Announcements

A local woman who has worked in the NHS for 54 years retired last month after starting her career in 1970 at Melksham Hospital. Sylvia Lucas started as a nursing auxiliary at Melksham Hospital and says serving in the NHS for her whole working life has been a privilege.  “Back in the ‘70s, it was different times in the NHS,”...

A MEMORIAL plaque to honour a much-loved Melksham resident, Jean Harris, who died in April last year, is to be unveiled at a special ceremony on Saturday 27th April, at 11.30am in the Queen Mary Garden. “The former Melksham Town Council officer was also a dedicated volunteer, playing a pivotal role in making several of Melksham’s community groups and events...

A charity in Melksham that takes people to medical appointments and back again is celebrating its 30th birthday after serving the town since 1994. Melksham & District Link Scheme is run by volunteers and it is estimated that their volunteer drivers have travelled more than a million miles, helping their neighbours. The charity officially began on 27th April 1994 and...

 Born 5th November 2023  Welcome to the world baby girl. Mummy, Daddy and your big brother love you lots.

Congratulations on the safe arrival of baby Hugo Basil Johnson. 15th November 2023. A very special family. Thank you for a perfect little grandson. Love you always. Mum xxxx

19.11.22.  In loving memory of a much loved and missed hubby It has been a year since you have been gone but never forgotten. Always in my heart. Your loving wife Barb XXX. Your loving wife Barb XXX

19.11.22. In Memoriam Dad Dad, it has been one year since you left us, we missed you so much. Always in our thoughts. Love Pete, Ginny and family XXX.

19.11.22. In Memoriam We all miss you Gramps. Gone but never forgotten, so special and loved by us all Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren XXX

19.11.22. A year has passed since you left us Dad and it still hurts without you. A day doesn't go by where we don't think of you and my only wish would be is to have you still here. Forever in my heart Dad and always in my thoughts. Love and miss you so much, Jeanetter and Ray XXX.

Passed away peacefully at The Firs Care Home on 17th November 2023 aged 74 years A dearly loved wife of the late Graham, a loving mum to Jo, Ryk, Matthew, Kate and Pip, and a caring nanny and great nanny and great nanny will be sadly missed by all her family and friends. The funeral service is to take place...