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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Sat21Jul2018
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!
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Sat11Aug2018
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
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Sat18Aug2018
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 PageSee you there!
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Sun02Sep2018
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:
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Sat01Dec201814:00 - 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.
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Sun02Dec201810:00 - 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
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Sat08Dec2018Sun09Dec201810:00 - 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
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Sat15Dec2018Sun16Dec201810:00 - 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
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Sun23Dec201810:00 - 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
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Mon24Dec201810:00 - 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
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Fri29Mar2019
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.
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Wed10Apr2019Kingsbury 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>)
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Sat11May2019Calne
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.
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Wed22May2019
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.
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Sun02Jun2019Meadow 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.
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Tue18Jun2019The 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.
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Sat20Jul2019Melksham
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.
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Sat10Aug2019Seend
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.
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Sun01Sep2019Melksham
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.
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Sun13Oct2019Shaw 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.
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Sun10Nov2019Melksham
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.
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Tue10Dec2019TBC
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'.
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Wed21Jul2021Bradford on Avon
Melksham Lions day out on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Fingers crossed for good weather!
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Sun01Aug2021EarlyLacock 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.
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Sat04Sep2021Sun05Sep2021King 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.
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Sat27Nov2021
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Sat04Dec20211:00 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
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Sun05Dec2021
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Wed08Dec20216:00 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 -
Fri10Dec2021
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Thu16Dec20216:00 pmGeorge Ward Estate
The exact route will be published on Facebook nearer the time and will be dependent on weather conditions
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Fri17Dec2021
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Sat18Dec2021
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Sun19Dec2021
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Tue21Dec20216:00 pmBowerhill
The exact route will be published on Facebook nearer the time and will be dependent on weather conditions
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Fri24Dec2021
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Sat13Aug2022
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Sat03Sep2022Sun04Sep2022
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Sat10Dec2022Sun11Dec2022
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Sun09Jul2023
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Sat15Jul2023Sun16Jul2023
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Sat02Sep2023Sun03Sep2023
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Sun26Nov2023
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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
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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....
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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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Sat19Apr2025tbcMelksham
Melksham Lions will be hosting a Easter Trail. Please watch this space for more details.......
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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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Sun01Jun2025tbctbc
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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Sat05Jul20251300 - 2300 White Hart, Atworth
Music, Magic Show, Face Painting & Much more.... pop along as the Lions will be here.... 🙂
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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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Sun10Aug2025
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Mon11Aug20257:15 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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Sat30Aug2025Sun31Aug20251000 - 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 ri
ver. A great day out.....
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Mon08Sep20257:15 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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Mon13Oct20257:15 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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Wed15Oct2025tbctbc
The Lions meet for laughs, games and food.... A great evening to be had....
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Mon08Dec20257:15 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....