• Wiltshire Publications
  • White Horse News
  • Frome Times
Monday, September 14, 2026
18 °c
Melksham
16 ° Tue
13 ° Wed
  • Login
  • Register
Melksham Independent News
Advertisement
  • Latest News
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corrections
  • Digital Edition
  • Sports
  • Back Issues
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Family Messages
  • Directory
  • More

    Search

    News

    • Latest News
    • Special Featured Stories
    • Featured Stories
    • Min News
    • Crime
    • Traffic News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics

    Sport

    • Melksham FC
    • Football
    • Rugby
    • General Sport
    • Cricket
    • Golf
    • Bowls

    Best of Melksham

    • Melksham Community
    • Fundraising
    • Volunteering & Helping Out
    • Clubs Organisations

    What's on

    • Events Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Things to do

    Family Messages

    • Announcements
    • Death Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Melksham Says Thank You
    • Awards

    Digital Editions

    • Digital Edition
    • Digital Archives

    Podcast Celebrate Melksham

    • Podcast
    • Subscribe to podcast
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • About Us
    • Mission Statement
    • Corrections
  • Digital Edition
  • Sports
  • Back Issues
  • Contact us
  • Advertise with us
  • Family Messages
  • Directory
  • More

    Search

    News

    • Latest News
    • Special Featured Stories
    • Featured Stories
    • Min News
    • Crime
    • Traffic News
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics

    Sport

    • Melksham FC
    • Football
    • Rugby
    • General Sport
    • Cricket
    • Golf
    • Bowls

    Best of Melksham

    • Melksham Community
    • Fundraising
    • Volunteering & Helping Out
    • Clubs Organisations

    What's on

    • Events Entertainment
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Things to do

    Family Messages

    • Announcements
    • Death Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Melksham Says Thank You
    • Awards

    Digital Editions

    • Digital Edition
    • Digital Archives

    Podcast Celebrate Melksham

    • Podcast
    • Subscribe to podcast
No Result
View All Result
Melksham Independent News
No Result
View All Result

Pupils give poetry a go in Mother’s Day competition

April 12, 2017
in Education
Reading Time: 1 min read
415 9
A A
0

CHILDREN at Forest and Sandridge recently took part in a poetry competition for Mother’s Day.

The competition was sponsored by Nationwide Building Society in the town, and three winners had their poems read out in an assembly and were given flowers to present to their mums.

Nationwide branch manager, Carli Caven said, “It was a joy to work with the school and the children really enjoyed the day!”

Support Melksham News

Help us keep your community connected and informed.

Local news is under pressure more than ever. Choose a monthly subscription or a one-off donation to support independent reporting in Melksham.

Monthly (£5/mo) One-Off Donation

Send us your news!

Help us keep your community connected and informed.

Do you have an interesting story you would like to share? Have you seen something you feel needs more attention? Get in touch with a reporter today!

✉️ Click here to get in touch with a reporter
Share234Tweet147Pin53

Related Stories

UK Patron of Reading visits Melksham primary school

UK Patron of Reading visits Melksham primary school

March 25, 2026
0

Children at The Manor Primary School in Melksham spent the day with author and UK Patron of Reading, Joffre White,...

Wiltshire College & University Centre opens doors to prospective students following record-breaking open events

Wiltshire College & University Centre opens doors to prospective students following record-breaking open events

January 14, 2026
0

Wiltshire College & University Centre is welcoming prospective students and their families through their doors this winter and spring, following...

Scouts design a police force at interactive workshop

Scouts design a police force at interactive workshop

November 5, 2025
0

A Bowerhill scout group took part in an interactive exercise to design a police force with a fictional £200 million...

School values shine in new art mural

School values shine in new art mural

November 5, 2025
0

Pupils at a local primary school have created an inspiring mural to reflect the school’s new vision.  Children at Seend...

Recommended

  • All
  • Latest news
  • Environment
  • Fundraising
  • Politics
  • Wiltshire Council
  • Clubs & Organisations
  • Volunteering and helping out
  • Whats on

Melksham youth charity expands and rebrands

February 3, 2021

Assembly Hall and staffing costs at centre of council tax debate

February 5, 2021

Follow Social Media

  • Nightclub reunion to celebrate Wiltshire’s clubbing history A reunion celebrating three of Wiltshire’s legendary nightclubs from the 1980s and 1990s will take place in Westbury this month. The Reflections, Oscars & Diggers Reunion will be held on Saturday 19th September at the former Reflections nightclub, now operating as Venom. The event will bring together former clubgoers and DJs of Reflections in Westbury, Oscars at Longleat near Warminster and Goldiggers in Chippenham. Organiser Chris Freeman said the reunion had been inspired by conversations with former clubgoers and DJs, with Reflections now the only one of the three venues still operating. “We felt the time was right to bring everyone together and celebrate the memories of these three iconic venues,” he said. “Don’t miss this chance to be a part of Wiltshire clubbing history! Read more on our website, the link is in our bio
  • Melksham midwife wins national award for healthcare research A midwife from Melksham has won a prestigious national award for her work in expanding healthcare research opportunities for women, babies, children and families. Lead Research Midwife Catherine Bressington, who works at Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH), received one of the NIHR20 Research Delivery Leaders Prizes, awarded to mark the 20th anniversary of the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The prize includes a £10,000 development fund which will allow Catherine to learn from other organisations and bring best practice back to the RUH. Catherine, who qualified as a midwife at the RUH in 2013, has helped introduce several studies to the hospital, including the Generation Study, a national research programme that uses whole genome sequencing to screen newborn babies for more than 200 rare but treatable genetic conditions. Read more on our website, the link is in our bio
  • Community allotment planned for Awdry Avenue A new community allotment is being planned for Awdry Avenue, with Melksham Town Council working with residents to bring the project to life. The allotment will give people the chance to grow their own fruit, vegetables and herbs, promoting the benefits of a ‘field-to-fork’ experience. Volunteers are being invited to help with the project, including experienced gardeners and complete beginners interested in learning more about gardening and food growing. All are welcome to get involved. People can get involved by running community sessions, assisting with the maintenance of the allotment, sharing ideas and suggestions for the space, supporting activities and encouraging community participation. Read more on our website, the link is in our bio
  • Melksham Choral Society celebrates 80 years of singing A Melksham choir which was formed before the Second World War is celebrating 80 years of bringing choral music to the community. Melksham Choral Society currently has around 40 members and meets each week at the Rachel Fowler Centre. The society was formed shortly before the Second World War but paused during the conflict before restarting in the 1950s. In 1953, the society welcomed conductor Jean Horsfall, who was able to lead the choir alongside an accompanying orchestra for the first time. During this period, the choir regularly took part in the Devizes Music Festival, often coming away with first prize. In the 1970s, the society was twinned with a French choir in Avon, leading to two trips to France for concerts and reciprocal visits to Melksham. Read more on our website, the link is in our bio
  • Villagers celebrate 67th annual fete A local village came together for its 67th summer fete last month, welcoming families, neighbours and visitors for a day of fun and games. Seend Village Fete organisers said this year’s event was the biggest yet, with classic cars, live music and a range of activities for all ages. Children enjoyed Kids’ Corner, hosted by Seend School, alongside Wild Edge Adventure, Roc and Box Coffee, Seend Playgroup, Kelly’s Petting Farm and Super Pirates. Two new attractions, a Story Tent and Craft Tent, were also introduced, while the Artisan Avenue showcased local makers. Music came from Fantasy Radio, Melksham Ukulele Band and Frome-based Bloom Duo. One of the lead organisers, Liam Bergin, said: “Play felt like the perfect theme this year, it’s exactly what the fete is about, bringing generations together to have fun in a shared space.” Read more on our website, the link is in our bio Pictures by Meg Gallacher
  • Melksham gears up for packed Sham Jam Festival Melksham
  • Stand unveiled at Melksham Town FC in memory of club stalwart Melksham Town Football Club has renamed one of its stands in memory of club stalwart Mick Perrin who died earlier this year. The club officially unveiled the Mick Perrin Stand in a special ceremony on Saturday 29th August which would have been Mick’s 80th birthday. The club said, “We were delighted to welcome the Perrin family to the Meads Of Melksham Community Football Stadium yesterday. The Mick Perrin Stand will continue to extend Mick’s legacy at the club he held so dear and close to his heart.” Mick died in February following more than six decades of service to Melksham Town as a player, secretary, chairman and joint president. Read more on our website, the link is in our bio
  • Nightclub reunion to celebrate Wiltshire’s clubbing history A reunion celebrating three of Wiltshire’s legendary nightclubs from the 1980s and 1990s will take place in Westbury this month. The Reflections, Oscars & Diggers Reunion will be held on Saturday 19th September at the former Reflections nightclub, now operating as Venom. The event will bring together former clubgoers and DJs of Reflections in Westbury, Oscars at Longleat near Warminster and Goldiggers in Chippenham. Organiser Chris Freeman said the reunion had been inspired by conversations with former clubgoers and DJs, with Reflections now the only one of the three venues still operating. “We felt the time was right to bring everyone together and celebrate the memories of these three iconic venues,” he said. “Don’t miss this chance to be a part of Wiltshire clubbing history! Read more on our website, the link is in our bio
  • Women’s community group celebrates first anniversary A local group bringing women together in a relaxed, supportive environment is celebrating its first anniversary this month. The Sundaze Club launched in September last year, with local women Becky and Kadie organising monthly meet-ups and activities for women in their 20s and 30s Since launching, the group has held a variety of events including brunches, bingo, exercise classes, days out and walks. Becky said, “It has flown by so quickly and I can’t believe just how much we’ve done in the year. We have tried to do lots of different events. Every last Sunday of the month we leave it open for going to bingo at Spoons in town. That can be a casual event that people can go to if they fancy it. “Once a month, we plan a fixed event where it’ll be something like a dog walk or a spa day. We’ve even done fitness sessions collaborating with CrossFit Devizes as well.” Read more on our website, the link is in our bio
Podcast Celebrate Melksham Podcast Celebrate Melksham Podcast Celebrate Melksham
ADVERTISEMENT
Melksham Independent News

Get in touch

  • About Us
  • Advertising
  • Self Service Advertising
  • Issue Dates and Deadlines
  • Payment Information
  • Send Us Your News
  • Contact Us
  • Advertising Terms Conditions
  • Complaints
  • Placing a family message
  • Photos
  • Useful Information

More from Melksham News

  • Latest News
  • Sport
  • Digital Edition
  • Digital Archives
  • What's On
  • Corrections
  • Mission Statement
  • Editorial Policy

FOLLOW US

© 2023. Melksham Independent News | Wiltshire Publications Ltd, 31, Market Place, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6ES Registered in England & Wales | 02627096

  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Legal Hub
  • Site Map
Melksham Independent News
Melksham Independent News
ADVERTISEMENT

Welcome Back!

OR

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

OR

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Melksham Independent News
Manage Cookie Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behaviour or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
  • Manage options
  • Manage services
  • Manage {vendor_count} vendors
  • Read more about these purposes
View preferences
  • {title}
  • {title}
  • {title}
No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
    • Featured Stories
    • Min News
    • Crime
    • Education
    • Health
    • Business
    • Politics
  • About Us
  • Digital Edition
    • Digital Edition Archives
  • Melksham Sports Fixtures
  • Contact us
  • Advertising with us
  • Family Messages
    • Announcements
    • Dealth Notices
    • In Memoriam
    • Birthday
    • Engagement
    • Wedding Messages
    • Melksham Says Thank You
    • Awards
  • More
    • Newsletters
    • Jobs
    • Local Listing
    • Book An Advert
    • Sports
    • Best of Melksham
      • Melksham Community
      • Fundraising
      • Volunteering & Helping Out
      • Clubs Organisations
    • What’s on
      • Events Entertainment
      • Arts and Culture
      • Things To Do

© 2023 Melksham Independent News | Web Design & SEO by YOW Internet.

-
00:00
00:00

Queue

Update Required Flash plugin
-
00:00
00:00