Lions On The Loose

Melksham Lions are very pleased to be able to attend as well as organise a number of events throughout the year, and from time to time we like to get together for a bit of a social too. Here you’ll find a list of dates, events and activities that we have on our calendar; we look forward to seeing you for some of them 🙂

  • Sun
    24
    Mar
    2024
    13:00 to 15:00Outside the Town Hall
  • Sat
    30
    Mar
    2024
    10.00 to 14;00Outside the Town Hall
  • Sat
    06
    Apr
    2024
    10:30 to 14:30Assembly Hall
  • Sun
    21
    Apr
    2024
    9:00 to 13:00West Ashton
  • Sat
    22
    Jun
    2024
    1pm - 4pm The Manor School, Ruskin Ave, Melksham SN12 7NG

    We will be there pop by and say hello....this is at THE MANOR SCHOOL

  • Sun
    23
    Jun
    2024
  • Sat
    13
    Jul
    2024
    6:00 pmFrom King Street, Car Park Melksham

    👑 MELKSHAM CARNIVAL ROUTE 2024!👑

    🗓️ Saturday 13th July 2024

    ⌚Road Closures in place from 5.30pm to 8pm

    🎉 Carnival sets off at 6pm!

    Melksham Carnival is back!

    Join them on the streets of Melksham, for the ever-popular Carnival procession.

    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.

    Route starts and ends in King Street Car Park.

    Please check their Facebook page for any updates.

  • Sun
    21
    Jul
    2024
    6am - 1pm Folly Ln W, Chippenham SN15 2LU

    Pop along and say hello 🙂

  • Sat
    27
    Jul
    2024
    10am - 1pmAvon Place, Melksham

    Some of the volunteers will be promoting our upcoming event which is on the 14th September.  The lovely people of Melksham will be given the opportunity to collect their brochure (which includes the form) ready for "Spot the Golden Lion" competition starting from 29th July.

     

     

     

  • Sat
    10
    Aug
    2024
    1300 - 1700Lye Recreation Field, Seend SN12 6NX

    The Lions will have a stall at this traditional event. To find out more details about the fete, please visit their website: https://seendfete.org/

     

     

  • Sat
    17
    Aug
    2024
    9.45am -12.45pmAvon Place, Melksham

    Melksham Lions Club will be in town, outside Costa promoting our Summer Holiday ‘Spot the Golden Lion 🦁’ competition and our family Picnic in the Park event in KGV playing field on Saturday 14th September 10am - 4pm.  Each Lion will have plenty of brochures at hand, ready to distribute.

    ‘Spot the Golden Lion 🦁’ a great activity to do with the family during the summer holidays....

     

  • Sun
    18
    Aug
    2024
    6am - 1pmFolly Ln W, Chippenham SN15 2LU

    The Lions will be up and early for this event. Pop along and say hello..........

    Lions at the Car Boot Sale
    2024 - Car Boot Season

  • Sat
    14
    Sep
    2024
    10:00 to 16:00King George V Park, Lowbourne, Melksham

    You are all warmly invited to join The Lions celebrate their 50th Anniversary...

    A great day out for the entire family...  

    Lots of activities to do and watch throughout the day....

    Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Stalls and much much more.

    All we ask of you is to bring a blanket and of course your picnic food...

     

  • 10am - 4pm King George V Park, Melksham

    We are pleased to announce that we will be expecting some special visitors at the Picnic in the Park event.

    They include a cheeky Minion, Marshall from Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig with her brother George.

  • 10am - 4pm King George V Park, Melksham

    We so much to do and see during the whole day, it is only fitting that we provide a timetable of events...

     

  • 11:30 amKing George V Park, Melksham
    During our Picnic in the Park event, we also are having a Dog Show.....
    11:30 registration for 12:00 start £1 entry per class
    1: Best puppy (6-12 months)
    2: Most handsome dog
    3: Prettiest bitch
    4: Best veteran dog/bitch (+7 years)
    5: Best long coat
    6: Best short coat
    7: Waggiest tail
    8: Best junior handler (6-18 years)
    9: Best local dog/bitch (any dog living in Melksham)
    10: Judges choice
    BEST IN SHOW
    RESERVE BEST IN SHOW
    BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
    All dogs to be kept on leads. No in season bitches. Judges decision is final.
  • 1pm - 3pmKing George V Park, Melksham
    Join the Melksham Carnival team at the Lion's Picnic in the Park, where they will be holding their much anticipated Bonnie baby competition!
    Judging- 1-3pm
    Results - 3.30pm
    £4 entry per child.
    ‘On the day’ entries only.
    Cash preferred
    Age groups …
    0-3 months
    4-11 months
    1-2 years
    3- start of reception year
    There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category as well as the ‘ OVERALL BONNIEST BABY’ which is the top point winner in all groups and the ‘PAT REEVES memorial cup’ chosen by the judges chosen by the Melksham Carnival Queen 2024.
    Please note~ On entering your child you consent to allowing their name and picture being used on social media and in local press.
    The team will also ask that you are available, if needed, on July 5th 2025 for a second event!!!
  • Sat
    12
    Oct
    2024
    19:00 till LateAssembly Hall
    Spaces have become available for our Melksham Lions Club 50th Charter event at Melksham Assembly Hall on Saturday 12th October 🎉
    Tickets are £25 in advance 🎟️
    Two musical acts Joe Brown and Manhattan Nights 🎶 will bring memories of our 50 years. As well as a buffet provided by Evies's Kitchen 🍗 and a raffle AND auction. 🧸
    This will be our final 50th Anniversary event of the year before Santa arrives 🎅🏻 🤫
    Spaces are limited and it’s first come first served.
    For payment and for more details then message us direct. 👇
  • Tue
    03
    Dec
    2024
    6pm - 7.30pmCamomile area, Melksham

    Within the Camomile area, Santa will be also visiting/passing these streets...

    Basil Drive, Corner of Mint Grove and Chervil Road, Chervil Avenue, Bay Gardens and then return to Basil Drive.

    The Lions along with Santa look forward to seeing you all.... ho ho ho

     

     

  • Fri
    06
    Dec
    2024
    6pm - 7.30pmQueensway area - Now postponed

    This route has now been postponed due to tonight's weather forecast. We will try again another night which will let you know as soon as it has been rearranged.

    Apologies

  • Sun
    08
    Dec
    2024
    10am - 4pm Static at Co-op, Blackmore Road

    Santa will be outside Co-op and hope to see you there..... Jingle bells, Jingle bells

  • Fri
    13
    Dec
    2024
    9am - 5pmStatic at Waitrose, Melksham

    Santa will be outside Waitrose, looking forward to seeing you there.  You may even hear the sleigh bells.....

  • Sat
    14
    Dec
    2024
    Sun
    15
    Dec
    2024
    10am - 4pm Static at Asda, Melksham

    Santa is looking forward to spending two days at Asda. Plenty of Christmas tunes to be played so join in with the fun.....

  • Tue
    17
    Dec
    2024
    6pm - 7.30pmSkylark Road, Melksham

    Within the Skylark area, Santa will be also visiting/passing these streets...

    Begin at Skylark Road, Bramblings, Redwing Road, near the junction with Blackbird Close, Linnet Lane, Lapwing Road and return to Skylark.

    The Lions along with Santa look forward to seeing you all.... He will be checking his list twice....

  • Thu
    19
    Dec
    2024
    6pm - 7.30pmLongford Road

    Within the Longford Road area, Santa will be also visiting/passing these streets...

    Begin at Longford Road, Kenilworth Gardens, Warwick Crescent, Corfe Road, Sarum Avenue, Conway Crescent then return to Longford.

    The Lions along with Santa look forward to seeing you all.... Do you believe???

  • Fri
    20
    Dec
    2024
    9am - 5pm Waitrose, Melksham

    Santa will be outside Waitrose. Hoping to spread Christmas joy to all....

  • Sat
    21
    Dec
    2024
    Sun
    22
    Dec
    2024
    10am - 4pm Sainsbury's Melksham

    Santa is looking forward to spending two days outside Sainsbury's. Pop along and say hello.......

  • Mon
    23
    Dec
    2024
    12pm - 4pmThe Bear (Weatherspoon's) Melksham

    Santa will be outside The Bear, hoping to see you there.... 2 days to go until the big day.....

  • Tue
    24
    Dec
    2024
    10am - 3pm Lidl in Melksham

    Santa will be outside Lidl. Looking forward to seeing faces all of a glow with excitement that Christmas is the next day......

     

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Lions....