Melksham Community Transport

29/10/2026

Charity nears target to replace ageing bus

A Melksham transport charity fundraising for a new bus is nearing its £50,000 target, thanks to donations from several local groups.

Melksham Area Community Transport has supported the local community for 30 years, helping older residents get to the shops, children travel to school and community groups attend activities.

The charity began fundraising in July and is now looking for a suitable vehicle. Donations from Mason’s Mark Benevolent Fund, Melksham Lions Club, Friends of Melksham Hospital and Community, The Melksham Almshouses Charity and others have helped it get closer to its target.

Read more here: https://melkshamnews.com/charity-nears-target-to-replace-ageing-bus

28/09/2026

At our September meeting £1000 was donated to Melksham Community Transport.

David Hogg, Chair of Melksham Area Community Transport said, “It’s going towards our grand total of £50,000 to replace an aging bus, and we’re about half way there now. And more importantly this helps our advertising campaign. So thanks very much to the Lions.”

If you’re interested in joining us or helping you can message us or pop in to our next meeting on Monday October 5th at the Coach House of The Kings Arms, Melksham for 7:15 pm start

06/09/2026

Chairman David drops in on Sue to thank her for supporting us with her garden sale:
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03/09/2026

On Sunday 6th September.
Thanks Sue.

Garden sale for community bus fundraiser

A Melksham resident is holding a ‘Bargain Bazaar Clearance’ event in her garden to raise funds for a new Melksham community bus.

Sue Mortimer will be hosting the event on Saturday 6th September from 10.15am.

All funds raised will go towards the purchase of a new bus for Melksham Area Community Transport. This follows a £50,000 fundraising appeal launched by the group to replace its ageing bus.

Sue said, “The event will take place at 6 Webbs Close, SN12 7PA. Entry is from the small bridge at the bottom of the KGV playing fields.”

Read more here: https://buff.ly/YL3izSn

01/08/2026

Melksham charity launches £50,000 appeal to replace ageing bus

A transport charity which has been supporting residents for 30 years has launched a £50,000 appeal to replace one of its ageing buses.

Melksham Area Community Transport helps elderly residents get to the shops, children travel to school and community groups attend activities, providing accessible transport for those who struggle to use conventional public transport.

The charity launched the fundraiser earlier this month after one of its buses, which is 20 years old, reached the end of its working life.

With a fleet of six buses, the charity runs shopper buses taking residents to Devizes, Trowbridge and Chippenham on certain days, provides transport for schools, care homes, social clubs and community organisations, and operates daily school buses.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/H1tBjov

Pictured: L –r Kevin Whatley, Vicky Regan, David Hogg, Andrea Whatley, John Ruderman and Paul Butler

29/07/2026

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A transport charity which has been supporting residents for 30 years has launched a £50,000 appeal to replace one of its ageing buses. Melksham Area Community Transport helps elderly residents get to the shops, children travel to school and community groups attend activities, providing accessible t...

25/07/2026

A lovely card from a happy passenger!

21/07/2026

We’re raising funds to replace one of our aging buses for Melksham Area Community Transport, and every little bit helps. If you’ve ever benefited from our services, please consider donating or sharing the link. Your support can truly make a difference. Thank you!

Want to join me in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit Melksh… John Ruderman needs your support for Please help to replace one of our buses

18/07/2026

Our beautiful Melksham Carnival Queen Driver Vicky.

20/05/2026

New timetable for Melksham’s public transport

A summer timetable for Melksham’s public transport is now available from various places around town.

The edition includes the timetables of all six public transport operators in Melksham. It also features extra pages with day out suggestions, such as taking the train to Weymouth and the bus to Bradford-on-Avon. It covers transport to airports and ferry ports, and much more.

The timetable can be collected from the Tourist Information Centre, the library and the offices of Melksham Without and Melksham Town Council during their normal opening hours.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/31V0jXy

Pictured: Graham Ellis with the new summer timetable