One Chippenham

Creative Writing Workshops: 16-18 Year Olds
2026-01-15 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-22 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-29 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-12 16:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and famous biographer, John Aubrey. Open to young people aged 16-18, these free workshops offer the chance to develop your writing skills and see your work in print.
Aubrey was an archaeologist, scientist, and historian who, from a young age, collected stories and local legends from people across Wiltshire. He used these to create a series of mini-biographies collectively known as Brief Lives.
Inspired by Aubrey’s work, participants will use the museum’s collection of portraits, taken by local photographers in the 1900s, as creative prompts to write their own ‘brief life’ for these anonymous figures.
An experienced writer will lead the workshops, helping young people develop their skills and explore new writing forms and genres, including:
Poetry and lyric writing
Dramatic monologues and short scripts
Short stories and flash fiction
The project is supported by the Friends of Chippenham Museum and will conclude with a special celebration of the work produced, including a printed publication.
These workshops are free, but spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Please contact the museum to reserve your place.

Find out more about the Chippenham – Our History project on this website here.

Youth Club
2026-01-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 and 1 more date | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
We’re starting a FREE youth club for relaxing, playing games and having fun with people your own age (12+).
Thanks to the National Lottery and Department of Culture Media and Sport – part of our Tell Your Story project with Knapsack Productions – we’ve heard that this is what you want and we’re bringing it to you.
We’ll play some games, run around or sit and chat – it’s up to you how you spend the time, as long as you’re having a nice time.
Join us – all we need is an emergency contact number, a few details and you can join some of our artists and actors from the Teen session 5.30 – 7pm.

Take the Stage 2026, Heat 1
2026-02-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
Riverbank Studios presents Take The Stage
Take The Stage is back for 2026! Starting in February, the competition will see 9 young music acts compete across three heats for a place in the final, with the chance to play for some great prizes.
Keep an eye on Riverbank Studios | Take The Stage for further information.
Under 15s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Photos and video for use by Chippenham Town Council and Riverbank Studios will be taken at this event.
Tickets: £6
Age Restrictions: Under 15s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Take the Stage 2026, Heat 2
2026-03-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
20 years in stand-up for the ‘Taskmaster’ cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals.
A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.
★★★★★ ‘A genius-level comic doing what he does best’ Time Out Melbourne
★★★★★ ‘Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe… witty, warm, perfectly judged’ Telegraph
★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting, witty company is time excellently spent’ Chortle
★★★★ ‘One of the most genuinely joyous presences in comedy’ The Times
★★★★ ‘This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game’ Independent
Tickets: £24.25
Age Restrictions: 14+
Duration: 110 minutes including 20 minute interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Take the Stage 2026, Heat 3
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | The Neeld

Capturing Chippenham’s Wild Side
2026-04-08 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-05-20 16:30 - 17:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This spring, Chippenham Museum Photo Club will be heading out and about to explore the local wildlife. From riverscapes to wildflower meadows, there is so much to see and enjoy in and around our town, and the group will be busy on their club nights capturing the wild and wonderful with their cameras.
Led by experienced photographer Steve Jones from The Little Photo Company, Photo Club will be running two special edition sessions. Would you like to join in?
Session 1: Wednesday 8 April, 2pm – 3.30pm
The group will be heading to Westmead Open Space, a wonderful wildlife hotspot. We will spend an afternoon exploring this beautiful riverside green, space managed by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
Session 2: Wednesday 20 May, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
The group will be exploring Vincients Wood, a semi-natural broadleaved woodland, managed by Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
As well as developing practical camera skills, we will investigate the areas and learn more about our local wildlife and natural environment.
These special one-off sessions are free and open to any young person aged 11-17. No photography experience is needed. All cameras are welcome, including mobile phones, and a club camera is available to borrow if required.
You will also have the opportunity to have your work celebrated in a public exhibition during Chippenham’s Eco Future Fest on Sunday 14 June. Eco Future Fest is a community festival celebrating our natural world and all things sustainable. The event will take place at Chippenham Town Hall from 11am to 4pm.
Places are limited, so booking via Eventbrite is essential.

Take the Stage 2026, The Final
2026-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
Take The Stage is back for 2026! Starting in February, the competition will see 9 young music acts compete across three heats for a place in the final, with the chance to play for some great prizes.
Keep an eye on Riverbank Studios | Take The Stage for further information.
Under 15s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Photos and video for use by Chippenham Town Council and Riverbank Studios will be taken at this event.
Tickets: £6
Age Restrictions: Under 15s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Rag & Bone Youth Theatre (Re Launch)
2026-04-29 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-05-06 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-05-13 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-03 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-10 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-17 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-06-24 19:15 - 20:45, 2026-07-01 19:15 - 20:45 and 1 more date | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Our Youth Theatre is BACK ! And we’re going to get PHYSICAL!!
How it works and what we make will depend on your brilliant ideas and immense talent.
For ages 13-20
It’ll be led by Physical Theatre practitioners and CIC Directors Tamsin and Laura.
In the past we’ve re-worked traditional stories with our own unique twist, but we might make something original. It’s totally up to you.
Please wear loose, comfortable clothes that you can move easily in as we will be moving a lot every week.
PERFORMANCE 25th November.
£55 for the whole project or £3 per week with huge thanks to the Wiltshire Community Foundation.
St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1PS
