Community News

Community News is produced every 2 months in magazine format. Any queries please email: editor@southmarston.org.uk

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Issue 59: July 2025 Community News

This edition begins with a report on a recent summer outing, where a group of village residents enjoyed a day trip to Windsor Castle, courtesy of the F & E Harris Memorial Trust. It’s been…

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Issue 58: May 2025 Community News

Our front page features the recent VE Day Celebration hosted by the Church. Village residents of all ages came together and enjoyed refreshments, model aeroplanes, VE displays, wartime music and a superb car from the…

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Construction Traffic on Village Roads

Yesterday’s experience with construction dumper trucks using Pound Corner for transporting materials will not be repeated. The Parish Council has obtained an apology from the construction company, Breheny, whose logo is clearly visible on their…

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Issue 57: March 2025 Community News

This edition opens with an item from a young volunteer in the village, and the volunteering theme continues with the recent tree-planting event. Spring sees the pace pick up on the new housing developments ahead…

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Roadworks on Old Vicarage Lane

We have been notified of some works taking place on or near the junction of Old Vicarage Lane and Nightingale Lane from 20th to 24th January. According to the limited information available, the works will…

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Issue 56: January 2025 Community News

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ themed illuminated walk at St Julian’s Wood was a resounding success and a lovely way for Lionel Cave-Ayland to step down from his years of volunteering for Community events in…

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