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Codford Community – A Vibrant Wiltshire Village in the Wylye Valley
Codford is a charming and historic village community in Wiltshire, England, nestled in the scenic Wylye Valley near Salisbury Plain. Comprising Codford St Peter and Codford St Mary, the village offers a rich blend of countryside living and modern convenience, with amenities including a village shop, post office, primary school, GP surgery, theatre, and the popular Codford Village Hall and Broadleaze Bar.
Known for its strong community spirit, Codford hosts regular local events, sports activities, and cultural gatherings.
With easy access to Salisbury, Bath, and Warminster via the A36, Codford is ideal for families, retirees, and visitors seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a welcoming place to live, explore, or invest, Codford is a hidden gem in the heart of Wiltshire.
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February quiz coming soon
Are you ready to take on the February quiz challenge?
What was Valentina Tereshkova famous for?
2. When is the next Leap Year?
3. What is the first full moon of the month called?
4. Which American state joined the Union in February 1796?
5. In which country is this month's Winter Olympics being held?
6. In which century was the first Valentine's Day cards given?
7. Why was St Valentine executed?
8. Which two countries had a 30th February in 1700 & 1930/31?
9. In which US city did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre occur?
10. Who wrote "My Luve is Like a Red, Red Rose" in 1794?
11. What is the February connection between Lady Jane Grey, Catherine Howard, & Mary Queen of Scots? Include the dates.
12. Who were the American President and English biologist both born on 12th February 1809?
13. What is celebrated in France on 2nd February?
14. Name the edible berry initially known as the love apple.
15. Where was Queen Elizabeth II when she ascended the throne on 6th February 1952?
16. Who was the Quaker president inaugurated on 20th February 1969?
17. Who married her first cousin at St James's Palace on 10th February 1840?
18. On 23rd February 1945, five US Marines raised a flag on which Pacific island?
19. Who was proclaimed King of England on 14th February 1649?
20. Ladysmith, where a 119-day siege ended on 28th February 1900, is in which country?
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Wylye Valley Bell ringers had a wonderful opportunity to ring the bells at St Giles church Imber.
Wylye Valley bell ringers enjoying their Christmas meal at the Prince Leopold - December 2025
Wylye Valley Bell ringers had a wonderful opportunity to ring the bells at St Giles church Imber. December 2025.
Codford fireworks amazing display at Stockton park - Nov 2025
amazing fireworks at this years Codford fireworks display
This annual village event always takes place on the first Saturday of July (this year being on the 5th); it is a unique collaboration between local people and UK based Australian Defence Forces personnel who get together each year to keep our treasured World War 1 memorial in good shape. This year was a 'vintage' one, with a good turnout of locals and a strong Aussie contingent including a dozen members of their Ukrainian training team coming down from East Anglia - July 2025.
This annual village event is a unique collaboration between local people and UK based Australian Defence Forces personnel who get together each year to keep our treasured World War 1 memorial in good shape. This year was a 'vintage' one, with a good turnout of locals and a strong Aussie contingent including a dozen members of their Ukrainian training team coming down from East Anglia - July 2025.
This annual village badge cleaning event was a 'vintage' one, with a good turnout of locals and a strong Aussie contingent including a dozen members of their Ukrainian training team coming down from East Anglia. The badge looks amazing after its had a good clean! July 2025
Visit by Codford and District Gardening Club to Gasper Cottage garden on 16th July 2025.
Codford and District Gardening Club enjoying a visit to to Gasper Cottage garden on 16th July.
Visit by Codford and District Gardening Club to Gasper Cottage garden on 16th July 2025.
The 18th of June saw the Ladies Circle meet for a really nice tea party at the house of Daisy Swallow - Rockwell on the High Street in Codford. Jenny Hunt presented Daisy with some flowers and a bottle of wine to thank her on behalf of the Ladies Circle. June 2025
Wylye Valley School delivering their Easter eggs to a variety of places including the Children’s Ward at Salisbury District Hospital, Codford GP surgery, Warminster library and charity shops in Warminster, as part of the Compass collaboration schools event. Easter 2025.
Wylye Valley School engaged in the Compass collaboration schools event. Easter 2025.
Codford and district gardening club visit to The Hospital of St. Cross and the Almshouses of the Noble Poor in Winchester on 18th June 2025.
Codford and district gardening club enjoying a visit to The Hospital of St. Cross and the Almshouses of the Noble Poor in Winchester on 18th June 2025.
More wonderful views from Codford and district gardening clubs visit to The Hospital of St. Cross and the Almshouses of the Noble Poor in Winchester on 18th June 2025.
Codford Ladies circle visit the Great bustards - June 2025.
Codford Ladies Circle cake stall at Codford gardening club annual plant sale - May 2025
Scaffolding up at St Peter's church to reinstate the pinnacles. April 2025
View from the top of the scaffolding at St Peter's church - April 2025.
ANZAC service of commemoration on Friday 25th April 2025 at 06:30 at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Codford St Mary.
Village Hall renovations, initially to replace the windows - March 2025.
Ann Levick continues to celebrate her 80th birthday
Woolstore theatre
St Mary's church
Delicious cakes at the Thursday community cafe
St Peter's church
Children enjoying Tennis club
Thursday community cafe
Fun at the annual village fete
Fun at the annual village fete
Badminton club
Park Run
Donkey rides at the annual village fete
Great day at the annual village fete
Thursday community cafe
Fun at the annual village fete
Codford Bell Ringers
More fun at the annual village fete
Tennis club
Children having fun at the Tennis club
Caterpillars visiting the Thursday Cafe
Caterpillars enjoying some time in the Village Hall play park
Wonderful tree in the Village Hall grounds
Codford Bell Ringers
