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Affordable lunch in town centre

July 27, 2016
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People in the Melksham community are being encouraged to take advantage of an affordable tasty lunch service right in the heart of the town.

The Wiltshire Council supported lunch service is available from Melksham Assembly Hall from Tuesday to Friday from 12- 2pm. Among the food on offer are a host of daily specials costing just £5.50 or Sunday roast dinners from just £5.95 with a choice of different meats and fresh vegetables.

For those with a sweet tooth there is also cake available Thursday mornings from 10am,  served with coffee and tea.

Rhys Schell, Melksham Community Engagement Manager said, “We invite all people from the local community, particularly those who are elderly, to pop in and have lunch with us. With the promise of good value tasty food, friendly company and a comfortable atmosphere –  it is well worth a visit.”

For more details call Elvy Schofield on 713810.

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