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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Mon10Feb20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their general, one a month meetings here. Second Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please come along...
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Mon10Mar20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their general, one a month meetings here. Second Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us....
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Sun06Apr2025
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Mon14Apr20257:00 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their general, one a month meetings here. Second Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please come along and join us...
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Sat19Apr202510am - 3pmMelksham Market Place (outside the town hall)
Melksham Lions will be hosting a Easter Trail.
Costs are a mere £2.50 per entry
Every returned sheet, will win a prize!!
Two additional prizes for the most correct answers...
Also available on the day, a chance to enter the raffle to win the Easter egg hamper or a homemade Easter themed cake!!
We hope to see you there!!
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Mon21Apr2025Shops & pubs etc in Melksham Town & Surrounding VillagesIt’s that time of year again!!
Melksham Lions Club bring their Easter Hamper Draw to Melksham.£1 per square gives you a chance to win all these Easter Eggs.The draw will be made at Easter or whenever all the squares are sold, whichever is sooner.
You will find these at:Weatherspoon's (The Bear)The GrapesHair TecPilotBudsConservative ClubGonjo'sLiberal ClubMarket TavernPeddles Coffee ShopForesters ArmsGlow HairdressersMeadsBuild BaseCobblers BenchEvie's CafeGarage on the HillKings ArmsLeekesMelksham Motor SparesMelksham TyresNewmans the ButcherPig & WhistleTopps HairdressersTotal CarpetsThe Bell, Boughton GiffordFox & Hounds, Boughton GiffordWhite Hart, AtworthLowden Garden Centre, Bath Road, ShawTake you pound to one of these places, pick a number, leave a contact number. Once all the squares are filled, we will pick a wining number (at random) and will contact the winner.Good Luck....All proceeds go to the Free Wheelers & Wiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance. -
Sat26Apr20257.00am - 12.00pmWiltshire & Bath Air Ambulance Airbase, Semington, BA14 6JXWe are pleased to say, we will be joining our friends over at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity car boot on Saturday 26th April!Bring your pennies along and come grab a bargain or two - it'll be our first one of the year!
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Mon12May20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their general, one a month meetings here. Second Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us....
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Sat17May202512pm - 3pmBroughton Gifford Preschool, The Street, SN12 8PR
Please pop along, the lions will be there with a stall. Plenty of fun to be had for the family.
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Sun01Jun2025
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tbctbc
Melksham Lions will be attending this event. More details to follow soon....
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Mon09Jun20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their general, one a month meetings here. Second Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us....
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Sun22Jun202512pm - 4pmMeadowbrook, 211, Woodrow Road, Melksham SN12 7RD
The Lions are proud to be attending the Big lunch in the Meadowbrook field. The perfect 4 hours of fun and activities for the whole family.
To take part is free. Available are budget-friendly activities and a filed trail if the mood takes you. There is a raffle and a big cake to share, face-painting, home-made lemonade and lots more.
Participants are welcome to bring their own picnic or you have the chance to grab something yummy from the Roc & Floss coffee van.
From 2pm The Melksham Rock Choir will be entertaining guests.
Playful Paws and an magician will also be there.... So much to do and see so why not join us....
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Sat28Jun202512.00pm - 16.00pmBowmans Ct, Melksham SN12 7FF
A lovely event put on by the Community Centre for family fun. Stalls, Bouncy castle, live music, bar & refreshments. Free entry and parking.
Also The Melksham Carnival team will be there hosting "Bonniest Baby" competition.
The Lions will also be there with a stall..
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Mon14Jul20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their general, one a month meetings here. Second Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us....
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Mon04Aug20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their general, one a month meetings here. Second Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us....
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Sun10Aug2025Events start at 10.30am Foundation Park, County Ground Lane, Swindon SN1 2FD
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.
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Mon01Sep20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their monthly meetings here. First Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us....
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Sat27Sep2025Doors open from 7pmMelksham Assembly Hall, SN12 6ES
Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been postponed until 2026.
We would like to send a big thank you and round of applause to Avon Printing Services, for helping us with our fundraising posters... https://avonprintingservices.com/
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Mon06Oct20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
The Lions hold their monthly meetings here. First Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us....
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Wed15Oct2025tbctbc
The Lions meet for laughs, games and food.... A great evening to be had....
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Sat15Nov202510am - 2.30pmMelksham Assembly Hall, SN12 6ES
The Lions will be attending the tabletop event which will run alongside the Record Fair.
Free entry – friendly atmosphere – something for everyone!
Come for the bargains, stay for the beats — browse the Table Top Sale, featuring crafts, collectables and pre-loved items, dig through the vinyl at the Record Fair, and enjoy Melksham’s biggest day of community trading and music!
We will be bringing some lovely toys and Christmas decorations for you to purchase...
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Sat29Nov2025Sun30Nov202510am - 4pm (Sat) 11am - 3pm (Sun)Static at Leekes, Melksham
29th Nov - 10am - 4pm / 30th Nov - 11am - 3pm
Santa is looking forward to spending two days at Leekes along with a couple of helpers from the Lions... We will be spreading the Christmas joy to get everyone in the spirit..
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Mon01Dec20257:15 pmKings Arms - Meeting Room - Melksham
We "the Lions" hold our monthly meetings here, first Monday of every month.
If you would like to find out what we do, how to become a member, then please join us.... We don't bite....
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Tue02Dec20256pm - 7.40pmBasil Drive plus other streets within this area, Melksham
Santa will be also visiting/passing these streets...
- 18:00 - Start at junction of Eastern Way/79 Basil Drive
- 18:01 - Stop at junction of Lovage
- Turn right into Mint Grove
- 18:10 - Stop at junction of Anise
- 18:15 - Turn right at 15 Mint Grove
- 18:20 - Turn back on self at 57 Mint Grove
- Turn left at 15 Mint Grove
- 18:30 - Turn right onto Chervil
- 18:31 - stop at junction Bergamot
- 18:40 - stop at junction Catnip
- 18:45 - turn right on Basil Drive
- 18:46 - stop junction Chive
- 18:50 - stop junction Angelica/Cicely
- 19:00 drive back along Basil Drive
- 19:01 - stop junction Camomile
- 19:10 - stop corner Rocket/Basil/Fennel
- 19:15 - stop Oregano
- 19:20 - stop Nasturtium
- 19:25 - turn in Bay Gardens
- 19:30 - turn round and exit
- 19:35 - turn right on Basil
- 19:40 - junction Tarragon Close and finish
The Lions along with Santa look forward to seeing you all.... ho ho ho
“If we’re not passing your house directly come out to find us around these times “with an additional “ timings are approximate and event subject to weather conditions “
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Wed03Dec20256pm - 7.30pmHornchurch plus others within this area, Bowerhill
The Lions along with Santa look forward to seeing you all.... Do you believe???
- 18:00 - enter Hornchurch
- 18:05- turn into Belvedere (manoeuvre back next to green and wait while door knocking
- 18:18- back onto Hornchurch
- 18:26 - manoeuvre into Wyvern for initial door knocking and drive back through Hornchurch to turn left and Move towards
- 18:34 - Shackleton close manoeuvre in and out finding somewhere to stop
- 18:42- moving to Kittyhawk manoeuvring in and out finding somewhere to stop
- 18:50 - Kenley/Hendon staying on Hornchurch for door knockers
- 18:59 - drive out and turn left past The Parade
- 19:06 - turn left onto Park Road
- 19:14- turn right at junction with Britannia
- 19:22 - drive across into Chadwick Close
- 19:30 - turn right onto Hornchurch
- 19:30 - finish at Tesco roundabout and drive back to Melksham Oak
“If we are not passing your house directly come out to find us around these times “with an additional “ timings are approximate and event subject to weather conditions “
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Sat06Dec20251pm to 6.30pmChristmas Fair - Assembly Hall, Melksham
The big light switch on.... Can't wait for this...What a great evening for the entire family.....
Along with plenty of activities & stalls outside, we will be there, inside the Assembly Hall with a stall full lots of goodies for you to purchase.
Pop in and say hello....
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Sun07Dec202510am - 4pm Static at Co-op, Blackmore Road, Melksham
Santa will be outside Co-op and hope to see you there..... Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way to Co-op, oh what fun it will be to see you all there.......
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Tue09Dec20256pm - 7.30pmGeorge Ward Estate
Santa will be visiting the George Ward estate, plus some others...
- 18:00 - Scholars Way
- 18:05 - Turn right towards Caretakers Close (drive around square)
- 18:15 - turn left onto Caretakers
- 18:20 - turn left onto Academy Close
- 18:30 - turn around at bottom turn left onto Teachers Way
- 18:40 - turn left into Governors Drive
- 18:50 - turn around at bottom turn left towards Teachers Way
- 19:00 - turn left onto College Row
- 19:10 - turn around at bottom turn left towards Teachers Way
- 19:15 - park outside park (door knock)
He knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you are awake......
“If we’re not passing your house directly come out to find us around these times “with an additional “ timings are approximate and event subject to weather conditions “
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Wed10Dec20256pm - 7.30pmRuskin Avenue
Santa will be visiting Ruskin Avenue, flying by Milton Avenue along through some others.
- 18:00 - Start at Cadet Hut
- (advise Brookside for a stop/slow down?)
- 18:10 - turn right into Thackeray Crescent - stop outside Byron (door knocks)
- 18:25 - turn right into Milton Avenue
- 18:40 - turn left onto Coronation Road
- 18:50 - turn right onto Somerset Crescent
- 19:00 - turn left turn onto Queensway
- 19:05 - turn left into Pembroke Road
- 19:10 - turn left onto Sangster Avenue
- 19:20 - drive back to Cadet Hut
Santa will be checking his list...and will be twice....
“If we’re not passing your house directly come out to find us around these times “with an additional “ timings are approximate and event subject to weather conditions “
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Fri12Dec20259am - 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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Sat13Dec2025Sun14Dec202510am - 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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Tue16Dec20256pm - 7.30pmHawthorn Road
Santa will be visiting Hawthorn Road, plus some others.
- 18:00 - start on Rosemary Way entrance (door knock Honeysuckle)
- 18:10 - turn left into Hawthorn Rd
- 18:20 - bear right and turn left into Blueberry rd (knock left houses)
- 18:30 - turn left on Blueberry Rd (turn round and exit)
- 18:40 - turn left onto Thyme Rd (follow square)
- 18:50 - turn left onto Blueberry Rd (knock opposite houses)
- 19:00 - turn left into Hawthorn Rd
- 19:10 turn left onto Rosemary Way
- 19:20 finish
Santa Claus is comin' to Town........
“If we’re not passing your house directly come out to find us around these times “with an additional “ timings are approximate and event subject to weather conditions “
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Wed17Dec20256pm - 7.30pmLongford Road - Now postponed
Due to the predictions of the weather this evening, we have decided (with a heavy heart) to postpone tonight's walkabout until (hopefully) Monday 22nd December at 6.30pm.
Within the Longford Road area, Santa will be also visiting/passing these streets...
- Begin at Longford Road
- Turn left onto Kenilworth Gardens
- Turn around in Warwick Crescent
- Drive along Kenilworth Gardens
- Turn left onto Woodstock Gardens
- Turn left into Corfe Road
- Turn around out of Corfe Rd
- Stay on Sarum Avenue
- Turn left into Longford Rd
- Turn right into Conway Crescent
- Stay in Conway
- then turn left onto Longford to finish
The Lions along with Santa look forward to seeing you all.... Do you believe???
"If we’re not passing your house directly come out to find us around these times “with an additional “ timings are approximate and event subject to weather conditions “
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Fri19Dec20259am - 5pm Waitrose, Melksham
Santa will be taking another trip to Waitrose. Hoping to spread Christmas joy to you all....
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Sat20Dec2025Sun21Dec202510am - 4pm Sainsbury's, Melksham
Santa is looking forward to spending two days outside Sainsbury's.
Pop along and join in with the festive cheer...
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Mon22Dec202512pm - 4pmThe Bear (Weatherspoon's) Melksham
Santa will be outside The Bear, hoping to see you there.... 3 days to go until the big day....How excited are you???
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6pm - 7.30pmLongford Road
Within the Longford Road area, Santa will be also visiting/passing these streets...
- Begin at Longford Road
- Turn left onto Kenilworth Gardens
- Turn around in Warwick Crescent
- Drive along Kenilworth Gardens
- Turn left onto Woodstock Gardens
- Turn left into Corfe Road
- Turn around out of Corfe Rd
- Stay on Sarum Avenue
- Turn left into Longford Rd
- Turn right into Conway Crescent
- Stay in Conway
- then turn left onto Longford to finish
The Lions along with Santa look forward to seeing you all.... Do you believe???
"If we’re not passing your house directly come out to find us around these times “with an additional “timings are approximate and event subject to weather conditions”
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Wed24Dec202510am - 3pm Lidl, 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....❄️