Doorstep Sports Club
2025-05-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-13 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-20 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-27 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-04 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-11 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-07-18 16:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Are you looking for a fun, active way to spend Friday afternoons? Our Doorstep Sports Club brings exciting sports and activities to Chippenham – completely free of charge!
What is Doorstep Sports Club?
Doorstep Sports Club offers weekly sessions packed with games, sports, and activities designed to get young people moving, laughing, and making new friends. These free sessions take place right in your community, making it easy for children to participate regardless of their background or experience level.
The Details
When: Every Friday, 4:30-6:00 PM (during term time)
Where: Lady Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Who: Young people aged 8-16
Cost: Completely FREE!
Why Join?
Our sessions are led by professional coaches from the Bath Rugby Foundation who bring their expertise and enthusiasm to create a positive, engaging environment. Every week features different activities designed to:

Build confidence and social skills
Develop teamwork and communication
Improve physical fitness and coordination
Create a sense of community and belonging
Most importantly—have FUN!

Beyond Participation
For teens aged 16 and over, we offer exciting leadership opportunities! As a young leader, you can:

Support younger participants
Gain valuable experience for your CV
Access specialised training and mentorship
Develop confidence and leadership skills

Our Mission
At Doorstep Sports Club, we believe every young person deserves access to quality sports and activities. By bringing these opportunities directly to your community, we remove barriers like transportation and cost that might otherwise prevent participation.
Our partnerships with local organisations, charities, schools, and sports clubs help us create safe, consistent spaces where young people can thrive, build confidence, and develop healthy habits that last a lifetime.
For more information, contact our Sports Development team via email.

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.

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.

Messy Church - St Peter's
2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church, Lords Mead, Chippenham, SN14 0LL, United Kingdom
A morning of crafts, games, singing, toast, hot drinks, and a whole lot of fun as we explore the story of Jonah and the Whale together! Aimed at those in primary school, but all ages are welcome. No need to book, you don’t need to come to church normally, and no cost.
