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This month the award-winning actor Rupert Everett will take to the stage in Tisbury helping to raise funds for Julia’s House Children’s Hospice we catch up with him ahead of the event; Polly Nicholson’s fascination with tulips has developed into a passion for finding forgotten varieties we visit her inspirational garden at Blackland; the Salisbury International Arts Festival returns this summer with a world premiere, as well as music, dance and drama from all over the world.

Changes to the way the county’s lunch clubs for the elderly are funded by Wiltshire Council have caused consternation among organisers and members, Gary Lawrence finds out what is being proposed, and what it might mean to those who depend on the service.

Historic England, cares for more than 400,000 buildings, monuments, and parks – the organisation is asking people to share their stories of places here in the county; 2022 marks the centenary of the death of acclaimed naturalist and author William Henry Hudson, the man behind A Shepherd’s Life, Conor Mark Jameson traces Hudson’s path in the county that he loved.

Simon Heptinstall talks to Mike Pitts about his new book How to Build Stonehenge; Sophie Butcher share ways to brighten up your garden with a focus on providing a safe haven for bees; Grant Berry from Yapp brothers sings the praises of Chardonnay, and we head to a farm in Downton to discover how wine has replaced swine.

We also have the latest news from independent schools and an Easter quiz to test your knowledge of the county and beyond.


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