One Chippenham

Chippenham Art Group
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
The Chippenham Art Group will meet monthly on Wednesdays in King Alfred Hall, St Andrew’s Church in Chippenham Market Place. It’s led by artist Fran Young and organised by our experienced community services coordinator Pam Ollis.
Our art groups are friendly, relaxing, therapeutic and fun. People living with dementia and a family carer create their own art projects under Fran’s guidance with projects ranging from painting and drawing to collage, printing, crafts, clay modelling and more. We work at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for conversation and connection. No previous experience of art is necessary and everyone works at their own pace. People can also work on their own projects and develop their own ideas.
Family carers are welcome at the group as full members and encouraged to join in to create their own pieces of art. Trained volunteers are on hand to lend support as needed. If you’d like to volunteer at the group, please call Annie Clayton on 01986 624005 or email Annie.
If you’d like to come along as a group member, or for more information, please call Pam on 01380 739055, or book your place on the Alzheimers Support website.
This group is kindly part-funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. Please note, to help towards our costs and materials we ask everyone to pay £4 ‘on the door’.
Visit our weekly events page to find other local events and check if there are any changes.

Ceramics Decorating Workshop
2022-11-05 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Immerse yourself in a world of pattern, colour and collage. Join Mark from Blue Artemis at Chippenham Museum to hand decorate either a bone china mug or two Christmas baubles.
Booking & event details can be found here.
Blue Artemis
Website: https://www.blueartemis.com/
Instagram: @blueartemisdesign
Facebook: https://bit.ly/BlueArtemis

Christian Malford Bonfire & Firework Display
2022-11-05 17:30 - 22:30 | Christian Malford Meadow, SN15 4BQ
The Region’s Best Bonfire and Firework Experience.
The Village Bonfire and Firework Display has been running in the Village for the past 25 years plus. It has developed into one of the region’s biggest and best displays but still keeping its ‘Village’ feel. This is something the organisers strive to keep – a friendly, safe and real value for money event.
We have been extremely fortunate to have living within the village a fireworks expert who has designed and developed fireworks over many years. He is also is a special effects expert making many effects for theme parks and movies in the UK and abroad.
The event includes, free sparklers in safe area for kids, kids fair ground entertainment, full bar, hog roast + other food concessions, pizza, burgers, churros etc.
Free Parking – Advance Online Tickets Sales Only.
Gates open 17:30 hours – Bonfire lighting 18:30 fireworks after 19:30
Adults (16 yrs & Over) £10
Kids 5 – 15 yrs £5
Under 5 Free

70's Disco
2022-11-11 19:30 - 23:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Step back to the era of disco dancing, punk rock, and soul music as The Neeld Community and Arts Centre becomes a retro haven for 70’s disco lovers.
We’re digging deep into our record collection to bring you hits from ABBA, Bee Gees, and Elton John to David Bowie, Diana Ross, and Queen!
Our Video DJ, Eventimate, will be bringing not only the music but also the classic music videos for a truly immersive experience.
Age 18+
Please note: Tickets are sold through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the town hall.
For more information, please visit: https://neeld.co.uk/whats-on/70s-disco/

Chippenham Film Club November feature
2022-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
Scarlett Johansson stars as a mysterious and seductive alien who prowls the streets of Glasgow in search of prey, unsuspecting men fall under her spell however, events lead her to begin a process of self-discovery.
The film received acclaim for Johansson’s performance, Johnathan Glazer’s direction, and Mica Levi’s score receiving numerous accolades and awards, was included in many best-of-the-decade lists, and was ranked 61st on the BBC’s 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century list.

Christmas Crafting Fair @ The Hub
2022-11-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Beautiful, crafted gifts made by the people of the Chippenham Community Hub too raise funds to help keep the Hub sustainable whilst giving you the ability to buy quality Christmas Gifts.

North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra Autumn Concert
2022-11-19 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Our Fabulous Autumn Concert is on Saturday, November 19th at 7:30pm at St Andrews Church, Chippenham, where we will be playing Mahler Symphony No.1- ‘Titan’ and Sibelius – Finlandia
Tickets will be available on the door or via
We Got Tickets
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/560352/
Neeld Community & Arts Centre on 01249 446699 or link
https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/169648

New Road Christmas Market
2022-11-20 12:00 - 16:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Getting ready for our first Christmas market on Sunday 20th November. Festive fun, mulled drinks, local maker stalls and delicious food. Come see what your Town has to offer for gifts this year.

There will be 30 local makers and artists , mulled hot drinks, a delicious curry and sundries by Nourishers, hot rum and ginger pudding, mince pies and Hipster Santa will be there too!

Free stalls for chippenham makers and crafters!

Free Community Lunch
2022-12-03 12:30 - 13:30 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU

A Christmas Carol
2022-12-04 18:00 - 20:10 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre present A Christmas Carol.
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company and celebrate Winter 2022 with the most heart-warming production imaginable.
On Christmas Eve, the most magical night of the year, the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is whisked away on a journey through time, accompanied by three fearsome ghosts determined to make him realise the true meaning of Christmas.
Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is brought alive in this wonderfully traditional production, complete with beautiful period costume, song, dance, and a magnificent original musical score.
Adult ticket: £18.50 | Under 16s: £12.25
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
To book tickets, please visit: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/167174

Wreath workshop
2022-12-05 - 2022-12-06 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
The Derry Hill florist inc presents different wreath making workshops at The Pewsham on the 5th & 6th December.
Book by email to:
hello@thepewsham.com or thederryhillflorist@gmail.com

Company for Christmas - a lunch invitation
2022-12-25 | Corsham Scouts Hall, The Lagger, Corsham, SN13 0DE
If you will be alone this Christmas you are invited to join local people on Christmas Day for lunch.
The lunch will bring together people from Corsham, Box, Chippenham and surrounding villages who would otherwise be spending Christmas Day alone and provide a space to celebrate together.
You are also welcome if you aren’t alone but perhaps want more company for the day, e.g. a couple where one person is the carer for the other person/person, single-parent families who perhaps have previously been a bigger family and are now adjusting etc.
The event is FREE to attend and will be held at Corsham Scout Hall, The Lagger, Corsham, SN13 0DE.
Guests will be served coffee, tea, non-alcoholic cold drinks, a 3-course meal and mince pies and biscuits. There will also be a quiz, a raffle and plenty of great conversation!
Transport can be arranged for those that require it (wheelchair accessible if needed). All guests will receive a small gift bag with a wrapped present and a Christmas card.
Pre-booking is essential and places must be booked by 15 December. Contact Company for Christmas on 07467-248273 or by email: christmaslunch@hotmail.com
Visit their website here: https://www.companyforchristmas.com/
To make a Christmas donation: https://www.companyforchristmas.com/donations

Coffee and Cake
2023-01-02 13:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us for coffee and cake. A relaxed and informal time to meet and chat over a hot drink.
All free and everyone welcome! Monday afternoons from 1-4pm at St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road.
For more details visit our website.

Nordic Walking Beginners Course
2023-01-07 14:00 | Westmead Open Space, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham, SN15 3GW
A short course of 3 weekly sessions to teach you the fundamentals and techniques of British Nordic Walking using the INWA Ten Steps Programme. After which you’ll be able to book and join us on any of our weekly Nordic Walks.
Each session will start at 2pm and last between 60 and 75 minutes and We’ll meet at Westmead Open Space Car Park, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham SN15 3GW
Pole hire is included and the course fee is £30
Course Dates: Saturday 7th, 14th and 21st January 2023

Yoga for Absolute Beginners
2023-01-09 09:15 - 10:15 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
A NEW 5 week course ideal for anyone brand new to yoga, or who would like to return after a long break. We will cover the basics of movement, breath work, and meditation together.
This will be a small, friendly group where you will be encouraged to listen to your body and work at your own pace.
Feel free to contact me if you would like to have a chat before signing up or have any questions or queries.
Mondays 9:15-10:15am, January 9th – February 6th 2023, Platinum House, Chippenham Town Centre, next to St Andrew’s Church.

Mental health training for non-paid carers of loved ones with mental health challenges
2023-01-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Sanford House, Swindon, Sanford House, Swindon, SN1 1HE, United Kingdom
This training aims to help non-paid carers supporting a loved one with lived experience of mental health problems.
Being a non-paid carer can take many forms, you might be a friend, family member, neighbour, partner, peer, or colleague. You might provide practical, emotional support, or both. In fact, anyone could be a carer – a student supporting a housemate with early signs of an eating disorder, a family member supporting their brother-in law with depression, or a husband supporting his wife with complex PTSD.
Training delivered over 4 sessions, covering the following topics:
1. Understanding mental health challenges – An opportunity to explore what it can be like to experience mental health challenges and how mental health needs impact on people’s behaviour.
2. Support people with mental health needs to make changes – To explore some of the challenges of supporting people to make changes and introduce some techniques for working with change.
3. Conflict and crisis – Reducing and managing conflict and crises with the person you support.
4. Learning, reflecting and support – To be better able to establish clear boundaries, positive communication and relationships.
Funded by BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG).
“Caring for someone with mental health problems can often be challenging. Those that attend the training leave with a range of skills and approaches to aid their caring role, as well as a range of stress management techniques and self-care ideas”, Carolyn Trippick, St Mungo’s Volunteer.
Feedback from past participants:
“If you are a carer, this course is vital to understanding how looking after you helps look after the person you are caring for”.
“The content was really informative. People were interactive with each other. Trainer was knowledgeable and friendly”.
“Everyone was given time to have a voice “share” their stories if they wanted to, as much or as little as they wanted. No pressure. Looking at self was really useful tool to be a better carer and look after myself better….”.
“Really helpful – covering quite a range of topics. Meeting other carers invaluable, too. Really well organised, wish I’d known about it ages ago!
Booking via Eventbrite. Participants should be available to attend all 4 sessions, in order to complete the course – Tuesday 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January 2023 (10:00am-1:30pm). Free to carers living or supporting someone in BANES, Swindon or Wiltshire.
For more information (or to sign up to a course), contact Ralph Lillywhite, St Mungo’s Building Bridges Manager on 07825 115 775 or email ralph.lillywhite@mungos.org.
Further information can also be found on St Mungo’s Building Bridges to Wellbeing website www.bridges2wellbeing.co.uk.

FREE drop-in seated exercise session with Emma from Sit-Fit Wiltshire!
2023-01-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
Taster session of gentle exercise to music for men and women of all ages and abilities. Do come and meet us and have go!

Comedy Drag Bingo with Charlie Hides
2023-01-15 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
After selling out all over the UK, RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Charlie Hides TV brings his shiny balls to Chippenham in this fabulous fundraiser for Chippenham pride 2023!
Hosted by Internationally Famous DRAG QUEEN BINGO – Charlie Hides, this is going to be an outrageously fun event with stand-up comedy, games and prizes to be won.
Guaranteed good time; snatch up your tickets fast for eyes down!
Tickets include Bingo cards and food from Boston Burger Chippenham.

Mental health training for non-paid carers of loved ones with mental health challenges (Online)
2023-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Online (via Zoom)
This training aims to help non-paid carers supporting a loved one with lived experience of mental health problems.
Being a non-paid carer can take many forms, you might be a friend, family member, neighbour, partner, peer, or colleague. You might provide practical, emotional support, or both. In fact, anyone could be a carer – a student supporting a housemate with early signs of an eating disorder, a family member supporting their brother-in law with depression, or a husband supporting his wife with complex PTSD.
The training is delivered over 4 sessions (online, via Zoom). Topics covered include: understanding mental health challenges, supporting people with mental health needs to make changes, conflict and crisis, as well as learning, reflecting and supporting.
Training funded by BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG).
“Caring for someone with mental health problems can often be challenging. Those that attend the training leave with a range of skills and approaches to aid their caring role, as well as a range of stress management techniques and self-care ideas”, Carolyn Trippick, St Mungo’s Volunteer.
Feedback from past participants:
“If you are a carer, this course is vital to understanding how looking after you helps look after the person you are caring for”.
“The content was really informative. People were interactive with each other. Trainer was knowledgeable and friendly”.
“Everyone was given time to have a voice “share” their stories if they wanted to, as much or as little as they wanted. No pressure. Looking at self was really useful tool to be a better carer and look after myself better….”.
“Really helpful – covering quite a range of topics. Meeting other carers invaluable, too. Really well organised, wish I’d known about it ages ago!
Booking via Eventbrite
Participants should be available to attend all 4 sessions, in order to complete the course – Monday 16th, 23rd, 30th Jan & Mon 6th Feb 2023, 6:00-8:30pm via Zoom. Free to carers living or supporting someone in BANES, Swindon or Wiltshire.
For more information (or to sign up to a course), contact Ralph Lillywhite, St Mungo’s Building Bridges Manager on 07825 115 775 or email ralph.lillywhite@mungos.org.
Further information can also be found on St Mungo’s Building Bridges to Wellbeing website www.bridges2wellbeing.co.uk.

Free Family and Social History Sessions
2023-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Old Road Tavern
Happy to announce another full season of free genealogy drop-in sessions, Chippenham Library, the Old Road Tavern and the Three Crowns Inn.
Resident in each of these places with a computer that has full access to the main genealogy websites, armed with my experience and knowledge as a professional. I can offer advice, check what you’ve done already, or help you find new information.
I love delivering this sessions, and enjoy the fact that I never know where people’s history is going to lead me. No need to book. Just show up.

Scam Awareness Afternoon
2023-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
Concerned about online scams? Want to learn how to communicate safely online?
Between 2 and 4pm on Thursday 19 January, we’ll be hosting a Scam Awareness Afternoon. Drop-in for a hot drink, discuss your concerns with Wiltshire Police and receive help from library staff to set up an email address or download WhatsApp to your phone.
You’ll also be able to talk to Warm and Safe Wiltshire and Carers Support Wiltshire.
To find out more, call the library on 01249 650536.

Free Family and Social History drop in sessions
2023-01-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Chippenham Library
Happy to announce another full season of free genealogy drop-in sessions, at Chippenham Library, the Old Road Tavern and the Three Crowns Inn.
I will be resident in each of these places with a computer that has full access to the main genealogy websites, armed with my experience and knowledge as a professional. I can offer advice, check what you’ve done already, or help you find new information.
I love delivering this sessions, and enjoy the fact that I never know where people’s history is going to lead me. No need to book. Just show up.

Rooted Chippenham Community Gardening
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
We would love to see some new faces as we get going for 2023. We have a real variety of tasks this year, from building pathways and water collection, to sowing seeds and tending the veg. The garden is for the whole community – so the more input from our community the better!
We are using organic no dig beds – a method that has so many benefits for plants, and the eaters of plants, alike! We are getting more raised beds in place this year which will open up the garden to more people. We are also planning to get a poly tunnel on site – which will expand the range of veg we can grow. There is so much we are looking forward to – we hope you can come and share it all with us!
You can join our group Rooted Chippenham Community Garden to keep up-to-date with what’s going on and connect with our growing gang!

Free Family and Social History drop in sessions
2023-01-24 17:00 - 18:30 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom

Axe Throwing Tournament
2023-01-26 19:00 | Viking Axe Throwing, New Road, Chippenham
Assemble the clans and get ready!!!!
Enigma Rooms Chippenham are hosting a winner takes all AXE THROWING TOURNAMENT
£5 entry to pay on the night – all fees go into the prize pot.
55 new road, Chippenham, SN15 1ES
All welcome to enter as this is for all levels of experience.
www.enigmarooms.co.uk

Aladdin-Grown-Ups Only!
2023-01-27 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there weren’t any children in the audience? Now’s your chance to find out…!
This special one-off performance will not be for the faint-hearted – it’s panto as you’ve never seen it before! The hilarious production is packed to the brim full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs and audience participation, creating a performance that’s sure to be hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty…okay…very naughty…!
Starring a whole host of experienced, professional pantomime performers, alongside a dazzling ensemble cast, stunning scenery, great music and side-splitting comedy routines this is a night that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives!
Will Aladdin’s cave of wonders open wide enough to see the jewels within? Just how many rubs does it take for the lamp to explode? Will anyone be able to come up with a funnier name for Widow Twankey…?! There’s only one way to find out…boys and girls…!
www.madetomeasureproductions.co.uk
Facebook: Adult Panto UK Tour
Strictly age 16+
Tickets: £19:00
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Quiz Night at Enigma Rooms, Chippenham
2023-01-30 19:00 | Enigma Rooms Chippenham – Live Escape Rooms & Viking Axe Throwing, 55A New Road, Chippenham
Monday evenings. £5 entry per team! Come on down – winner takes all!
Check out the theme of the week by visiting and following our Facebook page.

The Clones
2023-02-04 20:30 | Sir Audley Arms, 24 audley road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Sn14 0dy, United Kingdom
“We play the songs, you do the dancing”

Comedy Improvisation Workshops
2023-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
LIVE Comedy Improvisation Workshops with Rosie Simmonds! First Monday of the month (18+)
The most I laugh all week!
Come and join a lovely bunch of local budding thespians, who like to play games, take part in drama exercises and generally have fun!
We’ll explore scenes where we develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style.
All ideas welcome!
If you have always wanted to try some drama, but are not sure that you want to commit, just pop in and do the bits that you want to, or just watch for a session. We’d love you to join us – and can guarantee that you’ll meet some brilliant and supportive people along the way.
We look forward to meeting you – get ready to laugh more in one night than you will have laughed all week!
£12 – payment by balance transfer or cash.

RISE Trust Volunteer information sessions
2023-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | RISE Children’s Centre, The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU
Ever thought about volunteering but not sure what is available? Why not volunteer for The RISE Trust and support your local community?
We have volunteering roles to suit everyone – no matter how much time you have to give and whatever your experience. We are currently recruiting volunteers to support our Family Visiting Service, Youth Service and Empowering Parents Empowering Communities Project.
Please join us for one of our volunteer information sessions on:
Tues 7th Feb, 10-11am: RISE Children’s Centre, The Oaks, Chippenham SN15 1DU
Weds 8th Feb, 10-11am: RISE Children’s Centre, Byron Ave, RWB SN4 8BA
Thurs 9th Feb, 9.30-10.30am: RISE Children’s Centre, Prince Charles Drive, Calne SN11 8TG
or
contact Vicky Watt, Volunteer Coordinator for more details on 01249 464008 or vickyw@therisetrust.org
