South West in Bloom – Melksham, AGM

The South West in Bloom – Melksham AGM was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday 6th November. 

The group reports, “Awards received at the South West in Bloom awards ceremony in Yeovil for our ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ category were proudly presented to the relevant groups: Forest & Sandridge Primary School – Level 4, Thriving. Shaw Primary School – Level 5, Outstanding. Riverside Walk Restoration Project – Level 5, Outstanding. Mobile Home Park – Level 5, Outstanding. Primrose Nature Area – Level 5, Outstanding. Conigre Mead Nature Reserve – Level 5, Outstanding. Bowerhill Residents Action Group Picnic Area – Level 5, Outstanding.. Waitrose Upcycled Garden – Level 5, Outstanding. Church Walk – Level 5, Outstanding. Brookside Residential Care Home – Business Awards, Gold. Huge congratulations to everyone.

“Committee nominations and elections were held and the officers for the 2019 entry are: Chair – Kathy Iles, Vice Chair – Linda De Santiz, Treasurer – Mick Company, Secretary – vacant (if interested please email kathyiles.melksham town@gmail.com.

“Our guest speaker – Mayor Adrienne Westbrook – spoke to everyone about the exciting plans for next year’s celebration of the 800-year anniversary of the Melksham Market Charter.

“Plans for next year’s Bloom project to refurbish the spiritualist garden behind the old Quaker Church on King Street were unveiled. The garden will be renamed ‘The Friends Garden’ and volunteers will be welcomed to either help physically or financially as a sponsor. Please contact Kathy Iles on kathy iles.melkshamtown@gmail.com for more information.”