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Early Day Motion
Peter Quinney (9 Signatures)
3 Feb 2026
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates Peter Quinney for winning two gold medals at an adult trampolining championship at the age of 91; commends the effort he has put in with his fellow competitors to win these awards; congratulates him for returning to the sport after over 40 years, being British trampolining …
Early Day Motion
Dexter Holton (7 Signatures)
15 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates the outstanding charitable efforts of Dexter Holton, a 9 year old boy from Melksham; commends his compassion and civic responsibility through voluntary fundraising and donations; notes that he has donated food, gifts and toys to the Salvation Army in support of families and other children experiencing …
Early Day Motion
Vera Petty (10 Signatures)
6 Jan 2026
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House commends the hard work of Vera Petty in serving the Melksham Oak Community School community for 41 years as a cleaning supervisor; recognises the positive impact she has had on teachers, colleagues, students and the larger school community; and wishes her well in retirement.
Early Day Motion
Holt Crafters (14 Signatures)
12 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates the Holt Crafters, a group of volunteers from the village of Holt, Wiltshire for their work knitting and crocheting poppies to be made into a cascade at St Katharine's Church tower and displayed around the village; recognises the skill and commitment it took to do this; …
Early Day Motion
Jordan Codices (18 Signatures)
11 Nov 2025
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House recognises the ongoing scientific and academic research into the Jordan Codices, a collection of sealed books discovered in Jordan, which some scholars suggest may date back to the early Christian era; commends the extensive efforts over the past eighteen years by David Elkington, Jennifer Solignanc, and others …
Early Day Motion
St George's School in Semington (6 Signatures)
13 Oct 2025
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates St George's Church of England School in Semington for achieving a 100% SAT pass rate in reading, writing and maths; notes that these results put the school above the national average of 62% of students passing all three subjects; commends the students for their hard work …
Early Day Motion
Judith Hammond (11 Signatures)
3 Sep 2025
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House congratulates Judith Hammond, who recently cycled 400 miles for charity at the age of 82; celebrates her raising over £6000 for Medical Aid for Palestine, youth projects in Tubas and The Connection; commends her for achieving this whilst injured; and recognises the determination and resilience that this …
Early Day Motion
Wild Waters Festival (8 Signatures)
16 Jun 2025
Tabled by: Brian Mathew (Liberal Democrat - Melksham and Devizes)
That this House celebrates the first Wild Waters Festival involving 13 parishes along the River Avon and its tributaries, from Box to Wingfield via Bradford on Avon; recognises the need to protect our rivers and the role of the Wild Waters Festival 2025 as a part of this effort; further …