🗓️ Saturday 18th July 2026

⌚Road Closures in place from 5.30pm to 8pm

🎉 Carnival sets off at 6pm!

Join them on the streets of Melksham, for the ever-popular Carnival procession. See if you can spot the "Lion's of Melksham"...

This event is completely free to watch, or to enter, but donations would be very gratefully received, to help them continue to bring you this marvellous family event.

Please check their Facebook page for further updates.

Family fun for all ages...

The Melksham Lions will be attending this event with their stall.

The Seend Summer Fete is a charming celebration of English tradition, offering a fun-filled day out for the whole family! Held annually on the Lye Recreation Field, this classic summer event brings the community together with lively activities, entertainment, and plenty of quintessentially British charm. The picturesque field, along with its welcoming Pavilion, is lovingly owned and maintained by the local community, making it the perfect setting for this much-loved event. From stalls and games to delicious treats and cheerful festivities, the Seend Summer Fete is a wonderful way to enjoy the best of summer in a true village atmosphere.

Registration is 9.30am with the events start at 10.30am

Hosted by the Chippenham Lions, who are looking forward to this annual event and they are delighted to say that this year they have reached their capacity for athletes and had to ‘close the books’.  Good luck to those who have signed up.

The Melksham Lions look forward to attending this event.

The lions will have a stall at this annual event.

Keep an eye out for more information..

The Melksham Lions are very proud to be supporting the Air Ambulance Fun Day with a stall.

Visitors will enjoy prime views of the helipad and helicopter — that alone is worth the visit!

But wait, there's more! The afternoon is packed with fun activities, from bouncy attractions and climbing walls to assault courses and giant games for all the family.

Food stalls will be on hand providing delicious hot food, tasty treats, and both hot and cold drinks.

Alongside the Lions stall, there will be plenty more to browse and explore.

Entry is just £5 per adult and £2 per child.

To find out more, please visit the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Summer at the Base event page.

There's so much fun to be had!

Entry is FREE!

After browsing the stalls (including the Lion's) and indulging in some retail therapy, you can relax and enjoy al-fresco locally produced food and drink, whilst listening to the live music and watching the boats on the river.   A great day out.....

The Big Light Switch-On... ✨

We are so excited for this year's Big Light Switch-On, and we can't wait to see everyone there! It is the perfect way to kick off the festive season, with a fun-filled afternoon and evening for the whole family.

There'll be plenty to enjoy, including outdoor activities, fairground rides, live entertainment and lots of festive cheer. The Melksham Lions will be inside the Assembly Hall alongside a fantastic selection of festive stalls.

Be sure to pop by our charity stall, where you will find plenty of Christmas treats, festive goodies and gift ideas – perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit while supporting a great cause.

Here's what you can look forward to:
🎅 Santa's Grotto opens at 2.00pm
🎶 Live entertainment begins at 3.00pm
🎄 The Big Light Switch-On, followed by a spectacular fireworks display, at 6.00pm

If you are coming along, please do stop by and say hello. We'd love to welcome you and share some festive cheer with you!