Celebrating 20 Years of "Everything" and 50 Years of Ray Winstone: Special Screening at Kandu Arts Reel Film Festival
2024-06-07 19:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
Join an unforgettable evening at the Astoria Reel Cinema in Chippenham on June 7th at 8:00 PM as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the acclaimed Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development produced film “Everything” (2004), starring Ray Winstone and Jan Graveson. This special screening is part of the Kandu Arts Reel Film Festival, and tickets are available for £5.99 both online and at the door.
Co-produced by Ed Deedigan of Kandu Arts, with musical contributions by Damon Albarn, “Everything” was created to raise awareness of Kandu Arts’ work, particularly with women involved in the sex industry. The film features real locations in Chippenham and involved local young people, including those in care, offering them unique opportunities in film and music production. A highlight of this initiative was the re-recording of the song “Tender” at Damon Albarn’s London studio, featuring Ray and Lois Winstone alongside two Kandu Arts looked-after young people, providing them with a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
To mark this milestone, the event will also honour Ray Winstone’s remarkable 50-year career in the film industry. The evening will include a special Q&A session with Ed Deedigan of Kandu Arts, providing unique insights into the making of the film and its impact.
The festivities will commence at 7:15 PM with the one-off screening of the 50th Anniversary of the Chippenham Folk Festival Documentary, produced by Kandu Arts. Entry to the documentary is by donation.
At 8:00 PM, the big screen will come alive with “Everything”, a film that offers a realistic portrayal of a sex worker’s life and her interactions with Richard, a deeply troubled character played by Ray Winstone. The film has been praised for its intense and intelligent storytelling, captivating performances, and authentic settings.
Earlier in the day, young filmmakers from Wiltshire College and beyond will present their new films to an invited audience. Renowned film and music producer Neville Farmer will judge the young filmmakers’ entries and attend the evening screening of “Everything”.
“Everything” received notable acclaim, including a BAFTA nomination in 2005 for the Carl Foreman Award for Special Achievement by a British Director, Writer, or Producer in their First Feature Film, the Best Actor Award for Ray Winstone at the Polish Film Festival, and the Silver Award for Producers at the Cairo Film Festival.
One review describes the film as “a tense and intelligent film that deals with a difficult subject. It gives a realistic portrayal of a sex worker’s life as she comes into contact with Richard, played by Ray Winstone. He is deeply troubled by something he won’t or can’t reveal, but he persists regardless of the cost to himself.” Another review states, “The performances were captivating, the suspense was just right (you never lost interest but weren’t overly stressed either), and the setting utterly believable. (NB: the locations were real, not sets).”
To pre-purchase tickets, visit https://reelcinemas.co.uk/chippenham
For more information about Kandu Arts and upcoming workshops, events and projects, visit www.kandu-arts.com

Chippenham Film Festival June feature
2024-06-10 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
On 2 September 1942, Eric Ravilious joined the crew of a military plane that was embarking on a search party for a missing aircraft off the coast of Iceland. Four days after that plane also failed to return, the RAF declared the crew lost in action.
Eric Ravilious is as compelling and enigmatic as his art. Set against the dramatic wartime locations that inspire him, Margy Kinmonth’s film brings to life this brilliant but still grossly undervalued British artist. Caught in the crossfire of war 80 years ago, Ravilious’s legacy largely sank without trace, until now. Made with the blessing of the Ravilious Estate, this first full length feature documentary about Ravilious unfolds in his own words, through previously unseen private correspondence and rare archive film.
The film features the voices of Freddie Fox, Tamsin Greig, Jeremy Irons & Harriet Walter and asks what his life and art tells us about the elusive concept of Englishness, and what it means to be a war artist.

REEL CLASSIC season
2024-06-13 14:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
At 2:30pm every Thursday from April 18 to June 13 you can watch a classic movie at your local REEL Cinema, with tickets just £3.99 each!*

Spanning more than fifty years, the eight award-winning films in the REEL Classics Season feature some of the world’s greatest movie stars in front of the camera, and some of the big screen’s finest directors behind it. Digitally remastered and looking better than ever, the films being shown are:

THU APRIL 25: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)
THU MAY 02: NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
THU MAY 09: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
THU MAY 16: DR ZHIVAGO (1965)
THU MAY 23: AGE OF INNOCENCE (1994)
THU JUNE 06: HOPE AND GLORY (1987)
THU JUNE 13: THE ENGLISH PATIENT (1996)

*Standard online booking fees apply

Visit the REEL cinema website for more information and to book.

Chippenham Film Club July feature
2024-07-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
In a Russian coastal town, Kolya is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished, he recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man’s arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family. Starring Aleksei Serebryakov (MacMafia), Elena Lyadova, and Vladimir Vdovichenkov, the film was selected to compete for the Palme d’Or in the main competition section at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival where Zvyagintsev and Negin won the award for Best Screenplay.
The film was judged the best film of the year at the 2014 BFI London Film Festival and the 45th International Film Festival of India. It won the Best Foreign Language Film award at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards and the Asia Pacific Screen Award for Best Feature Film in 2014. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards.

Chippenham Film Club August feature
2024-08-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Stand by Me is a 1986 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Rob Reiner, and based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella The Body, the film is set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, in 1959.
Stand By Me stars Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O’Connell (in his film debut), as four boys who go on a hike to find the dead body of a missing boy.
Stand by Me received positive reviews upon release and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and for two Golden Globe Awards: one for Best Drama Motion Picture, and one for Best Director. It is considered by many to be one of the most influential films of the 1980s, as well as one of the greatest films of all time.

Chippenham Film Club September feature
2024-09-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Following their parents divorce, three sisters live in the house of their grandparents in Kamakura. One day, they receive news of the death of their father, whom they have not seen in fifteen years. At the funeral, they meet their fourteen year old half-sister, who is living with her stepmother and stepbrother.
After observing the behaviour of the stepmother at the funeral, the sisters invite their sister, whom they have just met, to live with them, in their grandmother’s home.
Our Little Sister received the most nominations (12) at the 39th Japan Academy Prize, winning four of them including Picture of the Year and Director of the Year. The four actresses who portrayed the sisters were all awarded or nominated for the acting awards. Haruka Ayase was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Masami Nagasawa and Kaho were nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Leading Role and Suzu Hirose won Newcomer of the Year).
The film also won Audience Award at San Sebastián International Film Festival.

Chippenham Film Club October feature
2024-10-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
On Body and Soul is a 2017 Hungarian film written and directed by Ildiko Enyedi. The story revolves around Endre, the chief finance officer at a slaughterhouse and Maria, the newly appointed meat quality inspector, who discover they can communicate with each other through their dreams, leading to an unlikely romance.
The film won the Golden Bear in the main competition section of the Berlin International Film Festival, where it also won the International Film Critics Award.
The film was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Alexandra Borbely (Maria) won the European Actress award at the European Film Awards for her performance in the film.
On Body and Soul is an 18 certificate, and is therefore not suitable for all audiences.

Chippenham Film Club 2024 Film Festival
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-17 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
We are thrilled to invite you to the inaugural Chippenham Film Festival, a ground-breaking event that promises to be a new cultural cornerstone in our vibrant community. Join us as we celebrate the art of cinema with a dynamic line-up of films and special events.
Secure your seat by purchasing a festival pass or individual screening tickets, the first 30 festival pass tickets sold, will come with an exclusive Chippenham Film Festival 2024 t-shirt.

Tickets for the festival are available now: https://chippenhamfilmclub.co.uk/

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-30 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within it’s usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group.

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-12-01 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within its usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group

Chippenham Film Club December feature
2024-12-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Starring Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge, and Michael Hordern as Marley’s ghost. Although there are innumerable adaptations of Dicken’s classic, Scrooge is recognised as the most faithful. Scrooge isn’t just a Christmas classic, it’s also a genuine classic of British cinema.

Chippenham Film Club January feature
2025-01-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
A 2022 South Korean neo-noir romantic mystery film directed, co-written and produced by Park Chan-wook, the film follows a married detective played by Park Hae-il (Memories of Murder), whose investigation of a man’s death leads him to the man’s widow, Chinese immigrant Song Seo-rae (Tang Wei (Long Day’s Journey Into Night)). Hae-jun’s investigation of Seo-rae as a suspect gradually leads him to develop feelings towards her.
Decision to Leave received critical acclaim, being named one of the top five international films of 2022 by the National Board of Review, it was selected as the South Korean entry for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards, making the December shortlist.

Watch Wicked with U3A North Wiltshire
2025-01-28 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
The next film for u3a members is ‘ Wicked’ which stars Ariana Grandeva and Cynthia Aviro, it is showing at the Reel Cinema, Marshfield Road Chippenham on 28th January 2025 in the morning. The cost is £3.50.
If you are not a u3a member and would like to see this film. Please contact the group leader via this link who will provide full details.
The u3a is an organisation that provides special interest groups for those no longer on full time employment.
https://northwilts.u3asite.uk/
You are able to attend up to two events before deciding whether the u3a is for you. View a list of other special interest groups here.

Chippenham Film Club February feature
2025-02-10 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Rona, fresh out of rehab, returns to the Orkney Islands; a place both wild and beautiful right off the Scottish coast. After more than a decade of living life on the edge in London, where she both found and lost love, Rona – now 30 – attempts to come to terms with her troubled past. As she reconnects with the dramatic landscape where she grew up, memories of her traumatic childhood merge with more recent challenging events that have set her on the path to recovery.

Chippenham Film Club April feature
2025-04-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Set during the 1992–1993 War in Abkhazia, Tangerines is a 2013 Estonian-Georgian film written, produced, and directed by Zaza Urushadze.
Set in a rural village in a Russian-backed separatist region in the newly independent Georgia, Ivo and his friend Margus are the only two, of their once large community, who have not fled the war, so they can harvest the lucrative tangerine crop.
Tragically, despite their best efforts to avoid the surrounding conflict, the war quickly finds Ivo and Margus.
Tangerines is a brilliant exploration of conflict and war, reconciliation, and pacifism, and was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film award at the 87th Academy Awards and the 72nd Golden Globe Awards.

Mobile Film Making with Andy Mitchell
2025-05-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Come along and work with:
Andy Mitchell – digital film maker.
Duration 4hrs with an hour lunch break (Pizza provided – please make your choice)
FREE for AGES 11-18 years old
Discover the power of mobile filmmaking in this four-hour workshop designed for aspiring young creators. Participants will gain hands-on experience in the complete filmmaking process, from initial concept development and storyboarding to filming techniques using mobile devices. Whether you’re passionate about music videos, documentary storytelling, or narrative shorts, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to bring your ideas to life. Learn practical editing techniques using accessible mobile applications like CapCut and iMovie (familiarity with these apps is advantageous but not required). Participants are encouraged to bring a mobile device with a camera function, if available. By the session’s conclusion, you will have collaboratively created a short film and gained invaluable insights into the art of filmmaking. Join us and transform your mobile device into a powerful storytelling tool!
Only 15 places available – so book early to avoid disappointment!
About Andy
Andy is Managing Director of Mitchell Digital Media Ltd, a marketing agency focused on the education sector. After more than a decade teaching Media Studies and Film in schools across Wiltshire and Berkshire, he left to follow his passion of making films. Now, Andy regularly produces promotional films for schools and various organisations, bringing a unique understanding of communication and audience engagement to each project. His background allows him to craft compelling narratives that effectively convey messages and resonate with viewers.

Sci-Fi Day at the REME Museum
2025-09-20 09:30 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Mark your calendar for the out-of-this-world, fantastical Sci-Fi Day at the REME Museum on Saturday 20 September 2025!
This event is getting bigger and better each year, with more iconic memorabilia from your favourite Sci-Fi franchises, ‘real life’ creatures roaming the museum’s galleries, special celebrity guests, merchandise purchasing opportunities and of course cosplay!
Updates on celebrities will be announced on our social media channels, event webpage and email newsletter. The webpage contains further details. We always encourage visitors to get tickets early to avoid disappointment!
Free parking is available in our large car park, including Blue Badge spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. We ask that you please reserve a parking space if you need one in advance. If you can, please consider travelling by alternative means.
Crown’s Cafe will be serving treats that are out-of-this-world! From hot barista-style drinks to sandwiches, quiches and cakes, you’ll find something for everyone to enjoy. Since this is a ticket-only event, the cafe and play park will be closed to general visitors without a ticket on this day.
Pricing: Adult £15, Child £7.50, Family £40, Gold Card Holders £5. No other discounts are available for this event and annual passes do not apply. Tickets will be available for morning and afternoon sessions on Saturday 20 September and should be booked online in advance.

Chippenham Film Club May 2026 Screening: 'Exhibition on Screen: Dawn of Impressionism - Paris 1874' (rating PG)
2026-05-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
Chippenham Film Club was founded in 2022 to bring films to the town that would not normally be seen on the big screen in Chippenham. The club is run by a small group of volunteers, with stewarding provided by the Reel Cinema theatre. The films on the programme are all selected by the members, and all are films which have not been shown locally or received wide exposure nationally.
You do not need to be a film club member to attend a screening but subscribing to the club gives a 35% discount on the entry fee.
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history – millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
Ali Ray’s documentary begins with footage from a 2024 exhibition jointly held by the Musée d’Orsay in Paris and the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC which restages the original Paris show of 1874. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874.
