Cakes for Commandos
2023-10-28 11:00 (Europe/London) | 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, 2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-17 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, 2024-05-27 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!

Chippenham Memory Cafe
2024-05-30 10:30, 2024-06-13 10:30, 2024-06-27 10:30, 2024-07-12 10:30 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Relax and enjoy a social activity with others. Alzheimer’s Support Memory Cafe meets at Sheldon Road Methodist Church from 10.30am -12pm every other Thursday morning.
The cafe offers people living with dementia and their families the chance to relax and enjoy a social activity with others, sample some of our delicious cakes, and chat with dementia professionals who are on hand to offer information and informal support.
As well as the general café, there is also a quieter area where couples can sit and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment.
If this is your first time then please call us on 01380 739055 or fill in the form below. If you are a regular visitor to our cafe just turn up!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Please note, to help towards our costs we ask everyone to pay £4.50 on the door.

Monkton Park Golf Course Charity Music Fete
2024-06-01 14:00 - 18:00 | Monkton Park Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE, United Kingdom
Join us for a fabulous afternoon of live music, stalls and family fun to help raise funds for Chippenham District Transport.
There will be a cash bar, BBQ and a variety of local businesses to support so it is set to be a fabulous afternoon.

Cherished Vehicle & Family Fun Day
2024-06-02 11:00 - 16:00 | Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4LW, United Kingdom
This is the twelfth year we have held this event and it grows in size and popularity every year. We will have a large variety of attractions for all the family to enjoy and we expect to have in excess of 250 cherished cars attending as well as a performance Arena, Fairground, Local Foods, Craft, Charity and Trade Stands.
Our main charity this year is Dorothy House Hospialong with other Lions Charities – local, national and international – but mostly local.
The site is in the Chippenham countryside with the Avon close by, a couple of miles north of Chippenham and about three miles south of the M4 J17. It has good access through wide lanes with plenty of easy parking – so why not make it a day out …
Our main charity this year is Dorothy House Hospice Care along with other Lions Charities – local, national and international – but mostly local.
See our event website at: http://cvs.rocks to book, how to find us, make enquires and much more.

Volunteer with The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
2024-06-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-06 10:00 - 14:00
Wilts & Berks Canal Trust – Volunteering in the Melksham / Chippenham Local Area
We are looking for more volunteers to further progress the restoration of the canal. We have a varied number of roles, from Civil engineers, bricklaying, carpentry through boating skills, plant maintenance, environmental work to fund raising, events organisation, local community liaison and more. Don’t have the skills? We can teach you! Come along to talk to Dave or give him a call. Not local but interested in helping the Trust then email info@wbct.org.uk.

Dorothy House Carer’s Open Day
2024-06-05 10:30 - 13:00 | Dorothy House Winsley, Dorothy House Hospice Care, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 2LE, United Kingdom
A day for carers of those with life-limiting and palliative conditions, to come in and see what support is available to you. This may be around health and well-being support, financial support (CAB advisors) or even support after the death of someone who you cared for.
We have our Day Patient Services running sessions for those you care for, so you can bring them along too, and allow our staff to take care of them whilst you visit for the session to get information, or maybe just peace of mind.
Please contact Dorothy House to book a space in DPS if you are intended to bring those you care for, as spaces are limited.
Sessions run from 10:30am-1pm and 2pm-4:30pm please see flyer for more information and book by calling

A Walk to Remember
2024-06-08 | Bowood House and Gardens, Bowood Estate, near Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 N9F
Seven-mile charity walk for Alzheimer’s Support and a great day out for the whole family!
Pull on your walking boots and take part in A Walk to Remember on Saturday 8th June.
It’s a circular seven-miles through some of North Wiltshire’s loveliest countryside starting and finishing at Bowood Estate at the kind permission of the charity’s patron Lady Lansdowne.
The day starts with bacon or veggie butties then, after a fun group warm-up, we head out into the beautiful north Wiltshire countryside. Everyone walks at their own pace. You can walk with others, stride ahead or do your own thing. There are plenty of great views and scenic places to stop for a picnic along the way. And marshals will be on hand to make sure you find your way.
Back at the estate, our post-walk celebrations include medals for all the finishers, commemorative photos, plenty of tea and cake and chance to relax with other walkers.
Please sign up and join us in June – you’ll have a great day out and be walking for dementia with every step.

Doorway Cycle Club Meet
2024-06-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Get ready to pedal for a cause at our Doorway Cycling Club Meet!
We are bringing together Cycling Clubs from the local area, big and small, to unite and come together and cycle for Doorway.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet other groups, meet new people, swap ideas and enjoy a beautiful cycle route around our countryside . Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned rider, this event is perfect for all cycling enthusiasts.
By participating you will be supporting Doorway. Find out more & book here.

St Peter's Church FoodBox Volunteer Recruitment Events
2024-07-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-17 19:30 - 21:00
Are you interested in volunteering? Can you spare about an hour per week?
FoodBox (based at St Peter’s Church in Lords Mead SN14 0LL) is recruiting.
To find out more, please attend one of the following events, or email StPetersFoodBoxRecruit@gmail.com
– Sat 13th July, 10h to noon in the Church Hall: come and discuss our operation with existing volunteers
– Wed 17th July, 1930h to 21h in the Church: see what we do and have the operation explained to you
We look forward to meeting you
