Bloomin’ marvellous! Community pulls together for Bloom competition

THE community pulled together this month to ready the town…

And now we’re back together…cautiously. Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, but locals will continue to be ‘safe’

THIS week marks the lifting of most legal restrictions on…

Veteran’s cycling challenge in memory of son

MELKSHAM veteran, John Marable, is warming up for another cycling…

Getting ready for the 2021 Food and River Festival

AS we come out of lockdown, the Festival Committee is…

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World’s strongest 12 year old! New weightlifting world record set in Melksham gym

A WEIGHTLIFTING world record that has stood for more than 10 years was broken this month at a local Melksham gym by 12-year old Charlie Dawe. Charlie, who…

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Melksham osteopath’s England heartbreak but now he’s off to the Olympics with Dina Asher-Smith

England’s penalty shoot out heartbreak against Italy was a painful experience for all England fans. For Melksham osteopath Carl Todd it was doubly so. He was part of…

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A busy start to 2021 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance has seen a 5% increase in the need for its service in the first half of 2021. A spokesperson for organisation reports, “Despite a third…

July 20, 2021No CommentRead More

Find out more about the proposed Melksham bypass at drop-in sessions at Melksham Library

WITH just a few weeks left for people to have their say during the second…

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Bloomin’ marvellous! Community pulls together for Bloom competition

THE community pulled together this month to ready the town for a visit from the…

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Video shows route of proposed A350 Melksham bypass

WILTSHIRE Council has released a video that depicts the emerging proposed route of the A350…

July 20, 20211 CommentRead More

And now we’re back together…cautiously. Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, but locals will continue to be ‘safe’

THIS week marks the lifting of most legal restrictions on social contact – but Melksham…

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Report all anti-social behaviour to police, says town council

EAST of Melksham residents concerned about anti-social behaviour in the field next to the Primrose…

July 20, 2021No CommentRead More

Assembly Hall’s future in doubt?

MELKSHAM Town Council has responded to rumours that the Assembly Hall could close, explaining that…

July 20, 2021No CommentRead More

NHS will be open for those who need it over Easter

People in need of health and care services over…

RUH staff run virtual clinics for patients

STAFF at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation…

RUH celebrates International Year of the Nurse and Midwife

THE outstanding work of nurses and midwives at the…

New COVID-19 intensive care unit opens at RUH

A new intensive care unit for COVID-19 patients, built…

Household recycling centre booking system ends as sites reopen for non-booked visits

WILTSHIRE Council has confirmed that the booking system for…

Wildlife campaigner gives tentative thumbs up to council’s grass cutting policy

CHANGES to Wiltshire Council’s approach to grass cutting –…

Notice for Police and Crime Commissioner election is published – polls set to open on 19th August

THE notice of the Police and Crime Commissioner Election…

Have your say on the next stage of proposed Melksham bypass 

WILTSHIRE Council is holding a non-statutory engagement and consultation…

Freemasons say ‘thank you’ to the NHS

MELKSHAM’S Freemasons have donated a vital piece of equipment…

Parish Council has welcomed three new councillors

FOLLOWING the elections in May, the parish council was…

Keep the town tidy! Residents demand better from town centre businesses

THE “disgusting state” of privately managed areas in the…

8-year old Mya’s crusade against litter!

WANTING to help clean up the local environment, eight-year…

Volunteering and helping out

Volunteers uncover new section of the Wilts & Berks Canal

VOLUNTEERS are inviting people to join their latest project to restore a former waterway through the local countryside. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is clearing a…

July 20, 2021No Comment

Funding boost for talking newspapers

CHIPPENHAM & District Talking Newspapers, which produces the Melksham Talking Newspaper, has received a grant of £1,500 to purchase three new laptops. The volunteer group, which produces…

July 7, 20212 Comments

MP BACKS BLOOD BIKES

MICHELLE Donelan MP recently hosted a meeting with the Freewheelers Emergency Volunteer Service, otherwise known as “Blood Bikes” who have stepped up during the pandemic to increases…

June 22, 20211 Comment

Things to do

Local crafts on sale at The Melksham Makers’ Market

THE Melksham Makers’ Market returns to the Melksham Market Place on Saturday 31st July for what will be its fourth market of the year. The market, now…

July 20, 2021No Comment

Let your child sing and act their way through the summer holidays!

Little Voices is hosting a number of musical-themed workshops – as well as its regular drama and singing lessons – throughout the school summer holidays. And they…

July 20, 2021No Comment

Go wild for reading at your local library with the Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge!

WILTSHIRE Council Libraries are encouraging families to take part in this year’s wild-themed Summer Reading Challenge which aims to inspire children to read as much as they…

July 20, 2021No Comment

Staying well

Care homes begin second round of vaccination

ROLL out of the second Covid-19 vaccination has begun in Melksham’s care homes. Blenheim House Care Home residents received their second dose of the vaccination last week; whilst…

March 30, 20215 Comments

Vaccination and Covid-19 test advice for the Muslim community during Ramadan

WILTSHIRE Council has offered reassurance to the Muslim community that having a Covid-19 vaccination or test during Ramadan does not invalidate fasting. The council say, “If you’re a…

March 30, 20212 Comments

Firefighters urge residents to #RespectProtect Enjoy this Easter

Firefighters and officers are urging residents who might be out and about this Easter to respect, protect and enjoy our outdoor spaces to prevent wildfires. As the…

March 30, 20212 Comments

Fundraising

Family gets walking to say thanks to children’s special needs centre

A MELKSHAM family is raising money for a specialist centre for children with special needs to say thank you for the support they have given their two-year…

July 20, 2021No Comment

Mary-Ann’s ‘Walk of Life’ for local hospital

MELKSHAM resident, Mary-Ann Pickett, is in training to take part in the annual RUH Forever Friends Walk of Life, walking 26.2 miles along the Kennet and Avon Canal…

July 20, 2021No Comment

Fundraiser to say thank you to vaccine staff and volunteers climbs to almost £1,400

A FUNDRAISER to treat all those who have been involved at Melksham’s Covid vaccine centre, as a thank you from the community, has so far raised nearly…

July 20, 2021No Comment

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Melksham bypass information sessions at Melksham Library

With just a few weeks left for people to have their say during the second engagement exercise on the proposed A350 Melksham bypass, Wiltshire Council is holding two drop-in information sessions at Melksham Library.

The sessions are an opportunity for people to meet members of the project team, ask questions and find out more about the proposals.

The council is holding one session on Friday 30th July from 9.30am-1pm and another on Friday 6th August from 9.30am-1pm. People can find out more about the scheme before taking the online survey to share their views at this stage of the project.

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Assembly Hall’s future in doubt?

Melksham Town Council has responded to rumours that the Assembly Hall could close, explaining that discussions about its future have yet to take place.

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Bloomin’ marvellous! Community pulls together for Bloom competition

And now we’re back together…cautiously. Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, but locals will continue to be ‘safe’

Veteran’s cycling challenge in memory of son

Getting ready for the 2021 Food and River Festival

World’s strongest 12 year old! New weightlifting world record set in Melksham gym

Melksham osteopath’s England heartbreak but now he’s off to the Olympics with Dina Asher-Smith

A busy start to 2021 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Find out more about the proposed Melksham bypass at drop-in sessions at Melksham Library

Bloomin’ marvellous! Community pulls together for Bloom competition

Video shows route of proposed A350 Melksham bypass

And now we’re back together…cautiously. Covid-19 restrictions are lifted, but locals will continue to be ‘safe’

Report all anti-social behaviour to police, says town council

Assembly Hall’s future in doubt?

NHS will be open for those who need it over Easter

RUH staff run virtual clinics for patients

RUH celebrates International Year of the Nurse and Midwife

New COVID-19 intensive care unit opens at RUH

Household recycling centre booking system ends as sites reopen for non-booked visits

Wildlife campaigner gives tentative thumbs up to council’s grass cutting policy

Notice for Police and Crime Commissioner election is published – polls set to open on 19th August

Have your say on the next stage of proposed Melksham bypass

Freemasons say ‘thank you’ to the NHS

Parish Council has welcomed three new councillors

Keep the town tidy! Residents demand better from town centre businesses

8-year old Mya’s crusade against litter!

Volunteers uncover new section of the Wilts & Berks Canal

Funding boost for talking newspapers

MP BACKS BLOOD BIKES

Local crafts on sale at The Melksham Makers’ Market

Let your child sing and act their way through the summer holidays!

Go wild for reading at your local library with the Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge!

Care homes begin second round of vaccination

Vaccination and Covid-19 test advice for the Muslim community during Ramadan

Firefighters urge residents to #RespectProtect Enjoy this Easter

Family gets walking to say thanks to children’s special needs centre

Mary-Ann’s ‘Walk of Life’ for local hospital

Fundraiser to say thank you to vaccine staff and volunteers climbs to almost £1,400

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