The Market Place was turned into a lively social space as a new monthly community event launched in the town centre.
Residents gathered on Friday 29th May for the first ‘Friday Light Live’ event, organised by Melksham Town Council.
The evening featured live music from Frome Street Bandits, who performed a lively set using brass and percussion instruments.
Tables and chairs were laid out to create a social atmosphere, and refreshments were provided by Roc and Box Coffee and the Assembly Hall.
Mayor of Melksham Saffi Rabey said the launch had been well received.
“The turnout for the first event was really good,” she said. “It’s great to bring this to the town because hopefully these are people who will now stay in the town this evening, frequent other businesses, support our local businesses and nightlife within Melksham and visit the bars and pubs, restaurants or takeaways.
“I just think it’s a really encouraging thing to do and a great thing throughout the summer enabling people to join and enjoy the beautiful town we have.
“People have been wandering by and stopped to enjoy some fantastic music out in the sun. It was a really lovely evening.”
Friday Light Live will run on the last Friday of each month from 6pm to 7pm in the Market Place over the summer. The event aims to boost the town centre’s evening economy and showcase local performers and traders.
The next event takes place on 31st July.
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