One Chippenham

The Arc Open Day
2025-08-02 11:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Join us at The Arc in Chippenham for our big Open Day, packed full of climbing tasters, music, games, great food and family-friendly fun. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just curious to give it a go, this is your chance to explore everything The Arc has to offer.

Try climbing on our awesome walls – no experience needed
Enjoy the free kids play park next to the cafe
Chill on our giant café decking (with both sunny and sheltered seating)
Tuck into a BBQ and tasty treats from our café
Explore Westmead Open Space and CBLC’s fantastic woodland creature Sculpture Walk
Enjoy live music throughout the day and plenty of people-watching
Our cafe and outside areas are dog-friendly – with doggie gelatos available

And that’s not all
BURT’S FEST IS BACK!

At the skatepark, Burt’s Fest will be bringing high-energy skate jam vibes, with:

A skate jam and demos
A comp with prizes
Live graffiti
Merch stalls and more

Come hang out, skate, spectate and celebrate Chippenham’s amazing community.

Pewsham Locks Open Day
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Pewsham Locks
Popular open days on a restored stretch of canal between near Chippenham are due to return this weekend.
Hundreds of people attended last year’s events at Pewsham Locks, a flight of locks which once lifted narrowboats on their journey north along the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Visitors can enjoy a pop-up café, boat trips, and tours of the building projects and wildflower meadow.
The first event takes place on Saturday 10th May and will be repeated on the second Saturday of each month until October. The café and tours open from 10am, with boat trips available from 12.30pm, before the event closes at around 3pm.
The open days are organised by the Melksham, Chippenham & Calne branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust.
Spokesperson Bright Wright said:
We’re looking forward to welcoming lots of visitors and sharing the progress we’ve made in bringing this historic waterway back to life. People often enjoy walking or cycling along the towpath but this is a golden opportunity to learn so much more about the charity, our local work and our plans for the future.
We’ll be offering guided tours of the dry dock and carpenter’s workshop, which are due to be completed later this year, as well as tours of the wildflower meadow and wildlife habitats. The boat rides are especially popular, taking passengers to Double Bridge near Reybridge and back again. We also offer exclusive trips for community groups in the mornings.
These rides depend on the weather and the water levels though, so we always advise people to check our social media for any late changes. Boats depart from the wharf at Pewsham Locks, where the pop-up café offers plenty of tea, coffee and cake, and lots of seating beneath the trees – it’s a great location for a relaxing day out.
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 (please note there is no public parking at the locks).
Refreshments and boat rides are available by cash donation or scanning a QR code. Last year’s events raised almost £2,000.
For further information call 07510 326730 or email brian.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.
New members are always welcome. Visit www.wbct.org.uk

Recruitment Open Day
2025-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, SN15 3RS, 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, ENG, SN15 3RS, United Kingdom
Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our Open Day!
Discover a career where every day matters.
📅 Date: 24 September, Wednesday
⏰ Time: 10am-12pm | 2-4pm
Thinking about a career in care? Come along to our Recruitment Open Day and find out what makes working with Right at Home Chippenham so rewarding!
On the day, you can:
✅ Find out what makes the roles of Care Assistants rewarding and right for you
✅ Live demonstration
✅ On-the-Spot Applications & Interviews
✅ Meet the Team
Whether you’re new to care or looking for a fresh start, this is your chance to take the first step!
Walk-ins welcome, or contact us to book your interview and secure your spot.
📞 01249 569569
📲 chippenham@rightathome.co.uk
🖥 Registration link

Green Open Homes Chippenham
2025-11-15 - 2025-11-16
Green Open Homes Chippenham is an opportunity to ask a Chippenham home owner about an energy saving improvement they’ve made, and see if it might work for you.
People who have made energy saving improvements open up their homes for free in-person visits to share their experiences. Visiting a home is a great way to find out about the reality of getting solar panels, insulation, triple glazing, or a heat pump without talking to a salesman.
You can have a good look at the technology, ask the home owner how easy or difficult their improvements were, and find out how much they’re really saving on their energy bills as a result.

Recruitment Open Day
2026-02-26 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 | 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, SN15 3RS, 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, ENG, SN15 3RS, United Kingdom
💙 Looking for a Career That Truly Matters? Come Meet Us! 💙
✨ Discover a role where you can make a real difference every single day ✨
📅 Recruitment Open Days – Right at Home Central Wiltshire
1️⃣ Thursday 26 February | 4-7pm
2️⃣ Saturday 14 March | 10am-4pm
📍 Right at Home Central Wiltshire Office
15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, SN15 3RS
Looking for a second job or extra income? Join us at our Recruitment Open Day and discover why working with Right At Home Central Wiltshire is so rewarding. We’re hiring:
✅ Care Assistant (Full-time / Part-time)
✅ Care Assistant (Live-in)
✅ Assistant Care Coordinator
On the day, you can:
✅ Learn what makes your career in care truly meaningful
✅ Live demonstration
✅ Apply and interview on the spot
✅ Meet our friendly team
👉 Walk-ins welcome, or get in touch to book your interview and secure your spot!
📞 01249 569569
📲 chippenham@rightathome.co.uk
🖥 https://dub.sh/Register-open-day
