Stonehenge
English Heritage allowed public access to Stonehenge for the celebration of the 2013 Winter Solstice, the first day of the winter season. Sunrise was at 8.09am on Saturday 21 December and visitors were able to gain free access to the monument from around 7.30am. The exact time of the 2013 Winter Solstice, when the Earth’s axial tilt […]
Exhibition at Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum, 23rd May until 19th September 2014 Curated by Andrew Ginger in collaboration with Salisbury Museum Following sellout shows on Whistler and Constable, Salisbury Museum presents an innovative biographical view of legendary designer, photographer and artist, Sir Cecil Beaton, through his two Wiltshire homes. Simultaneously a retreat, an inspiration […]
The first recorded sighting of Sea Fern-grass (Catapodium marinum) has been confirmed on the Protected Road Verge at Thorny Down on the A30 near Salisbury. Local volunteer recorder, Anne Appleyard, made this exciting discovery when recording the wildlife on the verge. Anne said “I was looking mainly at the flora of the banks, including young […]
Two charities that help military personnel joined forces for a special Christmas Carol Concert in the beautiful setting of Salisbury Cathedral. ABF, The Soldier’s Charity and Salisbury-based Help for Heroes benefited equally from the event which took take place on 6th December. It raised over £30,000. Stars such as actors Emilia Fox, her father, Edward […]
Christmas at Longleat, near Warminster 15th November to 4th January Longleat Safari & Adventure Park’s Christmas celebrations will be bigger and better than ever before with a host of festive attractions to enjoy. Running from Friday, November 15th until Saturday, January 4th*Christmas at Longleat brings together all the magic of the holiday season in one […]
Salisbury Racing Driver Dan Wells completed his debut at the Macau Grand Prix in style on 10th November, earning second position at the legendary 6.120 kilometre circuit in what was a close encounter to the chequered flag. The 2012 Formula Pilota China Series Vice Champion took to the treacherous street circuit in wet conditions which […]
