Pre-school vacancies

THE White Horse Pre-school in Westbury has vacancies for more children in September. It takes children aged two to four years, with only 12 children per session, at the Leigh Park Community Centre. There will be an open morning from 10am to 12 noon on Wednesday for anyone interested. Contact the Pre-school manager Maria on 07902 987475, or email whitehorsepreschool@gmail.com, or visit www.whitehorsepreschool.co.uk for more details.

Nursery open day

DAVID L Goodman Horticulture is hosting an open day at his nursery at 3 The Butts, Westbury, on Saturday August 15 from 9.30am to 2.30pm. It will give keen gardeners a chance to browse his perennials, shrubs, herbs, alpines, succulents and compost. There will be special offers for this event only. Expert advice on planting and growing will also be offered. The nursery boasts more than 150 species, all grown locally and nurtured in Westbury. Social distancing measures will be in place and card and cash payments will be accepted.

Christmas lights

MELKSHAM businessman Paul Weymouth, who runs Light Fantastic, has launched a fundraising appeal for £3,000 to put on the Melksham Christmas lights display. He organises a team of volunteers to install the lights for the annual festive display. So far, the appeal has raised £140. Anyone wishing to donate should go to www.gofundme.com/f/melksham-christmas-lights-2020