SI MONTHLY NEWS JANUARY 2006 Countries
From SI Exco News
Britain - Region C -
Bristol Area, Somerset and Dorset
C – for cathedrals, castles, caves, cycle ways,
coast, cider and cheese…The list could continue.
With excellent , public transport to the larger cities
from London and the South East where
international travellers often first make landfall in
the UK, Region C is a fine place to visit for the
Servas traveller whatever special interests he/she
has. It is also a region where a number of hosts
WMT (want more travellers).
Bristol, a large historic city, offers a lively cultural scene of great diversity. The famous old Theatre Royal, close to the waterfront, has been joined in recent decades by arts cinemas, clubs and restaurants in the regenerated dockside area. Its close neighbour, Bath, also a city of great history with the fantastic Roman baths, abbey and a picturesque riverside setting for its famous Georgian terraces is also well-visited.
Venture further afield after exploring these popular centres and you will be well-rewarded. The countryside and smaller towns are full of opportunities to find like-minded Servas hosts with a huge variety of interests and the possibility of walking cycling and experiencing the more downto- earth and spiritual side of beautiful rural areas. Public transport can be a little more difficult but most places are accessible with determination and ingenuity (qualities seen in most Servas travellers) and where not hosts will often be able to assist in some way. Here you can meet with craftsmen, organic gardeners, philosophers and environmentalists. There are fine stretches of coastline such as the cliffs of historic Lyme Regis or the 4 mile stretch of sandy beach at Studland (close to Corfe Castle) to explore. There are uncrowded inland areas for walks and contemplation - the Quantock and Mendip Hills and the Somerset levels.
Come to Region C and see for yourselves and enjoy the most important aspect of Servas travel which is the welcome you receive and the pleasure taken in guiding you to the experiences which best suit your travelling dreams. And do not forget those hosts who WMT. Happy travelling!
Caroline Naysmith, Region C, England
