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?

Wiltshire Life

They’re not just man’s best friend • Georgie Green says making room for a dog in your home is a decision not to be taken lightly, but it can bring so much joy.

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Tennis ace is a net gain for air ambulance

Tortoise and hare challenge helps Heroes

Choir tunes up for return performance

Come out for a stag night

Bowled over by support

Mum earns a place to study at Cambridge

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A round-up of the best events in July • From outdoor theatre to a Broadway star, open-air jazz to an Awful Auntie.

Dave Roberts • The head of communications at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is a real Wiltshire lad at heart.

Louise Hunt and Chris Skelley • Louise Hunt and Chris Skelley both found success, fulfilment, and, eventually, each other through sport. As they told Gary Lawrence, neither was going to let a disability get in their way.

Artist works against the classical grain • Polish-born Magdalena Gordon gave up a prestigious art school place, much to her mother’s horror, to study a niche area of brushwork that has now made her much sought-after. She told Simon Heptinstall why.

Trust marks 60 years of protecting our natural heritage • This year sees the 60th anniversary of Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. Its head of fundraising, marketing and communications, James Ravine looks back at its formation and achievements.

Continental classics amid English splendour • All the ingredients for a quintessentially English summer’s evening can be found at Belcombe Court in Bradford on Avon where classic opera is brought colourfully to life.

Middlewick House • Nick Mason of Pink Floyd and his wife, actress Annette Lynton Mason are opening their gardens at the end of July. The event is a must on the calendar for flower lovers and one that cannot be missed by car enthusiasts.

How county’s landscapes fired Hardy’s imagination • A major exhibition spanning four museums captures the influence, the scenery, people, and folklore of Wiltshire had on writer Thomas Hardy.

Glorious gardens • With everything in full bloom there are plenty of inspirational gardens to visit this month. Here are just a few opening through the National Garden Scheme.

Al fresco dining • The team at VisitWiltshire have put together a guide to the best places to enjoy a picnic at these top 10 must visit locations.

Town scales new heights with climbing centre • Chippenham’s latest community asset is one of the UK’s first purpose-built climbing centres. Gary Lawrence visited to see why it is already becoming popular with enthusiasts and families.

Reaping rewards of innovation down on the farm • The 19,000 acre Ramsbury Estates is a snapshot of modern farming with its sustainable practices, clever use of natural materials and cutting edge techniques. Mary-Vere Parr went to meet the man who runs it.

Sustainable business that’s really smoking • Anne Holland visits Wiltshire Life Awards finalist Mere Trout to find out about a thriving business with the emphasis on being environmentally friendly.

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