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Urgent Allotment & Memorial Garden Update https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/open-sapces.png 1200 1200 Clerk Clerk https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1ab2b187cbf63a3c40594b4a0d4f3746c48af4d42f0b0181a26ae3036d5e795?s=96&d=mm&r=g 31 July 2026 31 July 2026

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31 July 2026

Urgent Allotment & Memorial Garden Update

Due to recent circumstances it is necessary to issue an update to all allotment tenants and potential visitors to the memorial garden. Please read this…

Nominations Sought for South Marston https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/BIG-Highworth-Community-Awards-Individual-Nomination-Call.png 800 600 Editor Editor https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8804d2a4e4b04bbae5b6a44a64b2142582485ea4546657a31496bb7369a0366b?s=96&d=mm&r=g 16 July 2026 16 July 2026

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16 July 2026

Nominations Sought for South Marston

The BIG Highworth Community Annual Awards celebrate the remarkable individuals and organisations in Highworth and the surrounding areas, including South Marston, Sevenhampton, Blunsdon (to the…

Annual Chairman’s and Financial Reports https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/information-1024x1024-Medium.png 768 768 Clerk Clerk https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1ab2b187cbf63a3c40594b4a0d4f3746c48af4d42f0b0181a26ae3036d5e795?s=96&d=mm&r=g 13 July 2026 13 July 2026

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13 July 2026

Annual Chairman’s and Financial Reports

At the Annual Parish Meeting in June two reports were given: The Chairman’s report of Parish Council activities for the past year can be viewed…

South Marston Community News - July 2026

Issue 65: July 2026 Community News https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/CN-cover-headline-ed-65-jul-26.png 800 600 Editor Editor https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8804d2a4e4b04bbae5b6a44a64b2142582485ea4546657a31496bb7369a0366b?s=96&d=mm&r=g 10 July 2026 10 July 2026

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10 July 2026

Issue 65: July 2026 Community News

It’s now just a couple of weeks to go until the Summer Fete / Party in the Park at the Village Recreation Ground, taking place…

Parish Council Annual Accounts 2025-26 https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/information.png 1200 1200 Clerk Clerk https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f1ab2b187cbf63a3c40594b4a0d4f3746c48af4d42f0b0181a26ae3036d5e795?s=96&d=mm&r=g 19 June 2026 19 June 2026

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19 June 2026

Parish Council Annual Accounts 2025-26

Each year, South Marston Parish Council undergoes both an internal and external audit to ensure that it is effectively managing its finances and that its…

Highworth Road – Upcoming Temporary Traffic Lights https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Arborist-tree-pruning.jpg 800 600 Editor Editor https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8804d2a4e4b04bbae5b6a44a64b2142582485ea4546657a31496bb7369a0366b?s=96&d=mm&r=g 5 June 2026 5 June 2026

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5 June 2026

Highworth Road – Upcoming Temporary Traffic Lights

We have been advised that tree works will be taking place next week along Highworth Road, in front of the Allotments and the Honda Heritage…

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1 event 7 1 event, 7 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gardening Club Talk – Inspiring Life of Gertrude Jekyll September 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Gardening Club Talk – Inspiring Life of Gertrude Jekyll A fascinating illustrated talk exploring the life, work, and lasting influence of Gertrude Jekyll, one of Britain's most celebrated garden designers. Former Head Gardener at Hestercombe Gardens for 18 years, […] £5	1 event 8 1 event, 8 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friendly Club Talk – Plastic Free Swindon September 8 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Friendly Club Talk – Plastic Free Swindon A presentation by Ben Bell, detailing the negative impacts of plastic bottles. For more information, please email smfriendlyclub@gmail.com	0 events 9 0 events, 9	0 events 10 0 events, 10	0 events 11 0 events, 11	0 events 12 0 events, 12	0 events 13 0 events, 13
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