In this first issue for 2023 we find out about two businesses with a fresh approach – Deer Box, whose award-winning wild venison is gracing tables across the country and Spots & Stripes, a beauty business for tweens inspired by Charlotte-Anne Fidler’s daughters and a difficult divorce.

Gary Lawrence has details of Wiltshire Community Foundation’s newly launched a Cost of Living Crisis Appeal; We find out how Repair Cafes are bringing lost skills back to life; We take a look at the county’s follies and why these eye-catching structures were built; A former pupil explains how his unique school in Trowbridge helped build future plumbers and brickies; We meet the new art curator at Salisbury Cathedral who reveals some of the exciting projects for 2023; Sculptor Derek Kinzett creates stunning art-works turning chicken wire into woodland nymphs and life-size figures we take a look at his extraordinary work; Nicholas Fogg recounts the story and life of Salisbury’s iconic architect Augustus Pugin. As we head into the New Year, chefs and food producers share recipes, cocktails, wine and cheese suggestions – sure to wow dinner party guests. Sophie Butcher has a new gardening series kicking off with how to re-wild your garden or community space; The White Horse Bookshop in Marlborough recommends reads for all the family and the team at VisitWiltshire have a series of walks perfect for a crisp, cold winter’s day.

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