Community News

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

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5 September 2025

Friendly Club – Talk – Dads Underground Army at Coleshill House

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A talk and presentation by Bill King. Dads Underground Army at Coleshill House. For more information please email smfriendlyclub@gmail.com

Editor
2 September 2025

Gardening Club – Talk – Why Did the Hedgehog Cross the Road? with Hugh Warwick

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We’re delighted to welcome Hugh for what promises to be a fascinating (and fun!) talk about one of Britain’s most beloved animals: the hedgehog. In his illustrated talk, Hugh will…

Editor
29 August 2025

Community News September edition delivery

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The September edition of Community News will be available on the website from Friday 12th of September, with printed copies distributed over the weekend.

Editor
18 August 2025

Friendly Club – Talk – Lord Berners and Faringdon House

Friendly Club – Talk – Lord Berners and Faringdon House https://southmarston.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Lord-Berners.jpg 800 600 Editor Editor https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8804d2a4e4b04bbae5b6a44a64b2142582485ea4546657a31496bb7369a0366b?s=96&d=mm&r=g 18 August 2025 18 August 2025

A talk and presentation by Roger Vlitos. Lord Berners’ Eccentric or Benefactor of Faringdon House. For more information please email smfriendlyclub@gmail.com

Editor
13 August 2025

Community News September content deadline

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A reminder to please submit your content for the September edition via email to editor@southmarston.org.uk by close of Thursday 28th of August.

Editor
4 August 2025

Museum of London Archaeology Presentation

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Rory from MOLA is returning to give a longer final presentation on the ‘South Marston Dig’, marking the end of their work that began over a year ago. Last February’s…

Editor
19 July 2025

Gardening Club – Talk – Artisans of English Woodlands in Victorian Times

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Step back in time with master storyteller Stewart Linford as he takes us deep into the heart of England’s Victorian woodlands. In this fascinating and visually rich talk, Stewart uses…

Gardening Club Annual Show - Plants and Flowers

Editor
14 July 2025

Gardening Club – Annual Flower and Produce Show

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Join us for one of the most colourful and creative days of the year! The Annual Flower and Produce Show is back with 72 fun and varied classes to enter.…

Editor
11 July 2025

Issue 59: July 2025 Community News

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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…

Editor
9 July 2025

Friendly Club – Afternoon Tea

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In the Village Hall. For more information please email smfriendlyclub@gmail.com

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