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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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September - Quiz

Are you ready to take on the September quiz challenge?

In the southern hemisphere, which season does September mark?
Septimus is often the seventh son in a family. What number does the name Septimus represent?
What is the traditional name for a full moon in September?
Can you name the famous Keats poem that begins, "Season of mists"?
Which anatomical structure divides the nasal cavity?
The 1961 film "Come September" starred which American pop singer?
On 12th September, who married Jacqueline Bouvier in Newport, Rhode Island?
Which member of the band Queen was born in September?
On what date did the attack on the World Trade Centre occur?
What is the staff called that a reigning monarch holds?
September is one of two months with an equinox. What is the other?
Who died at Balmoral Castle on 8th September 2023?
Who was the U.S. President on VJ Day?
What is Professor Vector’s first name in the Harry Potter series?
Born on 22nd September, who was Princess Anne’s first husband?
Name the defensive wall, construction of which began in September 122 AD and took 6 years to complete.
September 1258 saw the consecration of which English cathedral?
Which terrorist group was responsible for the murder of athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games?
Which iconic actor died in a car crash on 30th September 1955?
Which of these is NOT an awareness day in September: International Bacon Day, Vulture Awareness Day, Nose Ring Awareness Day, or Wattle Day?

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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.

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

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Delicious cakes at the Thursday community cafe

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Caterpillars enjoying some time in the Village Hall play park

Wonderful tree in the Village Hall grounds

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