The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald | Lifestyle https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/ The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald Lifestyle en-gb Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:55:14 +0100 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:55:14 +0100 https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald | Lifestyle https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/ Former councillor to release debut album on his 70th birthday https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26496079.former-councillor-release-debut-album-70th-birthday/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 b526cf281b83cc6526b56abd3df3b650 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Green light for cafe and events plan at supercar venue https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26495062.supercar-barn-gets-green-light-cafe-events-plan/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2ada788097b50da193d970abdf2fc0be peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison Free soundtrack listening night at Chippenham Film Festival https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26498847.free-soundtrack-listening-night-chippenham-film-festival/?ref=rss Thu, 27 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7bfa175c3b7f7b72500e8b54c702b14c Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Wallace and Gromit coming to Devizes with live brass band soundtrack https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26490642.bratton-silver-band-brings-wallace-gromit-devizes/?ref=rss Tue, 25 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 7ed6265fd9d078d4cb54539608987f32 miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey Liam Gallagher shuts down more Oasis reunion rumours with blunt response https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26490033.liam-gallagher-shuts-oasis-glastonbury-reunion-rumours/?ref=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:36:42 +0100 9bcd96984ee9d0ca516e52f76e59be8f emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Historic country park officially protected from development https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26471510.lydiard-country-park-protected-development/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ae8d892f1422b0821eef79d382b4aa11 peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison Devizes Chamber Choir seeks singers and string players for special event https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26454814.devizes-chamber-choir-invites-people-come-sing/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 a166857c3c56fc52388647677c0d9cc2 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Spine-chilling production of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde coming to The Wharf Theatre https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26453045.isoceles-theatre-company-presents-dr-jekyll-mr-hyde/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 08ac22b6ed5dc62caf0d82190b122920 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck New 18-hole adventure golf course opens near Swindon https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26453535.stonehenge-inspired-crazy-golf-course-opens-near-swindon/?ref=rss Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 f839b10682434d019f2974d546542ea0 sarah.dalton@newsquest.co.uk | Sarah Dalton Band's 60s tour coming to Wiltshire after playing more than 1,000 concerts https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26453703.zoots-bring-60s-hits-romsey-plaza-theatre-show/?ref=rss Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:26:11 +0100 490344483fd811988c75b50763d37b3e Toby Harrison Thousands expected to make rare visit to abandoned Imber village https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26442269.abandoned-wiltshire-village-open-public-next-weekend/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 04e0254f57dc6b97aff680d150100829 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton WOMAD 2026: Wiltshire's biggest world music festival just got better https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26444760.return-long-running-womad-festival-huge-hit-fans/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9a30454e1e78f7c567e03aaf845e054f Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck When RAF Red Arrows will fly over iconic Wiltshire landmark https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26439295.raf-red-arrows-perform-flyover-iconic-longleat-estate/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 c3f40fe26b630c7e7a0247e5c647728f jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Verdi opera to be staged in Wiltshire town https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26442324.white-horse-opera-perform-la-traviata-devizes-theatre/?ref=rss Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 49d2ffc485d3a3441052aedf0252bc49 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Rock legends Wishbone Ash to perform in town https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26439579.wishbone-ash-perform-wiltshire-town-october/?ref=rss Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d93c755312bde93f1e737acd1c9fcec7 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Thousands rock the town park at huge summer event https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26432032.thousands-rock-summer-event-trowbridge-town-park/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100 c9a9845b21cc4a3201651ccc20dd952a Trevor Porter Tickets go on sale for returning music festival in Wiltshire https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26428410.womad-2027-tickets-go-sale-music-festival-wiltshire/?ref=rss Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0100 9fd370f1447255357f58f8c9111e8afe daniel.angelini@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Angelini Town band seeks new members to join its musical ranks https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26423556.chippenham-town-band-looking-new-members-join/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d3bcf244cb05ab84bc6a680806bb0032 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Popular group to play free summer concert in a park https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26423420.big-band-set-perform-john-coles-park-chippenham/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d3d739941f3dcc6e61622a0aac46a518 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck 71st Edington festival of music within the liturgy announced https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26418858.edington-festival-music-held-priory-church/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9ba03ea90dda802ef534f48745b671ce Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Longleat celebrates birth of endangered tiger cubs https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26419695.longleat-safari-park-two-rare-amur-cubs-born/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1c3c1fd3534c06511ab231386fd39ab8 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Popular theatre company coming to Avebury Manor https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26421110.much-loved-theatre-group-returning-avebury-manor/?ref=rss Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5140cd48eba5e209bf6965d3449bc03a Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Budding engineers invited to take part in workshop https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26416185.reme-museum-hosting-hands-on-workshop-youngsters/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 033ee325594150334a3d6d8f5f356375 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Giant pumpkins are set to take over at Longleat this autumn https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26416619.giant-pumpkins-aardman-adventure-take-longleat/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1907080ca9fa4637fefa31a5250cef76 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck World’s largest international music festival in Wiltshire draws thousands https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/outabout/festivals/corshamfestival/news/26413372.wiltshire-music-festival-dubbed-largest-kind-draws-crowds/?ref=rss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 523ca67335c87ab07155e27f077c7773 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Free guided historic walks in Chippenham this summer https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26408719.chippenham-museum-hosting-free-town-guided-walks-summer/?ref=rss Sat, 25 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 e2c7e894b80c46b46d473852106ffded Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck First look inside former Wetherspoons as exciting new venture to open tonight https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26290242.sneak-peek-inside-new-trowbridge-venue-opening-tonight/?ref=rss Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0100 3512b0362cae75046faf65d2a2af7baf jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Men's choir described as 'hilarious' and 'inimitable' to perform at abbey https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26282458.spooky-mens-chorale-perform-malmesbury-abbey/?ref=rss Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 0631996d4dcc3015460825bb05d47c86 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Theatre Royal Bath review: Amanda Abbington oozes authority in compelling revival https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26281052.amanda-abbington-oozes-authority-compelling-theatre-revival/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:06:00 +0100 c6c9ce1b64cd48ef54a723f8095c40d4 John.baker2@newsquest.co.uk | John Baker Major event to take place at Wiltshire estate https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26276745.classic-ibiza-returns-bowood-house-weekend/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 94d2b5983f4abe07b16ca3ecd500bb1a Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Special jazz concert in town features one of the country's top young musicians https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26274040.daniel-hammond-quintet-special-concert-wmc-summer/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 92ed4236220f7ea3ac4f78ab8caf6672 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Classic album listening event and live music to support hospice care https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26273787.music-event-raises-funds-dorothy-house-hospice/?ref=rss Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 50748d0dd760e4f7226ff27b669021b1 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Spectacular outdoor theatre show to take place in Wiltshire https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26271218.outdoor-theatre-performance-take-place-manor-farm/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 41714a538481f6dc9bf5dee3757d5316 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Town ‘full of independent shops’ in running to be named UK’s best https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26266024.warminster-running-named-uk-town-culture/?ref=rss Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 bf40a839c4945c03359d39c4d415e3f6 jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Basil Fawlty's chaotic hotel stay delights Theatre Royal Bath audiences https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/leisure/26258058.fawlty-towers-chaotic-hotel-stay-delights-theatre-royal-bath-audiences/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:16:00 +0100 53c3f5a002a6568b6ee3d55b4328f2ec John.baker2@newsquest.co.uk | John Baker Critically acclaimed men's choir bring international tour to historic venue https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26260768.critically-acclaimed-choir-coming-malmesbury-abbey/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9f37195698ba8e5455737314138eb0a7 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Crop circle festival is coming to Wiltshire https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26260234.wiltshire-host-crop-circles-festival-summer/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 76ce96c120e4e7eb4ef1286ff2b5ef05 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Shakespeare’s 'hidden gem' is being brought to life in Wiltshire https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26259693.rare-shakespeare-play-performed-wiltshire-theatre/?ref=rss Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d5a796d00b4dbdb2733ae6674662a6d0 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Shakespeare's 'hidden gem' comes to stage in Wiltshire https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26259152.swansong-shakespeare-wharf-theatre-devizes/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:14:59 +0100 0634beef78dc77cc5bb10b3ac0b7a2d7 peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison When former Wetherspoon pub in town centre will reopen as new venue https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26255272.trowbridges-former-wetherspoon-opening-date-revealed/?ref=rss Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 231437c08e83735f184a3fb4761bd3cc jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton 'Rapturous' violinist to perform at Wiltshire church concert https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26243871.jennifer-higdon-dylan-fixmer-kohei-kondo-marlborough/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1a5278b1354579bdee494e6c9cb461af Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck TV and pop star spotted in rehearsal pictures for big Wiltshire event https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26241494.tv-pop-star-spotted-rehearsal-pictures-wiltshire-event/?ref=rss Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0100 2a66f48fc251334e29e69bf6c9abaddc jamie.singleton@newsquest.co.uk | Jamie Singleton Major history of Wiltshire town set to be published https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26237912.new-history-chippenham-surrounding-parishes-released/?ref=rss Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 28d7c24c15512e7db4254ce915a2757b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Theatre Review - Abigail’s Party is still a razor-sharp portrait of social class https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26226240.theatre-review---abigails-party-theatre-royal-bath/?ref=rss Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 705b0d3103d609ee2aacc3c42e1307a1 John.baker2@newsquest.co.uk | John Baker National Trust manor house closed for Warner Bros filming https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26230447.national-trust-house-closed-warner-bros-filming/?ref=rss Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:23:22 +0100 4f0e13591468e8aaea50187fc9b17c98 maddy.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Madeleine Evans One of world's rarest records from cancelled 1968 album to be auctioned https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26223353.one-worlds-rarest-records-auction-wiltshire/?ref=rss Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 fdbc8682578dafcf2a6261b46f3a7978 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Major Wiltshire music festival announces stars https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26219300.fulltone-bring-weekend-live-music-devizes-july/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 15b387b11e398f91ea7408415f6ca28b Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck Music festival to go ahead next weekend despite planning refusal https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26210775.melksham-festival-go-ahead-despite-planning-refusal/?ref=rss Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 921a12e6ec6a7aeca73730042e606ff1 peter.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Peter Davison Monthly creative writing workshop at Wiltshire museum https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26209355.creative-writing-workshop-series-set-chippenham/?ref=rss Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 d7deb6cb03cad69c7041f30556ece308 Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck New exhibition celebrates pioneering historian's 400th birthday https://www.gazetteandherald.co.uk/news/26201599.chippenham-museums-exhibition-celebrates-john-aubrey/?ref=rss Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 5bf4caa41cd849daeb766877272c8e8e Michael.Ribbeck@newsquest.co.uk | Michael Ribbeck