The Visitor. Covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire
The Visitor. Magazine covering Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire. Since 1983.
A consultation is being held in Mendip to allow local residents and businesses to have their say on proposals aimed to encourage economic growth in the district. As part of the Economic Development Strategy for Mendip, which was approved by the council in 2013, Mendip District Council designated the Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet as an Enterprise Area. This Enterprise Area aims to attract new business investment and growth into Mendip. Full story: Read more
Lola and Sherman are two adorable and inseparable dogs currently resident at Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Wambrook, near Chard, Somerset. Due to the dogs becoming depressed, the Sanctuary is now urgently seeking a new owner. As an incentive, the Sanctuary will cover all veterinary costs, vaccinations, worming and flea treatments that will be needed for the rest of the dogs’ lives. Full story: Read more
The hands that you see playing Rachmaninoff’s breathtaking Piano Concerto No 3 in the Oscar-winning film Shine, belong to Martin Cousin, a young man who is regarded as one of the most exceptional pianists of his generation. Now, thanks to the arts charity Concerts in the West, audiences in Somerset will have the chance to see those hands live in action on 6 February at Ilminster Arts Centre. Full story: Read more