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Fundraiser runs marathon against all odds
A Melksham woman ran her own charity marathon two days before major surgery to move a 3kg tumour. Fitness-fanatic Tracy Steel doesn’t do things by halves. After finding out that…
Another Campus delay
WILTSHIRE Council has announced that there will be a further four-month delay to the Melksham Campus project because of an in-house ‘battle’ between project leaders and the planning department. However,…
Young Melksham secures future at Canberra Centre
THE future of Young Melksham has been secured with the news that the local charity is to be given a 125-year lease for the Canberra Centre on Spa Road. Confirmation of…
Gym fundraiser in memory of member
CURVES in Melksham hosted a coffee morning and raffle raising £414.50 in memory of member, Helen Christmas, who died last year from pancreatic cancer aged 53. Sister-in-law Hilary Jones and Sue…
Exciting plans for new-look park
MELKSHAM Town Council has approved ‘exciting’ plans to revamp King George V playing field. The first phase of the plans – which the council is hoping will be completed by the…
Lunch is served! Community meals return to the Assembly Hall
THE launch of Melksham Community Meals at the Assembly Hall has been described as ‘a huge success’ by the organisers. The service launched last week on Friday and Sunday, attracting a…
Fundraising couple to take on the Austrian Alps in an old banger
A MELKSHAM couple are preparing for the challenge of a lifetime, travelling 4,500 miles from Edinburgh to Rome, via the Austrian Alps, in a rusty old car. Richard and Caroline Aylward will…
Scouts’ African Adventure
Three local Explorer Scouts and their group Scout leader, John Lister, are embarking on an African adventure to support community projects in remote, rural areas of Tanzania. They have been…
Fundraising pub landlords win ‘Person of the Year’
MELKSHAM’S Person of the Year 2018 award has been won by Nathan and Kirsty Cortilla who own the White Hart pub in Atworth. Hundreds of votes were received in the…
Leekes’ plans for new hotel and restaurant
A PLANNING application has been submitted by Leekes of Melksham to build a Premier Inn hotel and a Beefeater restaurant in their car park. The 71-bed hotel will be owned by…
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