Nature reserve’s viewing platform set alight by Conigre vandals

VOLUNTEERS say they are devastated after another bout of vandalism…

Building society pledges to raise £25,000 for Melksham boy’s operation

Building society pledges to raise £25,000 for Melksham boy’s operationA MELKSHAM family determined…

Leaders of the pack! Medical centre becomes first ‘parkrun practice’

SPA Medical Centre has become the first GP practice in Wiltshire…

Cyclist breaks records for local charity

A CYCLIST has returned triumphant from a gruelling 12-hour cycling challenge –…

Skate contest rolls into Melksham

The final event in a countywide skate competition, supported by…

Town comes together for Civic Service

THE Melksham community gathered earlier this month for the annual Civic…

Front Page

‘A park fit for future generations’ Plans unveiled for new-look park

PLANS for a revamped King George V playing field in Melksham have been revealed, which include the relocation of the children’s and adventure play areas, a new tree…

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Policing in Melksham comes under fire after road rage incident

THE level of police support available to Melksham in an emergency has come under fire after police took days to follow up on a report of a father being…

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‘Let’s get the party started!’ Party in the Park & Carnival set to get Melksham jumping

Parkfest – Friday 20th July 6.30-11pm • Party in the park – Saturday 21st July 1-10.45pm • Family fun day – Saturday 28th July 12-5pm • Carnival –…

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This Issue

Rock ‘n’ Roll club celebrates its 200th dance

MELKSHAM Rock ‘n’ Roll club is celebrating its 200th dance this week with Rockin’ The…

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Marriage in Ascension Islands

On Saturday, June 30th, Ruan Sinclair of Bowerhill, Melksham, married Dr Andrew Richardson of Crawshaw…

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Aubrey Winter remembered

Retired architect, Aubrey Winter ARIBA, passed away peacefully on 29th June at the Royal United…

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Older person’s champion celebrated by Wiltshire Council

WILTSHIRE’S Older Person’s Champion, Brian Warwick, has been awarded a certificate for long and dedicated…

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Local MP to embark on ‘Meet your MP’ roadshow

Local MP Michelle Donelan will be visiting Melksham and surrounding villages as part of a…

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Last chance to apply for a town council grant

THERE is still time to apply for a grant from Melksham Town Council. Applications are being…

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New management see an exciting future ahead for Blenheim

A NEW management team has been welcomed to Blenheim House Care Home with the vision of…

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Events & Entertainment

Last Issue

“And I would run 1,000 miles!” The Mighty Titans of Bowerhill prepare for epic challenge

THE Mighty Titans of Bowerhill have set themselves another epic charity challenge – this time running 1,000 miles from Land’s End to John o’Groats in seven days or…

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The bowls must go on! Club vow not to let vandals ruin their game

BOWLERS at Avon Bowls Club have vowed to continue as normal, despite experiencing a number of incidents of vandalism and intimidation. Last week, club members reported youths throwing…

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Extended platform now in service at Melksham Station

MELKSHAM Railway Station has unveiled a new extended platform that will accommodate three-carriage trains. The platform has been extended by Network Rail, who have also made safety improvements to…

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Residents join forces with councils in plans for country park

LOCAL residents have joined forces with the town and parish councils to help move forward with plans for ‘Shurnhold Fields’ – a new mini country park on the site…

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Sport

Sat. 7th July. WCCL – Division 5 Biddestone CC 3rd XI 212 all out Melksham CC 355 – 4

Melksham bounced back from their horror show the previous week, to hammer Biddestone 3s by 143 runs away from home, with…

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Town positive after pre-season performances against League sides

MELKSHAM Town players had their first run-outs of the new football season, playing pre-season friendlies against Swindon Town and Bristol Rovers,…

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Sat. 14th July. WCCL – Division 5 Melksham CC 176 all out. Royal Wootton Bassett CC 3rd XI 151 all out

Melksham Cricket Club maintained their lead at the top of the Division 5 table with a narrow 25 run win at…

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Big Science Share at Melksham Oak

MELKSHAM Oak School hosted the third annual Big Melksham…

West Wiltshire School for Performing Arts

THE West Wiltshire School for Performing Arts (WWSPA) is…

School team rockets to the finals of national competition

AS part of the national competition ‘Race for the…

Local author teaches pupils how to draw dragons

PUPILS in years 3 and 4 at Forest and…

Appeal for information after girl assaulted near Melksham park

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 14-year-old girl…

Postman dismissed for missing mail

A MELKSHAM postman has been dismissed from his role following…

Partnership working in fight to foil fly-tippers

Wiltshire Council is fighting fly-tipping in Melksham in a…

Warning to dog walkers following incident in Whitley

POLICE are appealing for information following an incident occurred…

New rail service to stop in Melksham

THERE’S good news for rail users as train operating…

‘Driver’s eye view’ of train journey through Melksham

A DVD featuring a ‘drivers-eye view’ of a train…

Six-year wait is over for new bus shelter

LOCAL bus users had cause for celebration this month when…

Union Street car park could become ‘text payment only’

A LOCAL man has expressed strong objections to the…

Is Shaw Wiltshire’s Best Kept Village?

MELKSHAM villages are celebrating after achieving great results in…

Former Melksham resident awarded BEM for services to theatre and young people

FORMER Melksham student, Chris Elwell, who is the director…

Melksham Post Office scoops top award for travel services

MELKSHAM Post Office has won the Top Performer Award…

Miss Wiltshire sets her sights on Miss England and Miss World crown

A YOUNG woman from Melksham has been crowned Miss Wiltshire and…

Take action on dementia with Gompels

GOMPELS pharmacy staff are encouraging the community to make…

Wiltshire Mind Counselling Service

Wiltshire Mind is the local Mental Health Charity based…

Meditation and Mindfulness classes at Osteopaths

NEW regular meditation and mindfulness classes are now running…

Alzheimer’s Society carer support group coming to Melksham

Alzheimer’s Society has announced dates of a carer support…

Fundraising

Community rallies together to give popular local man the ‘send-off he deserves’

THE Melksham community has rallied together to raise over £1,300 to pay for the funeral of popular local man, Maurice Eyles, who tragically died earlier this month. Over…

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Bowerhill Barkers raise over £130 at artisan market

LOCAL fundraising group, Bowerhill Barkers, raised £135.55 for Guide Dogs at last weekend’s artisan market at the Littlebrook Courtyard. Their latest efforts bring their grand total raised so far…

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Father’s charity single appeal for daughter

A MELKSHAM father is appealing for people to purchase and download a charity single to raise money for a cause close to his heart. Lowbourne Osteopaths’ Caspar Hull’s 22-year-old…

July 4, 2018No Comment

Politics

News From Westminster- By Michelle Donelan MP

Following on from the recent incident in Salisbury, I was extremely concerned to hear of the major incident and tragically a life lost in Amesbury. Whilst not…

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Local MP to embark on ‘Meet your MP’ roadshow

Local MP Michelle Donelan will take part in a whistle-stop tour of the Chippenham constituency, holding events in all market towns and villages. The MP will be…

July 4, 2018No Comment

News From Westminster-By Michelle Donelan MP

NHS funding and ME support Since being elected I have been pushing hard for more funding for our NHS, so I was delighted with the Prime Minister’s…

July 4, 2018No Comment

Clubs & Organisations

Seend Royal British Legion to be represented at WW1 commemorations in Belgium

Members of the Seend branch of the Royal British Legion are to join thousands of veterans on a pilgrimage of Remembrance to the World War 1 battlefields,…

July 18, 2018No Comment

Volunteers needed for Age UK

AGE UK Wiltshire are in need of volunteers in the Melksham area to support their services and make a difference to the lives of local older people.…

July 18, 2018No Comment

Volunteers needed at ArtHouse Café

THE ArtHouse Café is on the look out for more volunteers. The popular café in the Market Place is run by Melksham Rotary and raises money for…

July 18, 2018No Comment

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