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Cream tea to raise funds for Melksham Foodbank

September 9, 2026
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Cream tea to raise funds for Melksham Foodbank

A traditional cream tea will be held next month to raise funds for Melksham Foodbank.

The event will take place on Saturday 12th September at 2pm at Melksham Baptist Church on Old Broughton Road.

Visitors can enjoy scones with jam and cream, with cheese scones also available. Tea is included in the £5 per person cost. Everyone is welcome.

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