Wessex Water - Your say, your future
2023-03-07 12:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Wessex Water invites you to come along to Chippenham Museum on Tuesday 7 March to find out more about our investment proposals for 2025-2030. You can learn about future improvements to water and sewerage services and our plans to protect and enhance the environment.
Meet our team, ask any questions and have your say on our plans for the future. We’ll have refreshments on hand as well as information available on support with your bills and water efficiency.
Just pop in at any time from 12:30 to 16:30.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it in person, we’ll also be holding an online session in April – further information coming soon at https://corporate.wessexwater.co.uk/our-future/business-plan-2025-2030/have-your-say

Chippenham Film Club April feature - Toni Erdmann
2023-04-03 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
A practical joking father tries to reconnect with his hard working daughter by creating an outrageous alter ego and posing as her CEO’s life coach.
Toni Erdmann is a 2016 German-Austrian comedy drama film directed, written and co-produced by Maren Ade.
The film, which premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, was named the best film of 2016 by Sight and Sound.
Toni Erdmann won five awards at the 2017 European Film Awards including best director, best actor and best actress and was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

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/

Eco Future Fest
2023-04-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
Please join us for a one-day community festival to celebrate our natural world, share information about sustainable living and to create a positive, hopeful vision of a greener future.
11am– 4pm Saturday 15 April 2023
Free entry, activities, performances, talks, and hot and cold drinks.
View more event detail on our website including information about the Art for the Environment competition.

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.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Masquerade - The Mayors Charity Ball
2023-04-29 18:00 - 2023-04-30 01:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
A night of magic, music and mischief awaits at the Mayor’s Charity Ball!
Join Cllr Liz Alstrom the Mayor of Chippenham for a magical night of live music and entertainment.
The full event ticket includes a welcome drink, 2-course meal, costumed performers, live music and a disco.
Or you can attend the after party only with live music and disco from 9:30pm.
Tickets: Full Event £50 | After-party only £12
With a dress code of Faerie Folk and Mythical Creatures, masquerade masks through to full costumes are absolutely encouraged, so let your imagination run wild and create something spectacular! (Prize for the Best Costume!) 🎭
We have the amazing Funke and the Two Tone Baby headlining, light spinning from Arcanic Events, mesmerising vocals from local talent Harmony-Asia and more.
Proceeds from the tickets and a cash raffle will support the Mayors chosen charities – Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Heals.
This event is brought to you with support from The Arts Society – Kington Langley and from Rag and Bone Arts.

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.

Chippenham One Plan - public drop in events
2023-05-11 09:00 - 17:00
Residents and businesses are invited to share their valuable views and ideas on the development of an all-encompassing Town Centre Masterplan for Chippenham.
The Chippenham One Plan aims to revitalise the town’s economy, enhance the environment, and celebrate its rich heritage. This is your chance to contribute towards shaping an exciting future for Chippenham’s town centre.
To ensure a thorough discussion of the proposals and to provide an opportunity for any queries to be addressed by the Board members, the following in-person public drop in events are being held: –

Borough Parade, Thursday 11 May 2023, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Olympiad, Saturday 13 May 2023, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Chippenham Library, Friday 19 May 2023, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

All feedback on the Chippenham One Plan needs to be submitted by 5:00 PM on Tuesday 6 June 2023.
For more information, please visit: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/news/opportunity-to-shape-an-exciting-future-for-chippenham-town-centre

Chippenham Film Club May feature
2023-05-15 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts) meets Stephanie (Marion Cotillard) when he saves her from a brawl at the nightclub. Their casual acquaintance develops into something much more after a horrible accident. As Stephanie draws on Ali’s physical strength, an unexpected courtship slowly comes to life.
Cotillard was nominated for a whole slew of major awards for her performance, Schoenaerts picked up a Cesar for best newcomer. The London Film Critics Circle awarded Rust and Bone best foreign language film.

Monkton Park Scarecrow Trail: A weekend at the MOVIES
2023-05-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Monkton Park Estate
Walk, scoot, run or cycle around Monkton Park estate and follow the trail to find the Family Films themed scarecrows.
TRAIL SHEETS £3
Available 10am – 5pm
from Monkton Park Primary School & Monkton Park Golf Course
Extra fun at the School:
Saturday: Family Fun day with activities and a BBQ
Sunday: Cakes and Ice-Cream sale

Chippenham Pre-Pride Picnic
2023-05-20 11:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Chippenham Pride are holding a Pre-Pride Picnic in Monkton Park* on Saturday 20th May – the final social before the very first Chippenham Pride!

*British weather dependent – if it’s awful cake at Grounded instead.

Visit the Chippenham Pride Facebook page to find out the latest.

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.

Community Connectors - Tailored Assistance Programme training
2023-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Training offered for representatives of community groups that provide support for local people struggling with bills or needing extra support. This is a ‘train the trainer’ style session so that delegates can confidently share the advice to other staff and volunteers within their own organisations and support their service users.
The Wessex Water Tailored Assistance programme comprises a wide range of affordability support to help customers who are struggling to pay their bills including flexible payment plans, payment breaks, payments direct from benefits, low income discounts and bill caps.
We are doubling the number of people we can support. Find out what support is available and how to signpost service users to access it.
The session will also cover the scope of our Priority Services Register for customers with health or communication vulnerabilities, who require extra support including assistance during water supply disruptions, help with meter readings, password system to protect against bogus callers and alternative format or language communications.
The nearest long stay (over 2 hours) parking is at Bath Road car park (Wiltshire Council). Parking fees apply. Please be ready to start the session at 10am prompt. We look forward to working with you.

Talking Climate Justice
2023-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
You are warmly invited to an evening of debate, discussion, information sharing and community action on the climate crisis.
Venue: St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
Date: 10th June 2023
Times: 6pm – 9pm
Book Free tickets before the 26th May from:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-climate-justice-tickets-620550211387
Dinner and refreshments: Will be sustainably sourced.
Please walk or cycle to the event if you are able. We look forward to seeing you.

Keynote speakers:
Faith Ward, attending in a personal capacity but roles advocating on action on climate change include membership of the Ethical Investment Advisory Group for the Church of England, and Chair of the Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change.
Yvonne Penn, Christian Aid Church Engagement Officer.

Runny Snotts Open Mic
2023-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Runny Snotts acoustic session – the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
OPEN MIC
Come join us, bring a song and an instrument if you play one and lets make some music.
If you don’t sing or play why not have a drink and listen to some songs.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Armed Forces Day
2023-06-24 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. Join us at the REME Museum to find out more about the REME Corps and learn from serving personnel themselves!
We’ll be joined by Soldiers and Officers from 5 Force Support Battalion and 8 Training Battalion, as well as the Corps Engagement Team.
Try your hand at some STEM-focussed training aids used by new recruits at MOD Lyneham.
Discover ‘Recovery Through Time’ as we display recovery vehicles from our Reserve Collection from World War Two to today.
Interact with serving personnel and discover their stories and why they serve.

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!

Talk Club
2023-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Talk Club is a talking and listening club for men (18+}, offering talking groups, sports groups and therapy to help keep you mentally fit.
It’s a simple medicine that starts with asking – How are you? Out of 10?
By checking in regularly with yourself and other men, Talk Club creates a community that we are all missing in today’s world.
So, what happens in a Talk Club talking group?
There are no therapists, no couches and no judgement – just regular men sitting in a private and safe space,listening and talking.
We start with how each man feels out of 10 and share why. We then talk about what we are grateful for and what we are going
to do for our mental fitness this week.
It’s a beautifully simple medicine that we rarely give ourselves, the ability to share how we really feel.
Chippenham Session – fortnightly on Thursdays from 7 – 9pm at Grounded.
Find out more – https://talkclub.org
TALK CLUB is a registered charity in the United Kingdom (1194033)

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust - Yellow Fish
2023-07-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Riverside Drive, Monkton Park, Riverside Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3NU, United Kingdom
Only rain down the drain!
Did you know that surface road drains lead directly into your local watercourse? This means that anything other than rain poured down the drain, such as litter, car oils, detergents, weed killers or wastewater can harm river health and its wildlife!
Bristol Avon River Trust (BART) are running an exciting Yellow Fish Campaign in the local area to help raise awareness of the impacts of human activity on water quality in the Bristol Avon. We are hosting a series of Yellowfish events with the local community, which involves putting up posters to spread the message and painting yellow fish next to surface drains to remind the public that what enters the drain, flows directly into the nearby river or stream.
Volunteers will use stencils and chalk-based yellow spray paint to mark a yellow fish shape (a great family friendly activity!)
Bristol Avon Rivers Trust: is a charity which delivers education, land and river management advice and practical river restoration work throughout the Bristol Avon catchment. BART is working in partnership with Wessex Water through the Community Connectors project (https://www.wessexwater.co.uk/visit-and-learn/community-connectors). Together, we aim to re-connect the community with our river and to benefit local people and wildlife.
Sign up via our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yellow-fish-event-tickets-647968520287

Chippenham Film Club's bonus July feature
2023-07-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Set over one summer, The Florida Project follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World.
The Florida Project is screening on Monday 24th, tickets are available through the club’s website, please arrive promptly as all performances start at 7.30pm.

Community consultation
2023-07-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Doorway is consulting with the community on its plans to improve an area of land between Queen’s Square and Baydons Lane in Chippenham. Local residents and interested parties are invited to a consultation on the proposals on Tuesday 25th July from 4pm – 6pm at The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB.
Plans include creating an area of garden and the replanting of fruit trees. Full details and drawings will be available to view at the consultation event, and staff and trustees of Doorway will be there to answer any questions.

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

John Cole’s Park Centenary Celebrations
2023-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
A “Roaring 20s” themed event will take place in John Coles Park with lots of fun and free activities for all the family to enjoy. You are encouraged to dress in the attire of this time period if you would like to.
Some of the attractions will include:

Traditional carousel and swing boats
Chloe’s Mobile Farm
Clare’s Circus activities
1920’s props for dressing up selfies
Atwell Wilson will be bringing a 1920’s car of the day
British Martial Arts demonstrations and opportunity to try out
Town Mayor’s Tombola
Participate in some sporting activities
Chippenham Museum will bring oral history recording equipment along to record memories of the park to connect with the photographic project.

The programme for the day includes:

Chippenham Hospital Radio various slots between 10am to 5pm
Ivan Andre Trumpet Player 11am to 1pm
Allsorts Choir 1.30pm to 2pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 2pm to 2.30pm
Dance Academy 2.30pm to 2.45pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 2.45pm to 3.15pm
Time Capsule Event in the Sensory Garden 3.15pm – 3.30pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 3.30pm to 4pm

The kiosk and an additional unit will be open for refreshments, and there will be a food court with offers from The Rolling Stoves, The Pasty Cove and Ranch Pizzas. Please feel free to bring your picnics, blankets and chairs to be able to sit and enjoy the entertainment.
Please note: For this event, the car park in John Coles Park will be reserved for blue badge holders. If you are able, please use public transport or walk to the park. If you are driving, please park respectfully to local residents who live in the vacinity of the park. Thank you.

Community Dodgeball Tournament
2023-08-14 08:00 - 17:00
Chippenham Chargers Dodgeball Club are hosting a Community Dodgeball Tournament on the 7th September at 7pm in the Chippenham Sports Dome, with Awards, Pizza and Drinks after. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Just register as a team or individual below and pay the entry.

All money raised will be donated to Mind, enabling them to continue to support individuals with their mental health.

Registration:
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Individual donation:
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Team donation:
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Chippenham Film Club's August feature Portrait of a Lady on Fire
2023-08-14 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
At the end of the 18th century, on an isolated island in Brittany, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, the film is a beautiful, almost timeless study of power and passion in which observed becomes observer.
Selected for the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2019, it won the Queer Palm, becoming the first film directed by a woman to win the award, Celine Sciamma also won the award for best screenplay at Cannes.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire was voted the 30th greatest film of all time in the Sight & Sound 2022 critics’ poll.
All Chippenham Film Club events are open to members and non-members.

Burts Fest
2023-08-19 12:00 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Come along to the first ever Burt’s Fest at The Arc, Chippenham – a free skate jam hosted by Burts Boards, including a comp with prizes, so bring your board!
There will also be graffiti demos, music by Mac Lloyd, skate shop stalls and a special Arc Cafe pizza and beer deal.
Even if you’re not skating, this will be a great event to watch. It kicks off from 12 noon.
The climbing centre and cafe will be open as usual with Arc skateboards also available to buy.
Follow Burts Boards and The Arc to see updates leading up to the event:-
Burts Boards: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
The Arc: Instagram

Unlock Reset Festival
2023-08-26 17:00 - 22:00 | The Pitch and Putt Golf Course, Sadlers Mead, Chippenham, SN153PE, United Kingdom
KANDU ARTS HOSTS ITS 3RD ANNUAL UNLOCK RESET FESTIVAL
This August bank holiday weekend Kandu Arts will be hosting their third annual Unlock Reset Festival in association with the Pitch and Putt Golf Course to help raise funds and awareness for kandu Arts Community Projects & Events.
An exciting two-day festival full of live music and poetry with performances on Satuday 26th from; Mosaic Dogs, Oli Hounsel, Ed Deedigan & The Kandu Collective featuring Guillem Mitchel, Jonah Jones, Silvia Johns & Konsuela Yovbak, Tommy Deedigan, Mike Morrisey’s Free Spirits, Quiet!, John Savage and The Kandu Community Choir featuring James Levan. And on Sunday 27th August including; Oli Hounsel, Will Lawton, Guillem Mitchel, Milly Hayward, Jonah Jones, Donna Lee, and Maja Boskovic & our Croatian Visitors.
26th and 27th August 2023 from 5pm-10pm at the Pitch and Putt Golf Course in Monkton Park, Chippenham
Tickets available to buy on Eventbrite
Delicious food and drinks will be available to purchase at The Pitch and Putt Golf Course
There will be a kids play zone and bouncy castle!
Under 16s go free
OAP, NHS, Teachers pay what you can
Tickets also available on the gate at £8
Kandu Arts have been working with families, young people and the community, often the most marginalized and hardest to reach since 1998. In response to the pandemic, Kandu Arts hosted regular digital open mic evenings and films, which offered much support to the local community and those struggling with mental health. Kandu are still hosting festivals and open mic nights to continue to bring everyone together for a sustainable future.
For more information please contact admin@kandu-arts.com or visit our Facebook Page: Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development or Instagram: Kandu.arts

Summer Social for over 60s
2023-08-30 14:00 | The Neeld
We are delighted to welcome Strungout to this summer’s event for over 60s.
Strungout are a ukelele band who love the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Come and listen to them perform whilst enjoying cake and a coffee.
For the second part of the afternoon, try your hand at creating something arty using sun print paper whilst the band continues to provide entertainment.
Please note this event is for the over 60s and is possible thanks to funding from Wiltshire Council’s Community Area Grant scheme.
Tickets: £8.50
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Allsorts Community Choir
2023-09-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, No auditions, basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).
