Doorstep Sports Club
2025-05-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-09 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-05-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-06-13 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.

Treasures from the Archives – Explore, Discover, Discuss
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Make 2025 your year of discovery and join our new Treasures from the Archives group. This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon Archive collections in a friendly and informal setting.
The group meets every other month on a Saturday, led by Community History Advisor Gianna Torchia. Each hour-long session will focus on an original document that will be explored and discussed to reveal the creative side of archives through the stories of people, places or events. Gianna hopes to inspire members to get creative using information from the original documents. An information pack, including transcriptions and reading lists, will be available at the end of each session.
Each session has a different theme which will provide you with an opportunity to explore not only the original documents, but also to look at recreations made by Gianna especially for the session, such as knitting from historic patterns and tasting products made using original recipes.
Treasures from the Archives is the ideal introduction to exploring Wiltshire’s history and expanding your understanding and knowledge of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s collections.
The sessions are free and will run every other month on a Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00.
For more information contact archives@wiltshire.gov.uk or tel 01249 705500

Rethink Football
2025-05-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-05-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-06-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Stanley Park
A weekly friendly kickabout for men 18+ to team up and be part of a safe group where they can talk openly and freely without judgement.

Every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham, SN15 3RR
£4 per session

Please contact David if you are interested or have any questions
Tel: 07483 913159
Email: david.scourfield@rethink.org

Free Weekly Walking Football Sessions
2025-05-06 14:45 - 15:45, 2025-05-13 14:45 - 15:45, 2025-05-20 14:45 - 15:45, 2025-06-03 14:45 - 15:45, 2025-06-10 14:45 - 15:45 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Are you looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people? Walking football might be just what you need! This slower and gentler version of the traditional game is designed to be inclusive – whether you’re a football enthusiast looking for a less intense way to enjoy the sport, or someone who’s never played before but wants to try something new, walking football offers a welcoming environment for everyone.
A great way to improve fitness, balance, and coordination whilst socialising and making new friends.
For more information about these free weekly sessions, please contact:

rachael.cornish@wiltshire.gov.uk
kev@doorwayproject.org.uk

Please note sessions run term times only.

Rediscover the Past through Audio
2025-05-08 10:15 - 15:00, 2025-05-15 10:15 - 15:00, 2025-05-22 10:15 - 15:00 | Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
 Great opportunity for neurodiverse young people
 A set of cassettes tapes from the 1980s which haven’t been accessible for many years have just been digitised as part of the Sounds of the South West project.
 Be the first to find out the content in these oral histories, become skilled in the technical aspects of working with audio material, get creative using the contents as a starting point, with the chance to be mentored by experienced practitioners who will support you every step of the way.
 You’ll be able to create something special to share with others, learn new skills, have fun, and maybe make some new friends. Come and enjoy spending time in a calm, accepting and welcoming environment.
Join the sessions in person or online if you’d prefer.
The project will run every Thursday from 10.15am-3pm from 20th March to 22nd May. We can pay the cost of your travel to and from the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre too.
Contact Gianna Torchia, Project Administrator, for further information. Email: gianna.torchia@wiltshire.gov.uk or tel: 01249 705500
Sounds of the South West has been made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Chippenham Memory Cafe
2025-05-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Our first café opened in 2009 as a meeting place for people with dementia and their families, at a time when there were few opportunities to socialise with others affected. Since then our seven cafés have developed into much-valued social and information-gathering occasions where people can strike up friendships, chat informally to professionals, find out more about dementia and support from a wide range of speakers, and enjoy refreshments and entertainment.
Chippenham Memory café meets fortnightly for activities, chat, and a chance to catch up informally with dementia professionals. As well as the general café, there is also a quieter area where couples can sit and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment.
Find out more and book here.

Learn Spanish with Carlos
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Weekly beginner Spanish language class in small, fun, friendly group. With native Spanish speaking teacher and writer Carlos from Mexico. All welcome, whether you’re practising for your travels, your GCSE/A-Levels or looking to meet new people and learn about the diverse cultures of the Spanish speaking world. First trial class free. Term-time only. Further classes pending.

ESOL for Wellbeing
2025-05-29 12:30 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
This welcoming and supportive course is specially designed for ESOL learners who want to take their English communication skills to the next level, while exploring important themes around health and wellbeing.
Following on from our ESOL Beginners course, ESOL for Wellbeing is ideal for learners who already have a good grasp of English—those who can express themselves, take part in conversations, and understand most of what’s being said. This course offers the perfect opportunity to build confidence, improve fluency, and develop stronger communication across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
As part of the course, learners will also get the chance to explore their local area, helping to build not just language skills but community connections and local knowledge.
Welcome Meeting
All new learners must attend our welcome meeting on Thursday 29 May at 12.30pm. During this session, we’ll assess language needs, complete the necessary paperwork, and confirm a place on the course where appropriate.
How to Apply
Interested learners can get a head start by completing the application form online here.

Community Yoga Classes
2025-06-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-06-13 09:30 - 10:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Weekly Community Yoga classes, Friday mornings (term time) at King Alfred Hall (St Andrews Church, central Chippenham).
Friendly, supportive, All Levels classes include an exploration of yoga poses and connection to the breath. Soothe sore hips, loosen lower backs and release those tight shoulders! Beginners welcome.

Learn to Nordic Walk Course
2025-06-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A two session Beginners Nordic Walking Course, Saturday 7th & 14th June. 10.30am-12pm, £30 including pole hire. Monkton Park, Chippenham. Come and try Nordic Walking with Tash from Nordic Nomads, you’ll learn the basic technique of this whole-body enhanced walking sport and find out how it will impact your health, well-being and fitness!

Falls Prevention & Homecare Workshop
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:30 | 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, SN15 3RS, 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, ENG, SN15 3RS, United Kingdom
Are you an unpaid carer or supporting a loved one at home? We’re here for YOU.
Falls continue to be one of the leading causes of injury and hospital admissions among older adults—many of which are preventable through simple adjustments and increased awareness. Join our FREE community workshops designed to give you practical skills, confidence & support in your caregiving journey.
Falls Prevention: Tips to reduce risks and improve safety at home
CPR Awareness: Life-saving skills everyone should know
What’s Homecare: Understanding the benefits of professional support and the journey
Refreshments included — limited seats available, so please book early!

Corsham Walking Festival
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-15 | Wiltshire
Find out more: corshamwalkingfestival.org.uk
