Capturing Chippenham’s Wild Side

This spring, Chippenham Museum Photo Club will be heading out and about to explore the local wildlife. From riverscapes to wildflower meadows, there is so much to see and enjoy in and around our town, and the group will be busy on their club nights capturing the wild and wonderful with their cameras.

Led by experienced photographer Steve Jones from The Little Photo Company, Photo Club will be running two special edition sessions. Would you like to join in?

Session 1: Wednesday 8 April, 2pm – 3.30pm
The group will be heading to Westmead Open Space, a wonderful wildlife hotspot. We will spend an afternoon exploring this beautiful riverside green, space managed by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

Session 2: Wednesday 20 May, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
The group will be exploring Vincients Wood, a semi-natural broadleaved woodland, managed by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.

As well as developing practical camera skills, we will investigate the areas and learn more about our local wildlife and natural environment.

These special one-off sessions are free and open to any young person aged 11-17. No photography experience is needed. All cameras are welcome, including mobile phones, and a club camera is available to borrow if required.

You will also have the opportunity to have your work celebrated in a public exhibition during Chippenham’s Eco Future Fest on Sunday 14 June. Eco Future Fest is a community festival celebrating our natural world and all things sustainable. The event will take place at Chippenham Town Hall from 11am to 4pm.

Places are limited, so booking via Eventbrite is essential.