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18/08/2025

Food and River Festival to celebrate 10th year with jam-packed line-up

Melksham’s Food and River Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary later this month with live music, entertainment, river activities, and more than 100 stalls featuring local food and drink, charities and community groups.

The free festival is held in the heart of Melksham at King George V Park and will run on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August.

The festival will be declared open each day by Melksham’s town crier, Ian Pugh. New this year is a stage to showcase the range of live music and entertainment, including One Voice Community Choir, Kris Nock Big Band, Rock Choir, The DeciBelles, vocalist Hannah Glencross, Ian Rayney, Sam Bishop and Ruby Derbyshire.

There will also be a variety of community information stalls, including one offering blood pressure checks and energy advice.

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17/08/2025

Plans submitted for 50 homes at Bowerhill Lane

A planning application has been submitted to build 50 houses on land at Bowerhill Lane.

The application, by The Silverwood Partnership, proposes to develop agricultural land at Bowerhill Lane with 50 two-storey homes. The plans also include public open space, landscaping and access from the A365 Bath Road.

In its planning statement, the developer says the housing will be set back from the site’s northern boundary to preserve the setting of the nearby grade II listed Old Loves Farmhouse.

The site is not one of the areas allocated for development in the newly approved Joint Melksham Neighbourhood Plan, which was recently backed by a public referendum.

Pictured: Land earmarked for the development

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17/08/2025

Melksham teenager shines on international bowls debut

A Melksham teenager made his international debut for the England Under-18s bowls team last month, competing in the British Isles International Series held in Ayr, Scotland.

17-year-old Alfie Holland, who plays for Avon Bowls Club, earned his first cap for England and was selected as skip in the triples discipline. He helped steer his team to two victories out of three matches, with the only loss by a single point.

Alfie also played in three additional triples games across the weekend, winning all three. His performances contributed to England’s overall success, as the Under-18s squad secured the Gold medal, finishing ahead of Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

Coaches and team officials praised Alfie’s consistency and composure during the competition, describing his debut as highly promising.

The British Isles International Series features the top Under-18 bowlers from across the UK and Ireland, and is considered a key stepping-stone for future senior internationals.

Picture by Linda De Santiz

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16/08/2025

Historic season for Melksham Walking Football Ladies

Melksham Walking Football Ladies’ team is enjoying a record-breaking season at a time when there is a boom in women’s football following England’s historic Euro 2025 victory.

The team currently sits an impressive 10 points clear at the top of the Wiltshire County League as they push to reclaim the title. They’re also leading the Gloucestershire FA League, with just one round remaining.

And in a landmark achievement, the team lifted the first-ever Wiltshire FA Ladies County Cup last month, edging out Chippenham 1–0 in a tense and well-contested final.

The team now turn their attention to the next round of the FA Cup, with an away fixture in Newton Abbot scheduled for September.

Pictured: The team with the FA County Cup - Emma Kinderman, Lisa Lane, Karen Broadhead, Becky Mallard, Lia Painter, Sarah Summers, Natalie Bailey

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16/08/2025

Town’s treasure hunt trail ‘Spot the Oddity’ returns

There is still time to take part in this year’s Melksham Carnival ‘Spot the Oddity’ competition, with almost 80 ‘oddities’ to find throughout the town.

Nearly 80 local businesses have signed up to take part, hiding unusual items in their windows as part of this giant treasure hunt sponsored by TaxAssist Accounts Melksham.

Trail sheets cost £3 and are available from Melksham Library, or for the first time, those who prefer a paperless option can purchase a digital sheet via the Melksham Carnival page. Participants then head into the town to look into participating windows and consider what items are the ‘odd one out.’

Michelle Brightwell from the carnival team said, “Why has the hairdressers got a tin of tuna in the window? Why is there a paperclip stuck to that wall? Because they are the ‘oddities’ that have been hidden so jot down the answer and then when you have finished, submit your online forms or pop paper ones through the letter box at the town hall by 31st August.”

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15/08/2025

Step into a summer adventure at Whitehall’s Fairy & Dinosaur Grotto

Families looking for a magical day out this summer won’t want to miss Whitehall Garden Centre’s popular Fairy & Dinosaur Grotto.

Running daily from 10am to 4pm, the event invites young adventurers to explore a themed grotto filled with fairy houses, prehistoric creatures, and magical surprises.

“Whether your child dreams of dancing with fairies or discovering dinosaurs, there’s something to capture every imagination,” said a spokesperson for Whitehall.

“Each child will receive an interactive activity booklet to guide them through the grotto, making it a hands-on experience the whole family can enjoy.

“There’s no need to book a specific time slot – simply turn up and enjoy the adventure at your own pace.”

Tickets cost £3.99 per person (under-1s go free) and can be purchased online, at Customer Services in the Lacock store, or on the door – subject to availability. For more information or to book your tickets, visit Whitehall Garden Centre’s website – https://buff.ly/50vd4it

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15/08/2025

Charity fundraiser at The Kings Arms tomorrow

A fundraising day is due to take place tomorrow at The Kings Arms from 1pm in aid of the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance.

The event will be a celebration after six residents are due to complete two gruelling marathons in 48 hours in aid of the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, ending at the pub.

There will be two singers and a DJ over the course of the afternoon and evening; family-friendly activities and games; a BBQ held out the back in the car park and a raffle with some top prizes.

Tickets for the event cost £7 for adults and £3 for children, which can be purchased in advance through Sam Kirk on 07734589755 or can be purchased at the venue on the day.�

The runners are currently en route, splitting the marathon by running four miles every four hours for 48 hours.

15/08/2025

Summer funday to celebrate 35 years of air ambulance service

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is holding its annual ‘Summer at the Base’ funday this month to celebrate 35 years of service.

The day will be held at the airbase in Semington this Saturday, 16th August, from 12pm to 4pm on the front lawn, with a prime view of the helipad and helicopter (subject to operations).

There will be fun-filled activities for all ages including appearances from the cuddly mascots, paramedic bear Wilber and pilot bear Marsha, CPR demonstrations, games and plenty of food and refreshment stalls available.

Entry to the event costs £5 per adult and children under 12 enter for £1.

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14/08/2025

Melksham’s Town Crier keeps tradition alive with community ‘cries’

With summer in full swing and a range of community events taking place, Melksham’s Town Crier says he is looking forward to continuing the long-standing tradition of heralding the town’s major events.

Ian Pugh was officially welcomed into the role nearly a year ago and, over the past year, has performed cries at a number of community events, including the Remembrance Parade last November, the annual carnival parade and the Makers’ Market.

“The aim of doing a cry at the market was to whip up some enthusiasm and let people know where and when it was taking place,” said Ian. “We had quite a good turnout in the end. I walked up and down the High Street encouraging people to attend.”

Ian brings a wealth of experience to the role, having been a professional toastmaster for around 15 years. “Speaking in front of a large crowd is not a problem for me,” he said. “I’m not embarrassed by it, like a lot of people are.”

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14/08/2025

The latest issue of the Melksham News is out now.

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14/08/2025

Community raises over £9,000 for brain tumour charities at football funday

A charity football match has raised over £9,000 for two charities which supported a local family when their son was diagnosed with a brain tumour.

The match was held on Sunday 3rd August and raised funds for The Grand Appeal at Bristol Children’s Hospital and Harry’s Hat, which both supported local boy Rio Amoroso and his family when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour just over two years ago.

The day saw a friendly game take place between Knorr-Bremse staff, which is where Rio’s dad Danny works, and Melksham Town parents and coaches. There were also refreshments, activities and live music.

“It was well and truly unbelievable; I was amazed at how many people attended,” said Danny.

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14/08/2025

Students from Oak Sixth Form celebrate A-level and vocational results day success

Sixth formers from Melksham Oak Sixth Form in are celebrating their A-level and vocational qualifications results today.

Associate headteacher Abbie Clark said they were an “amazing set of results,” and a “true credit to the students’ hard work, positivity, dedication and resilience”.

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