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What’s On at Melksham Assembly Hall

September 24, 2025
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Melksham Assembly Hall has a packed line-up of entertainment coming up, from a comedy night and live music to a Lions Club fundraiser and an evening with an acclaimed mountaineer.

Here is the line-up for September and October.

Quiz Night, Thursday 25th September

Put your knowledge to the test at the Assembly Hall’s quiz night, starting at 7.30pm. A maximum of five people can be in a team, costing £10 per team.

This is your chance to have fun and show off your knowledge in a friendly competition.

Laughter Craft Comedy, Friday 26th September Sold out

Three top TV comedians – Hal Cruttendon, Simon Brodkin and Laura Lexx – will take the stage in the Assembly Hall, held together by Laughter Craft’s Jonathan Elston.

Simon Brodkin is a viral sensation and has appeared on Live at the Apollo; Hal Cruttendon has appeared on the Royal Variety Show and Live at the Apollo; and Laura Lexx has been on Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week.

Abbamania, Saturday 11th October

Now in their 26th year of touring, Abbamania’s widely acclaimed tribute to Abba is a two hour-show featuring record breaking and timeless hits including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper and Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie plus many more.

“Europe’s leading Abba tribute, Abbamania, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performances live on stage,” said the organisers. “They will have you dancing and having the time of your life, so, dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening with Abbamania!

The ELO Encounter, Friday 24th October

An all-live show featuring soaring strings, striking vocal harmonies and all the much-loved songs from ELO’s hit-filled library including Evil Woman, Telephone Line and Don’t Bring Me Down.

“It’s a spectacular live show from start to finish with stunning lights and special effects as the ELO Encounter reel off ELO classic hit after hit!” say the organisers.

Simon Yates of Touching the Void – My Mountain Life, Wednesday 29th October 

On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself being slowly pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives. In the epic of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’, later a film and stage play, both climbers became household names.

Over 35 years later, Simon is still a very active exploratory climber and guide from the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs.

Seriously Collins, Friday 31st October

Get ready to relive the legendary hits of Phil Collins and Genesis! “Seriously Collins is an electrifying tribute that takes you on a musical journey through the songs that defined an era,” say the organisers.

For more information  and to book tickets, visit the https://www.melkshamassembly.co.uk/

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On 2nd February, The Best of Men will be shown, and is based on real events. In 1943, a refugee doctor from Nazi Germany uses new methods to rehabilitate those with spinal injuries in Great Britain. The film stars Rob Brydon, George Mackay, Bebe Sanders and Leigh Quinn.

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There will be a break for tea or coffee and a chance to catch up with friends before the event finishes around 4pm. Admission is by donation, with a suggested amount of £5. 

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Melksham Without Parish Council has agreed to raise its precept, the parish council’s share of council tax, by 6.1% for the 2026/27 financial year.

Parish councillors unanimously agreed to the rise at the Full Council meeting held on Monday 26th January, where they also set their budget for the year at £302,429.

This means that an average Band D property will contribute £101.14 to Melksham Without Parish Council, a £5.49 (5.74%) rise on last year. This will be a rise of 11p per week for the average parish household. 

Clerk of Melksham Without Parish Council Teresa Strange said, “The parish council have strived to keep the cost low for residents, whilst maintaining services and investing in assets.

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Please include your name, address and a daytime telephone number

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On Saturday 17th January, Town went down to a dramatic 5-4 defeat at home to Shaftesbury. Twice Melksham went behind in the first-half but hit back immediately. First, Shaftesbury opened the scoring on 20 minutes only for Will Christopher to equalise two minutes later; then on 43 minutes, the visitors struck again, but Town equalised within a minute through Olly Mehew. 

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“The King George V Park is our premier park in Melksham, it is a fabulous park but it is time to move things forward,” said Cllr Adrienne Westbrook.

Ideas shared will help shape an updated masterplan, setting out a long-term strategy for the park. Councillors are particularly keen to discuss the sensory garden and its location, the future of the dog park and how to improve the park’s entrances.

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