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

We need to find a friendly face • Georgie Green says in the current energy crisis, now more than ever, we need to be able to easily access customer services.

A round-up of October events for all the family • From spooks and stone circle walks to music, theatre and traditional fun fairs

WILTSHIRE SCENE • Middlewick House Open Gardens

A hare-racing experience

Annabel Karmel visits children’s hospice

Wroughton Paralympian receives his MBE

Lights, camera, action: Trowbridge

Vintage tractors feel the heat

Russ Tunney • The director of Pound Arts Centre in Corsham says he found a sense of home from the moment he stepped foot in the county.

Kim and Whit Hanks • The Texans have come to town, but as Mary-Vere Parr discovers when she meets Kim and Whit Hanks, the new owners of The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury, his family have a long history with the town.

Finding a home • The remarkable story of the expulsion of the Asian community from Uganda in the 1970s is the subject of an exhibition at Arundells in Salisbury. Ravi Govindia CBE explains why the event is a reason to celebrate.

Salisbury’s hidden gem • In the heart of the Cathedral Close is a building that has been hosting guests for centuries, from barons to film stars but without the vision of one family its history could have been long forgotten. James Waddington tells their story.

It’s never too early to be feeling festive • The Early, Early Christmas Fair in Tidworth provides more than just an opportunity to stock up on gifts, it is a place to meet up with friends and support a charity with strong county connections. Georgie Green caught up with Caroline Cary, fair organiser and fundraiser for ABF, The Soldiers’ Charity to hear all about it.

Making music for all • Lynsey Docherty brings professional musicians, children, and people across the county together through Celebrate Voice. Here she explains why this music event has become so important to the community.

It’s all about the bees • What should you plant to help pollinators? What is the future of bumblebees in the UK? How do you get started as a beekeeper? As Sophie Butcher reveals, all these questions and more are being addressed by specialist speakers – just some of the attractions at the Wiltshire Bee & Honey Day this month.

The art of escape • Sam Travers gave up a career in London to decamp to Wiltshire with his family and make it as an artist. Gary Lawrence found out how he is doing.

Ship shape in The Stalls • A new café in Sutton Mandeville is breathing life into former stables, at the heart of the business is the desire to serve great local food, delicious coffee and to be fully sustainable. As Simon Heptinstall discovers this new venture is rapidly sharing its message far and wide.

Always looking to inspire others • Carmela Chillery-Watson is living with a life-limiting condition that is slowly robbing her of her strength and movement, not that it has prevented this feisty, giggly little girl from touching the lives of thousands of people – even a Hollywood superstar. Gary Lawrence was privileged...