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Melksham Food & River Festival 2015 Feature

August 26, 2015
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EXCITEMENT is building ahead of Melksham’s first combined Food and River Festival on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September.

Melksham’s popular Food & Drink Festival will be merging with the River Festival for the first time, and organisers are expecting an exciting weekend for all the family.

Don’t miss out on a single moment with our special Food & River Festival feature…
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