Drop in grant funding support sessions
2025-11-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
Get personalised guidance and help with making a grant application to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
Drop in to see one of our friendly Grant Managers between 10am-2pm on Fridays at the Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS.
You might be a Chippenham resident seeking funding support for things like food vouchers, white goods, furniture, mobility aids, bankruptcy fees, education resources, course fees or funeral costs. Perhaps you run a local community group or work for a charity or not for profit organisation aiming to make a difference for Chippenham residents.
By offering these informal sessions, we aim to empower more individuals to be able to get the funding the support they need and more organisations to create positive change to support the wellbeing of Chippenham residents.

Can’t make Wednesdays? Check out our other drop-in sessions on our website here.
Find out more about Chippenham Borough Lands Charity on our website – cblc.org.uk
Find out how to apply for one of our grants here – cblc.org.uk/grant-applications

We look forward to meeting you!

Christmas Jumper Day - Quiz and Crafts
2025-12-11 15:30 - 18:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
🎄 Quiz & Children’s Crafts – Christmas Jumper Day! 🎄
Thursday 11th December
Springfield Community Campus
Join us for a warm and festive afternoon as we raise funds for Save the Children this Christmas Jumper Day! Bring the whole family for creativity, community spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer.
✨ What’s happening:
Christmas Quiz – A friendly, festive quiz starting at 16:30 in the Methuen Room. Perfect for Adults, with 4 rounds of 8 questions.
Children’s Crafts – Drop into the Exhibition Area anytime between 15:30–18:00 for hands-on Christmas crafts perfect for little ones.
Clear signs will be in place to help you find your way around.
Don’t forget to wear your best (or most brilliantly awful!) Christmas jumper in support of this fantastic cause.
All activities are donation-based, with every contribution going to Save the Children and helping make a difference to children who need it most.
Activities will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Text AWXMAS to 70050 to give £5 or give any amount online at christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD250015086
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and share some festive joy while supporting an amazing charity!
If you have any queries about this event, please contact the events team via email at springfieldcommunitycampus@wiltshire.gov.uk.

A Christmas Sing
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
The Sparkly Singers are very excited to announce that on Wednesday 17th December 2025, we’ll be teaming up with Wiltshire-based singers, The Choir Club (formerly PSG Choirs), and returning to the stunning setting of St Paul’s Church in Chippenham for a very special Charity Christmas Concert in aid of Leukaemia UK, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Parkinson’s UK.
Not only we will be sharing a cracking selection of singalong seasonal songs – everything from back-in-the-day classics to up-to-the-minute hits – but we’ll also be bringing our trademark Sparkly bags, filled to the brim with never-before-seen props and surprises.
And of course, there’ll also be a fabulous array of refreshments and some incredible raffle prizes for you to spend those extra pennies on during the evening.
Tickets for this not-to-be-missed festive treat are just £10 each and are on sale now. Contact Mel Smith on 07500 494947 or melaniej_1954@icloud.com to secure yours without delay.

Beyond Dementia, Art Group in Chippenham
2026-01-14 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-01-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-02-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-03-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 and 7 more dates | SN15 1PS, St Paul's Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN151PS, United Kingdom
Chippenham Art Group meets monthly on Wednesdays in St Paul’s Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Chippenham. It’s led by artist Fran Young and organised by our experienced community services coordinator Pam Ollis.
Projects ranging from painting and drawing to collage, printing, crafts, clay modelling and more. We work at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for conversation and connection. No previous experience of art is necessary and everyone works at their own pace. People can also work on their own projects and develop their own ideas.
Family carers are welcome at the group as full members and encouraged to join in to create their own pieces of art.
If you’d like to come along as a group member, or for more information, please call Pam on 01380 739055, or to register your interest please use the form below.
This group is kindly part-funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. Please note, to help towards our costs and materials we ask everyone to pay £6 ‘on the door’ (or you can use our flexible Pay what you Can scheme).
Please register your interest via the Beyond Dementia website

Waverley Album Listening Event: January 2026
2026-01-21 19:30 - 22:30 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
The Waverley Album Club is a free monthly musical fundraiser for Dorothy House Hospice in Chippenham where we listen to vinyl records alongside occasional live music from local artists.
We have some brand new local live music for you from Chippenham’s own Robert McLeod aka Mac Lloyd at the first WALE of 2026 fundraiser for Dorothy House Hospice at the usual time of 8pm sharp on Wednesday January 21st.
He will be bringing his band ‘The Chosen Kin’ to play some tracks live for us from his debut album ‘Hold Fast’ first and then we will listen in full to the whole album on vinyl. It’s an interesting record in that the vinyl was manufactured by a new process technology different from the traditional stamper press method.
The music on the album is all self-composed and is an intriguing and very accessible blend of rootsy americana, blues and soul. The album was launched at the end of November 2025 at a sold-out event at the Old Road Tavern in Chippenham. Copies of the album and other merchandise will be available to buy on the night.
We will finish the evening by remembering and talking about the work of David Robert Jones, better known as David Bowie, who left us ten years ago on January 10th 2016. We have chosen to pair the Mac Lloyd record with Bowie’s 1971 classic LP ‘Hunky Dory’ – with the help of Iain at Longwell Records in Keynsham (about to move to Clifton Arcade in Bristol) I found a really good quality 1980 re-issue copy of the vinyl for us to listen to.
As usual this is a FREE event but we welcome donations to the work of the Hospice.

Waverley Charity Music Quiz
2026-02-24 19:30 - 22:30 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
On Tuesday 24th February, The Waverley in Chippenham will host a music -based quiz night to help raise funds for Chippenham Sounds, a non-profit Community Interest Company that aims to support local young musicians by providing: affordable rehearsal spaces; safe gigs for young people; youth cafes & open mic nights; industry careers events; and recording studio access.
Teams must be pre-booked by contacting The Waverley and it cost £5 to enter a team (max team size 5 people) – CASH only please on the night. Also on the night you can buy one answer per round for £1 and £4 buys you a joker to be played before the round to double your score
The winning team will receive half the cash pot as the prize plus a round of drinks (beer, cider, wine or soft drinks) and the remaining 50% will be donated to Chippenham Sounds.

Red Nose Day @ Springfield Community Campus
2026-03-20 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Comic Relief Colouring Fundraiser – Join the Fun!
We’re excited to announce that our campus will be hosting a special fundraising event in support of Comic Relief and Red Nose Day! This children-focused, self-guided, relaxed colouring event that will run throughout the day.
✏️ What’s Happening?
Themed colouring activities
A fun and creative “Design Your Own Nose” challenge
A relaxed, drop-in format – no booking required
All colouring sheets, pens, and pencils will be provided -just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!
❤️ How to Donate
A cash donation bucket will be available at Reception
A QR code will be displayed for quick and easy digital donations
Or via our Just Giving Page linked below.
We’d really appreciate everyone’s support in helping keep the area tidy, encouraging positive participation, and spreading the word throughout the day.
Let’s come together, get creative, and raise as much as we can for a fantastic cause!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team at springfieldcommunitycampus@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Thank you in advance for your support!

Doorway SleepOut 2026
2026-04-25 19:00 - 2026-04-26 07:00 | St Andrews Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT., Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Doorway SleepOut 2026 is back bringing our community together for a memorable night under the stars raising awareness and vital funds.
Welcome to the Doorway SleepOut 2026 event! Join us at St Andrew’s Church on April 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM for a night of solidarity and awareness. We’ll be sleeping out to raise awareness about homelessness in our community. Let’s come together to support those in need and make a difference. See you there!

Bring It On Down - 90s Brit Pop
2026-05-02 19:00 | The Ruze, 7 Union Road, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HW
Come and join the Britpop party for live music at The Ruze 2nd May – all in aid of Dorothy House Hospice

Car Boot Sale
2026-05-17 07:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Airbase, Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance, Semington, Wiltshire, BA14 6JX, United Kingdom
Our popular Car Boot Sale is back on Sunday 17 May, returning to the front lawn at Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity’s airbase – and we can’t wait to welcome you!
Whether you’re clearing out some pre-loved treasures, hunting for a bargain, or simply enjoy a good browse, Semington is the place to be.
Event details:
• Sellers: Arrival from 7am to set up
• Buyers: Open 8am – 12 noon
• Pitch prices: £8 per car / £15 per van
• Buyer entry: Free
Alongside our car boot sellers, there’ll be a coffee van, tasty treats available to purchase, and a selection of Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity merchandise on sale.
Important information:
In the event of heavy rain leading up to the day, we may need to cancel for safety reasons. If this happens, we will give as much notice as possible and refund trader pitch fees. Please note that refunds cannot be given if you choose to cancel your place.
Come along and grab a bargain.

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.

Race to the Stones
2026-07-11 - 2026-07-12 | Wiltshire
Run or walk 100k non stop to the Avebury stones, push yourself and do it in one day or you can split it over 2 days. Event is raising money for local charity Doorway.
For more information contact Sarah via email at facilities@doorwayproject.org.uk
