Wine Tasting: Voyage Around the World
2024-07-23 19:00 (Europe/London) | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Join Bryan and the team for a private evening tasting great wines, learning about the places they come from and the people who make them.
Instead of getting on a plane, stick locally and be transported by wine. Tonight is all about learning about a place through the wine they produce. We will pick some of our favourite wines from different wine-producing areas to share with you. A lineup of reds, whites, rosés, sparklings, orange and more. This tasting is meant to be insightful and educational, and hopefully you’ll find something you love!
You’ll join Bryan and the team to guide you through a tasting of 6 wines, accompanied by sharing platters featuring artisanal charcuterie and cheeses and homemade dips and pâtés.
£35 per person
6 wines with artisan sharing boards
Afterwards, the bar and shop will be open exclusively for you to continue the evening, all while enjoying a 10% discount on all wines to drink in or take away. It promises to be an unforgettable experience!

Baking Club
2024-07-25 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-08-08 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-08-22 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-05 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-09-19 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-03 14:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-17 14:30 - 16:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge are opening their doors to the local community to invite older people to join us for our fortnightly baking club! Starting Thursday 21st March, and running every other Thursday – come and join our residents to bake some delicious treats and enjoy refreshments with us. A great opportunity to socialise and network.

Fish & Chip Club
2024-08-16 12:30 - 14:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Don’t dine alone, come and join us on the third Friday of every month for Fish & Chip Club at 12:30pm. No charge. Join us for an afternoon of great food and socialising.
To book and for more information please contact CepenLodge@barchester.com or call 01249 707280.

Salvation Army’s Messy Church
2024-08-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-11-16 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 🎉

Open Day at Pewsham Locks
2024-09-14 | Pewsham Locks
The restoration of a former waterway on the edge of Chippenham will be celebrated at a special event this weekend. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is sharing the fascinating history of Pewsham Locks this Saturday 14th September.
The event includes a pop-up café and tours of the worksite and wildlife habitats, together with boat rides along the stretch which has already been rebuilt. The charity hopes it will encourage people to learn more about the restoration campaign and how they can get involved.

The pop-up café at the wharf includes outside seating and will be serving teas, coffees and cakes from 10am, when volunteers will also start taking small groups around the site to explain their current work and future plans.
Tours of the wildflower meadow and habitat management project will take place at Double Bridge at 11am and 2.30pm, while boat rides will depart from the locks approximately every 45 minutes from 12.30pm.
Refreshments and boat rides are available by cash donation or by scanning a QR code.
The open day is due to finish at around 3pm.

The event is being organised by the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Trust. Spokesperson Brian Wright said:
“We hope people will make the most of this opportunity to take a closer look at the flight of locks which once lifted narrowboats on their journey between Melksham and Chippenham
Visitors will see the remains of the lock-keepers cottage and how we’re rebuilding the former dry dock and carpenter’s workshop, and creating new wildlife habitats alongside the canal. Depending on the water levels, they can also enjoy cruises to Double Bridge and back, with the chance to see kingfishers, herons, swans and even otters!
It’s a great way to encourage people to support our campaign to bring this wonderful waterway back to life.”
There is no visitor parking at the locks, but the site is just a short walk along a footpath from the edge of Pewsham. Directions are available at www.wbct.org.uk/mcc-events
Another open day is due to be held on Saturday 12th October.
For further information call 07510 326730 or email bright.wright@wbct.org.uk
The aim of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is to restore the waterway from the Kennet & Avon Canal near Melksham to the Thames & Severn Canal near Cricklade and the River Thames near Abingdon, connecting Chippenham, Calne, Royal Wootton Bassett and Swindon.
Visit www.wbct.org.uk

International lunch
2024-10-05 12:00 - 15:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Many diverse nationalities live here in Chippenham and the surrounding area. Come and share a lunch together! Make new friends! Enjoy some art and craft activity!
Book by emailing: diversityinchippenham@gmail.com
and let us know what you can bring to share

The Mayor's Cake & Coffee Morning
2024-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join the Mayor Cllr Conor Melvin for a coffee and some cake to raise funds for his nominated charities for the year, Teen Talk and Wiltshire Mind.
There will be a range of tasty treats and hot drinks available to purchase.
Please note: the cake sale will be cash only.

Fondue Nights at Wine Monkey
2024-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Fondue Wednesdays are back! Join us each Wednesday evening to enjoy delectable homemade cheese fondue and wine!
Available to book from 6pm, £20 per person (required a minimum of 24 hours in advance).
Wines purchased separately.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

Cousin Norman’s Indoor Christmas Market
2024-11-23, 2024-12-07 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Our epic Christmas market is back! Mulled wine, great food, lots of kids activities and more…

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-28, 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
2024-11-29

Arts & Crafts Day 2024
2024-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
We’re excited about our arts and crafts day with 30 stalls, craft activities to join in with, a children’s area with face painting and tea, coffee and cake for sale (plus burger van).
It’s free entry, so see you there on Sat 30 Nov, 11 til 3!

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

Santa’s Grotto & Xmas Fayre
2024-12-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Join us on Sunday 1st December between 11am and 3pm for the Xmas Fayre with stalls, food, drinks, games, choir, face painting and more!
When Santa came to visit last year it was just magical. Everyone enjoyed their day, especially those children who got to meet Santa and tell him what they wished for at Christmas.
Visits to Santa will start from 10am and booking is essential!

Artisan Quarter Christmas Fayre
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | The Old Foundry, Foundry Lane, Chippenham, SN15 1JB
Join us at the Artisan Quarter Christmas Fayre!

Come celebrate the season on December 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Old Foundry, behind Langleys Chip Shop and across the road from Hathaway Retail Park in Chippenham.

Discover unique handmade gifts, enjoy festive treats, food vendors and soak in the holiday cheer. Visit Santa’s Grotto and enjoy special appearances from Bluey and Olaf!

The Fayre takes place:-

6th December – 4pm to 8pm
7th December – 10am to 8pm
8th December – 11am to 5pm
Visit Santa’s Grotto where children can meet the man himself and receive a special gift—all completely FREE of charge!
7th Dec 4:30 until 8pm
8th Dec 11am until 5pm
Meet Bluey and Olaf:
Friday BLUEY & OLAF 6pm-8pm
Saturday BLUEY 12pm-2pm
Saturday OLAF 5pm-7pm
Sunday BLUEY & OLAF 12pm-1pm

Corks & Carols at Wine Monkey
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Enjoy classic carols and Christmas favourites with a live quartet and piano, all while sipping on Wine Monkey’s homemade mulled wine or other sustainable tipples. Free entry. First come, first served.
