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 🙂
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Sun24Mar2024
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Sat30Mar2024
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Sat06Apr2024
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Sun21Apr2024
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Sat22Jun20241pm - 4pm The Manor School, Ruskin Ave, Melksham SN12 7NG
We will be there pop by and say hello....this is at THE MANOR SCHOOL
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Sun23Jun2024Lacock
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Sat13Jul20246:00 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.
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Sun21Jul2024
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Sat27Jul202410am - 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.
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Sat10Aug20241300 - 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/
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Sat17Aug20249.45am -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....
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Sun18Aug20246am - 1pmFolly Ln W, Chippenham SN15 2LU
The Lions will be up and early for this event. Pop along and say hello..........
2024 - Car Boot Season -
Sat14Sep202410:00 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...
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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.
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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...
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11:30 amKing George V Park, MelkshamDuring 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 SHOWAll dogs to be kept on leads. No in season bitches. Judges decision is final. -
1pm - 3pmKing George V Park, MelkshamJoin 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 preferredAge groups …
0-3 months
4-11 months
1-2 years
3- start of reception yearThere 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!!! -
Sat12Oct202419:00 till LateAssembly HallSpaces have become available for our Melksham Lions Club 50th Charter event at Melksham Assembly Hall on Saturday 12th OctoberTickets are £25 in advanceTwo 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 arrivesSpaces are limited and it’s first come first served.For payment and for more details then message us direct. -
Tue03Dec20246pm - 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
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Fri06Dec20246pm - 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
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Sun08Dec202410am - 4pm Static at Co-op, Blackmore Road
Santa will be outside Co-op and hope to see you there..... Jingle bells, Jingle bells
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Fri13Dec20249am - 5pmStatic at Waitrose, Melksham
Santa will be outside Waitrose, looking forward to seeing you there. You may even hear the sleigh bells.....
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Sat14Dec2024Sun15Dec202410am - 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.....
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Tue17Dec20246pm - 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....
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Thu19Dec20246pm - 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???
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Fri20Dec20249am - 5pm Waitrose, Melksham
Santa will be outside Waitrose. Hoping to spread Christmas joy to all....
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Sat21Dec2024Sun22Dec202410am - 4pm Sainsbury's Melksham
Santa is looking forward to spending two days outside Sainsbury's. Pop along and say hello.......
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Mon23Dec202412pm - 4pmThe Bear (Weatherspoon's) Melksham
Santa will be outside The Bear, hoping to see you there.... 2 days to go until the big day.....
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Tue24Dec202410am - 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....