Not on your own
2023-02-28 18:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Online Auction raising funds for the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust
2023-03-19 00:00 - 2023-03-27 12:30 | Online
We have just launched an online auction closing on Monday 27th March at 12 noon. We have been incredibly fortunate to have some wonderful donations for our bids, anything from activities, to lunch/dinners, champagne, luxury goods, artwork and much much more.
Please help us by spreading the word about this auction and have some fun bidding as The Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust (WBVT) need important funds to continue to serve the elder and vulnerable community of Wiltshire and Swindon.
Click on the link to take you to the auction.
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/wbvt2022

Doorway Sleep Out 2023
2023-03-25 19:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Join Doorway’s Annual Sleep Out, held this year in John Coles Park around the Bandstand. Spend a night under the stars (& possibly wind & rain!) to help raise money for Doorway.
The Sleep Out starts at 7pm with some musical entertainment and the opportunity to buy some hot food and snacks in the evening ready to build your homemade cardboard beds for the night. Remember No Tents Allowed!
You can be an individual or come as a team…either way every penny of sponsorship goes to Doorway.
Children over the age of 10 welcome with an accompanying adult
*Register your space now via Eventbrite*

Night Glow for the RUH
2023-04-06 19:00 - 22:00 | West Country Water Park, Trench Lane, Bradley Stoke, BS36 1RY, United Kingdom
Fancy kicking off the Easter weekend in style this April? Then join RUHX for our brand new event – the Night Glow, and help your local hospital, the RUH.
This is cold water dipping, with a difference! Under the watchful eye of the fully trained lifeguards, take a dip in the dark in the cool waters of the West Country Water Park, under the full “pink” moon. What an experience!
Sign up today to get:
-Your free RUHX swimming cap
-Free use of a lit up toe float
-A free hot drink to help you warm up
Help us light up the lake, and sign up today – https://ruhx.org.uk/events/night-glow/

Charity Car Wash
2023-04-15 | Chippenham Fire Station, Dallas Road, Chippenham, SN15 1LE
Chippenham Fire Station are running a charity car wash on Saturday 15th April 2023 raising money for the Firefighters Charity to support the fantastic work they do.

Chippenham Lions Club Auction of Promises
2023-04-15 19:30 | Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RP
The Chippenham Lions Club Auction of Promises will take place on Saturday 15th April at Sutton Benger Village Hall.
Event attendees can bid for a range of fantastic items which can be found in the online catalogue on the Chippenham Lions website.
This includes carriage driving, a gypsy caravan experience, golf and much more. Money raised through the event will support Youth Action Wiltshire Young Carers Service, Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and other Lions charities.

Charity Fashion Show in association with Roz Chandler Fitness and Pretty Peacocks Home & Gifts
2023-04-20 19:00 | St Mary’s School, Rowden Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AH
Charity Fashion Show for Springboard and Doorway

Tickets are on sale now – £12.75 including a welcome drink – https://www.rozchandlerfitness.co.uk/events

Chippenham Creative Carers
2023-04-21 11:30 - 13:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Explore your creative side with different crafts in our free friendly creative carer groups. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun.
Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. The Chippenham group meets every 3rd Friday of the month, 11:30am – 1:30pm.

Meet the Funder: Arts Council Project Funding and other local funders
2023-05-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
An opportunity to learn more about the National Lottery Project Grants application process and guidance with Declan Westwood, Relationship Manager, Arts Council England.
Declan will talk through Arts Council England’s open access funding scheme, National Lottery Project Grants, including what it funds, how to apply, and what happens to your application.
Following an overview there will be time for a brief Q&A session.
We’ll also have short talks by some other local funders, including about their funding for community groups, charities and CIC’s.

5.30 – 6.30pm Arts Council Project grant funding
6.30 – 7pm Light refreshments
7-8pm Other local funders including Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and Wiltshire Area Board

Tickets are free but limited. Please book via the event link below.
This event is being hosted by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity with thanks to Chippenham Town Council for use of their venue.

Coronation Party
2023-05-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Monkton Park Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE, United Kingdom
Book a table by contacting Monkton Park Golf Course

Walk of Life 2023
2023-05-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Kennet and Avon Canal
Join RUHX for our annual Walk of Life, along the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal on Saturday 20 May. Whether you opt for the full 26.2mile walk or decide the 10 mile walk is more up your street, there is a way to get moving for everyone.
Enjoy a delicious free lunchtime BBQ, a selection of tasty treats dotted along the route, a festival finish, and a chance to meet likeminded individuals – this is more than just a walk, it is a chance to make a real difference.
Sign up today and do your bit for your community, whilst raising valuable funds for the RUH, because together, we can do more.

Salisbury Plain Drive Ahead for Calne Classic Car Run
2023-05-21 | Calne Leisure Centre Car Park
This is the Rotary Club’s 7th Annual Calne Classic Car Run.
Between 8am and 9.30am on Sunday the 21st of May one hundred Classic Cars will meet and drive off from Calne Leisure Centre Car park. Calne Lions will provide breakfast butties as drivers set off. Drivers will enjoy a fascinating 70 mile route through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and over Salisbury Plain to Southern Quarter of Amesbury, finishing at the amazing Five Zero’s Supercar Barn at Holt.
Further support on the day will be provided by Rotarians and a great team of volunteers, the event will be a true community effort.
The car run features VIP Teddy Bears and much loved dogs in some of the cars. The proceeds will go to Julia’s House these are Wiltshire & Dorset Children’s Hospices, also other Rotary Charities.
We would like to thank everyone involved and wish them a safe journey. The event is still looking for more drivers and Kate Tompkins of the Rotary Club of Chippenham said, “If you have a classic car, bike or other vehicle come and join us for a great day out and to raise money for some great causes”.
For further details and entry forms please visit: www.chippenhamrotary.org, Facebook or by email calnerotaryclassicrun@gmail.com

Cream Tea and Bubbles
2023-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Combe Cottage, Moor Lane, Charlton, Wiltshire, SN16 9DR, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon of Cream Tea and Bubbles on Sunday 11 June, from 3 to 5 pm.
You are warmly invited to to enjoy the wonderful Tree of Trees and Woodland garden at Combe Cottage, Moor Lane, Charlton, SN16 9DR (by kind permission of Teresa and Michael Bromley Garden).
Booking essential, £10 in aid of St Aldhelm’s Parish Fund. Tickets from Teresa on 07969 513 628 or from Gabrielle on 01666 838391.

RCCG Overcomers House New Building Opening
2023-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | 161a London Road, Chippenham SN15 3AW, 161a London Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3AW, United Kingdom
The RCCG Overcomers House Chippenham church is opening its new building with the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP and Roy Crowne. The church was previously renting the Rotary Hall on Station Road. Everyone is welcome!

Doorway's Supermarket Sweep
2023-09-24 | Chippenham
Sign up to Doorways Supermarket Sweep cycling fundraising event – taking place on Sunday 24th September, there are a few routes for all abilities, including a gentle family friendly route starting in John Coles Park cycling to Morrisons, and routes of 25 miles and 45 miles for those wanting to get the miles in and challenge themselves, why not get your family, friends and work colleagues to sponsor you!?
All the routes incorporate stops at Supermarkets where you can buy some items off our shopping list to restock our food bank and then cycle to the finish point at Cousin Norman’s to continue the fundraising with a delicious BBQ (included in the ticket price) and a fantastic silent auction to help raise even more for Doorway.
If this is sounding like it could be fun and you want to take part but its missing a little something…….here is what the final little surprise might be….you don’t have to worry if you don’t have any lycra cycling shorts…we encourage you to dress up, wear something fun, bright and colourful and you could win a prize for the best dressed.
It’s going to be a fun day for all with plenty of entertainment after the hard work of cycling and raising money for Doorway.

Bath Half for RUHX
2023-10-15 | Queens Square, Queens Square, Bath, BA1 2HX
Always wanted to run the iconic Bath Half Marathon? Why not do it whilst raising money for your local hospital, the RUH.
We still have a number of RUHX charity places available, so sign up today for your free RUHX running vest, dedicated support throughout the whole journey and the loudest cheers on the day.
Help your local hospital, and sign up today: https://ruhx.org.uk/events/bath-half/

National Lottery Award Celebration at Chippenham Community Hub
2023-10-18 10:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Chippenham Community Hub has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund that will ensure its sustainability and progress for the next three years. Help us celebrate by popping in between 10am and 12pm.

Cakes for Commandos
2023-10-28 11:00 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
The Royal Marines Charity are on a mission to raise £1.5 million by the end of 2023 to support Royal Marines and their families through life.
To help them achieve this local artist, Rae Melody, is running a ‘Cakes for Commandos’ fundraiser. The aim of the cake sale is to highlight what the Royal Marines Charity do, bring people from the local community together, to enable those connected to the military to meet and share stories and to enjoy lots of cake!
Rae will also be unveiling a large scale piece of art that she is creating which will be auctioned off (at a later date) to raise money for the charity.
Please join Rae in raising a bit of cash, having a cuppa and some cake and in celebrating 359 years of the Corps from 11am to 2pm on Saturday 28th October at Platinum House, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT (next to St Andrew’s Church).

Christmas wreath making
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Come and help raise money for doorway by making a beautiful table wreath and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends. We will be supplying all materials and equipment, so all you have to do is sit back and be creative. Refreshments will be provided as well, mince pies and mulled wine, & (non-alcoholic mulled wine) will be available. Come and join in on a bit of Christmas cheer, and have something to present to loved ones.
Book via eventbrite here.

Ceilidh at the Consti with the Lucky 7 Band
2024-01-20 20:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Looking for something a bit different to brighten up your January? Look no further!
A fantastic evening of music, dancing and plenty of laughter all for a good cause!
Register your space by emailing jilly.tinson@gmail.com

Love Stories
2024-02-14 19:30 - 22:30 | The Rotary Club, Station Hill, Chippenham
A Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget 🎭❤️
Kandu Arts is bringing a show to Chippenham that promises a whirlwind romance of stories, chat and laughs about love. Love Stories, by Mark Rutterford, promises a Valentine’s Day event like no other and one you’ll never forget. As the audience eats Love Heart sweets, they will hear tales of love affairs and heartache but like any romantic encounter, Love Stories is not a passive experience.
Audience engagement is a big part of the show. It’s the audience that decides who wins the World Cup of Love Songs, what happens in one story and, having heard Mark’s best and worst romantic moments, they’ll be invited to share their own triumphs and disasters. Laughs and empathy are guaranteed.
This interactive theatre piece is that latest offering from Kandu Arts, a Chippenham based company that has been using the arts and activities to explore a wide range of issues and nurture strong relationships within the community for 25 years.
An alien reports that he just ‘doesn’t get it,’ but the 4-Star Review from last year’s Bath Fringe Festival says that you will feel the connection and that you might be beguiled into leaving your cynic at the door.
“the connection…is what makes the night – during our short time together we become friends hanging out”
Background
Mark Rutterford is a writer-performer that has been performing stories across the South West for a decade. Love Stories is Mark’s first solo show – it made its debut at Bath Fringe Festival in May 2023 (4-Stars) and went on to Shaftesbury Fringe in July and Camden Fringe in August last year. The mix of performance, props, emotions and audience engagement are key features in the inclusive, funny and entertaining show Mark wanted to create. He is delighted to be working with Kandu Arts and to be performing in Chippenham for the first time – he hopes to do more of both in future.
Kandu Arts for sustainable development is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and has worked since 1998 with communities, often the most marginalized and hardest to reach up and down the country. They use music, film, visual arts & sport as a means to explore a wide range of issues. Combined with nurturing strong relationships, this approach is highly effective in areas of engaging the disaffected, increasing community cohesion and development.

Charity Ball for Heddington & Cherhill Preschool
2024-03-09 19:00 - 2024-03-10 00:30 | Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9PQ, United Kingdom
We are holding a charity ball for Heddington & Cherhill Preschool. The funds raised will allow us to further equip our preschools, giving our children the best start in their education journey.
It will be a three course sit down meal with evening entertainment to follow by Brother from Another and a raffle. It will be a black tie event, so get dressed up and enjoy an evening raising money for a worthwhile charity!
£70 per ticket, or £600 for a table of 10.

Charity Plant Sale
2024-04-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Julie Ballinger, 17 Long Ridings, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1PL, United Kingdom

Salvation Army’s Messy Church
2024-04-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Salvation Army, Foghamshire, Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Sn15 1hb, United Kingdom
Join us 11am – 1pm at Salvation Army, Foghamshire:
Let the kids release their inner madness, have fun, get messy and enjoy a lunch on us.
It’s all free and it’s all a little bit crazy 🎉

Doorway SleepOut 2024
2024-04-27 19:00 - 2024-04-28 07:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Challenge yourself, Join us and spend a night out under the stars…and possibly rain! Get your friends and family, work colleagues to sponsor you and raise money for Doorway and take part in an evening that you will remember for a long time.
There will be music, laughter, cardboard and tarpaulin and people there all united in the experience.
Sign up here.

Michael Bowyer MBE - Twixt Spring and Summer
2024-05-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
Chippenham Flower Club is honoured to host Michael Bowyer, MBE as he performs his floral demonstration ‘Twixt Spring and Summer’.
Michael is a NAFAS demonstrator, judge and president of the South West Area of NAFAS. He is known as the David Beckham of Flower Arranging, admired and respected for his floral art. He supervises the arrangements at Salisbury Cathedral and was in charge of two pedestal at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of our late Queen.
Michael is joining us on 13th May at Sheldon School Hall. This promises to be an enjoyable evening, apart from Michael’s demonstration we have our popular Plant Stall, Bring and Buy stall and our Sales Stall, as well as refreshments. As always there is a raffle where for £1.00 a strip of tickets you could win one of Michael’s displays.
Members are free
Visitors – £6.00
Accompanied children are welcome.
Doors open at 6.45pm

Biddestone Manor Open Garden
2024-05-17 10:30 - 16:00 | Biddestone Manor, Chippenham Lane, Biddestone, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7DJ, United Kingdom
Join us at Biddestone Open Garden on Friday 17th May from 10.30am – 4.00pm. There are beautiful formal gardens and a further 5 acres including a lake, ponds, stream, arboretum, cutting gardens and an orchard which are all open to the public to enjoy. Home-made teas in aid of Alzheimer’s Support will be available all day. Entrance: £8.00 for adults, children by donation. Dogs are welcome too!

Chippenham Folk Festival - Boat Trips
2024-05-25 10:00 - 16:30, 2024-05-26 10:00 - 16:30 | Island Park, Chippenham
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust will be running boat trips (from 10:00) from Island Park during the Festival this weekend.
Trips are popular so to avoid disappointment we advise you book early in the day at our gazebo then return at your allocated time slot. Our volunteers will also be on hand to talk about our latest work and future plans. We look forward to seeing you!
