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

At last it really has come home • Georgie Green says the outstanding success of the Lionesses is something we can build on here in the county.

AROUND THE COUNTY

WILTSHIRE SCENE

Iford Manor’s inaugural Jazz Festival a roaring success

Granville Pictor • This peregrine falcon specialist is part of the team which successfully helped return these birds of prey back to Salisbury Cathedral.

Clover Stroud • Author Clover Stroud, who will be appearing this month at Marlborough LitFest, tells Mary Vere Parr about her compulsion to write – even about two shatteringly painful deaths.

LitFest brings words to life • Authors from all over the world will descend on Marlborough’s fast-growing annual literary festival later this month to celebrate a love of stories and writing with audiences.

LitFest top10 picks

Art lovers can get back on track • Salisbury Art Trail returns this month after a four-year break with 16 days of creative talent on show in and around Salisbury. Judith Rodgers looks at what trail-goers might discover.

Thatcher’s passion ensures he won’t be the last straw • Apprentice Jake Greenfield is learning his craft under the watchful eye of master thatcher Ellis Butcher and, as Simon Heptinstall discovered, is carrying on an age-old rural tradition.

Mental health at the crossroads • The pandemic triggered hundreds of new cases of poor mental health that have swamped the NHS, leaving the county’s voluntary services staggering under the burden. Gary Lawrence spoke to some of the groups struggling to cope and one that may offer some hope.

On the trail of artist’s inspirations • Painter Eric Ravilious is widely acclaimed for the way he captured Britain’s landscapes – none more so than Wiltshire. Kitty Cole set out in search of the features that influenced him.

Spectacular September • As the summer months slowly ease into autumn, there are still plenty of inspirational gardens to visit this month through the National Garden Scheme, including some opening for the first time this year.

Supporting mental health through nature • Melanie Vincent is the project officer for the Wellbeing Programme at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, she explains how connecting with the natural world can change lives.

Rose’s journey to wellbeing

Community in tune for unique show • A one-off performance of a collaborative opera will harness the creative power of talented musicians and singers from across the county. Clare Langrishe explains more about the project.

A classic encounter • For more than a century a racing yard at Beckhampton has gained a reputation for training classic winners, 39 to be precise, including 10 Epsom Derbys. Anne Holland meets up with trainers Roger and Harry Charlton to discover more about their historic yard.

Searching for your verse • Headmaster at Warminster School, Matt Williams stresses the value of leadership and giving back – as evidenced in one big screen classic.

WILTSHIRE LIFE AWARDS 2023

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