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15 December 2025

Community News January edition delivery

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The January edition of Community News will be available on the website from Friday 9th of January, with printed copies distributed over the weekend.

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9 December 2025

Community Coffee Morning

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St Mary Magdalene Church welcomes all members of our community to drop in for the ‘Community Coffee Morning’ on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Upcoming dates: 19th of September,…

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1 December 2025

Family Christmas Bike Ride

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Leaving from the South Marston Village Car Park and cycling to Nightingale Wood, where there are cycling circuits for both experienced and less confident children. After the ride complimentary refreshments…

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17 November 2025

South Marston Primary School Winter Fayre

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Please pop along after school, join in the fun, and find some early Christmas gifts while supporting the PTA.

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12 November 2025

SMILE 2025

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As the festive season approaches, get ready for the annual ‘South Marston in Lights’ event, where residents decorate their homes with festive displays. Independent judges will tour the village before…

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7 November 2025

Issue 61: November 2025 Community News

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This edition begins with an uplifting story from some new tenants at the village allotments. Work to close Old Vicarage Lane is scheduled to begin this month, as excavation takes…

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28 October 2025

Gardening Club Christmas Social

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Join us for our final meeting of the year. Meet Gardening Club members and learn more about us. We’re a small, friendly group eager to welcome new members. Come along…

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24 October 2025

Community News November edition delivery

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The November edition of Community News will be available on the website from Friday 7th of November, with printed copies distributed over the weekend.

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15 October 2025

Community News January content deadline

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A reminder to please submit your content for the November edition via email to editor@southmarston.org.uk by close of Thursday 18th of December.

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12 September 2025

Issue 60: September 2025 Community News

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The front cover of this edition features three local children who proudly represented England at the World Dance Championship, with England winning the competition. Meanwhile, the village has had another…

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