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

Water, water everwhere – or is it really? • Georgie Green says an unexpected household nightmare brought home the reality faced by millions of people across the globe.

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A round up of the best events in June • From summer fairs and festivals to canine capers and classic cars.

All Hale Francis

Sweet sound of the Jersey boys and girls

Café opens in Marlborough for people affected by Parkinson’s

Artist celebrates the county’s landscape

Robert Lewis • The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. How many generations can you trace back where you live? Robert Lewis from Salisbury can trace back five from the city and neighbouring villages.

Sir Hayden Phillips • Sir Hayden will reflect on a career at the heart of government with the Civil Service at Chalke Valley History Festival this month to mark his book about his life. He shared some of his recollections with Gary Lawrence.

Fill plates not bins • Every year Britain throws away 9.5 million tonnes of food – even though 8.4 million people live in food poverty. The Pantry Partnership, which is celebrating its tenth anniversary, is trying to change attitudes. Its founder Fiona Ollerhead spoke to Gary Lawrence.

Belcombe is the perfect pitch • If Opera returns for its summer season to the beautiful grounds of Belcombe Court and to the Wiltshire Music Centre. As Honour Bayes reveals it is a programme full of hidden gems and family favourites.

Sounds and sweet airs • Salisbury International Arts Festival returns with a carefully curated programme packed with variety. Katie McDonagh from the festival has a guide to the event.

Corsham’s feastival • This month there is an opportunity to sample some of the finest food and drink produced here in the county when Corsham’s annual food festival returns to the town. The team behind the event give a taste of what’s on offer.

Chalking up a date with History • One of the UK’s most exciting and successful events – The Daily Mail Chalke Valley History Festival is back this month. Alex Hippisley-Cox from the festival says with so much uncertainty in the world, history has never been more relevant at this year’s event.

Who’s heading to the festival? • Here is a taste of just some of the speakers who will be at this year’s event. Further details are on the festival website or join the mailing list to keep up to date with the latest news.

It’s going to be a Swindog Summer • It may not be the first destination you think of for an arty family day out, or a weekend getaway – but with the world’s first balloon dog art trail popping up in Swindon this summer, it’s worth taking time to give paws for thought at what Wiltshire’s biggest town has to offer.

Meet the artists

Sweet scent of summer • This month there are many glorious private gardens opening through the National Gardens Scheme. Here we share just a few – from manor houses to country cottages all offer the chance to look beyond the garden gate.

Open for debate • The home of a former...