UK’s AITS Lunch At Lord’s

Inbetween ominous looking rainclouds, the 52^nd annual Association of Independent Tobacco Specialists (AITS) trade lunch was bathed in sunshine at Lord’s, England.

The famous old cricket ground was host to retailers, suppliers and industry friends for a Champagne reception in The Harris Gardens, followed by a meal, entertainment and charity raffle in the Thomas Lord Suite.

Photo: Nick Hammond

TV and West End showman Brian Conley entertained guests – some rather more than they might have hoped! – and representatives from Hunters & Frankau, British American Tobacco and Tor Imports were among the sponsors of the event. Litto Gomez of La Flor Dominicana was among the Tor guests.

Following lunch, a long afternoon in the Lord’s Tavern, with plenty of good smokes, was how many attendees chose to continue the popular annual event.