The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
Volunteers at South Somerset District Council’s Yeovil Country Park are set for a busy and rewarding summer this year with work lined up to help keep the site looking glorious for visitors. The Countryside Rangers at Yeovil Country Park are keen to engage members of the local community and welcome people of all abilities as part of a regular volunteering group on a Monday afternoon. Full story: Read more
Two outstanding Oriental silk robes added an elegant flourish to a successful sale of vintage and collectable textiles and fashion at Lawrences in Crewkerne on May 15th. A rare Imperial Chinese priest’s robe or `kashaya` dated from the 16th Century and was lavishly embroidered with individualised figures. Full story: Read more
Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton International Air Day on Saturday 8 July plans to inspire the next generation of engineers with an extensive display of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related interactive exhibits. Leading the way will be a full-scale replica of Bloodhound, the vehicle attempting to travel at 1,000 mph for the World Land Speed Record later this year. Full story: Read more