Carly and Chloe from La Beauté Hair Salon in Swindon Andy Faulkner and Louise Smith from the Spotty Dog Farm Shop. Kim certainly brings an injection of energy and personality to this little Wiltshire town. I don’t think I was the only one with something in my eye. Texan boss Kim Hanks said a few inspiring words in support of small local businesses, stressing the importance of our support network. We’re grateful to the Old Bell Hotel for hosting so beautifully. Friends were make, deals were done (no, we couldn’t possibly say). It was amazing to bring together all these incredible people, mostly women natch, and see them connecting and bonding. Laurie and Kelly from Timbrell’s Yard Holly Garner from Hollychocs Respect to the girls from Vitality Day Spa and Timbrell’s Yard who were making a day of it and staying for lunch in the hotel afterwards (which, we can report, was “lush”.) We love Laurie from Timbrell’s insta reel of the day. Lisa Hayball from Bride by Design and her friend Sarah Jarman Georgie Farnham and Ashley Barnes from Vitality Day Spa The sun shone (27 degrees? What the actual), pink shoulders were spotted, but ah well – September in England you’re grateful for whatever rays you can get. Will they go for Prosecco at 10am we wondered? Let’s just say extra glasses were required by 10.30. You’re a busy lot, so we made it a “working” breakfast. What a day! Luckily photographer Jen Allan was on hand to keep a record of our morning at the glorious Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury. Some of the best local small businesses gathered, bonded and drank bucks fizz. Save your favourite Muddy features in one place Who better to advise on what to plants, prune and ignore than Charlotte Tremlin, head gardener at Wormsley, the Getty family's private estate in the Chilternsĭon't have an account? Sign up for newsletters straight to your inbox Stop kids climbing the walls at home by taking them to Bowood House & Gardens near Calne, where they can scramble to their hearts' content without you worrying about your paintwork Have we found Wiltshire’s ultimate adventure playground? There's a heatwave on the horizon - time for a summer wardrobe refresh! We'll be swanning around in these pretty tiered numbers from local boutiques. The anti-stress massage at Le Petit in Swindon is a must for anyone feeling the weight of the world on their shouldersħ summer dresses so pretty, they’ll move you to tiers We tried the most soothing anti-stress massage ever Slather yourself in Vaseline and jump in now!Īn inspiring day and boarding school in Salisbury for girls aged 3-18, hitting its marks in everything from academics to art and sport in a supportive family atmosphere. We might be at least 60 miles from the sea, but that doesn't mean us Wiltshire folk can't get an H20 hit in a heatwave. One bite and you'll be hookedįancy a dip? 5 places to swim wild in Wilts This classic country pub might be 40 miles from the nearest seaside but that doesn't stop it serving delicious fresh fish dishes. Take the chance to turn off TikTok and escape into your imagination, with one of these favourite reads chosen by the knowledgeable staff at Devizes Books. Local picks for books to ease you into Autumn Here's what you can't miss at Daylesford's awe-tumn spectacular, just over the border in Gloucestershire. The Harvest Festival to top them all is back and it's looking pumpkin-crushingly good. Enter our competitions to win gorgeous giveawaysīe part of the UK’s biggest lifestyle business Awardsġ2 reasons you can’t miss Daylesford Harvest Festival