Welcome to Ramsbury

Ramsbury & Axford Community

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What's New! Parish Council Amenity Group Village Diary Public Services Entertainment Transport Emergencies Clubs & Societies Sports Facilities Business Directory External Links	Situated in the picturesque Kennet valley, midway between Marlborough and Hungerford, Ramsbury is steeped in history and tradition. The pre-medieval village was a most important centre for the area and a connection with the past is maintained by the modern Bishop of Ramsbury. Today's community of some 1,500 people boasts a thriving primary school, a large surgery, many shops and a wide range of services.		Are you involved with a group or organisation within Ramsbury which is not represented on this web site? If you would like news or information about your group added to this site, or would like have a link to your own site, please contact us!
		There is a good variety of local employment and there are excellent road and rail connections to Bristol, London and beyond. The manor lake and large water meadow areas provide a unique habitat for many forms of wildlife whilst the village community offers many social and leisure facilities. The bi-annual street fair is just one traditional event in a crowded calendar, including an annual ball, flower shows, art exhibitions	This site was launched in 2004 as a replacement for the Community Pages at www.ramsbury.com The fascinating picture gallery of 'Ramsbury of Yesteryear' and other historical references may still be viewed there. Many additional pages have been added during recent weeks. So please browse to see our progress. If there are any needs for information not yet covered, do let us know. Even better, send us information you would feel should be on the site.
	The Recreation Centre is one of the finest in the area boasting a large tennis tennis club with all-weather, night and day courts, a thriving junior and senior football club, cricket club, bowls club as well as supporting many minority activities. A major expansion of these already impressive facilities is now underway. Local groups and societies cater for the most diverse tastes including indoor games, dramatics, arts and crafts, music, scouts and guides, country sports and horse riding - or you can just enjoy walking in the beautiful downland.
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