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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

July quiz

Are you ready to take on the July quiz challenge?

‍ In April this year King Charles visited America to commemorate how many years of Independence from British Rule?
Who was actress who stared in ‘ The Pelican Brief’ and Notting Hill’?
Which ‍American Civil War battle was fought in Pennsylvania between 1st -3rd July 1863 ?
Which member‍ of the Royal Family was born in London on 17th July 1947?
Whowas the author of ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’?
Which ‍London railway station was opened in July 1848?
Whichmonth was July in the Roman calendar?
Which ‍of these events does not happen in July, but in August a) Canada Day, b) National Ice Cream Day, c) Sea Serpent Day or d) Tour de France ?
On 17th July 1916 a Russian Royal family was murdered in Yekakteinberg, who were they?
In 1966 England won the World Cup against which country?
In which ‍waters did the Tudor Warship the Mary Rose sink ?
What ‍is this month’s primary birthstone?
T‍he July full moon is named after the male deer shedding their antlers. What is it called?
The ‍2013 Marriage Act allowed what for the First time?
The 1961 musical ‘West Side Story’ was based on which Shakespearian play?
Which ‍member of the Beatles had a musician son called Julian with his first wife Cynthia?
Which English Queen married Philip of Spain on 25th July 1554?
The Roman Emperor responsible for building a 73 mile frontier between Roman Britain and the northern tribes died this month In 138 AD. Who was he ?
Born this month in 1818 who was the only Bronte sister to write just 1 novel?
In July 1940 what were the Local defence volunteers renamed
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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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