Drink 'n' Draw @31
2024-09-27 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-10-25 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2024-09-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Launched in September 2023, our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a fabulous selection of feel-good songs.
No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week at our brand new venue in Chippenham and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir
2024-10-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2024-10-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Come and join our fun and friendly, non-audition Community Choir and be part of a family of 32 Good Afternoon Choirs “Singing in the Afternoon” around the South West and beyond!
The Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir rehearse every Tuesday afternoon at Pewsham Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm.
Find out more: www.goodafternoonchoir.co.uk

Life Drawing - Wednesday mornings
2024-10-02 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-10-09 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-10-16 09:30 - 23:30, 2024-10-23 09:30 - 23:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
“The best life drawing class I’ve found in years”
A chance to indulge in practising some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years of teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve. All while enjoying some 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.
Terms cost £105 for 6 week term (2 hour session) or £20 cash drop-in option for our Life Drawing classes. All materials and coffee/tea are provided.
Life drawing is challenging and rewarding, but like anything else, it takes practice and patience. The best way to encourage practise is to vary the media and techniques available; to make sure this is feasible, we provide materials for free. This also allows more confidence as using expensive personal materials tends to inhibit experimentation. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own materials and follow your own path.
Week 3 and 6 are a chance to work from one long pose with any material/technique you choose; the other weeks begin with warm-ups to help you prepare, normally followed by one or two poses following a theme. Sometimes the session is devoted to a worksheet-style drawing, using many poses on one sheet in different materials. These are a great opportunity to gain confidence in composition, materials and mark-making.
Please visit our website, www.ragandbonearts.com to secure your place or book directly on here:
https://buy.stripe.com/6oE5l93ZO3LF0akdR1
(This class also runs on Tuesday evenings 7-9pm).
We look forward to seeing you – thank you.

Discovering Confidence
2024-10-03 12:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
Family and Community Learning are at the Chippenham Community Hub on Thursday 3rd October running Discovering Confidence. This single session course is a boost of inspiration and self esteem. We will be in the Hub’s lovely new space on the corner of Gladstone Road and Timber Street in Chippenham.
Please complete an enrolment form to book a space, by phone [01225 770478] or online at Enrolment – Work Wiltshire.

Baking Club
2024-10-03 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-17 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.

Sparkly Singers
2024-10-03 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-10-10 20:00 - 21:15, 2024-10-17 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (Monday lunchtimes) and Royal Wootton Bassett (Tuesday evenings), the Sparkly Singers meet every Thursday evening from 8:00pm at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill.
Founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, our emphasis is on singing in a way that is, above all else, fun.
Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, movement and the occasional wacky prop.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Unlock Your Happy
2024-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Join me for a transformative workshop on Tuesday, 8th October 2024 at Pewsham Community Hall, Chippenham. Dive deep into the science and practice of happiness with expert guidance, hands-on exercises, and practical strategies to help you build your “Inner Home for Happiness.”
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
Understand the Happiness Set-point and Happiness Continuum
Explore the 7 Keys to Building Your Inner Home for Happiness
1. Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness
2. Don’t Believe Everything You Think
3. Let Love Lead
4. Make Your Cells Happy
5. Plug Yourself into Spirit
6. Live a Life Inspired by Purpose
7. Cultivate Nourishing Relationships
🍽️ Lunch & Refreshments: Enjoy a delicious sandwich lunch with teas, coffees, and snacks throughout the day.
🕙 When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Where: Pewsham Community Hall
💷 Cost: £45 per person
📅 Book Now: www.serotoninsam.com/book-here
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the keys to a happier, more fulfilled life. Limited spaces available—reserve your spot today!

Flower Arranging Class
2024-10-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-22 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.

Chippenham Film Club October feature
2024-10-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
On Body and Soul is a 2017 Hungarian film written and directed by Ildiko Enyedi. The story revolves around Endre, the chief finance officer at a slaughterhouse and Maria, the newly appointed meat quality inspector, who discover they can communicate with each other through their dreams, leading to an unlikely romance.
The film won the Golden Bear in the main competition section of the Berlin International Film Festival, where it also won the International Film Critics Award.
The film was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Alexandra Borbely (Maria) won the European Actress award at the European Film Awards for her performance in the film.
On Body and Soul is an 18 certificate, and is therefore not suitable for all audiences.

Exploring Positive Emotions
2024-10-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Booking essential via one of the following routes: –

In person at Doorway
Call the FaCL team on 01225 770478
Book online Enrolment – Work Wiltshire

Please note booking closes one week before the start of each course.

Fun with Story Plots
2024-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
If you are a keen writer, a fan of Mr Darcy or you just enjoy talking about books and finding out more about how they are written, then we have a treat for you!
Come along on Wednesday 16 October at 2pm, meet local authors Jane Lark and Lucy King and have fun exploring a story from a character’s mindset.
Tickets are £3 each and can be booked at the library or on 01249 650536.

Discovering English
2024-10-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
This engaging course is designed to boost confidence in English language skills. It covers:
– Word construction
– Phonemes and spelling
– Rules and patterns in English words
– Punctuation and its role in comprehension
Perfect for:
– Those seeking more confidence in reading and writing
– Individuals wanting to improve written expression at work or in personal communications
– Parents or guardians supporting young children with schoolwork
Our courses are free if you are 19+ and have been a resident in UK/EU for 3+years and meet eligibility criteria.
Please see our website or contact us for more information:-
Email: familyandcommunitylearning@wiltshire.gov.uk
Phone: 01225 770478
Website: https://workwiltshire.co.uk/family-and-community-learning/
Book here: https://workwiltshire.co.uk/enrolment/
Booking deadline: Thursday 10th October

Exploring Confidence in Communication
2024-10-22 13:30 - 15:30 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Booking essential via one of the following routes: –

In person at Doorway
Call the FaCL team on 01225 phone
Book online Enrolment – Work Wiltshire

Please note booking closes one week before the start of each course.

Dementia Café at Cepen Lodge Care Home
2024-10-25 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.
