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

Giving thanks for a moment in history • Georgie Green looks back at the wonderful celebrations to herald the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

AROUND THE COUNTY

Trust and Town are a perfect match

Student nurse takes centre stage at the Palace

Outdoor events to enjoy this month • From a Jane Austen classic to classical ballet events to savour under a summer sky

Rebecca Hudson • As the chief of staff for Devizes MP Danny Kruger, Rebecca works in the centre of the county, but it is in the south where she feels truly at home.

Nigel Grist • Grist Environmental Services in Devizes celebrates 50 years in business this year. As he celebrates the half century in typically modest fashion, founder Nigel Grist tells Gary Lawrence how it all started.

Flower power • Pauline Church gave up the world of corporate finance to open a floristry business in her hometown of Wilton. She told Gary Lawrence how she helped it blossom.

Engineer’s revolutionary bicycle • Trustees at The Hall in Bradford on Avon, the former home of engineer and designer Alex Moulton, are throwing open its doors to help fulfil his legacy. Gary Lawrence paid a visit to soak up some of the history.

Dr Alex Moulton

What is community and why is it so important? • Caroline Cary has been organising The Early, Early Christmas Fair (EECF) for the past 16 years. She explains that alongside its mission to raise funds for charity it is also about bringing people together.

The Coronation the county celebrates

Captain enjoys his third Coronation • Royal Navy veteran Captain Bryan Butchard celebrated his 104th birthday just six weeks before sitting down to watch the coronation. Jane Sullivan reveals more about this remarkable gentleman.

Capturing The King • Being asked to paint the first commissioned portrait of The King is an honour, but with it comes pressure, as Mary-Vere Parr discovers when she meets the artist who only had two weeks to complete the painting.

The Queen’s quiet confidante • When Queen Elizabeth II was crowned, she had six maids of honour, but Queen Camilla chose just two people to be by her side – her sister and her dearest friend the Marchioness of Lansdowne. Mary Vere-Parr talked to her about her role and the importance of their friendship.

A night with the stars • A star-studded coronation concert took place in the grounds of Windsor Castle, tickets for the event were free, with many of those receiving an invitation through their work as volunteers or through charities. Sue Rawlins, Iain Hatt and Joanna Eamey share their experiences of the event.

Days of duty and delight • For Sarah Troughton, the Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla meant a diary packed full of events to attend, duties to fulfil and at the same time a family moment in history to cherish. Here she shares her diary of this unique experience.

A royal recognition • Springboard Chippenham, a pre-school for under-fives with additional needs, faces growing pressure to find the money to keep...