Henry VIII Competition

Henry VIII Portrait oneWin a £25 voucher to spend at any one of our advertisers in the February Issue of The Visitor. To enter, simply answer the following question: What are the names Henry VIII’s six wives? Send your answers to: Henry VIII Competition, The Visitor, PO BOX 1, Castle Cary, Somerset, BA7 7BG. Alternatively you can email your answer to: [email protected] or use the Contact Form on our Contact page. Closing date 14/2/14. Please include your name, address & choice of advertiser with your answers. Good luck! For the full story about the Henry VIII painting: Read More

Twitter, tractors and tillage equipment make AMES a one-stop show

AMES.jpgTwitter, tractor test drives and tillage equipment will be among the many attractions at next month’s Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Show (AMES) in Somerset. For the first time ever, visitors will be able to test drive their choice of tractors at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, with two major manufacturers supplying state-of-the-art equipment. JCB Agriculture and Uphill & Son Ltd will be offering their T4i fuel-efficient 500 series loadall, while Redlynch Agricultural Engineering will have the Fendt 500 and 700 series tractors available. Full Story: Read More

Mark Lockheart & John Parricelli, Sat 18th Jan, Plume of Feathers, Sherbone

Mark LockheartTHIS Saturday, 18th January, Sherborne Jazz will be hosting a VERY special quartet at the Plume of Feathers in Sherborne. Mark Lockheart on saxes, and John Parricelli on guitar, lead this star quartet featuring ace drummer Dave Smith and long-time collaborator Dudley Phillips on bass. These friends have been creating interesting, exciting, and stunningly beautiful music together since their days in the seminal 80’s band Loose Tubes. “Lockheart’s music slides in upon you with a mixture of imagination and craftsmanship that is irresistible”. Doors open 7.30pm. Adm: Members £11, Non-Members £15.