One Chippenham

North West Wiltshire Ramblers walks
2025-12-14, 2025-12-21, 2025-12-26, 2025-12-28, 2026-01-04, 2026-01-11, 2026-01-18, 2026-01-25 | Wiltshire
Seasons greetings from the North West Wiltshire Ramblers. We’ll be walking throughout the festive period. Walk more, worry less. Life is better on foot.
Our weekly programme of Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles, and take place in North Wiltshire and the surrounding counties. Our members come from all over the region including Box, Calne, Corsham, Malmesbury and Melksham.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Black Hill (Cats Back) – Offas Dyke – Hay Bluff Circuit.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 9.5 miles

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Sherston and the Westonbirt Arboretum.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8.7 miles

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Avebury and the Cherhill Monument
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11.5 miles

Sunday, 21 December 2025

A Sunday Saunter from Grittleton.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

Friday, 26 December 2025

A Boxing Day Blast from Chittoe Heath.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 5.0 miles

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Amesbury – Stonehenge Circuit.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 10.5 miles

Sunday, 4 January 2026

A Sunday Stroll from near The Gibb.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 3.6 miles

Saturday, 10 January 2026

A Walk Exploring Parts of Bristol.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.8 miles

Sunday, 18 January 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Kington Langley.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.2 miles

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Yanworth and the Cotswolds
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles

Sunday, 15 February 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Brinkworth.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

HOW DO I JOIN IN A WALK?
Please contact the walk leader directly. You are welcome to walk with us up to 3 times before deciding to join the Ramblers.
MEETING POINT
If you require a lift, you must contact the walk leader beforehand. The car symbol indicates that, where lifts are required, we will meet you in the Bath Road car park in central Chippenham
ST918733 on OS Explorer 156, postcode SN15 2SA.
Alternatively walkers can make their own way to the start of the walk. Please note that parking charges apply on Sundays.
INTERESTED?
If you would like to know more about our group please contact a walk leader, find ‘North West Wiltshire Ramblers’ on Facebook, or visit our website at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/north-west-wiltshire-group.
WALKS GRADES
Leisurely – Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience, which may include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate – Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness, which may include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?
An individual annual membership of the Ramblers amounts to less than a cup of takeaway coffee per month! To join online, visit ramblers.org.uk/join.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome to attend our rambles. Please check with the leader beforehand that the walk is suitable. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A SHORT LEAD AT ALL TIMES.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2025-12-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-26 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-02 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Downtown Days
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
If you are down town and want some company, pop in and meet the members of Downtown Days for a coffee and a chat – you will be made most welcome.

Helping Hands Support Group
2025-12-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
Are you wanting some help with everyday life and needing someone to talk to? Would you like a friendly face to assist you with coming to terms with changes in your life or making important decisions you would like someone to talk to about?
We are here from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoons to support anyone in need. We are always happy to listen and give one to one support.
Please do make use of this opportunity and do not sit and struggle alone as we have a fantastic trained team to guide you along your way.

Sparkly Singers
2025-12-18 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-08 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-15 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-22 20:00 - 21:15, 2026-01-29 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
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.

Festive Drag Bingo
2025-12-22 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
The massively popular Sheila Tackya returns to Rivo Lounge this Christmas!
She’ll be hosting Drag Bingo upstairs on the 22nd December, 7pm-10pm. Book your places now – and bring cash!

New Year's Eve at Wine Monkey: Masquerade Ball
2025-12-31 19:00 - 23:59 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Wine Monkey invites you to their Masquerade Ball inspired by the opulence of the French Belle Époque and the glamour of the American Gilded Age. Expect an evening of elegance and celebration as they transform the bar into a world of gold, velvet and candlelit decadence.
Ticket includes:
-Table reservation (please put in order notes if you’d like to be sat with other guests who are booking separately)
-Welcome drink on arrival from a curated list
-Vast array of homemade canapés, hand-prepared by Chef Lisa, and passed throughout the evening
-Live music 6-8pm
-Live DJ on the tracks afterwards to animate the dance floor all night long
-Bubbly toast at midnight
-Full bar service and bottled wines available all night long
*Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout*

Man Down Chippenham Group Meeting
2026-01-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-28 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

To Boldly Go
2026-01-16 19:30 - 20:30 | Pound Arts, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HX, United Kingdom
Fresh from his Camp Wildfire shows, Paul is bringing his grown up science show TO BOLDLY GO, to Pound Arts in Corsham.
This show will bring you the science behind the sci-fi; the truth of TV trickery and a good old grown up giggle.
Best of all this is all to raise funds for the fantastic Pound Arts Centre, so get yourself a ticket, to support inclusive arts, learn a bit of science-fact and have a laugh at alien probing!

Bespoke Tiara Workshop
2026-01-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Ready to create your own stunning tiara? Join our fun, hands-on in-person workshop where you’ll design and craft a unique piece tailored just for you. Whether you’re new or experienced, our friendly instructors will guide you through every step. Don’t miss out on this creative and glamorous experience – let’s get crafting and sparkle together!

Pondering Fairy Nightlight Craft Workshop
2026-01-28 18:30 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Get ready to dive into a fun, hands-on experience where you’ll make your very own magical fairy nightlight. This is an in-person event perfect for anyone who loves crafting and a bit of whimsy. Bring your creativity and leave with a glowing piece of fairy magic to brighten up your space. Don’t miss out on an evening full of laughs, inspiration, and crafting fun!

Free Family & Social History drop-in sessions
2026-01-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Chippenham Library
A new set of dates for completely free family & social history drop-in sessions.
I offer anyone the chance to drop in for a chat about anything ancestry or family tree related – I’m a professional genealogist with years of experience. I can suggest where to start, or new places to look, and give fresh eyes to research brick walls.
No charge, no need to book, just pop in.

The Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
2026-02-04 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.
