The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
A new team shoeing challenge has attracted an incredible 12 group entries at the Royal Bath & West Show this year, featuring some of the best farriers in the country. “Team shoeing competitions are incredibly popular around the world and although this is the first year for us entries filled up instantly,” says Head of Shows Alan Lyons. Each of the four team members has to prepare a hoof, make a shoe and fit it, with points awarded for the best prepared hoof and shoe. Full story: Read more
On Friday 29 April, Pilton Cider officially launched its fresh and fruity 2015 harvest of keeved cider, which was unveiled after six months of cold fermentation. Over 100 guests attended the new season launch party, held in Martin Berkeley’s Shepton Mallet-based cidery, and were among the first to taste the new batch. Full story: Read more
To celebrate the launch of its 2015 batch of keeved cider, Pilton Cider is holding a new season party at its cidery in Shepton Mallet, Somerset on Friday 29 April from 8pm. Those attending on the night will be among the first to taste the fresh and fruity 2015 harvest cider, just released from six months of cold fermentation, and will also have the opportunity to browse through Pilton Cider’s back catalogue since 2010. Full story: Read more