Creature Comforts
2026-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Join members of our ‘lighter’ lunchtime group for an hour-long, open-to-all community singalong featuring songs that all have a connection to animals. Expect a musical menagerie of well-known hits from the likes of Elton John, Bill Haley & His Comets, Culture Club, The Mamas & The Papas, Elvis Presley and many more.
No part singing, no practising and no need to book in advance – simply come along and join us for a feel-good group singalong on the day.

Summer Behind-the-Scenes Tour
2026-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Airbase, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Semington, Wiltshire, BA14 6JX, United Kingdom
Join the team on one of our behind-the-scenes tours of the Charity’s airbase.
We will be opening the doors to our airbase to give our guests a unique experience.
The tour will cover our flight room, helicopter hangar and simulation room.
All monies raised will go directly to help save lives in Wiltshire and Bath.
Please note, the tour will be led by our volunteers and as this will be an operational day, we cannot guarantee the crew or helicopter will be present during your visit.
During the tour guests will be on their feet for up to two hours. While walking around the base it will include 22 stairs up to our viewing platform (however there is a lift at this location) and 22 stairs down to the hangar. Please advise us in advance if you would struggle with this. Please note the majority of the tour is inside but if the aircraft is at the base during the tour it will involve some time outside.

Sparkly Singers
2026-07-09 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-07-16 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-07-23 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-07-30 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-08-06 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-08-13 20:00 - 21:15 | 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.
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.
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.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2026-07-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-10 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.
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 selection of fabulous feel-good songs. No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Man Down Chippenham Group Meeting
2026-07-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Olympiad
Man Down is a men’s (18+) group dedicated to removing the stigma and getting men talking.
We offer peer support from lived experiences, we are respectful, safe, non-judgmental, supportive, and completely confidential.
Just turn up, it’s free to attend, no need to book, listen or join in and share, it’s up to you, no pressure.
Every city, Every town, Every man
More info:
Website: mandown.org
Man Down Wiltshire Facebook page

Treasures from History
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Do you like crafts and getting creative? Are you interested in history? If yes, then these are the sessions for you!
This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s archive collections in a friendly and informal setting. Embrace the opportunity to handle original documents which reveal the creative side of archives through the stories of people, places or events.
Please email archives@wiltshire.gov.uk to book your place (15 spaces available).
2026 programme:
7th February – Daily life in the late 18th and early 19th century Wiltshire villages
7th March – Recipes from the Archives
28th March – Wiltshire Lace
25th April – Quilting and Patchwork in Wiltshire
6th June – Wiltshire Bread and Beer
4th July – Wiltshire Glove Making
1st August – Wiltshire Basket Weavers/Makers
5th September – Wiltshire Folklore
3rd October – Lacock Dyes/Dyers of Wiltshire
7th November – Historical Marginalia
5th December – Christmas in Wiltshire
Please note that sessions are subject to change, however participants will have ample warning should this be the case.

CAP Café
2026-08-03 10:00 - 2026-08-05 12:00, 2026-08-10 10:00 - 2026-08-12 12:00, 2026-08-17 10:00 - 2026-08-19 12:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 2026-08-26 12:00, 2026-08-31 10:00 - 2026-09-02 12:00, 2026-09-07 10:00 - 2026-09-09 12:00, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 2026-09-16 12:00, 2026-09-21 10:00 - 2026-09-23 12:00 and 2 more dates | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
A warm and welcoming café where everyone is invited to drop in, relax, and have a chat in a family-friendly environment. Enjoy free tea, coffee, and cake while taking part in craft activities or letting children play with the available toys.
Friendly Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches are also available if you would like to talk about your finances. CAP offers a free, professional debt advice service that helps thousands of people become debt-free each year. Their approach looks not only at financial circumstances but also at the wider situation and emotional wellbeing of each person, making it especially supportive for those who may feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. The service is completely free and open to everyone.
CAP Money courses are also available here, helping people build practical skills in budgeting and money management.
Location: Station Hill Baptist Church, Chippenham
When: Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 (weekly)
Open to: Anyone
Cost: Free
DBS-checked staff and volunteers
Accessible: Ramp and toilet available
Come along to Chippenham CAP Café for a warm welcome, a chance to connect with others, and support if you need it.
For more information contact Maria Baker on 07842 346776 or email mariabaker@capuk.org

The Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
2026-08-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group for a series of linked workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and famous biographer, John Aubrey. The workshops will be led by Lesley Taylor, an experienced facilitator, and will draw inspiration from Aubrey’s work and the museum’s summer exhibition.
Born in Kington St Michael in 1626, Aubrey was a biographer, archaeologist, scientist, naturalist, and oral historian. He valued the minutiae of everyday life, and his writing is rich with specific (and often witty) details that bring the past to life.
Drawing on his most well-known work, Brief Lives – written portraits of key figures of his day – the workshops will explore how to write with greater detail. Sessions will provide an opportunity to develop the skill of telling your own stories with clarity, experimenting with a range of forms including flash fiction, memoir, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
Suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike, this series of monthly workshops will culminate in An Evening with Aubrey at the museum, where participants’ work will be shared and celebrated. The date for this celebratory event is to be confirmed.
Each session costs £5 per person. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Please contact the museum to reserve your place.

Find out more about the Chippenham – Our History project on this website here.

CycleFest @ Castle Combe - Family Fun Day
2026-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY, United Kingdom
CycleFest is back for 2026. Join us for a brilliant day of cycling!
Family Fun Day at the Circuit
A relaxed day of cycling and activities for all ages!
From 11am until 4pm, the circuit opens for our Family Fun Day, giving you a rare chance to cycle around the full Castle Combe racetrack with family and friends.
This event is open to all ages and abilities. Ride as many laps as you like throughout the afternoon and enjoy the thrill of cycling on a real race circuit.
Each lap you complete earns a stamp on your Cycling Challenge Card. The more laps you ride, the more points you collect and the chance to win fun prizes.
NEW for 2026
We are introducing a timed circuit event for families and young cyclists, giving participants the chance to set their own best time around the track. Small prizes will be awarded to those who take part.
Away from the track there will be plenty to enjoy, including:
• Children’s games and activities
• Cycling skills sessions
• The chance to meet the Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance mascot
• Delicious food and refreshments
• And much more still to be announced!
