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

The nation unites to say goodbye • Mark Allen says the moving ceremonies and tributes to our late monarch, reveal so much that is right about Britain.

WILTSHIRE SCENE • Countess takes on new role

Furniturebox finds a new home

Dauntsey’s pupil sets new national record

Rags help to make riches

Clean sweep in the villages

Tony Millett • The former ITN journalist has written a book on stammering after spending a lifetime learning to cope with it.

Corie Mapp • Former serviceman and double amputee Corie Mapp is supporting the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. He told Gary Lawrence about the IED attack in Afghanistan that changed his life and how he refuses to be defined by it.

Five migrant birds to spot this winter • The team at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust has put together a helpful guide to some of the birds that join us for the winter and where to find them.

Animal spirit captured on canvas • Skye Holland’s love of the natural world shines through in work that has its roots in South Africa but has developed a global theme, as Simon Heptinstall discovered.

Clergyman farmer harvests the fruits of his labours • Canon Gerald Osborne is not just a rural dean, he is also a successful farmer who was among the organic pioneers. Mary-Vere Parr spoke to him about his love for the land.

A chance for us all to remember • For the Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sarah Troughton the death of Queen Elizabeth II meant saying public farewell to a member of her family, whilst at the same time carrying out her duty to both the late monarch and the new King.

By Royal appointment • The lady or gentleman of the Usher of the Black Rod is a name many people may be familiar with, but their role is often a mystery. It is a royal appointment. As a former Black Rod, David Leakey from Mere explains the signifcance of the post and reflects on his time spent with the late monarch.

Giving thanks for a life of service • Salisbury Cathedral is a place where the community can gather together in times of sorrow and celebration. Here staff, clergy and volunteers explain how they helped to provide an opportunity for people to mourn the death of The Queen.

A lifetime of service • Soldiers who are from the county or are based here played a part in the proclamation of the new monarch, His Majesty King Charles III and in the funeral procession for the late Queen Elizabeth II. Here two soldiers share their stories.

Gunner Maloney from 34 (Seringapatam) Battery, 14 Regiment Royal Artillery

Why I joined the queue • On September 18, on the spur of the moment Malmesbury journalist Becky Broxton decided to hop on a London bound train, to join the thousands of people queuing to pay their final respects to The Queen. She shares her thoughts of this memorable moment in time.

Perfectly prepared for the challenges ahead • Following the death of The Queen, one of the duties that falls to High Sheri of Wiltshire, is to announce the death of the monarch to the county and to proclaim their successor. For the current High Sheri Lady Lansdowne, it was an honour but at the same...