One Chippenham

Life Drawing
2022-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
For those at work in the daytime, join Charlie in the beautiful auditorium of the Cause Arts Centre, to keep those essential art skills up to date.
(Wednesday morning sessions run alongside these)
It’s also a great way to for leave all of your worries outside and do something just for you. You’ll find a group of lovely people all very happy to be doing the same.
A great way of practicing your observation and drawing techniques.
You can attend the first session as a drop in, then pay the balance if you sign up for the term.
Happy to answer any questions – feel free to email or message us.
We’re a Chippenham based social enterprise, dedicated to increasing our arts provision.
For the full range of our art, dance and drama workshops and performances, got to www.ragandbonarts.com.

Careers Fair
2022-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | The Olympiad
Careers Fair on Friday 16th September, from 10 am-1 pm at the Olympiad Centre in Chippenham, in partnership with Wiltshire College & University Centre.
It’s free to attend and open to all – a perfect opportunity for local people who are looking to reskill or upskill, those who are out of work or even those who just fancy a change of job!
You’ll be able to meet some of the best employers in the county, find out more about current vacancies, discover apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, ask any questions which you may have, and get CV advice.
It’s a brilliant opportunity to showcase the huge range of talent, skills and job opportunities which we have locally, and there will employers from a whole host of industries attending, including engineering, manufacturing, retail, science, legal, logistics and banking – to name just a few!
For more information please visit: https://michelledonelan.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18f26ee30ce000ee749b9a36b&id=7adf55a594&e=bc6139a01a

Tour of The Arc
2022-09-17 14:00 - 17:00 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
As part of Heritage Open Days you can book a free guided tour of The Arc, Chippenham’s most striking new building.
Designed by Chippenham Architect Rob Elkins (Artel 31) for Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, The Arc climbing centre is one of Chippenham’s newest and most striking structures. It is one of the first climbing centres in the UK to be entirely purpose-built. Most are established in existing warehouses or churches.

This is your chance to find out what goes on behind the peaks of the impressive north and south blocks. You will learn interesting details about the building including how it has been future-proofed to withstand being built on a flood plain! The centre is operated by The Climbing Academy on behalf of CBLC. You will have the chance to meet TCA staff and ask questions about how the centre works.

In addition to the main buildings, The Arc features an impressive wooden cafe decking that affords views of the rare outside climbing wall, a state-of-the-art skatepark (designed by CANVAS) and Westmead Playing Fields. The tour will include inside and outside locations, so come prepared for both.
The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users. We have baby changing facilities and a cafe serving hot food, snacks and sweet treats.
Tours will run every half hour from 2pm until 5pm
Free but booking required via – https://www.theclimbingacademy.com/tca-life/arc-tours/
HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. Heritage Open Days is your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. Find out more here.

Springboard Annual Charity Golf Day 2022
2022-09-19 11:30 | North Wilts Golf Club, Bishops Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2LP
Our Annual Golf Day is back! Join us at North Wilts Golf Club on Monday 19th September.

Arrival Time: 11.30am for coffee/tea & bacon roll. *Shotgun start at 1.00pm*
Tickets: £55 to include a 2 course dinner
Dress code: No jeans or nylon shorts. Collared shirts only (no football shirts, rugby shirts or T-shirts).

Please share the event with any friends or contacts who are keen golfers.

Macmillan Coffee Morning
2022-09-27 10:30 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Lodge, The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HN
Join us at our coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
On Tuesday 27th September at 10.30am – 12pm at St Andrew’s Lodge.
Bring along some friends and join in the fun!
If you’d like to attend, please RSVP today to Anita on 01249 848326.

Memory Café
2022-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Do you know someone living with dementia? Are you supporting a loved one, a friend or even a neighbour? Maybe you could do with some support yourself or maybe you just want to have a chat and talk to people who understand.
Cepen Lodge care home in Chippenham are starting their very own Memory cafe, the cafe has been set up to support the local community and those who are living with dementia or indeed those supporting those living with dementia. The cafe will run regularly on the last Friday of the month.
Please contact the care home directly to book your place.

Yoga 4 men
2022-10-02 18:45 - 19:45 | The Santosha Studio, 1st Floor, 40 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Drop-in classes available now – why not come along & try this class!

CAP MONEY COURSE
2022-10-03 10:15 | Yatton Keynell Village Hall, Biddestone Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EJ, United Kingdom
Struggling to cope in the current financial climate? CAP are holding a free 3 session course at Yatton Keynell Village Hall starting at 10.15 on Mon 3rd Oct. At CAP, we’re offering help to anyone finding it hard to cope right now, on whatever scale.
The free CAP Money Course offers help and advice with budgeting skills using a ‘Three Account System’, a system which has already helped many people in their financial situations.
The course is delivered over three simple sessions, designed to give bite-sized tips, advice and information at an easy to understand level. Whoever you are, if you’re struggling with money, this course is for you. Students, newly retired, single parents, families, those living alone are among the demographics of people already taking part in our courses.
Course dates

Monday 3 October 2022, 10:15
Monday 10 October 2022, 10:15
Monday 17 October 2022, 10:15

With the cost of living crisis now upon us, this course can equip you, or someone you may know, with some fantastic budgeting tools whilst helping you to manage your money during these tough times. Many of us are struggling right now. But help is on hand, should you need some.
Find out more & book your place on our website. You can also call Maria on 07842346776 to register your interest or if you have further questions. Whoever you are, if you need a little help, get in touch with us.

Get Online: An introductory course
2022-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Chippenham Library
We are pleased to offer an introductory course for anyone who needs some help getting online. It will be an informal session aimed at building confidence for those who want a little help with the basics.
We have limited spaces so please book as soon as possible. To book please come along to see us or call with your Library card at the ready – 01249 650536.

Chippenham Community Conference
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-07 | The Neeld
We are thrilled to be able to share with you the full details of our Chippenham Community Conference this autumn in the Neeld. Two days of guest speakers, networking, priority setting and celebrating the work of the community and voluntary sector in the Chippenham area.
Thursday has an optional complimentary lunch which you can add as an extra when booking.
Friday’s Community Safety Forum & Purple Flag comes with a complimentary lunch.

Follow the below links to book your free place/s.

Health & Wellbeing Workshop
Young People Workshop
Community Safety & Purple Flag
Environment & Climate Change

Please share these details, we have 70 spaces per workshop.

Talk: The Golder-Thompson Gift: A Collection in Three Parts
2022-10-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join Mark Golder, the driving force behind the Golder-Thompson Gift, alongside artist and printmaker Amy-Jane Blackhall and curator Alan Fuller as they discuss the formation of the gift and the century of local printmaking that it celebrates.

Chiptic Kick-Off Meeting
2022-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Chiptic – Chippenham Technology and Innovation Club – Bringing likeminded people together with an interest in technology, design and manufacture, to make useful things for the community of Chippenham in a social and supportive environment.
The kick-off meeting will be at the Angel Hotel on Thursday 6th October at 7pm in the Banquet Room. If you wish to use the car park, then you will need to register your vehicle at the reception as the car park is managed by Parking Eye.
The purpose of the meeting is to find out what you’d like to get from the club, how it might be able to help you, what things you can already do and what kind of things you are interested in doing. By finding out what interests you, and everyone else who is interested, we can start to figure out how to proceed with establishing the club to meet the desires of the members.
All are welcome!

Art Auction
2022-10-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
We are delighted to invite you to an Auction of Art created by the people of Doorway, this is a fantastic opportunity to purchase a unique piece of art and support Doorway. We will have BBC Antiques Roadshow’s Marc Allum as auctioneer for the evening and includes a special poetry commission.
Drinks and canapés will be served, and there will be plenty of opportunities to find out more about Doorway’s work supporting homeless and vulnerably housed in Wiltshire.

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust Autumn Quiz
2022-10-14 19:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Get your team sorted and entered into our Autumn Quiz being held on Friday 14th October at The Neeld Community and Arts Centre in Chippenham. All proceeds will go towards restoration of our canal.

Movement for the Mind Chippenham group
2022-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
The Movement for the Mind group in Chippenham meets fortnightly on Tuesdays.
The group offers people living with dementia and a family carer the chance to take part in gentle exercise to music in a supportive and friendly group setting.
Sessions start with a warm-up before moving on to the main activity. Everyone is encouraged to do as much or little as they feel able to and you do not have to be ‘super-fit’ to take part. People with restricted mobility and wheelchair users are welcome. The exercise lasts for about an hour and at the end of the session refreshments are served during a social half hour before the group closes.
To come along or find out more please fill in the enquiry form on the Alzheimers Support website.
Visit our weekly events page to find other local events and check if there are any changes.

Chippenham Lions present Daz n Chave
2022-10-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Chippenham Lions are pleased to present Daz n Chave.
The duo have been preforming the top Daz n Chave tribute act for over 20 years since their appearance on ‘Stars in their eyes’.
They have also appeared on:

The Matt Lucas show – BBC
New Life in the Sun – Channel 4
Celebrity dating – Channel 4

Their charity work include extensive work with London’s Pearly Kings and Queens and were proud to be given the title Pearly Minstrels in recognition for their work.
This is a seated event. Please contact the venue for access requirements.
Tickets can be brought through the Neeld’s Box Office on 01249 446699, or from the town hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is postponed or cancelled.

Music for the Mind Chippenham
2022-10-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Music for the Mind is uplifting and hugely beneficial for people living with dementia and their care partners alike.
The Chippenham group meets fortnightly on Thursday mornings at Sheldon Road Methodist Church. We gather from 10.30am for social time and a chance to catch up before the vocal warm-ups and singing starts at 11am.
Please note, to help towards our costs, we ask everyone to pay £2.50 on the door.
To come along or find out more please fill in the enquiry form on the Alzheimers Support website.
Visit our weekly events page to find other local events and check if there are any changes.

Festive Glass Stars Workshop
2022-10-29 11:00 - 12:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join Chippenham based glass artist Mary Quarmby to make your own fused glass star decoration with these relaxed workshops at Chippenham Museum. The workshops are 1 ¼ hour, with four taking place during the Chippenham Town Council’s week-long Festival of Christmas.
Mary Quarmby
Website: https://maryquarmby.wixsite.com/maryquarmbyglass/about-me
Instagram: @quarmbymary

Murder Mystery Dinner
2022-10-29 18:00 - 23:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Murder Mystery Dinner at The Angel Hotel.
Everyone is having fun until someone gets killed…
Don’t be afraid to join us for a Halloween Murder Mystery Dinner.
For more information, please visit: https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/murder-mystery-dinner-p3153523

Halloween Spooktacular
2022-10-30 14:30 - 17:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
This Halloween Made to Measure Productions brings “HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR” to the Neeld Community and Arts Centre.
You’ll need to get ready for rib-tickling laughter and bags of audience participation as you join our intrepid explorers on the Halloween Adventure of a lifetime!
Jam-packed with your favourite Halloween Hits and amazing ultra-violet puppetry, HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR is guaranteed to bring a smile to children of all ages!
Adult £12, Child (under 16) £10.
This is a seated event. Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Please note tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed
For more information, please visit the Neeld Community and Arts Centre’s website.

Chippenham Art Group
2022-11-02 14:00 - 15:30 | 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
