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Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-12-15 08:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
🏉🌟 Rugbytots: Where Little Champions Score Big! 🌟🏉
Calling all mini ruckers! Our action-packed classes blend rugby, fun, and skill-building for kids aged 18 months to 6 years.
From scrums to giggles, we’re all about developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and creating a love for an active, healthy life. Join the scrum-tastic adventure today!
Sessions last between 30-45 minutes with FREE taster sessions available! Plus, we’re so confident your little one will have a blast that we offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t enjoy the first two classes. No try, no cry! 😄👍

Unarmed - Two Day Stage Combat Course
2025-01-22 10:00 - 18:00 | St Peter’s Church Hall, Lords Mead, Chippenham, SN14 0LL
Looking for something for your young one to do this half term? Look no further!
Step Into the shoes of your heroes as you learn to punch, kick and grapple for the stage! Specifically tailored for ages 10-17, this stage combat course covers all of the introductory unarmed techniques for beginners.
This two day Unarmed course will teach you important skills and build your confidence, communication and teamwork.
Across the two days you will learn the basics, be taught a section of choreography, add a script, mould this into a scene, and finally perform your scene for an examiner on the final day. Once you have successfully completed your training we will grant you a Foundation Stage Combat Certificate which will be presented to you.
Book now to secure your place on this fun and exciting exploration through the world of performance combat.

Half-term Climbing Club 8-11 year olds
2025-02-17 11:00, 2025-02-21 11:00, 2025-02-22 09:45 - 11:15, 2025-02-23 09:45 - 11:30 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Holiday climbing sessions at The Arc for 8-11 year olds. An hour and a half of climbing and games with expert coaching from one of our experienced instructors.
These sessions will allow our younger climbers to work on their climbing skills, NICAS logbooks, as well as engage in other activities and games. No experience necessary.
Book your session now via our website:

Monday 17th: 11am to 12.30pm
Friday 21st: 11am to 12.30pm
Saturday 22nd: 9.45am to 11.15am
Sunday 23rd:9.45am to 11.15am

Want to get the whole family involved? We also have a jam-packed schedule of Kids & Family Tasters on during the holidays.
Book now: theclimbingacademy.com

A Hat Full of Sea
2025-02-17 11:00 | Chippenham Library
Half term treat! An opportunity to meet children’s author, Maudie Smith. Join Maudie as she brings the seaside to the library – in her hat! £3/child book in advance

• Find out how the seaside and a real life seashell story have inspired Maudie’s picture books
• Listen to the story of A Hat Full of Sea and discover how clever Cora collects the sea in her hat for her Grandpa Jim
• Decorate a fish your way – will it be stripy, spotty or all the colours of the rainbow?! Then help Maudie bring a whole shoal of fish swimming to Grandpa Jim!
• And if you have a favourite hat, bring it along. Maudie will definitely be wearing hers!

£3/child – please book in advance by visiting us at the library or calling 01249 650536

Half-term Climbing Club 12-15 year olds
2025-02-17 12:45, 2025-02-21 12:45, 2025-02-22 11:30 - 13:00 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Holiday climbing sessions at The Arc for 12-15 year olds. An hour and a half of climbing with expert coaching from one of our experienced instructors.
These sessions will allow our youth climbers to work on their climbing skills as well as engage in other activities and games.
No experience necessary. Sessions can be used for NICAS logbook consideration.
Book your session now via our website:

Monday 17th: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Friday 21st: 12.45pm to 2.15pm
Saturday 22nd: 11.30am to 1.00pm
Sunday 23rd:11.30am to 1.00pm

Want to get the whole family involved? We also have a jam-packed schedule of Kids & Family Tasters on during the holidays.
Book now: theclimbingacademy.com

Quiet Time: February Half Term
2025-02-18 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. The sessions run from 9am-10am, with last entry at 9.45am.
Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions are available for children who would prefer a more relaxed environment to enjoy our activities.
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for each accompanied children attending.
Workshop details: Inspired by our current exhibition, Spotlight 4, Modern & Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum. Get creative with letters and words and have a go at making your own visual poetry.

Half-Term Paint-Along Class
2025-02-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Join us for a fun and relaxed paint-along class this half term, where you’ll unleash your creativity and go home with a finished painting you’ll be proud of! This 1.5-hour session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, with simple step-by-step guidance to help you bring your artwork to life.
Who’s It For?
• Designed for KS2 kids (aged 7-11 yr olds), but siblings are welcome too!
• Ideally suited for children to attend on their own due to limited space.
• However, if an adult would like to join in the fun, you’re welcome to participate for an additional £10 and ONE PARENT ONLY, and I’ll supply you with a canvas to paint alongside your child.
🖌️ When: Tuesday 18 Feb, 9-11am
🖌️ Where: Sheldon Road Church, Audley Rd, Chippenham
🖌️ Cost: £20 (all supplies included)
We’ll be painting a surprise animal—part of the fun is finding out what it’ll be on the day! Spaces are limited, so sign up quickly if you don’t want to miss out!

Half Term Yoga for Kids
2025-02-18 09:30 - 11:30, 2025-02-19 09:30 - 12:00 | The Santosha Studio, 1st Floor, 40 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Kids… have fun this Half Term….Parents….relax & recharge!
Looking for a fun, healthy, and stress-free way to keep your kids entertained next week?
Half-Term Kids’ Yoga is here! Perfect for Reception to Year 6, our classes combine movement, mindfulness, and plenty of giggles to:
✅ Boost confidence
✅ Build strength and balance
✅ Help kids relax and recharge
Give them a break from screens and schoolwork – and give yourself some peace of mind!
Limited spaces available – https://www.santoshastudio.co.uk/events

Turn Up & Play
2025-02-18 10:00 | Stanley Park
Turn Up & Play will be on Tuesday 18th February from 10:00 – 16:00pm. £4 per person and everyone must have football boots.

'Build a Tank' Junk Modelling
2025-02-18 10:00 - 2025-02-21 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Come and create your own special REME-inspired vehicle to take away with you! Get creative and see what you can make from recycled materials. The only limit is your imagination!
Self-led activity in our Education Creative Area.

February Half Term at Chippenham Museum
2025-02-18 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Free drop-in activity inspired by our current exhibition, Spotlight 4: Modern & Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum. Get creative with letters and words and have a go at making your own visual poetry.

Bulldog Bouncers February Stay & Play
2025-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Half Term Fun with bouncy castles, soft play, crafts and a visit from our very own Chase & Rubble!
£4 per child

Canal Day: February Half Term at Chippenham Museum
2025-02-20 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum to celebrate the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free activities between 10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.00pm – 3.30pm.
Canal Day is a great opportunity to meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and Lacock. Details of how to reach the site and volunteer opportunities to support its restoration will be available at the event.

FREE Feb Half-Term Creative Workshops - Day 2 - Spoken Word
2025-02-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
Join BBC Words First 2021 artist, Saili Katabe, for his spoken word creative session.
🍕Meet at 12.30 for Pizza
🎤Workshop 1 : 1pm – 2.30pm
🍪(short break for biscuits)
🎵Workshop 2: 3pm -4.30pm

Spoken word and slam workshp
2025-02-21 12:30 - 16:30 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
Come along and work with spoken word performer and award winning amazing Trowbridge based Saili Katabe!
Meet at 12.30pm for Pizza
Workshop 1 : 1pm – 2.30pm – workshop
(short break for biscuits)
Workshop 2: 3pm -4.30pm – Spoken word slam (you don’t have to perform)
Please make your selection when booking in.
Event Details: from 12:30PM to 4:30PM

Valentines Disco
2025-02-22 17:30 - 19:00 | Fitzgraham Academy of Dance, Unit 3 Industrial Park Cricketts Lane 3EQ, Cricketts Ln,, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EF, United Kingdom
🪩 It’s disco time! 🪩
Get ready for games, tattoos, glow sticks and a night filled of fun! Bring your friends along to kick off our show fundraising! 💖🎶

The Other Sister Josephine - Community Song Writing Workshop
2025-05-24 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Chippenham’s Sister Josephine Toomey didn’t found the convent pontoon team or rest her boots on the altar screen (like the one of Jake Thackray fame), but she did escape the Irish famine, help found the town’s Catholic church, teach children and have stones thrown at her.
Bring instruments, voices and minds to help collaborate and create a new song exploring and celebrating her life.
Led by musician Louise Jordan (lead musician on Maud’s Way project 2024) and local women’s history specialist Lucy Whitfield (Women Who Made Me project). Part of Chippenham Folk Festival 2025, open to everyone.
Themes: Migration. Displacement. Famine. Prejudice. Faith. Poverty.

Shooting Roots Youth Folk Arts Workshops
2025-05-24 13:00 - 20:00 | Masonic Hall, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Across Chippenham Folk Festival weekend, nationally-renowned youth folk arts organisation Shooting Roots are offering a series of workshops, which are heavily discounted for local young people.
There are workshops in singing and theatre, with evening folk arts activities, and a chance to perform on the festival’s main community stage on Monday.
Expect songs, harmonies, devising ridiculous plots, tableaus, games, music, and a chance to meet new friends. All take place at the Masonic Hall in Emery Lane, the YOUTH HUB for the festival weekend.
Local (all SN postcodes, plus BA14 and BA15) 11-17 year olds can access each Shooting Roots workshop for just £3 on the door. Or £20 for all sessions if a wristband is purchased from Chippenham Folk Festival box office.
More details here

Margaret's Search and Rescue - Community Song Writing Workshop
2025-05-24 14:30 - 16:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Margaret Bruce Griffin (née Long) originally lived at Chippenham’s Rowden Hill House. She was a pioneer in training dogs for police work and bravely saved 21 lives in the blitz of World War Two.
Bring instruments, voices and minds to help collaborate and create a new song exploring and celebrating her life.
Led by musician Louise Jordan (lead musician on Maud’s Way project 2024) and local women’s history specialist Lucy Whitfield (Women Who Made Me project). Part of Chippenham Folk Festival 2025, open to everyone.
Themes: Innovation. Bravery. War. Motherhood. Dogs.

May Half Term - Autism Friendly Quiet Time
2025-05-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts – from band merch to memorable events – as part of their ‘Spilling the Tee’ project for our year exploring clothing, memory and identity. Their pop-up display launches Saturday 17 May, and we can’t wait for you to see how they’ve celebrated the humble t-shirt! 🧵✨
To mark the occasion, join us this May Half Term for our free creative activities inspired by the project. Check out their pop-up t-shirt display and learn all about this everyday item. Then get crafty and design your own t-shirt bunting. 👕🎨
For children who may find busy sessions overwhelming, we’re also offering Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions. This will be a calmer, more relaxed way to enjoy the same activities, with limited numbers and booking required.
📅 Tuesday 27 May & Thursday 29 May
🕘 9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am)
🎟️ Free, booking essential
Please note, activities on both days are the same, so we recommend booking for one day only.

May Half Term - Drop-in Activities
2025-05-27 10:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-29 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts – from band merch to memorable events – as part of their ‘Spilling the Tee’ project for our year exploring clothing, memory and identity. Their pop-up display launches Saturday 17 May, and we can’t wait for you to see how they’ve celebrated the humble t-shirt! 🧵✨
To mark the occasion, join us this May Half Term for our free creative activities inspired by the project. Check out their pop-up t-shirt display and learn all about this everyday item. Then get crafty and design your own t-shirt bunting. 👕🎨
📅 Tuesday 27 May & Thursday 29 May
🕥 10.30am – 3.30pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in
Please note, activities on both days are the same.

In2Sport Holiday Camp
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-31 | Wiltshire
Looking for something exciting this October? Our In2Sport Holiday Camps are back — and they’re bigger, better, and busier than ever!
Your child can dive into a week full of energy, new skills, and great memories with our friendly expert coaches.
Choose your adventure:
• Multi-Sport
• Football
• Street Dance
Dates & Locations:
• Corsham, Chippenham & Melksham – 23rd–31st Oct
• Football Camp (Corsham) – 23rd & 31st Oct
• Street Dance @ Springfield – 23rd & 27th Oct (£18)
Halloween Fancy Dress – 31st Oct!
Costumes, games, and prizes for the spookiest looks! 🎃
Standard hours: 9am–3pm
Extended hours available
From £28 per day
🚀 Don’t miss out — spaces go fast every year!
👉 Book now at www.in2sportcoaching.co.uk
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