The Committee
The Shaftesbury & District Tourism Association and its members are supported by the below Committee members. The committee membership is reviewed annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where members have the opportunity to stand for election. The current committee is comprised of the following members:
David Shepherd, Chairman
chairman@shaftesburytourism.co.ukDavid has lived in Shatfesbury for the past 15 years and is a joint owner with his partner Mary of The Fleur de Lys restaurant with rooms now situated in Bleke Street, Shaftesbury.
Vice Chairman
Are you the person to fill the Vice Chairman's position? Please contact David on 01747 853 717.
Janine Scriven, Secretary
secretary@shaftesburytourism.co.ukJanine was born and brought up as a local farmers daughter in Stour Provost and is married to Quinton. Janine now manages Dorset Lettings in Shaftesbury and is soon to be a joint partner.
Mary Dowding, Membership Secretary
membershipsecretary@shaftesburytourism.co.ukMary was born and brought up in East Stour and is married to Rod with two children. Mary has been running a Bed and Breakfast in East Stour for 30 years.
Philip Bevis, Treasurer
Phil was raised in Gillingham and is now living in Shaftesbury with his wife Leisa and two children. Phil is an Accountant and Director of Andrews and Palmer Ltd, Chartered Accountants in Gillingham.
Jonathan Sewell, Committee Member
web@shaftesburytourism.co.ukJonathan has spent many years overseas and has recently returned to his house in Manston with his wife Poppy and two children. Being semi-retired he now runs Bed and Breakfast and Self-Catering at his home. Jonathan helps with the web site and various other work for the association.