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?

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Join the county’s culture club • From town and village halls to historic buildings, Georgie Green enjoys the diversity of art and crafts on our doorstep.

Easter activities and fun for all the family • Trails to follow, eggs to find, live music, an eco-fair and an all star pantomime

A Haunting view

Sing for The King

Emily speaks out for Duke’s award

Lea Kindertransport refugee honoured

It is time to get your entry in for the Best Kept Village

Brave soles walk on hot coals

WILTSHIRE SCENE • King Charles meets Ukrainian recruits who are training here in the county

Tim Croall • Arts marketeer and musician destined to settle in the south of the county.

Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Gregory KBE, CB, DL • Sir Andrew Gregory is Wiltshire’s new Vice Lord Lieutenant. He tells Gary Lawrence the ‘tremendous honour’ is just the latest chapter of a life in service of Queen and Country.

Drawing inspiration from the landscape • Oliver Freeman’s work as an architect may be familiar to many here in Wiltshire, but as Simon Heptinstall discovers it is his artistic work that now captures the structure of the county’s landscape.

Wiltshire churches

Wiltshire woods

Mapping out all aspects of art • With venues scattered across towns and villages, artists are once again opening their homes, barns, and studios to share their creative crafts. Rose Eva looks ahead to this vibrant biennnial event.

Earthquake response • The devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria may be thousands of miles away, but the shockwaves have been felt in Wiltshire among those who lost loved ones – and the people who have been moved to help. Gary Lawrence spoke to some of them

Conservation counts • Recording and counting wildlife is crucial to conservation. In urban and rural areas alike, getting involved in a survey can make a big difference. David Wembridge and Emily Sabin from People’s Trust for Endangered Species explain how we can all help out this year.

Farmers scheme is crystal clear • A group of farmers in the Chalke Valley are working together to conserve what is described as a ‘globally rare’ habitat. Mary-Vere Parr finds out why the River Ebble is so important to those who farm the land it flows through.

Treading the county boards • Wiltshire is home to a wide range of theatres and arts venues, some of which have been providing entertainment for centuries. Stephen Roberts takes a look behind the scenes at both old and new.

A pacifist haven • Ham Spray House, on the eastern border of Wiltshire where it meets Berkshire, is well known as one of the hubs of Bloomsbury creativity in the early 20th century. Kitty Cole looks at how during World War II it also became a haven for conscientious objectors.

Lucinda turns to a natural approach • From her workshop in Trowbridge, Lucinda Goulden creates make-up brushes and homewares out of wood and natural fibres. Mary-Vere Parr went along to meet her and discovers how a recent BBC show has...