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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

September quiz

Are you ready to take on the September quiz challenge?

In 1776 what did the country formerly called the United Colonies Change It’s name to?
Which of Henry VIII’s children were born in September 1533 ?
The 2nd of September is known as V J Day . What do the initials stand for ?
In 1982 which Princess and former actress was killed after a car crash ?
Who became the Archbishop of the Anglican Church in South Africa in 1986.
On the 3rd of September Britain and which other country declared war on Nazi Germany ?
What was TE Lawrences autobiography called?
In September Bath hosts a festival which honours an author closely associated with the city. Who is it?
On 12th September 1908 a Miss Hozier married in St Magaret’s Church Westminster. What was her married name ?
Which of these is not a US holiday in September - ‘ Talk like a Pirate Day’, ‘Home Made Pie Day’ or’ National Punctuation Day’ ?
Rosh Hashanah is Jewish what?
How many Deadly Sins are there?
Which of these girls’ names is the odd one out Autumn, Hazel, Sapphire, Primrose or Aster?
During the autumn equinox how long are the daylight hours ?
Who was President of the United States I September 2016?
For 82 minutes on the 7th of September 2025 what lunar event happened in Britain?
In September the first of which Festival was held in Somerset?
When George III married Queen Charlotte in September 1761 they had only met each other six hours, six weeks, six days before the wedding?
In 1812 the battle of Borodino was fought between Napoleon and the Imperial Commander of which country?
Michelangelo’s masterpiece, his statue of David was unveiled in which city September 1504?

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Codford's First ‘Screen on the Green’ a Reel Success

Codford Village Fete - June 2026 with wonderful donkey rides

Codford Village Fete - June 2026 - great entertainment for the children

Codford Village Fete - June 2026. Annual tug of war between St Peter's and St Mary's - always competitive

Codford Village Fete - June 2026. Annual tug of war between St Peter's and St Mary's - always competitive. A great family event.

Codford Village Fete - June 2026. Annual tug of war between St Peter's and St Mary's - always competitive! Excellently managed by Emma and Joe Howe

Wylye Valley's famous five bell ringers seeking a 6th ringer - June 2026

Ladies circle trip to Daisy Swallow's garden - June 2026

Codford community cafe donates £5505.66 to local charities and good causes - June 2026

Wild orchid found in St Mary's churchyard wild flower garden - June 2026

Codford and District gardening club visit to Exbury gardens - June 2026.

Rare wild orchid found on popular Wylye valley walking routes - June 2026

Codford flower arrangers benefit from a new cutting garden at Salisbury Cathedral - June 2026

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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