Community Yoga Classes
2025-07-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-01 09:30 - 10:30 (Europe/London) | 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.

Treasures from the Archives – Explore, Discover, Discuss
2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 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

Realign: Half Day Yoga Retreat
2025-09-13 09:15 - 12:15 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
After the business of summer, step away from the noise and immerse yourself in a half-day retreat designed to soothe your body and mind.
What awaits you…

Guided Meditation – Calm your mind and embrace stillness
Gentle Yoga & Qigong inspired movement – Awaken your senses and release tension
Nourishing Lunch – A wholesome meal to energise and restore
Secluded Garden & Courtyard – A peaceful space to relax.​
Realign & Revitalise – Leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and ready to step into autumn with renewed clarity.

Healthy Man
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:30 | The Olympiad
Join 12 weeks of engaging activities and workshops focused on health and wellbeing in a supportive environment.
Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds, get back into exercise, or just feel better day-to-day….
This programme is for YOU!
Team sports, racket sports, circuits, gym introductions, health coach support, tools to build lasting healthy habits and more!

No pressure
No judgement
Just progress

Starts: 15th September
Time: 7PM – 8:30PM
Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham, SN15 3PA
Scan QR code in the poster, visit here or email communitysport@wiltshire.gov.uk to find out more.

Beginners Couch to 5k Nordic Walk for Health 10 Week Nordic Walking Course
2025-09-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-11-14 09:00 - 10:00 and 2 more dates | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Our Beginner’s Couch to 5K Nordic Walk for Health Course is a structured, supportive program designed to help individuals gradually build up their fitness and confidence to complete a 5K walk using Nordic walking techniques.
Perfect for those new to exercise or returning after a break, the course spans 10 weeks, starting with short, manageable sessions that focus on learning proper pole technique, improving posture, and developing a steady walking rhythm. Each week, the intensity and walking duration gently increase, helping participants boost their stamina and strength without feeling overwhelmed.
With guidance from a fully qualified British Nordic Walking instructor and the motivation of a group setting, this course offers a fun, social, and achievable path to completing a 5K while enjoying the full-body benefits of Nordic walking.
This course will be held in John Coles Park where you will be able to go at your own pace and we hope to end our 10 weeks completing the 5k route that Chippenham Parkrun follow in Monkton Park.
For more information or to book a place please visit our website nordicnomads.net and fill in the ‘contact us’ form.

Beginners Nordic Walking Course - 2 Saturday sessions
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Our Beginners Nordic walking course is the perfect introduction to this low-impact, full-body exercise that combines walking with the use of specially designed poles.
Designed for all fitness levels, the course typically covers the fundamentals of proper technique, including posture, rolling through the feet, and the coordinated arm swing and leg movement. Participants learn how to use the poles effectively to engage the upper body, improve balance, and increase cardiovascular benefits compared to regular walking.
The course will be held outdoors in a relaxed, supportive environment, making it a great way to get active, enjoy nature, and meet like-minded people. By the end of the course, participants often notice improved posture, increased speed and distance and confidence in using Nordic walking poles efficiently to incorporate Nordic walking as part of a healthy lifestyle.
The 2 sessions will be held at Monkton Park, meeting at the Tenth Hole Tea Room at 10.30am. For more information or to book a place visit nordicnomads.net and fill in the ‘contact us’ form.

Calm with Katerina
2025-10-06 19:30 - 20:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
PERMISSION TO RELAX AND JUST BE
Invitation to learn the Art of BEing.
Leave the outside world for an hour and enter a space of calm and tranquillity.
Let me help you:
FIND CALM.
FIND PEACE.
FIND STILLNESS.
We have forgotten how to relax and just be.
Let me help you relax and surrender to the flow of life.
.Connect with your breath.
.Feel your heart beat.
.Connect with the Life Force energy flowing through your body.
.Let the sound of gongs, chimes and drums soothe your Soul.
I am here to help you remember that it is OK to just BE.
When life is busy and overwhelming.
When the world outside is too much…
Come and find your centre.
Welcome the arrival of autumn. The nights are drawing in.
Soon the veil between worlds will be thin and we will be invited
to connect with the magic of this season.
Nature is beginning to prepare for winter and so are we.
Let nature help us begin to slow our pace, to pause.
Join me for a unique mindfulness, meditation and sound healing session, in which:
I will introduce you to simple (yet powerful) breathing exercises to calm your nervous system and connect back to your body.
I will guide you through a beautiful visualisation for deep relaxation and restoration.
You will enjoy the soothing sound of gongs and chimes helping you surrender and let go.
You will be held in a safe and nurturing space throughout.
Come back to your centre.
Connect with your essence.
Be free.
“Since coming to your sessions I have been able to find myself again. I was in a very bad emotional and mental space. Since coming I have managed to become more aware of my feelings and emotional state. I have been able to change this state before it spirals through [using] the methods I have learnt. I would definitely recommend these sessions to anyone. Thank you, Katerina.”
– Erin, Chippenham
Monday, 6th October 2024, 7.30 – 8.30pm,
Platinum House, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
£14 per person.
It will be my pleasure to welcome you at my session.
If you have a teenager in the house who would benefit from my session, bring them with you. They are very welcome.
Please bring a yoga mat, a cushion and a blanket.
Wear comfortable clothing.
I look forward to having you.
With Love & Appreciation
Katerina

Home Energy Drop in session - Chippenham Library
2025-10-30 10:00 - 14:30 | Chippenham Library
Come to our FREE Home Energy Advice Drop in session, Thursday 30th October, 10am to 2-30pm, at Chippenham Library.
As part of Libraries Week 2025 and the theme “Seeds of Change: Make a Difference with Your Library”, Zero Chippenham Volunteers Matthew (Home Energy) and Chris (Thermal Cameras) will be offering free advice on How to keep your home warm and save money this winter.
Chris will be demonstrating one of Zero Chippenham’s thermal cameras, which you can borrow for FREE from Zero Chippenham*, or borrow one from Wiltshire libraries own scheme. Chris is taking heat view training later this month and can advise how to make the best use of the cameras to see where your home is losing heat and money.
Matthew can provide FREE home energy advice, and has recently completed Retrofit advisor training**. We will have a number of simple home insulation measures on display that you can try yourself, as well as advice sheets, and information on the latest Home Energy grants.
Matthew and Chris look forward to seeing you on Thursday 30th October 2025 at Chippenham library.

Men Walking & Talking
2026-01-21 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-02-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-04 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-18 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-01 19:30 - 20:30 | Wiltshire
Giving men a safe space to open up about their mental health and support each other. A simple walk, a powerful conversation. Weekly walks creating a safe, relaxed space where it’s ok to talk – or just listen.

No need to book
No booking fees. Completely free
Just turn up at the time and location
Non judgemental. Peer Support

Walk Start Street: Market Place, SN15 3HT
Start Location: St Andrews Church courtyard
Find out more on our website: menandtalking.co.uk

She Can Be Active Network Forum
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Work together to support more women and girls to be active!
Calling all sports clubs, activity providers, community groups, partners and participants – join us for the next She Can Be Active Network Forum.
This is a great opportunity to connect with others across Wiltshire & Chippenham, share ideas, hear updates, and explore how we can work together to support more women and girls to get active.
What to expect

Updates from She Can Be Active Wiltshire & Chippenham
Networking opportunities with local clubs, groups and providers
A taster session with FLexercise

Book your FREE ticket via this form.

The Meaning of Life Show
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 | The Ruze, 7 Union Road, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HW
An inspirational session with local lyricist Nigel Linacre and world-class jazz musician Vladimir Miller.
A chance to lightly explore big questions about life in song, poems and jazz. You may even find some answers of your own!

Inclusive Play - Every First Saturday of the Month
2026-04-04 15:00 - 17:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Join us for fun, freedom and inclusive play at our Inclusive Play sessions in Corsham! These sessions create a welcoming space especially for neurodivergent children and their siblings, where kids can explore, play and be themselves with no judgement or expectations.
🧩 Child-led play means children can move at their own pace, try new activities, and enjoy a safe environment to explore, express and grow.
📅 First Saturday of every month
⏰ 3–5pm
📍 Springfield Community Campus, Corsham
👧 For children aged 12 years & under
🎟 Booking is essential – please book through the Campus before spaces fill up!
📞 01249 468460
(Booking opens 10 days before each session.)
Cost:

£4 per child
£2.80 per sibling

Activities include:

Bouncy castle
Giant Lego
Train set
Tuff trays & sensory play
Swivel chairs & wheelie boards
Sensory den
Soft play
Sensory slide
Balance boards & sensory steps
Colouring corner

These sessions are all about creating a safe, supportive space where children can play freely and families feel welcome. 🌈
📧 For more information: wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com
We’d love to see you there! 😊

Mark Making - Movement and Drawing
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:15 | Clubhouse – Bromham Social Centre, Bromham Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB, United Kingdom
A relaxed and not-scary block of 5 classes exploring movement and mark-making; what happens on the paper if the marks aren’t solely relying on the eyes to observe? How can our bodies explore dance in tandem with a mark-maker? And other curiosities!
Georgie has many years of dance experience in community and professional settings and has been moving and marking throughout. Kim is a highly skilled creative and has an embodied drawing practice. We will lead you in a gentle and collaborative way through some playful exercises. This is an open class with choice throughout – get in touch if you have any questions or specific needs you want to discuss with us.
