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 🙂

  • Sat
    21
    Jul
    2018

    Always on our annual agenda, we are pleased to be back again for this year's Party In The Park. Our stall will once again be offering all sorts of treats and prizes; why not come along and have a bit of fun, and have a chat with our members (over a munch of cake perhaps). We look forward to seeing you and everyone on the day!

    For more information about this event as a whole, here's a link to an article in our local paper: Melksham News

    See you there!

  • Sat
    11
    Aug
    2018

    Another annual event in our calendar, we're really looking forward to bringing our tombola along to Seend again this year. With cuddly lions for prizes and other fun and games, there may be a few cakes on offer too... See you there?

    For more information about this event as a whole, pop over to the official websites:
    Seend Flower Show
    Seend Village Fete

  • Sat
    18
    Aug
    2018

    We love attending this event! Lots of smiley faces; especially on those carrying our cuddly lions away! More to be won this year with our tombola, and other fun and games to be had. Not to mention a cake or two perhaps... With lots of information on hand about what we get up to, why not come have a chat, or just cake if you prefer...

    For more information about this event as a whole, here's a link to the official 'event page' on Facebook:
    Forest Community Centre Facebook Event Page

    See you there!

  • Sun
    02
    Sep
    2018

    This is definitely an entry that should be on everyone's calendar. Such a fun weekend! Have a go at canoeing... Enter the raft race... stock up on some artisan food and drink... get your face painted... win a LION!

    A fabulous event for the whole family. See you there!

    For more information about this event as a whole, pop over to the official website:
    Melksham Food & River Festival

  • Sat
    01
    Dec
    2018
    14:00 - 17:30Market Place, Melksham

    Santa Claus is coming to town!

    Come along to the Market Place where we've booked Father Christmas in for some exclusive waving and ho-ho-ho-ing; it's the official Christmas lights switch-on between 2pm and 5:30pm.

  • Sun
    02
    Dec
    2018
    10:00 - 16:00Leekes, Melksham

    Santa Claus is coming to town!

    Come along to Leekes where we've booked Father Christmas in for some exclusive waving and ho-ho-ho-ing time between 10am and 4pm

  • Sat
    08
    Dec
    2018
    Sun
    09
    Dec
    2018
    10:00 - 16:00Asda, Melksham

    Santa Claus is coming to town!

    Come along to Asda where we've booked Father Christmas in for some exclusive waving and ho-ho-ho-ing time between 10am and 4pm

  • Sat
    15
    Dec
    2018
    Sun
    16
    Dec
    2018
    10:00 - 16:00Sainsbury's, Melksham

    Santa Claus is coming to town!

    Come along to Sainsbury's where we've booked Father Christmas in for some exclusive waving and ho-ho-ho-ing time between 10am and 4pm

  • Sun
    23
    Dec
    2018
    10:00 - 16:00The Co-op, Melksham

    Santa Claus is coming to town!

    Come along to the Co-op where we've booked Father Christmas in for some exclusive waving and ho-ho-ho-ing time between 10am and 4pm

  • Mon
    24
    Dec
    2018
    10:00 - 16:00Lidl, Melksham

    Santa Claus is coming to town!

    Come along to Lidl where we've booked Father Christmas in for some exclusive waving and ho-ho-ho-ing time between 10am and 4pm

  • Fri
    29
    Mar
    2019

    As a small cog in a very large machine, we are pleased to be able to join up with other local Lions clubs from time to time, and are often mutually invited to attend annual charter dinners. This is one of them! Always a nice time to be had, and an opportunity to meet old and make new friends, and discuss all things Lions.

  • Wed
    10
    Apr
    2019
    Kingsbury Square

    Here comes Easter! This year's Easter Egg Hunt is set to be a grand affair, and we look forward to everyone coming along to join in the fun. Let the scramble begin! (see what we did there... <apologies>)

  • Sat
    11
    May
    2019
    Calne

    We so love this event! Duck racing! You can't get much more fun that that can you? This is such a great event and we're always pleased to attend.
    For more information about the day (hosted by our friends at the Calne Lions Club) have a look here, and we'll see you there!

  • Wed
    22
    May
    2019

    We like to take a breath every now and again, so what better way than to head for the canal and serene chug along the waterways... This is just one of the social activities that we enjoy as a club. All such activities are self-funded by the attending individuals; we just like to get together for some casual time once in a while.

  • Sun
    02
    Jun
    2019
    Meadow Farm Nurseries

    We're delighted to be attending this event and look forward to meeting all sorts of interesting people there with their fabulous vehicles. You never know, we may even have one of our own there too...

    For more information, please see here.

  • Tue
    18
    Jun
    2019
    The White Hart

    The time comes upon us every couple of years to for a changing of the guard, so to speak, and so to mark the occasion of our new club president... we're all off out to dinner.

  • Sat
    20
    Jul
    2019
    Melksham

    Our annual outing down to the park for our fantastic town festival. With countless things going on and some great music, we always look forward to setting up our stall and meeting our community as we all come together for this great event.

    For more information you can visit the official Facebook Page for this event, here.

  • Sat
    10
    Aug
    2019
    Seend

    Another staple on our calendar, we always enjoy attending this event, and look forward to meeting you there.

    For more information, please visit the official website, here.

  • Sun
    01
    Sep
    2019
    Melksham

    This event takes place over the whole weekend, and we will be there on the Sunday. It's a fantastic weekend of fun for all the family, and you don't HAVE to get wet. Plenty to see and do and taste and... you get the picture 🙂

    For more information about this event, please visit the official website, here.

  • Sun
    13
    Oct
    2019
    Shaw Country Hotel

    Our annual Charter Dinner has come around again, and we look forward to dining with our members and guests to mark another year of Lionism in support of our wonderful community.

  • Sun
    10
    Nov
    2019
    Melksham

    Every year we stand with our community to honour those who have sacrificed all for our country. We hope that you may be able to stand with us.

  • Tue
    10
    Dec
    2019
    TBC

    Aaaaand relax. Just a bit anyway. Time for us to let our hair down and have a bit of fun as we approach that 'most wonderful time of the year'.

  • Wed
    21
    Jul
    2021
    Bradford on Avon

    Melksham Lions day out on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Fingers crossed for good weather!

  • Sun
    01
    Aug
    2021
    EarlyLacock Boot Sale

    We look forward to meeting with you all at this event (weather permitting!!!). Please come and see us at our pitch. and maybe grab yourself a bargain. We had to change from the previous week - it was cancelled due to the bad weather.

  • Sat
    04
    Sep
    2021
    Sun
    05
    Sep
    2021
    King George V Playing Fields

    Regulations permitting, we will be at this event in September. We are currently planning to be there on both Saturday and Sunday, but we will confirm this later. We are looking forward to meeting up with old friends (and new) again.

  • Sat
    27
    Nov
    2021
  • Sat
    04
    Dec
    2021
    1:00 pmMelksham Assembly Hall

    We look forward to seeing you all at this event in early December. We will be having Tombolas and a Lucky Dip. Plenty of prizes to be won

  • Sun
    05
    Dec
    2021
    10:00 amBlackmore Road

  • Wed
    08
    Dec
    2021
    6:00 pmLongford Road Area

    The exact route will be published on Facebook nearer the time and will be dependent on weather conditions

    2020 - Christmas visiting local primary schools

  • Fri
    10
    Dec
    2021
    6:00 pmBy the Christmas Tree

  • Thu
    16
    Dec
    2021
    6:00 pmGeorge Ward Estate

    The exact route will be published on Facebook nearer the time and will be dependent on weather conditions

  • Fri
    17
    Dec
    2021
    5:30 pmBy the Water Meadow

  • Sat
    18
    Dec
    2021
    10:00 amOutside Sainsbury's Main Entrance

  • Sun
    19
    Dec
    2021
  • Tue
    21
    Dec
    2021
    6:00 pmBowerhill

    The exact route will be published on Facebook nearer the time and will be dependent on weather conditions

  • Fri
    24
    Dec
    2021
    10:00 amBath Road

  • Sat
    13
    Aug
    2022
    1:00 pmRusty Lane, Seend
  • Sat
    03
    Sep
    2022
    Sun
    04
    Sep
    2022
    10:00 amKing George V Playing Fields
  • Sat
    10
    Dec
    2022
    Sun
    11
    Dec
    2022
    10:00 amBradford Road, Melksham
  • Sun
    09
    Jul
    2023
    2:00 pmMelksham Hospital
  • Sat
    15
    Jul
    2023
    Sun
    16
    Jul
    2023
    10:00 amMelksham Football Club
  • Sat
    02
    Sep
    2023
    Sun
    03
    Sep
    2023
    10:00 amKing George V Park
  • Sun
    26
    Nov
    2023
    12:00 to 16:00Leekes Store
  • Fri
    01
    Dec
    2023
    17:30 to 19:30King's Arms, Market Place
  • Sat
    02
    Dec
    2023
    14:00 to 19:00Christmas Fair - Assembly Hall
  • Sun
    03
    Dec
    2023
    10:00 to 16:00Co-op Supermarket, Blackmore Road
  • Tue
    05
    Dec
    2023
    18:00 to 19:00Foundry Close
  • Wed
    06
    Dec
    2023
    18:00 to 19:30Longford Road Area
  • Fri
    08
    Dec
    2023
    17:30 to 19:30George Ward Estate and Roundponds
  • Sat
    09
    Dec
    2023
    Sun
    10
    Dec
    2023
    10:00 to 16:00Asda Supermarket
  • Tue
    12
    Dec
    2023
    18:00 to 19:30Forest Road Area
  • Wed
    13
    Dec
    2023
    18:00 to 19:30Queensway Area
  • Fri
    15
    Dec
    2023
    12:00 to 16:00Waitrose Supermarket
  • Sat
    16
    Dec
    2023
    Sun
    17
    Dec
    2023
    10:00 to 16:00Sainsbury's Supermarket
  • 10:00 to 17:00King George V Park
  • Wed
    20
    Dec
    2023
    17:30 to 19:30Skylark Road / Verbena Court
  • Thu
    21
    Dec
    2023
    18:00 to 19:30Pathfinder / Halifax Roads
  • Sat
    23
    Dec
    2023
    14:00 to 16:00Outside the Bear
  • Sun
    24
    Dec
    2023
    10:00 to 16:00Lidl Supermarket
  • 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....

  • Mon
    10
    Feb
    2025
    7:15 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...

  • Mon
    10
    Mar
    2025
    7:15 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....

  • Sun
    06
    Apr
    2025
    Melksham - Assembly Hall

    Our attendance is currently TBC.

  • Mon
    14
    Apr
    2025
    7:00 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...

  • Sat
    19
    Apr
    2025
    tbcMelksham

    Melksham Lions will be hosting a Easter Trail. Please watch this space for more details.......

  • Mon
    12
    May
    2025
    7:15 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....

  • Sun
    01
    Jun
    2025
    tbctbc

    Melksham Lions will be attending this event. More details to follow soon....

  • Mon
    09
    Jun
    2025
    7:15 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....

  • Sat
    05
    Jul
    2025
    1300 - 2300 White Hart, Atworth

    Music, Magic Show, Face Painting & Much more.... pop along as the Lions will be here.... 🙂

  • Mon
    14
    Jul
    2025
    7:15 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....

  • Sun
    10
    Aug
    2025
    tbctbc

    More details to follow.....

  • Mon
    11
    Aug
    2025
    7:15 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....

  • Sat
    30
    Aug
    2025
    Sun
    31
    Aug
    2025
    1000 - 1800 & 1000 - 1500King George V Park, Lowbourne, Melksham

    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.....

  • Mon
    08
    Sep
    2025
    7:15 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....

  • Mon
    13
    Oct
    2025
    7:15 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....

  • Wed
    15
    Oct
    2025
    tbctbc

    The Lions meet for laughs, games and food.... A great evening to be had....

  • Mon
    08
    Dec
    2025
    7:15 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....