In this issue

Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, chemical warfare expert, author and government advisor on the Salisbury Novichok poisonings talks about biosecurity and why the world is waking up to its risks; Dame Elizabeth Neville a former Chief Constable of Wiltshire explains that with the help of an electric bicycle, she is discovering more of the Wiltshire countryside; dynamic and creative inventor Tom Lawton continues Malmesbury’s tradition of innovation; we reflect on the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II - discovering stories of the men who defended the country on the home front and the Commonwealth soldiers who are buried here in the county; we find out about plans to create a permanent memorial to the Spitfire; follow the work of the blood bikers, volunteers who work alongside the emergency and health services; how to create interest in the autumn garden and the tasks to carry out ahead of the spring; relive the fun of the fair with the Whitelegg family; the top five walks perfect for spo