Issue 508 – “Save our library!” Campaign launched to save Melksham Library from being moved out of town

A campaign has been launched to save Melksham Library after Wiltshire Council announced a consultation exercise which proposes closing the popular town centre resource in favour of an out-of-town complex to be located by the new Melksham Oak Community School.

Issue 508 – School transport rules anger Semington parents

Government red tape has been blamed for a rule which means some children in Semington receive free transport to the new Melksham Oak Community School, despite other children who live just yards down the road having to pay.

Issue 508 – Pair gear up for charity skydive

Two thrill-seeking fundraisers from Melksham are raising hundreds of pounds for Dorothy House Hospice through a sponsored skydive.

Issue 508 – Exam results leave Melksham students with plenty to celebrate

The headteacher of the new Melksham Oak Community School has praised its students for “wonderful” exam results achieved this year.

Issue 508 – New £1.5m Countrywide store set for launch

The long awaited new Countrywide store is set to open in Melksham at 8.30am on Saturday 18th September.

Issue 508 – A museum for Melksham?

With news that the Roundhouse is to close its doors to the public, the idea of a permanent museum in Melksham has been advanced by local man, Paul Carter.

Issue 508 – Young people to have their say on transport

Young people in Melksham will be showcasing their ideas to help improve local transport and access, with £1,000 up for grabs for the best entries.

Issue 508 – New witness appeal into investigation into death of Adrian Cooksey

Officers continuing their investigation into the death of Adrian Cooksey, have appealed for new witnesses to come forward.

Issue 508 – Holt pre-school is moving!

As of Monday 6th September, Holt Pre-school will no longer run its popular sessions from the village hall but from its own mobile building, conveniently placed on Holt Primary School’s site.

After many years spent lobbying for the move, the pre-school’s management committee are excited about the dawn of a new era. Myrthe Edney, a member of the pre-school’s committee said, “The pre-school will finally gain an outdoor play area, something that has been sorely missed with the village hall. We will also be able to do what the parents in Holt have been asking us for years; extend our opening hours.
“We will run sessions from 9.00am-3.00pm now and are looking into offering breakfast and an after-school club for school-aged children from January 2011 onwards. The extended opening hours is going to make a huge impact on the community of Holt, which doesn't have any other form of childcare in the village.”

Issue 507 – Poundstretcher to move into former Woolworths store

Melksham Independent News can exclusively reveal that high street retailer Poundstretcher is to move into the former Woolworths unit in the town centre.