One Chippenham

Movement for the Mind Chippenham group
2022-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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

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
