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Name: Friendly Club Trip – Bicester Avenue Garden Centre
Start: 2026-09-22T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-22T23:59:59+01:00
Location: Village Hall

There are many groups and organisations within the village and their latest information is posted below. Alternatively use the menu or search box above to find news, updates and other general information from the community groups.

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2 September 2025

Bus Service Timetable

Details for the bus service and the timetable can be found under the Bus Service tab on the Information page of the website.

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26 August 2025

South Marston Dig Evening 3rd Sept

A presentation of archaeological finds from the excavations around the village will be held at 6:30pm on 3rd Sept in the Village Hall.

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21 July 2025

Watering in the Village

A hosepipe ban starts on Tuesday 22nd July. Under this ban, the Parish Council is allowed to continue watering newly planted trees and hedging by…

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18 July 2025

Recreation Ground Safety Notice

There are a number of cracks in the ground on the Recreation Ground due to the hot and dry weather, so please be careful. Some…

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11 July 2025

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…

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1 July 2025

Essential Tree Safety Work at the Rec

Barriers are being erected around the tree. For your own safety, please do not cross the barriers surrounding the tree. Permission from Swindon Borough Council…

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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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