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3February 2021 WILTSHIRE LIFE
FEATURESMy Wiltshire: Deepak Gupta 10 The ENT consultant shares his journey from India to Liddington where finds a place to call home.
In conversation with Manoli Olympitis 12 Simon Heptinstall meets a man whose life story is the stuff of a Hollywood movie.
The creative Kent sisters 20 The talented Amy and Lucy Kent talk about combining their artistic skills and working together.
Bruce Canal Trust 24 Nick Fogg discovers more about the charity providing access to specially adapted boats for holidays and day trips on the Kennet and Avon canal.
Swindon Railway Works 27 180 years down the line, Margaret Brecknell looks back at how the railway shaped the town’s history and heritage.
Top five places to see snowdrops 30 Where to see carpets of snowdrops across the county and close to home.
Wiltshire Wildlife Trust down on the farm 32 The trust open a second farm helping to transform young lives.
Malmesbury’s early aviator 34 Why we should take Eilmer, the flying monk’s achivements more seriously.
Coaching history of the Old Bath Road 38 Chris Cole concludes his look at the perils of travelling across the county from inn to inn by coach and horses.
Retirement living and care guide 47 A 28 page guide to future planning, taking up new skills and health and wellbeing.
February 2021
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30 30 Snowdrop seasonSnowdrop season
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Cover: Lydiard Park, SwindonImage: Phil Selby
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34 34 The flying monkThe flying monk 12 12 Manoli OlympitisManoli Olympitis24 24 Bruce Canal TrustBruce Canal Trust
10 10 Deepak GuptaDeepak Gupta 27 27 Swindon heritageSwindon heritage 47 47 Retirement livingRetirement living
