One Chippenham

Sparkly Singers
2025-05-22 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-05-29 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-06-05 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-06-12 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-06-26 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-07-03 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-07-10 20:00 - 21:15, 2025-07-17 20:00 - 21:15 (Europe/London) and 2 more dates | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (‘lighter’ Monday lunchtimes) and Royal Wootton Bassett (Tuesday evenings), the Sparkly Singers meet every Thursday evening from 8:00pm at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, our emphasis is on singing in a way that is, above all else, fun.
Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, movement and the occasional wacky prop.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

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.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2025-06-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-07 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Launched in September 2023, our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a fabulous selection of feel-good songs. No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Allsorts Community Choir
2025-06-03 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-17 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-06-24 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-07-22 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, and there are no auditions; basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

A SUMMER BASH
2025-06-21 19:30 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
People of Chippenham, why don’t you get a ticket for your Dad / Grandad (a great Father’s Day present) for this amazing gig. Tell your friends and neighbours too – this is a night for everyone.
It’s not just a concert it’s a celebration of local talent and the uplifting power of Community coming together through music.
It will be fun – be there and you’ll be singing too 😀
Tickets from Melanie Smith on 07500494947
