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People from Lyneham

Lyneham has always been in the limelight, for various reason. Either, with the military prescence, 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, transitting through either in their job or their parents haved worked in the local community.

We have done a little research and some of these temporary residents, who either spent years in their childhood here have now established themselves fully in the public eye. For that reason we have added a 'People from Lyneham' feature highlighting some of the now famous people that we may not have realised were connected with our village in some way.

 

Return soon as we are currently compiling the profiles of two more famous past Lynehamites..

 

Shelley Keen

Shelley Keen
BBC Local Radio Presenter
Former RAF Lyneham Lanes Junior Bowling Champion, spent a few years at Lyneham Infant and Junior School and has returned to the local area as an early morning presenter with the BBC local radio stations more..

Richard Angwin

Richard Angwin
BBC Points West and BBC Local Radio Weather Presenter
Richard Angwin used to work at RAF Lyneham Air Traffic tower as a weather forcaster, utilising some of his spare time to gain additional educational qualifications to step into the limelight as a fully qualified weather forecaster and then 'drift' into local BBC Television and Radio as a weather presenter more..

Annie Waller
Author of "Married to Albert"
Former PR Girl Annie Waller's style is sharp, witty and direct, with a riotous yet deeply emotional narrative that keeps you guessing all the way to the end. Set on a Wiltshire Royal Air Force base, our heroine ‘Kate’ tries to fit into service life with hilarious consequences. Conflicts around the world play a part in her normal day and new husband ‘Guy’ is often away from home. This leaves Kate to feel the loneliness of living with over two thousand people who all have the Air Force in common. more...

Elton John
A local boy made good, the former Lyneham youngster, who has certainly made his name in the world. The Pinball Wizard of Pop has entertained generations. Elton's true passion is performing live. He is known all over the world for his incredible stage performances and having a way of really connecting with the audience. A true pop legend more..

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