MAYORS DIARY

The Mayor's Diary 2025/2026

28
Jun
2025

Armed Forces Day - Royal Wootton Bassett

Sat 28-Jun, 2025,
Armed Forces Day - Royal Wootton Bassett

An open-air service will take place at the War Memorial on the High Street.

The RBL Riders Branch have decided to hold their National Rally in Royal Wootton Bassett to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Hercules XV 179 being brought down during the conflict in Iraq, and the 10 personnel being repatriated back to RAF Lyneham, and through our town.

In 2007 RAF Lyneham was then designated as the station to be used for repatriations and this continued until 2011. In total 355 servicemen and women were repatriated to RAF Lyneham and came through Royal Wootton Bassett where residents lined the High Street as a mark of respect.  

As part of their National Rally, the RBL Riders will be attending the Armed Forces Day open-air service; which will take place at the War Memorial on the High Street.

 

 

04
Jul
2025

Meeting with Roz Savage, MP

Fri 04-Jul, 2025,
11
Jul
2025

Evening Prayer - 150th Anniversary of St Aldhelm's Church, Malmesbury

Fri 11-Jul, 2025,
Evening Prayer - 150th Anniversary of St Aldhelm's Church, Malmesbury

Ecumenical service of Evening Prayer on 11th July at 7pm at St Aldhelm’s Church, to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the construction of the Church. The parish, together with the school and representatives from the local churches in Malmesbury will gather on Friday evening as part of a weekend of events to mark this key point in history.  

15
Aug
2025

Victory Over Japan Day

Fri 15-Aug, 2025,
Victory Over Japan Day

Victory over Japan Day on 15th August marks the surrender of Japan forces, which in effect ended the Second World War.

18
Aug
2025

Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Walk

Mon 18-Aug, 2025, - Thu 04-Sep, 2025,
Athelstan 1100 Pilgrim Walk

In 2024 Malmesbury in North Wiltshire celebrated the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan becoming king. On September 4th 2025 Kingston upon Thames is celebrating the 1100th anniversary of Athelstan's coronation as the King of Wessex and Mercia.

To highlight the connection between these events the Athelstan Pilgrim Way, a popular network of footpaths and cycleways across North Wiltshire, is being extended to Kingston for a special event; a symbolic walk with a crown from Malmesbury to Kingston, arriving in Kingston on the anniversary of the coronation.

The walk will take place over 11 days - divided into three blocks of days - and starts on Monday 18th August. It arrives in Kingston at 10:30am on Thursday 4th September (with a cycling group) to participate in a reception. You can choose to to join in for the whole walk or just a day. Might you be interested in taking part? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register here and we'll send you more information. 

30
Aug
2025

Malmesbury Carnival Procession

Sat 30-Aug, 2025,
Malmesbury Carnival Procession
07
Sep
2025

Malmesbury Foodbank AGM

Sun 07-Sep, 2025,
Malmesbury Foodbank AGM
18
Sep
2025

Mayor's visit to Twin Town of Niebull, Germany

Thu 18-Sep, 2025, - Tue 23-Sep, 2025,
Mayor's visit to Twin Town of Niebull, Germany
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ATTRACTIONS.

A wonderful place to visit with a wealth of attractions right on the doorstep.

MALMESBURY

MALMESBURY is a vibrant, market town, steeped in history going back to medieval times. Currently home to many famous & popular musical, cultural, and festival events throughout the year, visitors can browse the charming streets with independent retailers, or stop at one of the lively cafes, restaurants, pubs, and bars.

Attractions to visit include the stunning 12th century Malmesbury Abbey, 15th century Market Cross and the Athelstan Museum with a painting of Malmesbury Abbey by JMW Turner. There are also lovely walks along the River Avon.

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