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FEATURESHappy birthday to Wiltshire Young Carers Service 27Youth Action Wiltshire is ensuring young carers have access to all they need.Passing on the candle at Malmesbury Abbey 28Reverend Oliver Ross talks to Geraldine Faulkner about Malmesbury’s magnificent Abbey, its history and how Christmas is going to be celebrated.From Darkness to Light: Advent at the Cathedral 30Visitors will be illuminated by art installations to mark the start of Christmas.Songs of simplicity that are difficult to master 32Jo Coleman finds Salisbury Cathedral going back to its 12th century musical roots.12 Days of Christmas 36Steve Smailes provides a modern update on the traditional song.Create your own Christmas wreath 42A simple step-by-step guide to creating a beautiful festive wreath for your door. A spotter’s guide to what you can see on the reserves in Winter 38The mystery of the Bagman’s inn 66Charles Dickens has Pickwick to thank for an enduring mystery.The local hero at the centre of Burbage’s Christmas 722,018 miles worth of New Year resolutions 76We caught up with Paul Fredericks as he neared the end of an epic year.
REGULAR ARTICLES My Wiltshire: Julia Killick 16The former governor of Holloway prison talks about volunteering in Wiltshire.Issues That Matter: People who care for others at Christmas 18Georgie Green meets people across the county who support those in need. We Meet: Alan Johnson 22Nick Fogg talks to former MP Alan Johnson about his latest memoir.50 Ways to Crush Your Plastic Use: part five 34Jen Gale, sustainable living coach, battles plastics use during the festive season.Down Your Way: Devizes 44Georgie Green discovers the bright Christmas lights of this wonderful town.Down Your Way: Corsham 52An historic market town that presents Christmas as it used to be.Village Life: Marlborough villages 62Michael Marshman explores a land of winterbournes and ancient forests.
December 2018
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18 People who care for others at Christmas 42 Festive wreath making22 Alan Johnson
16 Julia Killick36 12 Days of Christmas40 Jack Stein recipe 32 Salisbury Cathedral