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Melksham woman’s swimming feat boosts funds for charity

A LOCAL woman, who is a wheelchair user and can only walk short distances with two walking sticks, swam 10km throughout August, raising £615 for a local children’s…

Blue Badge holders complain over ‘tiny’ signs for free parking hour

Blue Badge holders complain over ‘tiny’ signs for free parking hour

LOCAL disabled drivers have hit out again at Wiltshire Council over its controversial Blue Badge scheme. They say the new signage announcing a one-hour free grace period for…

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Discount store closure paints ‘concerning’ picture for town’s high street

Discount store closure paints ‘concerning’ picture for town’s high street

THE closure of the popular CM3 shop in Melksham’s town centre last week has been…

Charity ‘urgently’ appeals for cat fosterers after an influx of abandoned cats and kittens

Charity ‘urgently’ appeals for cat fosterers after an influx of abandoned cats and kittens

AN urgent appeal has been made by Cats Action Trust for cat fosterers after an…

Local resident is finalist in ‘Great Neighbour’ awards

Local resident is finalist in ‘Great Neighbour’ awards

A RESIDENT in Seend, Len Murray, is a finalist in the ‘Great Neighbour’ category in…

First female town crier makes history in Melksham

First female town crier makes history in Melksham

A FEMALE town crier has been appointed for the first time in Melksham, which will…

Town’s food & river festival is back this weekend

Town’s food & river festival is back this weekend

THERE are only a few days left until the Melksham Food & River Festival is…

Volunteering and helping out

Help support the future of the Riverside Centre

THE Riverside Centre, an important community hub in Melksham, is calling on local residents to join its team of volunteers and contribute fresh ideas to help shape…

Volunteers needed for reading skills support

A CHARITY which helps people improve their reading skills is looking for volunteers. Read Easy North and West Wiltshire needs more coaches to ensure it continues to…

Wiltshire Air Ambulance launch charity shop collection service

Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s charity shop in Devizes is now providing a collection service for donations.  The collection service runs on Tuesdays across Wiltshire and Bath for large…

Things to do

Variety Rules The Waves!

HOLD on to your hats, the stars of live entertainment are coming to Melksham this month. Happy Days Productions UK are thrilled to be bringing audiences their…

Get an insight into library’s visual impairment offering

MELKSHAM Library is taking part in HI-VIS fortnight, promoting access to libraries for people with visual impairment and the community are invited to learn more about what’s…

Join in the fun at Carers Festival

THERE is still time to take part in this year’s carers festival that is in full swing across various venues in Melksham to mark Carers Week. Carers…

Staying well

Melksham library is a warm space

Melksham Library has become a warm space for people this winter, providing a warm and friendly welcome to support anyone who needs help through the cost-of-living crisis.…

Wiltshire Air Ambulance increases onboard blood for lifesaving missions

WILTSHIRE Air Ambulance, has increased the number of red blood cell units carried on board its aircraft and critical care cars, meaning the charity can provide a…

Get tips on keeping warm this winter with local energy advice sessions

TO help keep the community warm this winter, Wiltshire Wildlife Community Energy held an energy advice café at That Meeting Space, Melksham, sharing tips with local people…

Fundraising

Local girl’s bake sale raises funds for air ambulance

A LOCAL girl has raised £135 for Wiltshire Air Ambulance with a bake sale at her grandmother’s home in Savernake Avenue. Six-year-old Erin Trowbridge said she was…

Atworth villagers raise vital funds for charity in 10-mile walk

A GROUP of residents in Atworth have raised £1,555 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society (MS) Bath when they took part in a 10-mile walk for the charity.…

Trustee laces up boots for mammoth hike – despite health setback

A TRUSTEE of community youth charity, 4 Youth (South West), is preparing to hike 50km in the Thames Path Ultra next month to raise money for the…

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