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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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SHORTCUT to the DIARY OF EVENTS

June quiz

Are you ready to take on the June quiz challenge?

June Brown played which part in Coronation Street?
Who is the Roman Goddess of women and marriage?
In the Southern Hemisphere what does 20th/ 21st June signify ?
Prince William was born on 21st June 1982. Which Prime Minister is he related to through his mother?
Name the largest planet in the solar system which is also the 5th planet from the sun?
June 1st is the start of which season in the Atlantic?
What was the name of the temporary portable floating harbour used for the D. Day landings?
What seeds were introduced to Britain by the Romans in the 12th century to disguise the taste of rotten meat?
What licence costing £2 was introduced in June 1946?
On 11th June 1987 which Prime Minister won a third consecutive term in office?
The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 on the banks of which River?
How many D. Day beaches were there?
What is the water star sign of Cancer?
‘Jus’ is a flavour enhancing sauce used in which school of cookery?
In which country was Anne Frank born 12th June 1929?
In June 1967 the Six Day War was between Israel, Egypt, Syria, and which other country?
In 2011 the space probe Juno took off from which Florida Cape?
What event in June celebrates the reigning monarch’s official birthday ?
In 1878 The Battle of the Little Bighorn took place in which State on the 25th and 26th of this month?
Who was the last Plantagenet King who began his reign 26th June 1483?

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Ladies circle visit to West Lavington Manor - May 2026

Barbara Tomlinson being awarded her 'Oscar' for all of her efforts and keeping film nights going for over 10 years.

Last Supper on Maundy Thursday at St Peter's church - May 2026

On April 8th 2026 the Ladies Circle met to travel to the Witchmark Distillery at Fonthill Bishop.

Codford Village ANZAC day service of Commemoration - 25th April 2026

Easter service at St Peter's and St Mary's church. April 2026

Ann Levick receiving birthday flowers from the Ladies circle - February 2026.

Fireworks committee donating funds to local community initiatives following successful firework night - Jan 2026

Community cafe receive well deserved 5 star hygiene rating - Jan 2026.

Wylye Valley Bell ringers had a wonderful opportunity to ring the bells at St Giles church Imber.

Upple Wylye Valley Bell ringers enjoying a ring at Imber church - Dec 2026

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.

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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