Wiltshire Life

Wiltshire Life is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year after serving the county since 1946. Every issue has features on places to go, country living, wildlife and nature, the best spots for food and drink, homes, gardens, theatre and music, local history and more- truly encompassing the wonderful culture that Wiltshire offers its residents. Alongside stunning photography and topical news, Wiltshire Life has interviews with leading county figures, updates from local charities and details of social events. If you’ve just moved to the county, or lived here your entire life, why not subscribe to Wiltshire Life magazine and celebrate our glorious and lively county?

Why it is good to talk at meal times • Georgie Green looks at the benefits of lunch clubs as they face an uncertain future through cuts to their funding.

AROUND THE COUNTY

Swimming star dives in to help wildlife route project

Putting villages on the map

WILTSHIRE SCENE

Christopher Bromfield • Through his many community roles over the years, this retired solicitor is fully immersed in county life.

Max Halley • TV chef Max Halley found fame with his award-winning sandwich shop in London. He tells Gary Lawrence why he has now opened a pub in Salisbury.

Double vision keeps brothers in the picture • Twins Jonathan and Mike Sanders may not be identical twins, but their creative path to acclaim has been similar. Jane Gifford spoke to them about their work.

Hare raising moments • Wildlife advisor Peter Thompson says March is an ideal time to spot hares in the open fields, and enjoy their seasonal sporting antics.

Where the wild things are • For more than 40 years, a charity has been promoting the plight of endangered wildlife. Mary-Vere Parr has been finding out how we can all help to support creatures by recording what we see on our doorstep.

Plant a tree for the Jubilee • The Queen’s Green Canopy project to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in June is seeing newly planted trees springing up all over the county. Anne Holland found out more about it.

Facing the cold reality of winter 2022 • With inflation spiralling, energy prices soaring, and more people being tipped into poverty, Wiltshire Community Foundation’s Surviving Winter appeal has been more needed than ever. Gary Lawrence spoke to some of the people working with the foundation.

Maintaining the legacy through change • We continue our series looking at life on the county’s farms and estates, discovering how they evolve, adapt, and work to secure the future for generations to come. This month, Mary-Vere Parr meets the Maundrell family.

Capturing reel life on the farm • Daily video posts of animals on a Devizes farm have become a global sensation. When Simon Heptinstall visited the Caen Hill Countryside Centre he met up with the resident superstars.

Sweet taste of success • When Alastair Swanwick started a company to help inventors make their ideas reality, he never dreamt it would become part of one of TV’s biggest shows. He told Gary Lawrence about the journey.

Taking small steps for a big difference • Empty crisp packets and used coffee pods when recycled can help to support local charities. Morag Walker looks at the tiny lifestyle changes that all add up.

This man of words was more than just a Spectator • Stephen Roberts explores the life of one of the county’s most famous and influential sons, and the founder of a magazine that is still produced today.

Chronology of events

On the Beaton track • Michael Marshman takes a look at the places in the county where photographer, costume designer and life long creative Sir Cecil Beaton liked to call home.

People associated with Cecil Beaton

Take in the town • Last month we found out about...