In this issue

We look towards the festive season discovering the growing tradition of Christmas trees on the Bowood Estate, how years of care and nurturing results in trees for the main house, the local school and for Calne town centre; Salisbury inventor, Richard Browning is defying gravity with his flying suit which has the potential to save lives; we meet Oliver Akers Douglas an artist who is at one with the elements, creating breath-taking artwork direct from the chalk downlands ; farmer John Reis shares his love for the county he discovered as a young boy; publisher Mark Allen explains the story behind his first novel; we discover what it takes to be granted a Royal Warrant; celebrated chef, Rick Stein reveals why he is re-launching his restaurant in Marlborough; We reflect on winters of the past and how a winter wonderland is not always what we should wish for; the county's food experts share delicious seasonal recipes, wines and festive tips perfect for entertaining at home.