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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Sharing a moment in our history • As we prepare to witness The King’s Coronation, Georgie Green says the county is ready to mark it in style.

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Activities for the merry month of May • From live-screenings of The King’s Coronation to theatre and drawing live horses

AROUND THE COUNTY • Earl of Pembroke joins village celebrations

WILTSHIRE SCENE • Princess braves the Plain’s winter chills

Katie Vigar • The mayor of Bradford on Avon explains why moving to this part of the county was the perfect choice for all the family.

Pradeep Bhardwaj • Pradeep Bhardwaj is the first person from an ethnic community to become High Sheriff of Wiltshire. He told Gary Lawrence about the challenges that brought him to the role and the opportunities it presents.

Inspired by fin, fur, and feathers • Ceramicist Patricia Low’s love for the natural world is clearly reflected in her creations, Mary-Vere Parr meets this internationally renowned artist in her south Wiltshire studio to find out more about her art and inspiration.

Stars set to light up the town • With two weeks of superb events of all genres and for all tastes, the Devizes Arts Festival will run from 2 to 17 June in various locations around the town. There are some big names coming, along with many other exciting and high-quality events.

Calne’s natural gallery • Summer is here again, and the Talos Gallery, near Calne, is preparing to open its delightful old dairy buildings and breath-taking gardens, stocked with a new collection of sculpture and painting for the discerning art lover. Here the team reveal what to expect this year.

Malmesbury business is a piece of cake • Victoria Parry turned her back on a high-flying corporate career to follow a dream and open her bakery shop, The Cake Tin. She tells Gary Lawrence about the journey.

Veteran still bears the scars of nuclear tests • Few people in the world have experienced the destructive power of a nuclear explosion but navy veteran David Taunt survived 24 of them. He told Gary Lawrence about a dream posting to a desert island that became a vision of hell.

Dress to impress • Digger & Mojo’s Clarissa Reilly shares tips on how to make your property more desirable when putting it on the market.

Make an impression and dress the home • Flowers are perfect for making that first impression both with their scent and their magnificent blooms. The team at Pod & Pip in Coombe Bissett share five simple ways to give an instant uplift to a room to help dress the house.

Making Greathouse great again • A grand old country house that had fallen into disrepair has been lovingly transformed into a stunning and vibrant place to party. Mary-Vere Parr took a tour around this remarkable renovation.

A wild sense of structure • At her home in Tisbury, renowned garden designer Tania Compton has created a garden that at first appears to be wild and meandering but as Mary-Vere Parr discovers there is also a sense of formality and careful planning.

May delights • Here is a selection of beautiful gardens across the...