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february
THURSDAY 16th- Saturday 18th
7.00pm: Seend Fawlty Players present 'Moonrakers - The Panto!' at Seend Community Centre, 7.30pm. tickets £5 (£3 concessions). Again on Saturday 18th at 7.00pm.
SUNDAY 19th
3.00pm; Sunday Serenade at Melksham United Church. The popular duo, The Melksham Pearlies will be leading an afternoon of traditional sing-a-long entertainment. See story for more details.
tuesday 21st
7.30pm: Melksham electronic organ club presents Chris Powell at the Melksham Assembly Hall. Enquires to secretary Eileen Hale on 01225 702110.
THURSDAY 23RD
12.30pm-1.15pm: Lunch time recitals at the Rachel Fowler Centre presents Dianne Gibb. Free admission, donations welcome. Tea, coffee, soup and rolls available.
7.30pm: ‘The Restoration of Amos Vale Cemetery’ An account of the work done on this interesting project by David Napier. At the Melksham Assembly Hall. Put on by Melksham & District Historical Association. Visitors £3.
FRIDAY 24TH
7.30pm: Ballroom and Social Charity dance at Melksham House. The ever popular Sharon Wilshire on keyboards. Doors open at 7.30pm for 8.00pm start. Raffle and bar available. All proceeds made on the night to go to Dorothy House. Entry on the door £4.
SATURDAY 25TH
2.00pm: Holt United Reformed Church, Jumble Sale, In the URC Hall. Refreshments available. Proceeds to Church Funds with free admission.
TUESDAY 28TH
7.30pm: Rachel Fowler Centre. Melksham Gardeners' Society are pleased to welcome Geoff Hobson for a talk and practical demonstration on Orchids. Visitors most welcome (£1.50). Refreshments served. For more information please contact 01225 344408 or email: melkshamgardenerssociety@live.co.uk
THURSDAYS
9.45am-11.00am: Xercise at the town hall. Keep fit for the more mature (active group). 11.15am-12.15pm: Xercise, gentle group. Contact 07711 871750.
10.00am-11.45am: Little Teddies Toddler Group meet at the Baptist Church, Old Broughton Road on Thursdays (term time). Call Sarah on 791305. (The friendly toddler group with an active social life).
10.45am-11.30am: Tots Praise every Thursday at Queensway Hall. Stories & singing for children 0-4 years. Followed by refreshments & craft. Then lunch until 1.00pm (bring your own)! Contact 07788 744829.
2.30pm-3.30pm: Songs of Praise at Queensway Chapel in Pembroke Road. An opportunity to sing favourite hymns & to chat afterwards over a ‘cuppa’. A warm welcome to all. Every Thursday. Speakers:
7pm-8pm: Melksham Wado Karate Club - new members - age 6 upwards including adults. The Manor School, Ruskin SIte. Lowbourne. First lesson free. Tony Stannard 01225 344825.
FRIDAYS
10.15am: The Friday Club (ex Melksham CSRF) meet for coffee and tea and a chat at Melksham House. Everyone is welcome.
10.30am: The St Michael’s Little Cherubs (parent/guardian and baby/toddler group) meet at St. Michael’s Church Room in Canon Square, every friday of term time. Feel welcome to join us, fellowship for parents, fun for children.
10.30am-1.00pm: West Wilts Credit Union collection point is open in Melksham United Church (opp. Lloyds Bank). Pop in for a cup of tea/coffee & a chat about your financial situation. Further information on 01225 704907.
10.00am-11.00noon: Breast Friends (Breast Feeding Peer Support Group) meeting at The Children’s Centre (the Bungalow) at King’s Park Primary School. Come and join us for a coffee and a chat if you are a breast-feeding mum or mum-to-be. Pre-school siblings very welcome.
1.00pm: Busy Bees Patchwork and Quilting meet fortnightly at Bowerhill Village Hall Cost £2.50 includes refreshments. Beginners welcome. Further information, contact Marilyn Mills on 01225-708600.
1.00pm: Chairobics - ladies and gents, multi level exercise class for the more mature. Queensway Hall, tea and coffee follow. Contact Claire Poole for details 07909987811.
1.00pm-4.00pm: Craft Chat & Coffee meets fortnightly at Bowerhill Village Hall. £2, which includes refreshments. Each person should bring along some craft of any kind i.e. knitting, sewing, quilting, lace-making, beading, etc., etc. To find out more, contact Jenny Butcher on 01225 353123.
saturdays
7.30-9.30: The Pickwick Club in Corsham naturist evenings, with swimming, sauna, jacuzzi and a steam room. First, third and fifth Saturday in each month. For more information phone 01249 712092 or 07952 298741.
SUNDAYS
9.45am-10.45am: Union Street Sunday School meets at Ebenezer Chapel every Sunday morning during term time. Ages 3-12 welcome. Please contact Jon: 01225 705839.
11.00am-6.00pm: Craft fair at Lacock Village Hall. Held every Sunday & Bank Holiday Mondays. Admission free!
6.00pm: Divine Service every Sunday at Melksham Spiritualist Church in King Street, Melksham. All welcome.
MONDAYS
5.00pm: Shapes slimming club at the Rachel Fowler Centre, Spa Road. 5.00pm: Weigh and go. 6.00pm: Weigh and stay. For more information log on to www.shapesslimming.co.uk or call 01380 828372.
7.00 - 8.30pm: Melksham Netball Club meet (weather permitting) on the outdoor courts beside Melksham House. Ages from 15+. All abilities.
6.30pm-9.30pm: Radio Controlled Car Racing at Melksham Assembly Hall. All Welcome. www. wwmcc.com for details.
7.30pm-9.30pm: Do you want to experience English Country Dancing? Why not join us? It’s good fun & good exercise. Just come along to one of our meetings at the Riverside Club, Bath Road or contact Geoff on 703650.
8.00pm: The Wessex Branch of the MG Owners Club meet on every fourth Monday of the month at The Bell on the Common, Broughton Gifford. All owners of MGs or Classic Sports Cars are welcome. Full details are on our website at www.wessex mgclub.org.uk
TUESDAYS
10.00am-11.30am: Melksham & District LINK coffee morning United Church, Melksham. Everyone welcome.
10.15am-12.00am: Shaw & Whitley Toddler Group, the Reading Rooms, Whitley. Come along and join the fun.
10.00am-1.30pm: Open House at Queensway Chapel in Pembroke Road. Why not pop in for coffee & a chat, & stay on for lunch in a relaxed & friendly atmosphere. Everyone welcome.
10.30am: Regular storytime session at Melksham Library for young children. Tel. 01225 702039.
12 noon: On the first Tuesday of the month, lunch of soup and roll, cheese and fruit at the United Church, proceeds to Christian Aid.
2.30pm-4.45pm: Melksham 60 Plus Club is a social club for the over 60s that meets every Tuesday at The Riverside Club. Enq. 703071.
7pm-8pm: Beginners Tai Chi for health at St Andrew’s Church Hall. Contact Mary-Ann on 07711 871750.
7.30pm: Melksham Gardener’s Society meet at the Rachel Fowler Centre every last Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome.
8.00pm: Melksham Lions meet 1st Tuesday of every month at Melksham House. New members especially welcome. if interested please telephone 0845 837 7401
WEDNESDAYS
9.30am-10.45am: Xercise at the town hall. Keep fit for the more mature (active group). Contact 07711 871750.
9.30am - 11.30am: Good Neighbours Club is a social club for the over 60s; every Wednesday Morning, at Rowley Place Community Hall. Call 705645.
10.00am-12.00pm: Bowerhill Toddlers for 0-4 year olds meet at Bowerhill Village Hall. All welcome. Contact Karen on 01225 700041 for more details.
10.30am-12.00pm: Little Fishes Toddler Group, 0-4 years every Wednesday during term time in the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Union Street. All welcome. Contact Penny on 793062 for information.
11.15am-12.30pm: Beginners’ Tai Chi for health at Melksham Town Hall. Call Mary-Ann on 07711 871 750.
6.15-7.45pm: Beginners Yoga Class at Melksham Town Hall - contact Pete Savin 01225 858961
7.00pm: Last Wednesday of every month, Forest Tenants Residents’ Association meet at the Audry Avenue changing rooms at 7.00pm.
7.45-9.15pm: Experienced Yoga Class at Melksham Town Hall - Contact Pete Savin 01225 858961
8.00pm: Royal Air Force Association meet on the last Wednesday of every month at Melksham House, Melksham. All welcome.
8.00pm: Melksham Climate Friendly Group meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the Spencer's Sports & Social Club on Beanacre Road in the Committee Room behind the skittle alley.
