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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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October - Quiz

Are you ready to take on the October quiz challenge?

Which country has an October beer fest?
The full moon In October is known as?
Who was US Attorney General during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Which queen died after childbirth on 24th October 1537?
The October revolution of 1917 took place in which country?
What’s a more common name for Pagan Samain, Christian All Hallows Eve?
What New England town is associated with witch trials?
In which Somerset town would you find the Octagon Chapel?
Name an intelligent soft bodied sea creature creature with eight limbs?
This month In 1990 East and West Germany were reunited after how long?
In 1830 Belgium regained it’s independence from which country?
The Wall Street Crash of 1929 heralded what in America?
Three witch’s appear in which of Shakespeare’s plays?
Which Moses, El Cid & Ben Hur actor was born 4th October 1923?
What decade are octogenarian’s born in?
The origin of ‘trick or treat ‘reached America with immigrants from which country?
What is the traditional color combination associated with Halloween?
Which zodiac signs are associated with October?
What is the traditional flower for October birthdays?
Which band released the song “October” in 1981, known for its haunting piano and minimalist lyrics?
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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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