One Chippenham

Coffee and Cake
2023-01-02 13:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 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

Clubbercise
2023-02-07 19:15 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Clubbercise® is a fun full body workout to club classics from the 90’s to present day. The routines combine dance, toning and combat moves with options to suit all fitness levels.
Classes are held in a darkened hall at Hardenhuish School, Chippenham, with disco lights and LED glow sticks.
Classes also available to join online and at different Chippenham venues.
Pay as You Go price – £6.50.
Visit the Ros Chandler Website to find out about different membership options and to book.

MOVEMENT for PARKINSON'S
2023-02-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions and their carers.
Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits.
Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com
Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.

Chippenham Film Club - February - Girl
2023-02-13 19:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
Mon, 13th February, 7:30pm
A promising teenage dancer enrols at a prestigious ballet school while grappling with her gender dysphoria.
Inspired by a true story, Girl stars Victor Polster, in his acting debut, as a trans girl who pursues a career as a ballerina.
Polster won the Cannes Un Certain Regard Jury Award for Best Performance, Girl was selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

Carer Support Wiltshire
2023-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Do you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you? Pop along and have a chat with us about help that might be available to support you in your caring role.
Find out more information and advice at: –
www.carersupportwiltshire.co.uk
Call FREE on 0800 181 4118

Chippenham Hub Friendship Group
2023-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Time to chat, meet and laugh. Bingo, guest speakers, quizzes and more. Everyone welcome.

Arts & Crafts for Wellbeing Course
2023-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Arts and Crafts has the power to make you feel good, reduce stress and anxiety. This course will help you gain creative skills through practical activities, as well as gaining confidence.
Find out more – https://www.wiltshire.ac.uk/study/art-and-craft-for-wellbeing
This six week course will run for one day per week at the Chippenham Community Eco Hub on Wednesdays between 22.02.23-29.03.23.

Talk the Big C
2023-02-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Friendly space. It’s good to talk and share.

Waterstone's Bookclub - February - Lamplighters' by Emma Stonex
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Thursday 23rd February 18:00 – 19:00
Join us for our Thursday Evening Book Club! This month we will be reading the outstanding ‘The Lamplighters’ by Emma Stonex. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Yesterday's Story CIC presents Queen Mary 1
2023-02-25 10:00 | Chippenham Town Centre
This a brand new performance was commissioned by Yesterday’s Story to share the story of Queen Mary I and her association with Chippenham Borough Lands for Fringe Feb 2023.
Devised and performed by Wiltshire based songwriter and performer Louise Jordan – The Pop-Up Pedestal is a one woman street theatre performance. Watch the statue come to life, be entertained and experience local history which still has an impact on Chippenham residents today.
Saturday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 3pm in Borough Parade
Sunday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 2pm at Borough Parade
Yesterday’s Story CIC aims to tell stories from the past, by bringing them to life through arts, culture and live events.
Funding support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

Instant Wit - The quick fire comedy improvisation show
2023-02-25 20:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun.
Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes. For audiences aged 12+.

‘Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!‘ Hackney Gazette

‘Instant Wit are a team of very funny people who produce a professional, very funny show.’

Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in Chippenham

Bag your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone-arts-cic

Find out about fostering online session
2023-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
Find out about fostering at our next ‘Bring a cuppa and your questions’ session” on Monday 27th February. This is an informal drop in session for anyone who would like to find out more about fostering, to ask questions or simply to know what fostering is like in real life scenarios. One of our foster carers will be online to share his experience and fostering staff will be able to help with fostering queries.
A link to join the session can be found here – https://bit.ly/3XjaI5i.

Not on your own
2023-02-28 18:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Need someone to talk with or wanting some company, maybe just a little interaction? Please come and join this new Chippenham group – no one should feel alone.
Not on your Own is a support group looking to engage with adults wanting some company and to just freely chat. A great opportunity to get yourself heard.
