Santa and his elves have been busy this year refurbishing the sleigh, the reindeer are ready and Santa and his helpers from Melksham Lions Club will be out in Melksham this Christmas.
You can meet him at the following places in December: • 7th Melksham Christmas Fair • 7th and 8th, Asda, 10am to 4pm • 14th and 15th, Sainsbury’s, 10am to 4pm • 21st, Littlebrook Centre, 10am to 4pm • 22nd, Co-op Blackmore Rd, 10am to 4pm • 24th, Lidl, 10am to 4pm.
Jim Whyborn, president of Melksham Lions Club reports, “Look out for us at the Christmas Fair in the Assembly Hall on the 7th December with our Lion Tombola, lucky dip and lollipops and at various other places around town.
“Melksham Lions Club has had a successful year, with new enthusiastic members joining us, to enable us to assist those in and around Melksham who really need help.
“We continue to assist residents in temporary accommodation and recently held a Halloween party for the children there, with our good friend and entertainer, Dave Hickory, helping things along. A Christmas party is planned next and an Easter Egg hunt in the spring.
“Talking of Easter Eggs, we had a very successful Easter egg raffle with proceeds going to Wiltshire Air Ambulance and plan to have Easter Eggs out in pubs etc again in 2020, so please buy a ticket.
“This year was Melksham Lions’ 45th Charter Anniversary and we celebrated with a superb Sunday lunch at Shaw Country Hotel. Our guests on the day included Melksham Mayor, local MP and our Lions District Governor. We held a raffle in aid of Freewheelers or Blood Bikes as they are known.
“Other activities included over 55s forum, Melksham Community Expo, Carnival, Party in the Park, Town Crier Competition, Melksham 800 year Charter celebrations, the 10k run, various quiz nights, visit to a vineyard, and attending the Civic Service.
“Recently I laid a wreath on behalf of Melksham Lions at the Remembrance Service. More events are planned for next year to put the fun into fundraising, where every penny we raise goes to charity.
“If you would like to know more about Melksham Lions we meet at the Milk Churn on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm or ring 0345 8337401
“Along with Father Christmas, we’ll see you all very soon!”
