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Melksham News – supporting our local businesses!

THESE are worrying times for local businesses; many have unfortunately had to temporarily close their doors but some are still trading – with many operating differently within the constraints of government guidelines.

Here is our list of local businesses who are still operating during the second national lockdown:

We will be regularly updating this list.

If you would like your business to be included please email: advertising@wiltshirepublications.co.uk

Takeaways

Gonjoo Cafe Bake House

During the lockdown we will be operating for take away and delivery service From 9am to 4pm, last order for delivery 3pm. Minimum order for delivery will apply. Please follow our Facebook page for updates. Call 01225 706666.

The Kebab House

Takeaway – delivery or collection
Call 01225 708666

Care

Abney & Baker Ltd

Care and support at home.
Contact: West Wiltshire branch – westwiltshire@abneyandbaker.com / 01225 536400

Cleaning 

Shiners Express Ltd.

Window cleaning.
Contact details: 01225 70 70 82 / 07771 774 174 / info@shinersexpress.com

Estate agents and property

Lock & Key

Town & village living.
01225 707342 • Mayfair Office: 0207 4098501 • www.homesinmelksham.co.uk

Sell Your House Fast!

Property business.
Nicki 07851 308165 or 01225 436499.

Food

Newman’s Butchers

Butchers and pie and pasty shop.
Call 01225 703386 or find us on Facebook idnewman Butchers melksham

Funerals

AJB Funerals

Funeral directors
Call 01225 708736

Circle of Life Wiltshire

Independent celebrant.
Call 0776 306 8266

Financial

A & N Accountancy Services Ltd

Accountancy and taxation.
Call 01225 705758

Healthcare

Resonant Body Health

Osteopathic treatment by Angela Stevenson.
Call today on 01225 290237 • www.resonantbodyhealth.co.uk • info@resonantbodyhealth.co.uk

Interiors

Chilli Kitchens

Call 07500 520140 or email sales@chillikitchens.co.uk or visit www.chillikitchens.co.uk 

DM kitchen and bathroom installation

djmkitchensandbathrooms@gmail.com
Call 07840 47750

International Tiles

We provide, Ceramic, Porcelain and Stone Tiles, as well as, all adhesives, grouts and ancillaries.
Call 01225 435672 or email: melksham@tiles.uk.com or visit our website, search International Tiles.

Law

Wansbroughs Solicitors

 Please call: 01225 896100 (Melksham) 01380 733300 (Devizes) 

Email: mail@wansbroughs.com or visit www.wansbroughs.com 

Logs

M.P. Williams

Firewood suppliers.
Call 01380 827253, 07540 619959 or 07885 372385.

Motoring

The Turnpike Garage Ltd

Petrol station is open 24/7 with minimal contact (pay at pump). Workshop is open the 8:30am-5:30pm week days and 8:30am-1pm Saturdays for tyres, batteries and in-car environment sanitation plus MOTs.

Pets

Garston Veterinary Group

Call 01373 452225 or enquiries@garstonvets.co.uk

Woozelbears Hydrotherapy & Grooming

Small animal hydrotherapy & grooming business.
Contact details: melksham@woozelbears.com or 01225 517020

Photography and imagery

Andy York

Photo restoration and image manipulation. Fine art pictures.
Website – www.andyyorkphotography.co.uk
Facebook – Andy York Creative Photographer

Timber

Batsford Timber

The Sawmills at Longleat. Warminster, BA12 7JW
Supplying all your needs for quality outdoor timber products from agricultural and industrial fencing to gates, fence panels and garden furniture.
Visit www.batsfordtimber.co.uk or call 01985 219555

Travel 

Holidays & Cruises

16 High Street, Melksham, SN12 6JU
01225 860911 (opt 1) travel enquiries – 01225 865725 (opt 3) Coach Holidays & Days Away
We are operating a closed door office policy to the public but are available by phone 10-4pm Tue – Friday.

Trades

Andy Strange

Property & garden maintenance
Fencing, decking, paving, driveways, landscaping & turfing
Call 01225 344408 / 07967 648962

Hugh Dorrian

Carpenter & Joiner

Email hughdorrian1@hotmail.com or call 07714264879 / 01225 707309

K A’court

Building contractor.
Email: Acourtk@Hotmail.co.uk or call 07956 544173 or 01225 769425.

Melksham Groundcare Machinery 

Garden and estate machinery. Sales, service and repair. Collection & delivery available contact free

Phone 01380 828867  or email sales@morethanmowers.co.uk
website www.morethanmowers.co.uk

Mr Small Jobs

Small household jobs such as curtain poles, shelving, key safe, hand rails, etc.
Call 07432 036748

 

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