I couldn’t go any further in my job, so I joined the Army aged 30
08 August 2023A lack of opportunity for professional advancement and the Covid pandemic led Em McPherson to join the Army aged 30. Knowing nothing about cars, but with a passion for fixing things, she became a mechanic with the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).
Swindon Singing for the Brain group features in Tony Christie music video
08 August 2023When music legend Tony Christie approached Nick Moran, from Swindon, to produce his latest music video, Nick knew Swindon’s Singing for the Brain Freshbrook group should be involved. Nick’s mother Maureen, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, is a regular at the Alzheimer’s Society singing group.
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Business and Civic Leaders Welcome Secretary of State and Norwegian Ambassador to Swindon
08 August 2023Business West and the Office of Sir Robert Buckland MP welcomed the Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper MP, and the Norwegian Ambassador, His Excellency Wegger Strømmen and his wife, the Reverend Doctor Cecilie Strømmen, to Swindon recently. Both visits were arranged by the Right Hon. Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC MP, with the support of Business West to explore investment opportunities.
Outdoor Cinema, Live Music, the Law and more – this summer at Salisbury Cathedral
19 July 2023Salisbury Cathedral and the Close will be buzzing during the summer months with a programme of outdoor film shows, music from Father Willis (our famous organ) and the Swing Unlimited Big Band, plus trails and crafts for all the family to enjoy.
The August issue of Wiltshire Life is out now!
19 July 2023In this issue we have a focus on fun days out in the county - from ruined castles and town parks to stately homes and wildlife meadows. Atiqul Hoque is the 762nd mayor of the city, and the first British Bangladeshi Muslim to take on the role.
Care Home Staff Make Resident’s Wish Come True
12 July 2023Barchester’s Cedars Care Home in Landford hosted an Assisted Cycling Event with PEDALL in the New Forest to make one of their much-loved resident’s dreams come true.
Community comes out in huge numbers to support Stars Appeal’s Walk for Wards
12 July 2023A bumper crowd of over 2,000 people turned out to support the Stars Appeal’s Walk for Wards at Wilton House on Sunday (July 9).
The sky’s the limit for year of fundraising
12 July 2023A firm of Wiltshire-based property tax experts has announced its charity of the year. For its 29th year in business, Goodman Nash has selected Wiltshire Air Ambulance to be the beneficiary of its fundraising activities over the next 12 months.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust urges the Government to abolish its plans to ease sewage pollution legislation
11 July 2023It emerged in the weekend press that the Government is considering abandoning legislation to protect our rivers, lakes and coastal waters from sewage effluent.
World famous chalk streams will benefit from expanded Environmental Farmers Group
21 June 2023Thirty-one farmers of the Test and Itchen catchments in Hampshire are set to join the 147 neighbouring farmers already supporting the Environmental Farmers Group (EFG) making 178 farms, covering 81,344 hectares, the largest initiative of its kind.