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Guy Fawkes raises money for charity

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A FAMILY from Melksham have created a Guy Fawkes to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

David Higgins and his mum Jane Higgins will be taking Guy Fawkes to pubs and clubs around Melksham in the run up to Bonfire Night, and are hoping for lots of donations to Macmillan.

Their Guy Fawkes will be going on the bonfire at Forest Community Centre’s firework night 4th November.

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