One Chippenham

Movie Trail
2024-02-23 09:00 - 2024-02-25 17:00 (Europe/London) | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Hidden in the streets of Chippenham are references to 20 classic movies, from across the decades… some are masquerading as street signs, others are hidden in shops and amongst the information that we walk past every day.
The more you can find, the closer you’ll be to winning the top prize of a £50 voucher for Reel Cinema Chippenham!
You can pick up an answer sheet from Cousin Norman’s or Chippenham Museum.
Good luck, and happy hunting!
£1 suggested donation

The Movie Trail will be up from 9am on Friday 23rd February until 5pm on Sunday 25th February.
Copies of the quiz & a map to follow can be collected from Chippenham Museum (10am-4pm on Friday and Saturday) – or from Cousin Norman’s (10am-4pm on Friday and 9am-4pm on Saturday).
You can also download a copy of the map and the Movie quiz here.
Hand in your answers to either venue by Friday 5th March for a chance of winning.
In the event of a tie names will be drawn at random to choose a winner.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvent

Instant Wit! The Quick-Fire Comedy Improvisation Show
2024-02-23 19:00 - 20:45 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!
‘A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!’ Hackney Gazette.
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun. Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes.
Running for over 10 years. A well developed & successful format with an established & loyal following. Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC for the fifth year – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in our town.
For audiences aged 12+ – BRING THE TEENS!
Event details:

Doors Open at 6.00pm
Performance starts at 7.00pm and runs until 8.45pm
Tickets range from £6-12 (+ booking fee)
Book your tickets here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Chippenham Community Mural
2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:30 | The Buttercross, Market Place, Chippenham
Love to draw? Come and make your mark on our very own COMMUNITY MURAL.
Hosted by local artist Kirsty Jones, it’s time to pick up a pen and design your very own piece of tile art to add to the collection
The mural is something for the local community to enjoy for years to come, forming part of this year’s Chippenham Fringe February.
We’ll be situated at The Buttercross on Sat 24th between the hours of 10:00 and 16:30.
All welcome, we suggest artists are over 4 years old (due to the use of permanent markers!
Come and get involved and become a part of Chippenham’s history!
#Chippenham #FringeFeb #GetInvolved #WhatsOn #Community #Art #Design

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group.

Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands.

Hidden Canvases - 'Street Art and the City' A talk by Doug Gillen
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
There’s more to the world of street art than Banksy – Hidden Canvases is a beginner’s guide to the biggest art movement since pop art.
Doug Gillen is the man behind Fifth Wall TV, a London based production channel, and digital platform that investigates all aspects of graffiti and street art. Originally from Scotland. He created Fifth Wall TV six years ago, and he’s been filming and talking about the world of street art and graffiti ever since. From train writing in New York to interactive technology that brings murals to life, the concept of un-commissioned public art is a very different beast to that which it once was.
Hidden Canvases explores the key stages in street art’s growth examining the different elements and styles that comprise the scene with no rules.
From the international superstars to the local underground heroes you’re guaranteed to leave knowing your Invader from your Aryz and who knows – you might even start looking at the world a little differently.
Brought to you by The Arts Society Kington Langley – part of The Arts Society.

Platinum Hall, (please note that the Hall is on the first floor)
Talk is 1 hour 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Tickets: £5 (+ booking fee)
Suggested age 14+
Under 18’s free
Book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII! Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 19:30 - 20:40 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Spitz & Co presents – ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII!
Determined to give Oscar-nominated Austin Butler a run for his money, award-winning Elvis impersonator Joe Reeve stars in his own version of the classic Elvis film “Blue Hawaii”. His long-time tour manager Josephine Cunningham is there to keep the show on the road … next stop Vegas!
A musical which will leave you all shook up. So dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise! Expect the usual mayhem and lots of audience interaction, plus all your favourite Elvis songs.
From the creators of “Gloriator”, “Glorilla’, and “Les Gloriables”.
Original, witty and great fun! An appreciative Chedworth audience once again filled our Village Hall with hoots of laughter. Spitz & Co have done it again(Event organiser)
An absolutely brlliant show!!! I laughed until I cried!!! (Audience member)
Devised and performed by Susie Donkin and Joe Reeve. Directed by Greg Banks , Angus Barr and Rina Vergano. Designed by Sue Condie.
Tickets

£6-£14.00 on the door
Booked in advance all tickets £6 – available to book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Zip-wire, mobile climbing wall and Stand Up Paddle Boarding event - Tues 9th April
2024-04-09 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Come along to River Island, Monkton Park for either a climb / zip-wire event or a taster Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) session.
Chippenham Zip n Climb Event
Experience the 50m zip-wire and climb the 7.2m climbing wall. Suitable for aged 8 – 85.
SUP Chippenham
Have a session with our Stand Up Paddle Board guru! Explore the beautiful River Avon and see Chippenham from a different angle. Suitable for ages 7 upwards.

Find out more about each activity in the Easter Holidays 2024 section of our website here.

Teen Drama Improvisation
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-08 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Another brilliant 5 week term kicks off with actor and demon improviser, Bath-based Emile Clarke.
Learn some games, exercises and make up some short scenes – learn how to think on your feet and let your imagination go!
Great for confidence building and letting off steam after a long day at school 🙂
Running alongside Art and Design next door.
These sessions are subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Area Board – £65 for 5 weeks or £120 for 10.
Visit www.ragandbonearts.com to book in.

Chippenham Parkrun
2024-04-27 09:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Why don’t you kick off your morning of the Teen Takeover weekend with a brisk 5k!!
Chippenham Parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9am in Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire. Meet: 8:50am at the Multi-use Games Area in Monkton Park
The course is run on a mixture of trail paths, tarmac paths and gravel paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.
It offers an opportunity for all the local community, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the outdoors and get physically active. We want to encourage people to run, jog, walk and volunteer together – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is FREE!
Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun and remember to bring a scannable copy of your registration barcode, that way your running time will be recorded.
Suitable for ages 11+ (under 11’s welcome to walk/run the course but must complete the course with an adult)
For more details visit: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/chippenham/

Did you know Chippenham junior parkrun takes place every Sunday (ages 4 to 14) – junior parkrun is a series of 2k runs for children aged between 4 and 14. They are open to all, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

Teen Takeover - Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT): Zip-line in Island Park
2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team are back again in Island Park with a Zip-wire experience as part of the Teen Takeover on Saturday 27th April.
Come to Island Park (between old Wilkos and the Olympiad, SN15 3JP) and experience the 60 metre long zip-wire for FREE. Starting at 11 metres high it’s a chance to experience something totally different in Chippenham!
The Zip-line will be open between 10am and 3pm. To avoid disappointment, please book your place on one of the 30 minute sessions.

Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT) are a not-for-profit organisation delivering outdoor learning activities across Wiltshire with sessions designed to challenge, develop, educate and make the outdoors enjoyable. For more info on Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT) visit: https://www.wolt.org.uk/

The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board. This weekend is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area. Find out more about the whole weekend here.

Teen Takeover - Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley 12:00pm-1:00pm
2024-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Chippenham Library
Love poetry? Love hip-hop? Come along and experience this inspirational word-wizard. It’ll be a fun hour of creativity and information that might just change your life, if not, it’ll certainly make your day more fun.
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the fantastic Christian Foley will be hosting a Hip-hop poetry workshop at Chippenham Library.
A writer, rapper and a teacher – all at once, Christian’s interactive freestyles and improvised performances have been lauded by stars like 50 Cent, and the creator of the musical Hamilton, as well as FIFA. Having gone viral multiple times, he’s a regular on television and radio, amassing over thirty million views worldwide.
Christian is one of the few poets in the world selected to complete a ‘Spoken Word Education Programme’ and Teaching MA at Goldsmiths University, an opportunity which was created to transform professional poets into specialised facilitators. Over the last decade, Christian has worked with thousands of children, and hundreds of teachers every year, visiting primary and secondary schools and delivering workshops for staff and students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people passionate about writing and performance – not to be missed! For young people age 13-18.
Book your free ticket here – LYN – Teen Takeover Weekend 2024 event tickets from TicketSource

The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board. This weekend is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area. Find out more about the whole weekend here.

Teen Takeover - Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley 1:30pm-2:30pm
2024-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Library

Teen Takeover - Chippenham Youth Council: Meet & Mini Debate
2024-04-27 14:00 - 14:45 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board.
The weekend of 27-28 April is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area.
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the Youth Council will be holding an informal session giving young people a chance to share their views on key topics such as the environment and vaping. Open to any young people (approx.11-17yrs), particularly if you are interested in the voices of young people being heard.
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Teen Takeover - The Rise Trust and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Westmead Playing Field, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ
No booking needed to join The Rise Trust youth team and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields for fun activities both on and off the bus.

Teen Takeover - Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley 3:00pm-4:00pm
2024-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library

Half Term Girls Gym Camp
2024-05-30 09:30 - 15:00 | Unit 18, Forest Gate Business Park, Pewsham, Chippenham SN15 3RS, 18 Forest Gate, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RS, United Kingdom
Aged 12-18? Join us to gain confidence in the gym in a safe, female-only environment.
The day will run from 9:30am to 3pm and will be jam packed full of fun activities such as a speed camp, strength session, female specific athletic workshop. You will leave the day with new friends, increased confidence and ability in a gym environment!
Thursday 30th May, 2024
9:30-15:00
Southern Academy of Sport HQ
£35

Glitz and Glam - Fundraising Night for Chippenham Pride
2024-05-31 18:30 - 22:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of Glitz and Glam at The Cellar by Wine Monkey in Chippenham this Friday 31st May!
We have a fun quiz hosted by Chippenham’s own Glamour-puss Sheila Tackya, live music from ZambaLando 🎶 lots of opportunities to win prizes and of course Wine Monkey’s fabulous array of fine wine, delicious nibbles and fizz! 🥂 So come dressed to the nines in your glad-rags n’ sparkles and join us for a shimmy, some fizz and fun! Entry to the venue is free.
⭐ Quiz is £3 per person (Starts at 7pm)
⭐ Games and raffle with prizes are priced individually
⭐ Cash and Card payments accepted
⭐ Under 18’s welcome if accompanied by an adult, but must leave the premises by 9pm in line with licensing laws
Fundraising for Chippenham Pride 2024.
#Chippenham #LoveWhereYouLive #Community #WhatsOn #Events #LGBTplus #BeAnAlly #LiveMusic

Wild Figures
2024-06-17 10:30, 2024-06-24 10:30, 2024-07-01 10:30, 2024-07-08 10:30, 2024-07-15 10:30, 2024-07-22 10:30
A free six-week programme to improve number skills, wellbeing and connection to nature running every Monday from 17th June to 22nd July.
Who is it for?
The programme is open to adults aged 19+ who have not yet achieve a Level 2 Maths qualification (GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent) or who feel they are no longer working at this level.

Gain confidence with numbers
Improve mental and physical wellbeing
Connect with nature and learning new skills
Meet new people in a safe and supportive environment

What is provided?

Free weekly group activities
Free minibus pick up from Devizes and Chippenham
Free hot lunch cooked over the campfire, tea/coffee, fruit and biscuits (please bring drinking water)

Find out more

For more information and to apply, please contact Wiltshire Wildlife Trust’s Wellbeing Team:
Call: 07702 802 961
Email: wellbeing@wiltshirewildlife.org
Visit: www.wiltshirewildlife.org/wild-figures

Teen Art and Design
2024-11-06 17:30 - 2024-12-04 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
We’re back!
We’ve moved to St Pauls Church Hall, Malmesbury Rd Chippenham
Wednesdays 5.30pm – 7pm in 10 week block
For 13-17yrs:
Following on from our last brilliant year of designing for the Mayors Ball, and creating a beautiful Colourwall for Chippenham Library, we’re ready to go again and create more original art work to adorn our lovely town. Taught by experienced local artist and set designer, Charlie, supported by local seamstress, TA and artist Lottie Bywaters.
Listening to music and trying out each other’s ideas while having a cup of tea and a biscuit is all part of the experience.
Come and join us to meet other lovely creatives in the artisan quarter of Chippenham.
Term 1: September 18th – October 16th 2024 / November 6th – December 4th 2024
Term 2: January 8th 2025 – Feb 5th 2025/ Feb 26th -March 26th 2025
Term 3: April 23rd – May 21st/ June 4th – July 2nd 2025
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DeoX5iKNMPpAboHN7 Do the first session before paying if you like – but we’ll need your info if you’re new please. (N/B If you have an EHCP we will need to see this please, and discuss if we’re able to support your needs).
Subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area board and Kington Langley Arts Society. Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff to student ratio high, to support those attending. With huge thanks.
We look forward to meeting you.

Future Sounds of Chippenham
2024-11-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Neeld
Kicking off a year of teen gigs with Riverbank Studios – Tell Your Story Chippenham bring you an evening of live music from local artists, funded by the National Lottery and DCMS.
Featuring M3G , Parkii, AJ and headliner The Vivas!
Come along and enjoy an evening of some of the best Wiltshire based musicians and let your hair down with other people your age.
For 14+’s
Please bring ID if you’re over 18 and would like to buy alcohol from the bar.
Wristbands will be issued to everyone so that we can easily identify under 18’s.
Youth workers will be present.

Tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone…/t-avgydrx

Open Day - meet the Team
2024-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
Did someone say free cake? 🧁🥰
Seen us around? Not sure what we do? Here’s your chance to find out!
Our lovely Trustees and teaching team will be hanging out for the afternoon (with some cakes) to chat to you about what we do and find out what you’d like us to deliver. We need to know what you think is missing in Chippenham and what you’d like to see here. We’re doing our best – but we can’t do it without your input.
If you have always thought you’d like to act, but are not quite sure if it’s right for you – come and meet us and find out what to expect.
Think you would like to work with us? Come and talk to one of our Directors and see if we’re a good match.
Fancy drawing but think our work looks too good? Meet some of our attendees and talk to them about what it’s like to take one of our sessions.
Nothing is off the table – come and meet us and have a chat.
Did we mention the cake? 🧁🍰🥰

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-30 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within it’s usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group.

Little Voices - Drama & Singing
2025-02-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
We’re SO excited to be welcoming lots of new pupils, tutors, and schools to Little Voices this year – 2025 is going to be BIGGER and better than ever!
We have recently launched at Pewsham Community Centre on Tuesdays, term time and have a selection of lessons available for ages 4-18yrs (school age)
We would love to welcome you along to join us for a free trial lesson, and for us to be a big part of Pewsham community – helping children find their voices, learn new skills and make new friends, having fun along the way.
Holiday workshops may be in the offing too if weekly lessons don’t suit your current timetables.
