IF you are in need of some Christmas cheer why not explore the Melksham Christmas Trail, a new event that takes you on a tour of local homes that are decorated for the festive season.
An online map of homes participating in the trail has been created by local businesswoman, Clare Richter, so that people can explore the trail when it gets dark (whilst keeping socially distanced).
Over 40 homes across Melksham and Bowerhill have signed up to the trail, creating a festive Christmas lights trail.
Clare said, “I saw a post on a community Facebook page that people liked walking the neighbourhood to see lights that people had put up and I just thought wouldn’t it be great if there was a map of Melksham that told everybody where to see decorated houses?
“I also thought that it would be a great thing to cheer people up – especially after the year we’ve had. Melksham is so good at pulling together as a community and what better way of demonstrating that than to spread some Christmas spirit?”
The Melksham Christmas Trail covers Melksham and Bowerhill and will continue to run until the beginning of January, when Christmas decorations are traditionally taken down.
Clare added, “This year, because of Covid, people will need to go to my business page on Facebook or Instagram to access the map.”
The Facebook Post is: www.facebook.com/246704882882053/posts/665412867677917/. Clare has already thought of ideas for next year’s event, which could raise money for charity and which, she hopes will provide a paper map for visitors to follow.
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