Melksham news family announcements Please include your name, address and a daytime telephone number . Last year, the residents raised over £6,000 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance, with the display attracting visitors from across the county. 14 °c. We need the infrastructure to support the houses. Search Acknowledgements, Death Notices and In Memoriam within Wiltshire. April 27, 2024. The founder of A&I Jaffray Antiques, one of Melksham’s oldest businesses, died on 1st April at the age of 93. The war memorial at the former Cooper Tires site has finally been relocated following a public outcry over the condition in which it had been left. Semington Village Fete is being held on Saturday 20th July from 2pm in Semington along the village High Street. With their game on Saturday at Willand being postponed due to Residents in Melksham who struggle to get out can benefit from the support of Melksham Area Community Transport, a local Spotlight On: Melksham Community Transport - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications Volunteeers are working to continue the restoration of a former waterway between Chippenham and Melksham. Let’s celebrate this season with joy, kindness, and hope for the year ahead. LOCAL MP Brian Mathew has voted in favour of the assisted dying bill, which was debated by MPs in Parliament Melksham’s Poppy Appeal raised over £30,000 for Royal Work has started to demolish the former library in the town centre to make way for affordable, independent living apartments for older people. The service provides long-term rehabilitation and support to stroke survivors and their carers, many whom live in Melksham. HOME; ARRANGING A FUNERAL. LOCAL antiques dealer, Alan Jaffray, was sent off in style this week atop a vintage 1950s flatbed truck. A NEW support group for people living with and affected by dementia has launched at Blenheim House Care Home. Share 234 Tweet 147 Pin 53. Melksham. The book entitled A Year To Remember explores the history of the village, including stories about local people who died in both World Wars, facts about the war memorial and local villagers’ stories about their ancestors. Livestock off the Melksham train heading to the Melksham market would be herded across the town bridge. The family law team with an office in Bath Road, Melksham, is expanding its services to better serve those affected by domestic abuse. On Friday 26th May, prepare to be entertained, exhilarated and rocked till you drop! A ceremony is due to take place this week to mark the completion of the building of Herman Miller’s new manufacturing facility in Bowerhill, to be know as Portal Mill. Avon Bowls Club is no exception and following the delayed start due to the late spring, members are now enjoying the season in all its glory. 16 ° Melksham Tyres Supplies A Family-Run Business, Established in 1964 All makes of tyres Competitive prices FREE fitting while you wait MMS Melksham Motor Spares. Iris lived next door in the antiques shop and being just 11 and 9 years old they became friends and played together as the two families became close and spent a lot of A LOCAL man has published a semi-autobiographical novel, which also includes his own illustrations. A FAMILY from Melksham have starred in an advert for online retailer AO. Called home Saturday 18th November 2023 aged 99 years Memorial service will take place on Thursday 21st December. Exploring the history of the Avon was the theme of the Melksham and District Historical Association’s recent talk. The town also celebrated other local successes, including the Conigre Mead Nature Reserve, which was awarded ‘Best in the West’, and the Community Larder, which earned a special mention in the environmental awards along with an outstanding MELKSHAM town councillor, Sue Mortimer, has resigned her seat representing the Forest Ward, saying that her accountancy knowledge was disregarded. Man arrested after children allegedly approached in park. Residents do not need a referral or to be receiving benefits to access support from the pet food bank. A Melksham couple are working hard to raise funds to take part in a trek to Peru in support of the local hospice, Dorothy House. “Goughs has been a part of the Wiltshire landscape for over 140 years. Describing the story, Paul Fisher said, “Take two 14 year old boys with a love of boats and the sea, plus a growing lust for the fairer sex; throw in a small armada of beaten up and rotten river boats, mix these up with an army of characters willing to lend their worldly In advance of national Volunteers’ Week next week (June 1-7), the charity is promoting opportunities to work on the partially restored stretch of waterway between Melksham and Chippenham. A NEW hydrotherapy and grooming centre has opened in Melksham to help cats, dogs and other small animals on their journey Help your pets’ recovery with new hydrotherapy centre - Melksham Independent News FLORAL displays could soon pop up inside two telephone boxes adopted by the town council at Spa Road and Littlejohn Avenue. Melksham News. King Street Curios is closing its doors for the final time after 24 years in the town this week. The bull became furious and ran at his owner, pining the man between its two horns against the side of the bridge. Melksham music lovers are in for a nostalgic treat this month as iconic sixties band The Dreamers, formerly Freddie and The Dreamers, take to the stage at the Assembly Hall. “We are a very welcoming and friendly team,” said owner Charlotte Jarvis. Why not take the family ten pin bowling during the school holidays? Christie Miller Sports Centre has four lanes of Ten Pin Bowling. On behalf of Melksham Town Council, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! A new town crier has been appointed in Melksham and he is getting ready for his first ‘cry’ at the town’s annual Remembrance Parade next month. “We managed to get through Covid and business started picking up nicely but when the war in Ukraine and Russia started, costs increased. 16 ° Sat. PLANNING permission has been granted to Leekes of Melksham to build a Premier Inn hotel and a Beefeater restaurant in their car park. Many of my own relatives were employed at ‘the Avon’ so I have my own recollections of the time spent by my immediate family in the factory. On Sunday 10th November, there will be a church service, a parade of ex-servicemen and women, serving members of HM Forces, local groups and a wreath-laying ceremony at the War Memorial. Camilla Bassett-Smith visited the town to judge Melksham’s efforts in the south-west category of the Britain in Bloom competition, which is in its 60th year. IT’s easy to find news articles about men who’ve been leaders of industry, science and education, but little is reported MIN News Archives - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications THE town’s choral society is holding a spring concert on Saturday 20th April at 7. LOCAL MP Brian Mathew has voted in favour of the assisted dying bill, which was debated by MPs in Parliament Melksham’s Poppy Appeal raised over £30,000 for Owner Kamlesh Patel has been running the shop for eight years but says the building has been a stationery shop in Melksham since the 1980s. TROWBRIDGE: 01225 353525. com television advert which aired for the first time last week. Write to Melksham News, 31 Market Place, Melksham. A Melksham woman has marked five years since her cancer diagnosis by organising a gym-based fundraiser, where she and fellow gym members cycled and rowed to raise funds for the Anthony Nolan charity. ) Triplets from Holt, Beau, Albie, and Judie Howland, recently completed a fundraising ‘Tripathlon’ for BBC Children in Need, raising over £1,000. “As a family-owned newspaper, we have always been committed to providing the community with reliable and balanced news. Blenheim House hosted over 100 residents, families and friends for the event which was held in the home’s gardens. However, I would like to add that I question MANAGEMENT and maintenance company GreenSquareAccord have apologised to a family in Melksham East for ‘falling short of the service they Family’s complaints of ‘battle’ over ongoing mould infestation - Melksham Family Messages Please email your family messages to news@melkshamnews. Emergency. To begin, provide your information below, Announcements. Baby, Daddy and your big brother love to lots. During Pete Quadling’s final on-call shift on 7th October, friends, family and colleagues gathered at the fire station on Semington Road to celebrate his achievements. PREPARATIONS are well under way for this year’s Melksham Carnival and family fun day which will be held on Saturday 23rd July at the King George V playing field. Melksham Food Bank, which was named Group of the Year by Melksham News last year, was awarded £700. The town’s only secondary school was in the public eye last year following parents’ complaints and teacher strikes; however, the new team is now looking forward to a fresh start. A plan to build 53 affordable houses on agricultural land to the west of Semington Road will go ahead after a ruling by a planning inspector. Bodycare The A local woman has presented Wiltshire Mind with a cheque after raising over £7,000 for the charity through her sixth annual fundraiser, which supports mental health services in the local community. “Regarding the public notice matter, it has been thoroughly addressed by the Melksham News. MELKSHAM Assembly Hall has some great films fresh from the cinema lined up for people of all ages over the coming weeks. uk. uk along with your name and contact details. Bodycare The Alan, originally from Birmingham, was evacuated to Melksham during the blitz in 1940, and he stayed in the Labour Club, Melksham where his auntie worked, now the Market Tavern public house. New play park and youth event set for Announcements. Melksham Carnival Committee is very busy putting together the free to enter family fun day which already promises to be a great day for all. “People can refill their existing Thursday, December 26, 2024. Sylvia Lucas started as a nursing auxiliary at Melksham Hospital and says serving in the NHS for her whole working life has been a privilege. Share 245 Tweet 153 Pin 55. Liza Pinching and her husband, David, aim to raise £12,000 to fund the trek in April 2026. 8 °c. Melksham News have gathered a pitch from each candidate standing in the Melksham & Devizes constituency, read below before casting your vote on 4th July. Taking place on Saturday 7th December, the event will mark the switching on of the town’s impressive Christmas display, organised and installed by the Melksham Christmas Lights Group and Light Fantastic. Major route gridlocked as two A-roads shut Emergency. The day is all about bringing family and friends together and raising money for a wonderful cause. “The new facilities at the grooming salon are fresh, modern and up-to-date, offering a high quality service for your furry best friend. LOCAL MP Brian Mathew has voted in Family Messages Please email your family messages to news@melkshamnews. 16 ° The two eco toilets initially cost Melksham Town Council £33,295 and were installed last year following a year-long wait and several delays in their arrival. A book exploring the history of residents in Holt and life in the village is due to be released in the coming months. Wiltshire Publications; White Horse News; Frome Times; Thursday, September 5, 2024 . Family messages in Melksham Independent News are free with a donation to charity. 10 Since Wiltshire Council has confirmed they are currently not engaging with Melksham News, we are unable to obtain a comment from the council on this matter. 3. What to do when someone dies; Bringing the deceased into our care ; Registering the Death; The Coroners Procedure; Making the Funeral Arrangements; Visiting the Deceased; He has received various awards from the English FA and Western League for his services to football and Melksham Town and also received a Civic Award from Melksham Town Council. Toggle navigation 01225 702 521. This Saturday, 27th April, the Assembly Hall will host the Melksham Holistic Wellbeing & Spiritual Event, organised by Be Well Events. In 1850, a bull was being led across by a rope attached to a ring through its nose. October 20, 2023. Ian Pugh was officially welcomed into his role by Melksham’s mayor, Cllr Tom Price, former town crier, Jax Brady and aspiring young town crier, Ada-Rose, earlier this month. New This pullout feature from Melksham Family of Churches has times and locations for services during Christmas. 4 °c. 7 °c. The £7million project will include a 71-bed hotel and 246-cover restaurant, with work expected to begin in the next six months, taking less than 18 months to complete. Why has Melksham been ‘singled out’ for more than its fair share of housing development in recent years? The truth The truth Councillors' corner - Melksham Independent News Melksham now awaits to find out the results of the South West in Bloom judging, which took place on Monday 8th July. He received an Outstanding Personal Achievement Award from Wiltshire Football Association in 2022 after 60 years at Melksham Town. Suitable for any age or skill level, alleys are ideal for any occasion – birthday party, corporate event, A CONSERVATIVE councillor has been disqualified from Melksham Town Council for failing to attend any council meetings in six months. Melksham Independent News is owned, produced and run by local people. Melksham’s pampered pets can expect a VIP experience at their new home say CJ Dog & Cat Grooming at the Littlebrook Courtyard. There will be craft stalls, entertainers, vintage rides, a fun The Melksham family of the late Michelle Phillips, who was tragically killed in a road traffic collision in Devon at the age of 26, are inviting people to join them at a special remembrance service for road traffic victims. Older residents are invited to enjoy a traditional pantomime at the Riverside Centre on Tuesday 10th December, organised by Celebrating Family Messages Please email your family messages to news@melkshamnews. It explores the 150-year history of Forest & Sandridge, including interviews with ex-pupils and staff as well as a collection of photographs from the archives. A COMMUNITY hub based in Melksham has a busy schedule of events for residents with something for all ages. Entertainment The new senior leadership team at Melksham Oak Community School say they are looking forward to helping the school flourish and encouraging students to have high aspirations. A local man says he feels compelled to sell his cherished guitars to cover his energy bills this winter, following the government’s decision to stop the £300 winter fuel payment for millions of pensioners. “He loved helping others,” says Victoria. So to help other people avoid this, I started this mobile refilling station, a travelling service to take to people, so they don’t have to travel. SN12 6ES or email news@melkshamnews. Mummy, Daddy and your big brother love you lots. The town is determined to go for gold after being awarded gold for Following an investigation by the Melksham News, questions were raised about whether the council had sought professional advice prior to installing the equipment. “We’ve also supported various charitable organisations in the area and helped local schools by providing laptops to children identified as unable to afford them. Melksham and District Link will be operating with limited availabilty from Monday 23rd December to Thursday 2nd January and phone lines will only be answered for a very short period during this time and not at all on WITH Easter just around the corner and summer on it’s way, The Melksham Open Gardens event is fast approaching. A LOCAL veterinary practice has been awarded a prestigious accreditation for achieving the highest standards of veterinary care. Melksham Already the bowling season is nearly half-way through its allotted span, and clubs everywhere are gearing up to be the best they can. uk, or call 01225 704 187. Posting an family announcement is easy and uncomplicated with The Melksham Independent News. Family Announcements Search Acknowledgements, Death Notices and In Memoriam within Melksham Find local and national death notices, funeral notices, obituaries, in memoriams, acknowledgements and family announcements including birthdays, births, anniversaries and Born 5th November 2023 Welcome to the world baby girl. Family Messages Please email your family messages to news@melkshamnews. 13 ° What is particularly disappointing is the context of Wiltshire Council owning multiple-family homes that remain vacant, despite a significant housing shortage—an issue that appears to be largely ignored. In this newspaper’s 40+ years of providing news for the local community, we are not aware of any other council anywhere in the country that has done something like this. Chandlers Coach Travel is a family business, founded in 1991 and has grown since then with the support of the local community from two coaches to the modern fleet of 12 coaches. LOCAL woman Gillian Hobbs, along with friends and family, raised £720 for RUH Bath’s NICU Special Care Baby Unit by Family and friends raise over £700 for baby care unit - Melksham Independent News A VOLUNTEER of Melksham’s Community Larder, Adrienne Westbrook, has called on the town council to ‘better’ promote the use of the allotments as a ‘wonderful source of produce’ that could help reduce food waste and feed residents in need. It will take place on Sunday 21st July, in aid of The Children’s Society and the local organisers are looking for people to volunteer to open up their garden for visitors to enjoy and admire the fruits (and flowers) of their labours. A MUCH-LOVED Melksham shop is closing. For over 40 years, we have a proud record as a The opening hours at Melksham Community Larder have been extended due to an increase in produce being collected from supermarkets Community Larder extends opening hours - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications Issue Dates 2024 Thursday 2nd January Story and Picture Deadline: Thursday 11th December Thursday 16th January Story and Picture Deadline: Thursday 9th January Thursday This weekend, Melksham will pay respects in the town’s annual Remembrance Parade to honour all those in the armed forces who have died in the line of duty. It was the first talk of the autumn season and was attended by over 200 visitors who listened to the association’s chair, Paul Carter, run through a brief history of the site from 1895 to 1960s. . Saturday, November 30, 2024. CORSHAM: 01249 716008. Of Melksham. A Melksham mum has taken her campaign for CPR awareness to the national stage, urging all new parents to learn this critical skill after her own experience saving her baby’s life. MMS Melksham Motor Spares More than just car parts We are your local motor spares supplier Everything for the motorist Bodycare. A local bishop has opened and blessed the new school chapel at Shaw CE Primary School. The film stars big Hollywood names including Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Michelle Melksham Tyres Supplies A Family-Run Business, Established in 1964 All makes of tyres Competitive prices FREE fitting while you wait MMS Melksham Motor Spares. With their game on Saturday at Willand being postponed due to Storm Melksham has once again triumphed in the South West in Bloom competition, winning gold for the fifth time. The whole of the parapet was knocked down for several feet, At 66 years old, David continues to dream of representing Great Britain again and regularly trains at the Melksham Campus. Teams from the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust have started clearing a further third of a mile at Naish Hill, on the edge of Lacock, As I write this, we are looking forward to the opening of the full Eastern Way, thus reducing the through traffic on Snowberry Lane, and the start of the upgraded footpath from the East of Melksham development to the Melksham Oak Community School. He also recently launched the Melksham Memories project; a collection of over 1,000 photos of Melksham through history, which is on show in the shop. Its long-standing success is undoubtedly in part due to the commitment it shows to the people and communities in which it operates Find local job vacanciesMelksham Independent News Job Vacancies Popular Searches Cleaners Cafe Manager Cafe Assistant Clerk Financial Officer Part-Time Vacancy Jobs - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications MELKSHAM: 01225 702521. 10 °c. Carly told Melksham News, “I started this business as I was having to travel to refill and it didn’t make sense – using petrol to try and reduce waste and help the environment – it was counterproductive. Leisure . Pictured: L – Local resident Gary Fossey with Cllr Mike Sankey leading the campaign to open the Melksham East Relief Road . Fantasy Radio, based in Devizes, has been broadcasting full-time across Wiltshire since 2012 and has built up a loyal following in the Melksham area too. 11 ° Tue. gov. Melksham . It is published and printed by Wiltshire Publications Ltd, a A local woman who has worked in the NHS for 54 years retired last month after starting her career in 1970 at Melksham Hospital. Bodycare The The 60-page book titled The Sesquicentennial of Forest & Sandridge School has been produced by chair of the Melksham and District Historical Association Paul Carter in collaboration with the school. Friday, November 8, 2024. Melksham PHOTOGRAPHS taken by members of the Melksham Amateur Photography Group are on display in the Arthouse Café, Market Place, for Say cheese! Melksham’s amateur photographers display work in Market Place café - Melksham Independent News The town’s charity that provides transport to and from medical appointments will be running a skeleton service over the Christmas period. 30pm at Melksham United Church on Choral Society to perform Handel and Vivaldi - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications A pet food bank in Melksham has been tirelessly supporting pets and their owners in Melksham and the surrounding villages. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims service, organised by national charity RoadPeace, will be held on Sunday 17th THE family and friends of Ben Smith, who died two years ago, aged just 18, after being assaulted on a Family gathers in memory for Melksham teenager - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications Melksham Tyres Supplies A Family-Run Business, Established in 1964 All makes of tyres Competitive prices FREE fitting while you wait MMS Melksham Motor Spares. IT has been a successful start to the year for St. Login THE local community has pulled together after the ‘devastating’ arson attack that ripped through the changing rooms and outside area of Forest Community Centre in Melksham last Friday, 23rd February, around 6pm. The funding will be used to provide rehabilitation, activities, counselling and psychotherapy for stroke survivors. The key Wiltshire routes facing major delays amid flooding. Wiltshire Publications; White Horse News; Frome Times; Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Traffic. Person of RETURNING to the Assembly Hall on Sunday 25th February is the Melksham Record Fair, which has now become a quarterly. We are happy to accept in Memoriam notices and birthday, engagement and wedding messages. Acting chair of the Melksham Transport User Group, Graham Ellis said, “Peter saw train services at Melksham move from two each way per day (too early and too late to be of much use) to nine each way, with a 25-fold increase in passenger numbers. Andy York, as well as doing commissioned photography, does passport photos, framing, restoration, copying, and creative work. (The latter we have been pressing for since the planning application for the school was submitted. Melksham's Carols Around the Tree event is to be held this Friday, 13th The Christmas countdown in Melksham starts this weekend with the eagerly awaited Christmas lights switch-on and festive fayre. Michael and All Angels’ Church in Melksham which has New Parishioners are flocking to the church - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications A MEMORIAL plaque to honour a much-loved Melksham resident, Jean Harris, who died in April last year, is to be. For any local swimmers or ex-swimmers interested in joining, the Melksham Swordfish Club trains at the Melksham Campus on Tuesday nights from 8:30pm to 10:00pm and on Thursdays from 6pm to 9pm. Awards. Organisers say, “This is an interactive event for those interested in holistic wellbeing, spirituality, health and beauty. 15 ° Fri. Melksham For more details on this event, see the Melksham Town Council website and social media pages, email comms-events@melksham-tc. After a year’s break, Melksham Carnival is set to return with a bang and other big events planned this summer include the dance music Shambles Festival, this year combined with a Live Band Night, a special 50th-anniversary celebration for the Melksham Lions and the popular THE Family Learning Festival - a programme of free activities and events to inspire a love of learning in family Family Learning Festival to return next month - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications THERE’S non-stop entertainment at Melksham Assembly Hall in the coming weeks. Related Stories. One of the busiest members this year is the Chairman, Dawn Edwards, who is very After celebrating their first anniversary in April, the Melksham RFC Walking Rugby Team are looking for new members to join A LOCAL family has received a posthumous medal on behalf of their late husband and father, Harold ‘Hal’ Spencer, for Family given posthumous medal for service at 1950s’ nuclear test site - Melksham Independent News MELKSHAM is gearing up for a memorable summer with a lineup of exciting events. THE Melksham Branch of the Royal British Legion is launching its annual Poppy Appeal this month and is seeking volunteers The Carers Together Wiltshire Roadshow is coming to Melksham this month to provide support for unpaid carers in the area. Crime. Terry Eyre, 94, an expert in metals who worked at Brunel University and his wife Jean, 94, an office worker, were reunited after Jean moved to join Terry at the Mavern House Care Home, where Terry now lives. THE family of a woman living with Alzheimer's, whose first language is British Sign Language (BSL), are delivering deaf awareness sessions to carers Family delivers deaf awareness training - Melksham Independent News MELKSHAM Neighbourhood Police Team (NPT) and the Neighbourhood Harm Reduction Team carried out a weapon sweep of King George V “I am sure that most of my generation growing up in Melksham in the 1950s/1960s had a family member who worked at ‘the Avon’ – as we called it – or knew of someone else who did. Graham Ellis, chair of Melksham’s transport user group and director of TravelWatch South West, described the report as ‘significant’ for the town. ‘The Memory Cafe’ is held on the first and third Thursday of every month, and is open to anyone in the community, including family members, carers and other support groups. We are happy to. Wiltshire Publications; White Horse News; Frome Times; Friday, September 20, 2024. SHOPPERSin Melksham have a new way to support a good cause while grabbing a bargain, as Julian House opened its Local MP votes in favour of assisted dying bill . com. The first session was held last week and attendees enjoyed a number of A LOCAL couple married for over 70 years have been reunited at a care home in Shaw after four years of living apart. “Back in the ‘70s, it was different times in the NHS,” explained Sylvia. 17 °c. That provided the background for a longer platform and longer trains. BARKER Arthur MBE With great sadness the family announce that Arthur passed away Funeral service is at St Michael's Church, Melksham on Wednesday 6th November 2024 at 3pm. “The train service could A LOCAL family has received a posthumous medal on behalf of their late husband and father, Harold ‘Hal’ Spencer, for Front Page Archives - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications Access Past Issues of Melksham Independent News Digital EditionDigital Edition For help or questions about this website, or a technical Contact us - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications Groups offering support and help include Melksham Food Bank; a new charity, Christmas Cheer, which provides hampers to families in need; the Friends of Giffords Surgery, bringing smiles to children with a gift of toy and the Chatty Cafe and thatmeetingplace offering a friendly face and a place to drop in for a chat. 10 ° Thu. Share 237 Tweet 148 Pin 53 Related Stories “It is free to come along. Chairman of the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch, Dave Maloney said, “The restored canal has always been popular with walkers, runners and cyclists but there’s WINNERS of Melksham News’ Person of the Year and Group of the Year for 2023 are community stalwart Tracie Winslow, who has raised thousands for local charities; and the team at Melksham Food Bank. We are happy to We are happy to Family Messages - Melksham Independent News The dedicated Age UK worker, Sarah Thomson, funded by Melksham Without Parish Council (MWPC) and Melksham Town Council, attended the sessions in November and December, to support those who may feel isolated, to support them in finding other regular activities to attend. The plan to build homes on the site has been in contention since developers Terra Strategic first submitted them in 2019. Bodycare The Melksham Tyres Supplies A Family-Run Business, Established in 1964 All makes of tyres Competitive prices FREE fitting while you wait MMS Melksham Motor Spares. Held at Oakfield Stadium, home of Melksham Town Football Club and Melksham Rugby Club, the event featured a synchronised fireworks show set to music, drawing a large crowd to enjoy in the colourful display. See in the new year at Melksham Cons Club with music from the 60s to the 90s from the Blue Join Melksham’s Carols Around the Tree. DEVIZES: 01380 728008. Plans for two decommissioned red telephone boxes in Melksham are being revisited by the town council, as they have remained unused despite several proposals since their adoption in 2020. Chalkland Vets based on the Melksham High Street, has been awarded the Royal Trees, parks and roads for the Silver Jubilee A column about days gone by in Melksham by local historian Lisa Melksham Times Past - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications The paper was founded in 1981 and is packed full of local news about Melksham, its schools, clubs, organisations and people. Town councillors had previously expressed doubts about the They said, “We have too much development in Melksham, and what we are concerned about is the length of time it takes to get a medical appointment. 16 ° Sun. Share 248 Tweet 155 Pin 56. An on-call firefighter who has served Melksham for over three decades has been honoured as he retires after 37 years of dedicated service. December 4, 2024. A care home in Melksham hosted a Bridgerton-themed high tea event in support of Huntington’s Disease Association, raising £240 through family donations. The Right Reverend Dr Andrew Rumsey, Bishop of Ramsbury, visited the school on Wednesday 5th June, to open and bless the chapel that the school’s Church Champions had designed and planned as a place of peace and reflection for the whole school. 30pm, the Assembly Hall goes to the circus when 20th Century Fox’s blockbuster film, The Greatest Showman, arrives in town. “We’ve gifted MacBooks to the Melksham Music Project and Melksham Music and Drama to help young people engage with online music,” Natalie said. Wiltshire Publications; White Horse News; Frome Times; Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The idea, put forward by the town council’s communications and events officer, was supported at a committee meeting last month when councillors agreed it could be funded out of the South West in Bloom budget. Fourth councillor resigns from town council - Melksham Independent News THE Round House, a Grade II listed building in the heart of Melksham town centre, is due to undergo repairs after Wiltshire Council approved a planning application for the works to start. We’ve got so much lined up this year,” said the organiser Tracie Winslow, who won Melksham News’ Person of the Year for her efforts in organising the event where she raised over £7,500 last year. 13 °c. Saturday, December 14, 2024. THE annual Melksham Open Gardens event raised a record £1,590 for The Children’s Society last month, as gardens across the Open Gardens raises record amount - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications As the festive lights illuminate our town, let them remind us of the warmth and generosity that define Melksham. Wiltshire Publications; White Horse News; Frome Times; Monday, November 4, 2024. This Family Messages Please email your family messages to news@melkshamnews. Busy festive period for play The Sarum Avenue Christmas lights are back this year with a ‘bigger and better’ display to raise funds for Wiltshire Air Ambulance. Busy festive period for play-off chasing Town. Click on the icon below for more. They were initially praised as environmentally friendly, using a low-power electric flush and a waste disposal system that did not require water or electricity. Claire Forgacs, who represented the Forest Ward, was expelled from the council and informed by the clerk that this was due to a rule which states that a councillor loses their seat if they fail to attend any council meetings for a FOUR generations of the Gompels family were present to witness the grand opening of their new warehouse and offices in SHOPPERSin Melksham have a new way to support a good cause while grabbing a bargain, as Julian House opened its Local MP votes in favour of assisted dying bill. 0 . We are happy to accept in Memoriam notices and birthday, Say ‘Happy Birthday’, ‘Congratulations on your Engagement’, commemorate a wedding anniversary or announce a bereavement in Melksham’s best-read newspaper. December 11, 2024. Candidates PDF. When Victoria’s parents moved to Melksham 13 years ago, she said her father got involved with the community and helped with Melksham in Bloom, the gardening club and raised funds for Dorothy House on a number of occasions with the Rotary Club. Family given posthumous medal for service at 1950s’ nuclear test site. MELKSHAM stalwart, Gail Chillcott, who died following a traffic collision, is being remembered by her family and friends as the Tributes paid to ‘kind and caring’ community-minded woman - Melksham Independent News SHOPPERSin Melksham have a new way to support a good cause while grabbing a bargain, as Julian House opened its Local MP votes in favour of assisted dying bill . THE long-awaited footpath to Melksham Oak School, which was hoped to be completed in time for the new school year, Featured Stories Archives - Melksham Independent News Wiltshire Publications One key recommendation for Melksham is the addition of a passing loop on the long single-track section, which would allow trains to pass each other more efficiently. We are also opposed because the development could be built on prime agricultural land, and it is a flood plain. Liam and Jodie Cripps and their children Olivia aged 6, twins Heidi and Elliott aged 5 and Freddie 17 months star in the new AO. Share 258 Tweet 161 Pin 58. ” Wiltshire Digital Drive also maintains a donation THERE’S so much entertainment at Melksham Assembly Hall with exciting shows and live music coming up in the next few months. “Trade just hasn’t been the same since lockdown and with overheads going up, it’s time to call it a day,” said owner Lizzie Board. 15 °c. Family Messages Please email your family messages to news@melkshamnews. “As well as helping in Melksham, he also helped The team behind a highly successful radio station in Wiltshire is planning to bring its expertise to Melksham following a recent announcement by Ofcom. The Riverside Centre, based on Bath Road along the Millennium Riverside Walk, is home to live music events and several local clubs and with a six-week cooking course coming up. They welcome browsers and are a key member of the Littlebrook project. Police respond Older residents are invited to enjoy a traditional pantomime at the Riverside Centre on Tuesday 10th December, organised by Celebrating Age Wiltshire. On Friday 23rd February at 7. co. At the roadshow, information will be shared on the support provided by Carers Together Wiltshire for unpaid carers, carers’ assessments and access to assistance, parent carer and young adult carer services, the new carers’ ID card provided Residents gathered on Friday 1st November for the town’s annual fireworks display, with over 2,000 attendees enjoying the show. South West Farmer. A LOCAL family has received a posthumous medal on behalf of their late husband Born 5th November 2023 Welcome to the world baby girl. The overarching aim of the newspaper is to bring local, quality, balanced and unbiased news to the community we serve. uzfie mqvf rwvmdn xrimhru thyfy pyflln jedgjhsx hzkdsna rdjgbukj xpwg