Cookery Corner
This memorable recipe we hope you willl find that it gives you a lot of pleasure and many, many causes for celebration. More..

Aa-ah-ah Cho-o-o
Yes, it's that time of year again. We've all had days when we wake up and feel so sick, we just can't drag ourselves out of bed. We know we have something but we're just not sure if it's a little cold or something more. How do you tell the difference? More..

Bees - Honey or Bumble?
The bumble bee and her distant cousin the honey bee are often confused. Many people believe that they both provide our honey. But the information pages highlight the vast differences. More...

British Summer - The Deckchair
Deckchairs occupy a special place in British hearts, conjuring up quintessential images of seaside postcards and ice cream, or the polished wooden deck of a cruise ship. We look at the origin and history of the cultural icon of our British Seaside and pavillions more..

Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of the most versatile, audacious and inspirational engineers of the nineteenth century. To find out more click here

Conkers Bonkers
The "Conker" season is upon us. "Conkers" are the seeds, in the form of nuts, of the Horse Chestnut tree. They are used for the school-child's game of the same name. More..

Cyber-Bullying
Mobile phones and the internet are great – young people can stay in touch with mates, chat to new friends, and have fun with cool ringtones, photos and video clips. But bullies can use these modern communcation methods too. Advise and the background more..

Dandelions
While the dandelion is considered a weed by many gardeners and lawn owners, the plant does have several culinary and medicinal uses. Dandelions are grown commercially at a small scale as a leaf vegetable. Dandelion flowers can be used to make dandelion wine more..

Famous People from Lyneham
Lyneham has always been in the limelight, for various reason. Either, with the military presence, its workhorse of giant Hercules transport aircraft carrying out mercy missions in all four corners of the globe, being the first in last out to all major conflicts. But there are many people that spend a few years years here, transiting through either in their job or their parents have worked in the local community. More...

ICE (In Case of Emergency)
ICE has been a multi-media phenomenon. By entering the acronym ICE – for In Case of Emergency – into the mobile’s phone book, users can log the name and number of someone who should be contacted in an emergency. more...

Newsgroups have the Answers
One of the things that never seems to get much coverage is newsgroups. These can be an absolute goldmine of information and deliver vast amounts of data surfers would otherwise have to search long and hard for. More..

OBITUARY: Common Sense
Born: Quite a while ago
Passed Away: Just Recently
Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend by the name of Common Sense who has been with us for many years. More...

Operations in the South Atlantic 1982
How do you make a Hercules, with a representative-payload range of 2,500 nautical miles (4 630 km), fly from Ascension Island to the Falklands and back, a distance of some 6,800 nautical miles (12 600 km), without landing? Find out about The Falklands Campaign and the Hercules from RAF Lyneham more..

Radio - Marconi the Pioneer of Telegraphy
We all take it for granted when listening to radio. Italian wireless pioneer Guglielmo Marconi used to experiment with sending and receiving radio messages. In 1898 he successfully transmitted signals across the English Channel, and in 1901 established communication with St John's, Newfoundland, from Poldhu in Cornwall, and in 1918 with Australia More..

Toddler Clangers!
We're all proud when our babies start to talk but, as their speech develops, so does their honesty. And it's not always what we want to hear! We share their most cringe-worthy moments when their toddlers opened their mouths! Whooops! More..

Lock Bumping Home security
It is often said that an Englishman's home is his castle - or is it? When you leave for work, is it really safe?. More..

Barometers and the Weather
Amateur meteorologists love barometers: the instrument that makes us all expert weather forecasters. For with a barometer you can not only measure the current air pressure, but also see which direction the needle is going, and therefore have a fair chance of predicting the weather to come. More...

Bonfires
We would urge you to be considerate when lighting bonfires, that's if you have too. Before you light your bonfire please remember your neighbours - and not necessarily those closely adjacent to you. Some guidelines and Environmental advise More...

British Summer Time (BST) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Why do we put the clocks forward and back during these time changes. Is it beneficial to us. BST More... and GMT More...

Call of Duty - Morning Thought
A subject that is always dear to our hearts and topical, the British weather. We look at the way the weather makes unsung heroes as a result of an act of god, and all in the call of duty. more..

Country Code Changes
Wiltshire countryside are as varied as the places you can visit. Most of them are free of charge and all of them are great for your health! The official guidance for visitors to the countryside has been updated More...

Daffodils and William Wordsworth
Little did we know that the national emblem for Wales and golden spring time flower would inspire the late William Wordsworth to write such a powerful piece of poetry. The Daffodils - "I wandered lonely as a cloud, That floats on high o'er vales and hills, .. more..

Dog Fouling and Health Issues
There is nothing more sure to cause arguments than fouling by dogs. The owner may believe that his or her pet can do no wrong, but to the person who steps in dog mess, or whose children are playing in the area, there is a definite problem that must be sorted out. More ...

Fog, but what is it?
Today's weather forecast: Widespread frost and fog. Generally frosty, foggy start, with some fog persisting. Dense patches of freezing fog across Wiltshire. But what is Fog? In a way it is just a low level cloud on the ground, where visibility is drastically reduced, but find out how fog is formed. More..

Leap Year and the 29th February
Leap Year has been the traditional time that women can propose marriage. In many of today's cultures, it is okay for a woman to propose marriage to a man. Society doesn't look down on such women. However, that hasn't always been the case. More..

OBITUARY: Ronnie Barker
Born:25th September 1929
Passed Away:3rd October 2005
It's a final Goodnight from him.. Ronnie was pure gold in triplicate - as a performer, a writer and a friend More...

Once in a Blue Moon
Although the full moon occurred on Friday, 19th August 2005 looked like an ordinary full moon, it was actually be a bit extraordinary—a blue moon More...

It's Christmas! Time for Christmas Pretox!
Do you dread piling on the pounds over the Christmas period? Do you reach New Year's Eve and find that you cannot squeeze into your clothes? Then why not try an apple Christmas pretox and start the festive season with peace of mind! More...

Techno Tot
Is your toddler learning to play computer games or use E-books and other electronic gadgets? Most parents want to introduce their children to things that will stimulate their minds. That's why so many children spend so many hours playing on the computer or watching videos. More..

Winter Driving
Why is it that, every year, the onset of winter driving conditions catches so many motorists out, the car is unprepared or the driver still thinks they are driving like they did in the previous summer months. Weather changes, conditions change, so we should change to suit the changes. More..

OBITUARY: Norman Wisdom
Born:4th February 1915
Passed Away:4th October 2010
Thank you Norman for the endless pleasure you have given to so many people of all ages. You are a genius! RIP. More...