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MELKSHAM COMMUNITY MEALS’ CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER
CHRISTMAS officially arrived for the Melksham Community Meals team this month. Over 80 people joined the volunteers for their Christmas meal on Sunday 5th December in the Melksham Assembly Hall.…
Recruitment company’s helping hand at Christmas
LOCAL recruitment company, New Resource Recruitment, has given Melksham Community Free Dining a helping hand for their Christmas Day plans. “At New Resource Recruitment we are extremely passionate about supporting…
Sweet treats for vaccination centre
VOLUNTEERS and medical professionals at Melksham’s Covid vaccine centre, were given a sweet surprise last month in recognition of their work. The donation of cakes and cheesecakes to the team…
Care home and Age Friendly join forces to help the vulnerable
LOCAL care home, Blenheim House has teamed up with Age Friendly Melksham to support isolated and vulnerable members of the community. The partnership has helped to deliver over 30 ‘Necessities…
Helping hand for ambulance volunteers
VOLUNTEERS for the ambulance service have thanked the Friends of Melksham Hospital & Community for a donation of equipment to assist them on calls. The community first responders, who serve…
All hands on deck for Christmas Town Tidy!
THE next Town Tidy day will take place on Sunday 5th December, the day after the Christmas lights switch-on, 1pm to 3pm, meeting outside the Town Hall. Organisers say, “As…
Christmas Sunday Lunch at Melksham Community Meals
MELKSHAM Community Meals Sunday Christmas Lunch is being served at The Assembly Hall on Sunday 5th December. For those of you who have already booked your place, if you…
Melksham Community Free Dining goes from strength to strength
A free dining initiative for residents in Melksham and Melksham Without parish, which was set up by town councillor Louisa Lewis, has grown beyond all expectations, as has the amount…
Whitley Stores grand opening!
WHITLEY’S community shop – run and owned by local volunteers – was officially opened earlier this month. The shop on Top Lane, which stocks local produce for local people, was…
Melksham Community Dining get surprise support from local market traders
MELKSHAM Community Dining has received a surprise gift from the market traders of Melksham. The free dining service, open to all, which is based in Bowerhill Village Hall and runs from…
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Melksham Community Money Advice is here to help
Each year thousands of people from all walks of life, often through no fault of their own, fall into debt – but help is available locally. For more information, phone 07710 893168, email: infomelkshamcma@gmail.com; or visit the website: www.melkshamcma.org
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National Lottery grant improves facilities for canal volunteers
Hardworking volunteers can relax from their restoration of a former waterway after they were provided with a new ‘welfare unit’. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust recently received £9,550 from the National Lottery Community Fund. The money, from the Awards for All programme, has provided a new base for volunteers working on the popular stretch between Melksham and Chippenham. The welfare unit features a crew room, kitchen, washing area, toilets and storage, with plans to install solar power and a rainwater harvesting system. It replaces a caravan which was too small to cope with the growing number of people wanting to join local workparties.
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