Melanie Holden (14 Aug 1969 - 20 Dec 2025)

Melanie and I shared a love of horses, we grew up on the same avenue and although there was an age difference between us, it never mattered — we always had so many horsey things to talk about. When she started working at Mary Ashworth’s, she would pass our house and often stop for a chat. I’ll never forget the day she told me about a pony Mary had who she thought would be the perfect first pony for me. I was only 12 years old and could hardly believe it. Mel even arranged for me to keep Thimble on the same yard where she had her own horse, Dingo, and she was always there with help, encouragement, and guidance. I will miss seeing her around so much, and I will be forever grateful to her for changing my whole childhood.Until we meet again my friend ❤️

Fly high Mel.Pogo dance up there till you make the clouds fall and the sun comes out Forever a part of me...You will be so missed..Till we see each other again..xx

You reached out to me to join you and friends to paint the town with smiles and laughter till we meet again Mel X ❤️

Rest in peace. Knibby & Lynette x

In memory of Mel and all your cats.

Mel was my official buddy on my allotment for a few years and she worked so hard. She was such a lovely and fun person. She will be deeply missed.

Mel I know you would appreciate this more than a bunch of flowers you can't see 💕 xxx

Mel was a year above me but it didn't matter, our secondary school years were spent cutting out hair into a mohican, then at the weekends we went horse riding at shoe maker,I'd be riding black jack and mel was on melody, we had a race were i fell off blackjack and mel rode over my leg, godvi was black and blue but it didn't stop us riding. We also had a good few nights out in our time. happy memories, love you mel and miss you too xx.

For all the cats and kittens you saved and loved Mel xxx