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Wiltshire’s new High Sheriff was sworn in on Saturday, March 29 2014 in a ceremony which dates back to Saxon times. Mr Peter Addington undertook his declaration and acceptance at the Town Hall, Devizes, taking over from Mr. William Wyldbore-Smith, DL. He will be responsible for a number of ceremonial duties during his year of […]
A Wiltshire computer club, which supports people to learn the basics of computers and the internet, is celebrating its first anniversary. Devizes Computer Club, run by Wiltshire Council’s Wiltshire Online volunteers and supported by Devizes School students has been helping learners since it first began in March 2013. The club takes place at Devizes Library […]
Wiltshire is full of fantastic things to see and do. Whilst this is difficult during current restrictions, there will be time to enjoy them as soon as things get back to normal. We hope you enjoy these photos around our beautiful county.
Following on the heels of last summer’s discovery of a coastal sea fern-grass thriving along a main road in Wiltshire, experts are now abuzz with yet another first for the county. A rare squash bug, commonly known as a Box Bug (goncerus acuteangulatus), has been spotted. Its common name comes from its main food source, […]
The beautifully nurtured English gardens of Bowood House, nestled in the scenic Wiltshire countryside, have won the 2014 Garden of the Year Award, sponsored by the Historic Houses Association and Christie’s. Now in its thirtieth year of celebrating some of the country’s most spectacular gardens, this prestigious national award is designed to recognise the importance of gardens with […]
Countryside lovers in Wiltshire are being advised to be “tick aware” this summer so they know what to do should they come into contact with the insects. A joint campaign by Wiltshire Council and local scientists from Public Health England based at Porton Down is being launched next week with information on how to prevent […]
Beautiful Horatio’s Garden can be found at Salisbury District Hospital near the spinal unit.
Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival has released the full 2014 Festival programme for its first year under new festival director Toby Smith. In 2014 the Festival looks north to the Nordic lands of the midnight sun, exploring the tensions between light and dark, city and nature, land and sea in a region of contrasts where […]
Fairtrade Fortnight 2014 – 24 February -9 March The Wiltshire Fairtrade Coalition is a network of groups, organisations and individuals working to promote Fairtrade within the County and is supported by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust. The Coalition meets on a quarterly basis to support the various groups throughout the county; one of its main tasks is to […]
An extraordinary hoard of jewellery has been found in the Wylye valley near Warminster and has been officially declared treasure today. Salisbury Museum, where the new Wessex Gallery of Archaeology is due to open in late spring, has registered their intention of acquiring it. The hoard of 41 startlingly beautiful objects from the Middle Bronze […]
