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

A warm welcome for one and all • Georgie Green says across the county libraries, churches and halls are providing a place to find comfort this winter.

Give the perfect gift this Christmas • 6 issues for £24 12 issues for £48

A round-up of the best events in January • From pantomime and prehistoric Japan to a festival and live-music.

Thousands flock to Salisbury Cathedral

Joint response for health

New roles for county friends

Firm shows its heart for teen on transplant list

Snapping up a winner

Fayre raises record amount

Ian Thorn • When Ian Thorn moved to Wiltshire he discovered a county of contrasts and welcoming communities.

William Wyldebore-Smith • Wiltshire’s Vice Lord-Lieutenant, William Wyldebore-Smith, stands down this month but, as the 75-year-old tells Gary Lawrence, he has a wealth of work to keep him busy.

Southbank to Salisbury • The coming year sees a range of diverse and exciting art exhibitions coming to Salisbury Cathedral. Marie Thomas talks to its new curator Beth Hughes, and discovers what visitors can expect to see in 2023.

High wire act suits sculptor’s artistic bent • When Derek Kinzett learnt about sculpting he was taught to use a metal frame to base his work on but, as he tells Simon Heptinstall, he decided to concentrate on the frame and now his work is in demand all over the world.

Boxing clever • A wild game business that was forced to diversify during lockdown has discovered that a change of direction has opened up new opportunities. Mary-Vere Parr went along to meet the owners.

Beauty idea helps family face the future • When Charlotte-Ann Fidler’s husband left her she turned to a dormant business plan, and her daughters, for salvation. She told Mary-Vere Parr how it all came together.

Step out across the county • Wrap up warm and take a hike across our hills and vales on these walks suggested by VisitWiltshire.

Cost of living crisis • Wiltshire Community Foundation has launched a Cost of Living Crisis Appeal to help grass roots groups across Swindon and Wiltshire cope with a surge in demand from people struggling with bills. Gary Lawrence spoke to some of the groups on the frontline.

Two appeals will help groups and charities support those most in need

Pointless landmarks are a folly good waste of time • If there’s one thing Wiltshire excels in it is follies, our landed gentry spent the 17th and 18th centuries dotting them around the county. Stephen Roberts takes us on a tour of the most eye-catching and delightfully pointless.

Architect’s reputation forged in fire of Westminster • The accidental destruction of the House of Lords in 1834 paved the way for Salisbury’s Augustus Pugin to cement his place in the pantheon of great British architects. Nicholas Fogg explains.

How Hitler helped create plumbers and brickies • For 30 years a unique free boarding school gave Wiltshire boys a grounding in construction. Former pupil Terry Grace recalls how the outbreak of war led to it being there and how it shaped the future of many of its pupils.

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