade. Paul Gilmour, from Reading’s Shave Coster shop, picked up the Peterson Retailer of the Year, and the Gawith Hogarth team scooped the Peter Kelly Supplier of the Year trophy. By Section : News Page number : 5 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 6 on 11/11/2005. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 62 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2010. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.