Sunday Picture Book Club
2023-03-12 15:00 (Europe/London) | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Sunday afternoon picture book story time. We will be reading the bouncy ‘Don’t Wake Mum’ by Eden Wells and Sharon Davey. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Mother's Day Craft Workshop
2023-03-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Celebrate all of the amazing Mums or motherly figures in our lives and join us on Saturday 18th March for our free craft workshop.
From 11 am until 3 pm, you can make Mother’s Day cards and handmade keepsakes to give to your loved one and show her how much she means to you.
Event T&C’s
Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
This workshop is suitable for ages 3 – 10 years old.
This event is free to attend.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Emery Gate Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Emery Gate Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply.
Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Emery Gate Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.
Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Emery Gate Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Emery Gate Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.

Lordsmead Preschool Open Morning
2023-03-25 09:30 - 11:30
Come and see our amazing play spaces, find out about the additional activities we offer such as forest school, movement and dance and school preparation room.

Quiet Time: Wild Easter Activities
2023-04-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our activities in a relaxed way.
These sessions are free, with booking essential via the link below. Please book a space for each accompanied child attending.
Workshop details:
Join us on our Wild Escape, celebrating UK wildlife and creativity. Inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s beautiful print of the Peppered Moth.
Discover the amazing story of the colour changing Peppered Moth, track it around the museum and imagine its escape back to its natural habitat. Who do you think will help our hero but who might hinder its escape?
Then make a Peppered Moth stick puppet and simple puppet theatre and backdrop to use to perform your ideas of The Wild Escape to family and friends.
Please note that activities on Tuesday 4 April and Thursday 6 April will be the same and you are advised to book for only one day.

EASTER | HARDENHUISH SCHOOL | MULTI SPORTS COURSE
2023-04-04 09:00 - 16:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Our popular Multi Sports Programme is open to boys and girls of all abilities aged 5 -13 and offers a fantastic variety of sports & activities each day.
Sports include Trampolining, Archery, Laser Tag, Inflatable obstacle course, Football, Mini Olympics, Tennis, New Age Kurling, Handball, Hockey, Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee, Dodgeball, Lacrosse, Basketball, Tag Rugby, Team Building Challenges along with daily competitions, prizes and certificates.
Our activity days are structured around teamwork and working together and are delivered in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
The programme will run from 9am – 4pm on the following dates in April: Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th.
£30 per day / 10% sibling discount is available or a discounted rate of £110 for all 4 days.
www.upandundersports.co.uk
Email us: enquiries@upandundersports.co.uk. Call us on 07896814270

A Wild Easter at Chippenham Museum
2023-04-04 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Wild Escape adventure continues this Easter with free family activities.
Discover the amazing story of the colour changing Peppered Moth, inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s print of the Peppered Moth in our collection. Create a moth stick puppet and perform your ‘Wild Escape’ story to family and friends.
Sessions on Tuesday 4 & Thursday 6 April
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30
We’re excited to be part of The Wild Escape, a major new project led by Art Fund uniting hundreds of museums and schools in a celebration of UK wildlife and creativity. Find out more: artfund.org/thewildescape

2023-04-06 - 2023-04-11 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Someone has stolen Pooh’s easter eggs again, bring your little ones along and find out who ….
Special prize for who can count all the Tiggers.
£1 per entry – it’s the perfect length for little legs
#easterhunt #thepewsham #eastertrailatthepewsham #tiggerhasmultiplied

Easter Fun Sessions
2023-04-08 13:15 - 17:00 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Join us at Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool for family fun this Easter weekend. Choose from Easter Fun Swim for all families, Easter Under 5’s Swim for the little ones or our Easter Disability Family Swim for families with additional needs.
We’ll have an Easter themed playlist, an Easter gift for all children plus the chance to take part in our Easter Colouring competition to win a FREE swim for your family.
Sessions are available on Saturday 8th April and Monday 10th April.

Quiet Time: Easter Activities
2023-04-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our activities in a relaxed way.
These sessions are free, with booking essential via the link below. Please book a space for each accompanied child attending.
Workshop details:
Inspired by the sculpture of Ken Hughes in our latest exhibition KEN HUGHES: A Retrospective join this creative family drop in and make a portrait head out of air-drying clay.
Sessions on Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 April, 9am-10am
Please note that activities on Tuesday 11 April and Thursday 13 April will be the same and you are advised to book for only one day.

Easter Creative Family Drop In
2023-04-11 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us during the Easter holidays for free crafty activities
Inspired by the sculpture of Ken Hughes in our latest exhibition ‘KEN HUGHES: A Retrospective’ join this creative family drop in and make a portrait head out of air-drying clay.
Workshops on Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 April
Free, drop in from 10.30-3.30

Stanley Park Easter Football Camp
2023-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Stanley Park
A jam packed day of football fun at Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham
Games, challenges, competitions and more.
Contact us now to book in: –
Email: mattcosnett@soccerexcellence.co.uk or call: 07846 204174
soccerexcellence.co.uk
sporting excellence.uk

Let’s Dance
2023-04-14 10:30 | The Neeld
Bring your little one along and enjoy music for dancing from across the centuries!
Whether it’s a Gavotte or a Minuet, a Ragtime or a Tango, a Two-step or a folk dance, we’ve got it. Especially for tapping toes and wriggling bottoms.
Performed by clarinet, oboe and piano.
Tickets for the performance at The Neeld available here.
Adult & child ticket: £9
Extra adult: £5
Extra child: £4

Earth Day Celebrations
2023-04-22 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Celebrate Earth Day and the national launch of The Wild Escape collective artwork and create mirror and handprint moths and our free creative drop-in.
The Wild Escape project led by Art Fund, celebrates UK wildlife and creativity. Over the past few months Chippenham Museum has been encouraging its young visitors to discover the amazing story of the colour-changing Peppered Moth and imagine its ‘escape’ back to its natural habitat.
Join us as we catch up with the journey of our Peppered Moth and reveal some of the some of the stories and artwork produced over the past few months. Take part in crafty activities making mirror and hand print moths.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30

Chippenham Folk Festival - 50th Celebration
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-29
Join us in marking 50 years of Chippenham Folk Festival – an amazing community celebration of folk music, song, dance and arts. Bringing Chippenham and Wiltshire alive!
Visit our website to see the current line-up with lots more to follow – BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Chippenham Folk Festival Family & Community Events
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-29 | Chippenham Town Centre
Island Park will be the centre of the family and community programme. There’s something for the whole family including performances from choirs, singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, learn to play Ukulele, dancing, storytelling, crafting, puppetry, face painters, play and sensory sessions for the under 5’s and more!
The full family and community programme is now available on the Chippenham Folk Festival website here.
There will also be music and storytelling found in pubs and various other venues around the town.
Don’t miss the return of the popular Buttercross Ceilidhs on Sunday and Monday.
Check out the dance displays, two dance stages and many dancers around the town all weekend. Don’t miss the parades on Saturday and Monday.
Free entry to the Craft Marquee with many other traders around Island Park and the town and of course don’t miss the festival bar!
Festival Street Market on Bank Holiday Monday.
Don’t forget you can also purchase individual Day, Event and Concert tickets! Ticket numbers are limited though, so don’t miss out. Buy Now.

Autism Friendly Quiet Time Activities
2023-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our half term craft activities in a relaxed way, before we open to the public.
These sessions are free, with booking essential.
Activity:
Get creative this half term at our free family drop in’s, celebrating 100 years of John Coles Park. Make a fun pinwheel with a John Coles Park twist to celebrate the centenary of the parks opening.
Please note that activities on Tuesday 30 May and Thursday 1 June will be the same and you are advised to book for only one day.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-friendly-quiet-time-may-half-term-tickets-631483984597

May Half Term: Family Creative Activities
2023-05-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative this half term at our free family drop in’s, celebrating 100 years of John Coles Park. Make a fun pinwheel with a John Coles Park twist to celebrate the centenary of the parks opening.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30

Relax and Create with Katerina
2023-05-31 13:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
MINDFULNESS AND CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS in Chippenham
Inviting you to unique workshops designed to bring mindfulness to children and families, providing an opportunity to relax, unwind, de-stress and create through mindful art.
These workshops are perfect for children who may need a little mental health and emotional well-being support, have a lot going on in their lives, are sensitive, or just want to try something different and fun.
The parent & child workshop is ideal for parents who wish to learn about mindfulness and incorporate it into their family lives, would like to bring more calm and peace into their lives, would like spend time with their child in a different way would like to connect with their child on a deeper level are in need of relaxation but don’t have childcare in place.
There will be 3 workshops running at Half-Term.
On Wednesday 31st May there will be 2 sessions for children:

1.30 – 3pm for children aged 9 – 10
3.30 – 5pm for children aged 11-12

On Friday 2nd June there will be a special workshop for parents and children (aged 9 – 12) from 10am to 12pm.
For more information and to book please click on the link below.
https://www.mindcraftkids.com/mindfulness-and-creativity-workshops/

The Museum of Marvellous Things
2023-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen!
Make stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this is a museum like no other – it’s made from the magic of YOUR imagination – and you get to bring it alive.
With giant puppets, songs, interactive storytelling, LIVE music and a chance to make your own special puppet, this is a fun-filled family show based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson, bestselling author and illustrator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks. Meet Norbert Norris and Tilly T. Pott, as they give you a sneak peek inside their amazing museum and ask YOU to fill it with MAGIC!
So…come on in, let the MAGIC BEGIN!
Running time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
Suitable for ages 3 years – 8 years
Tickets: Standard £9.50
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, in the Neeld foyer or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Pop Up Play Village Bath in Chippenham
2023-06-13 10:30 - 11:45 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Our engaging role play village provides opportunities for children to learn through their play in a safe and welcoming environment. With 13 different play areas and themed challenges in each one, no two sessions are ever the same!
During June we are getting busy in the role play village and outdoor explorer area with activities inspired by The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild 2023 Challenge!
Activities will vary depending on the ages of children attending.
For booking enquiries and celebration hire please email bath@popupplayvillage.co.uk

BYO Picnic
2023-07-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Monkton Park School
Following our fantastic scarecrow trail, FOMPS are now hosting a BYO Picnic on Sunday 2 July at Monkton Park school field.
This is a community event, so grandparents, uncles, aunties, neighbours – everyone is welcome!
Please note Dogs are not allowed on the school field.

Chippenham Food & Drink Festival
2023-07-08 10:00 - 19:00 | Monkton Park Estate
Two day Food and Drink Festival at Monkton Park, Chippenham, bringing some of the best chefs, wine, live music and so much more over one summer weekend. Gather your friends and enjoy good food, good wine, & great times.

Celebrity chefs
Wine tasting & talks
Children’s entertainment
Cheese masterclasses
Live music
Craft beer & cider

For more information visit our website and follow us on social media.
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
www.chippenhamfooddrinkfestival.co.uk

Pop Up Play Village Bath in Chippenham
2023-07-11 10:30 - 11:45 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Our engaging role play village provides opportunities for children to learn through their play in a safe and welcoming environment. With 13 different play areas and themed challenges in each one, no two sessions are ever the same!
During July villagers will be diving deep into the ocean. Our role play village and art studio will be bursting with STEM activities inspired by the ocean and the creatures who live there!
Activities will vary depending on the ages of children attending.
For booking enquiries and celebration hire please email bath@popupplayvillage.co.uk

Baby and Children’s Nearly New Sale
2023-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
This baby and children’s nearly new sale will be jam-packed with preloved toys, clothes, books and equipment. To refill your baby’s and toddler’s wardrobes or prepare for your autumn/winter arrivals. Mums, dads, carers, grandparents – you can’t afford to miss this!

School's Out Summer Pool Party
2023-07-26 - 2023-07-28 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Schools out and it’s time to have some fun! Join us at our small and friendly pool here on the Malmesbury Road to celebrate the end of the school year.
With a Summer Party play-list, our big floats, pool toys and sensory lighting, these sessions are sure to be great fun, plus every child will take away a free gift. We also have a limited number of SEN parties for those with additional needs who would prefer a quieter session.
Sessions are available from Wednesday 26th – Friday 28th July. All tickets are just £5. Book online at neptuneaquatics.co.uk.

Chippenham Children’s Centre Open Day
2023-07-28 10:00 - 12:00
Are you from Chippenham or surrounding villages with children aged 0-5 years? Why don’t you come along to our RISE Children’s Centre open day on Friday 28th July between 10am and 12.00pm?
Meet the animals from Chloe’s Farm, join in with activities and why not bring a picnic to enjoy in our garden? (weather permitting) 🐑 🐴 🐔🐐🐮
#northwiltshirefamilies #Chippenham #openday

Autism Friendly Quiet Time Activities
2023-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museum’s free summer drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Autism friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our summer craft activities in a relaxed way.
Each week in August there will be a new activity to enjoy inspired by the 1920s & 30s, including design your own chocolate bar wrapper, create Chippenham Monopoly & more!
These sessions are free, with booking essential.
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s in August
9:00-10:00
Workshop details and booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-friendly-quiet-time-summer-activities-tickets-662230738967

Summer Fun with Clare’s Circus
2023-08-02 10:00 - 13:00 | The Neeld
Roll up! Roll up! The fantastic Clare’s Circus is coming to the Neeld.
Learn how to spin plates, juggle and even walk a tight-wire! Many other activities will be available including hula hoops, stilts, poi and fun games such as giant Jenga. For those under 4 there will be a special area with tents, tunnels, scuttle bugs and suitable games to keep them entertained. A great family activity for the summer holidays suitable for ages 18 months +
Drop-in session: 10am-1pm
Please note: All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
To book and for more information the Neeld Community & Arts Centre website.

Cepen Park South Emoji Trail
2023-08-05 - 2023-08-13
Join us from the 5th to 13th of August for this year’s Cepen Park South trail – an emoji themed one.
At each stop there will be an emoji clue, solve the clue to find a book or a film. For example, 🦁👑 = Lion King.
This year’s charity of choice is Dorothy House, a fantastic local charity. We hope we can raise lot of money for them.
Our fundraising page can be found here… https://www.justgiving.com/page/cps-emoji-trail-2023

Clogettes Summer School
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-18 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us this summer for a magical journey into the world of Musical Theatre!
Hot on the heels of their successful Performance of Peter Pan, The Clogettes have their annual Summer School in August. Booking Now Open!!!
Date: August 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th 2023
Location: St Peter’s Church Chippenham
Time: 9:30AM – 4.30 PM
What to expect:
Daily classes in singing, dancing, and acting, led by experienced teachers.
Fun and interactive sessions to enhance performance skills, stage presence, and confidence.
Exciting rehearsals for a musical production at the end of the week.
Opportunities to make new friends who share the same love for musical theatre.
For registration and further information, please contact us at: debiatmilliecatarts@gmail.com
