Beginners Arts workshops
2024-06-11 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-06-25 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-07-02 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join Charlie for another of our incredibly popular 6 week courses in everything from portraiture to colour for the beginner, or someone who wants to work at a slower pace (check our website for details of the next 6 weeks).
A beautiful venue, experienced tutor and fresh coffee – come and indulge with other lovely local budding artists.
Enjoy learning from a passionate and experienced artist and make some new friends along the way.
Please book in via the website, then pay by balance transfer to keep our costs affordable for you – www.ragandbonearts.com
£96 for 6 weeks – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits supplied (donations tin available to help with refreshments)
We look forward to meeting you in February 2024. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Trio of Free Confidence and Wellbeing Courses at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-06-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Free Family and Community Learning courses at Chippenham Community Hub. Take little steps today for a happier tomorrow.
Exploring Positive Emotions – Tuesday 11 June 10am – 12pm
Explore Feelings. Manage negative emotions. Focus on the positive things in life.
Exploring Confidence in Communication – Tuesday 18 June 10am – 12pm
Feel more confident talking about your needs and sharing feelings.
Exploring My Skills – Tuesday 25 June 10am – 12pm
Know your strengths and skills to choose goals and plan for the future.
Booking closes one week before the course and eligibility criteria apply. Contact familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk or call the team on 01225 770478

Life Drawing
2024-06-11 19:00, 2024-06-18 19:00, 2024-06-25 19:00, 2024-07-02 19:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The best life drawing class I’ve found in years’
Tuesday evenings – 7-9pm (also runs on Wednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am) Starting on January 2nd 2024!
£99 for 6 weeks or £20 drop in – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits included.
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with 30 years teaching experience. You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve.
All while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn.
We look forward to meeting you.

Senior Friendship Group
2024-06-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-04 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A weekly friendship group for Senior Members at the Chippenham Community Hub. Lots of laughter, fun and games with Bingo, quizzes and lots of biscuits, tea and coffee and chatter.

Baking Club
2024-06-13 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-06-27 14:30 - 16:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge are opening their doors to the local community to invite older people to join us for our fortnightly baking club! Starting Thursday 21st March, and running every other Thursday – come and join our residents to bake some delicious treats and enjoy refreshments with us. A great opportunity to socialise and network.

Wild Figures
2024-06-17 10:30, 2024-06-24 10:30, 2024-07-01 10:30, 2024-07-08 10:30
A free six-week programme to improve number skills, wellbeing and connection to nature running every Monday from 17th June to 22nd July.
Who is it for?
The programme is open to adults aged 19+ who have not yet achieve a Level 2 Maths qualification (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent) or who feel they are no longer working at this level.

Gain confidence with numbers
Improve mental and physical wellbeing
Connect with nature and learning new skills
Meet new people in a safe and supportive environment

What is provided?

Free weekly group activities
Free minibus pick up from Devizes and Chippenham
Free hot lunch cooked over the campfire, tea/coffee, fruit and biscuits (please bring drinking water)

Find out more

For more information and to apply, please contact Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Wellbeing Team:
Call: 07702 802 961
Email: wellbeing@wiltshirewildlife.org
Visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/wild-figures

Happy Cafe
2024-06-18 02:00 - 15:30, 2024-06-25 02:00 - 15:30, 2024-07-02 02:00 - 15:30 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement.
Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat.
Your local Happy Café is brought to you by the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service….
Chippenham – Rivo Lounge every Tuesday 2-3.30pm
Contact David if you are interested or have any questions: 07483 913159

Visit Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service online:
rethink.org/wiltsmhis
Facebook: WiltshireMHIS
Instagram: wiltshire_mhis

Flower Arranging Class
2024-06-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge Care Home are inviting the local community to join us for a morning flower arranging with our residents, refreshments will be provided. Come and join us for a lovely morning socialising and networking with others.

Fish & Chip Club
2024-06-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Don’t dine alone, come and join us on the third Friday of every month for Fish & Chip Club at 12:30pm. No charge. Join us for an afternoon of great food and socialising.
To book and for more information please contact CepenLodge@barchester.com or call 01249 707280.

Dementia Café at Cepen Lodge Care Home
2024-06-28 11:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge care home, in Chippenham have invited members of the local community to their monthly dementia café.
The first session starting on the 31st May 2024 will be hosted in conjunction with Chippenham Police, who will be joining to discuss the Herbert Protocol and offer dementia wristbands to the community to support those who may leave their homes and get lost.
Taking place on the last Friday of every month at 11am, guests will have a chance to meet other carers supporting others living with dementia. Free to all, the dementia café at the home provides small respite and social support.
During the care group session, guests will also have a chance to meet the team at the home, to discuss any questions they might have about care.
Senior General Manager Jade said: “We’re really looking forward to making more friends in our local community. The condition itself can be quite lonely and frightening, and the more support we can provide to each other, the better. If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in for a tour and a cup of tea, our doors are always open.”
Cepen Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Cepen Lodge provides residential care and dementia care for 63 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Drink 'n' Draw @31
2024-06-28 19:00 - 23:00 | 31.Co.work, 31.Co.work, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham!
A social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.
A friendly safe space to meet other creatives and dedicate a couple of hours to having fun and getting creative.
No pressure, No judgement, all levels and abilities welcome. Come and be inspired. Bring your favourite drink, meet other local artists and start a new creative community with us.
Monthly meet up. Last weekend of every month.
For ages 18+ BYO drinks.

Chippenham Comedy Festival 2024
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-07 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Comedy fans in the area are in for a real treat this summer as the Chippenham Comedy Festival returns from 5th-7th July. The event is hosted by The Chippenham Comedy Club, which has been bringing laughter to the town for over two decades thanks to, award-winning comedian, Wil Hodgson. The festival promises a hilarious lineup of top comedic talent from across the UK.

The comedy festival kicks off on Friday 5th July at 7pm with Eddie French’s “Poser” – a standup show exploring punk rock, gender, nerds and more. Followed at 8:30pm by Stephanie Laing with “Rudder” – a unique blend of standup, dance, and cartoon bears tackling bodies, sex, liking yourself, consent, and healing. Closing out Friday night at 10pm is Stephen Carlin with “Frenemies” where the longtime lone wolf finally embraces society after being a “fully paid up member of the awkward squad”
Saturday’s riotous lineup begins at 1:15pm with Bristol favourite, Burt Williamson’s “Riding Bareback Through Your Mind.” Then at 2:30pm it’s Phil Ellis, as seen and heard on BBC Radio 4, BBC2, Comedy Central and Sky, before Caitriona Dowden brings her debut solo hour “Holier Than Thou” complete with graphs, Catholic guilt, and floating nuns at 3:45pm. Nate Kitch ponders tomorrow’s uncertainties at 5pm followed by Katie Mitchell’s “Wretched” – silly goth standup at its best at 7:15pm. Science fans are in for a treat at 8:30pm with Robin Ince, the co-host of the legendary “Infinite Monkey Cage” with Brian Cox. Capping off Saturday is the popular “The Real Cheesemakers” band with support from Tom Veck at 10pm.
Sunday starts off at 12:30pm with the dynamic duo of Robin & Wil bringing “Something for the Weekend” – a show filled with random chats and funny observations. Then at 2pm, David Hoare takes the stage with “1000% Musical Comedy” – a bumper show brimming with silliness and joyfully rude songs. Award winning viral sensation Sooz Kempner follows at 3:30pm with “Class of 2000” before Dani Johns gets viewers laughing off life’s cringeworthy moments with her appropriately titled “Cringe” at 5pm. Where does juggling motherhood, teenagers, menopause and worrying about being boring leave you? Find out at 6:30pm with Louise Leigh’s “Distracted.” Closing out the festival at 8pm is the incredible Mitch Benn, a regular on shows like BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and one of the UK’s best comedy song writers and performers.
The festival organisers recommend grabbing weekend or day passes to get the full experience at a discounted rate… find out more and book tickets via The Chippenham Comedy Club website.
