Hail the Curious
2023-05-05 - 2023-06-30 | The Forbidden Carnival Gallery, 64a Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HG
Hail The Curious is the inaugural group exhibition from The Forbidden Carnival Gallery.
It brings a diverse group of local, national, international and overseas artists together, from Lowbrow to Street to Dark to Surreal and back again.
Artists include:
Simon Griffiths, Miller, Rae Melody, Sarah Christie, BRT Street Pop Art, Matt Lodge , Montague Tott, David Nicholls and more…
Exhibition running between 5th May – 30th June 2023. Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-3pm. Other times by appointment only.
Gallery & Exhibition Opening night – Friday 5th May 6.30-9pm.

64A Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HG
Check out The Forbidden Carnival website for more information.

Chippenham Between the Wars
2023-05-20 10:00 - 2023-09-02 16:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Explore what life was like in Chippenham in the 1920s & 30s, as objects, costume, photographs & artworks bring the era to life.
Marking the centenary of the opening of John Coles Park in 1923, this exhibition explores the glamour of the cinema and fashions from the period, as well as strikes, protests and the legacy and threat of war.
To accompany the exhibition, there will be a programme of talks and events. More information can be found on the ‘What’s On’ page of our website.
Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility, is free entry, open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, including bank holidays.

Talk: From Durex to Gaslighting: Innovation and Invention Between the Wars
2023-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for the first of our free summer talks linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’.
Exhibition curator Alan Fuller will talk about some of the surprising and well-known products, phrases and appliances that have their origins in the 1920s and 30s.
The museum will also be open until 6.30pm so visitors can enjoy the exhibition before the talk.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-from-durex-to-gaslighting-innovation-and-invention-between-the-wars-tickets-657425586627

St. Doctor’s Hospital
2023-06-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Free Association presents St. Doctor’s Hospital
The improvised medical drama, directed by Graham Dickson
Welcome to St Doctor’s Hospital
We’d like to save your life
For the brave frontline heroes at St Doctor’s Hospital, no procedure is too convoluted, no disease is too made-up, and no relationship saga is too inappropriate for the operating theatre. So sit back as we administer 50cc of lols straight to your funny bone. The Doctors will see you now.
Acclaimed improv theatre company The Free Association presents the painfully funny all-star improvised medical drama. Inspired by all of your favourite medical dramas – from Grey’s Anatomy to House to ER – and a few words from our audience, the daring cast will improvise a brand-new episode of your new favourite show: ‘St. Doctor’s Hospital‘.
‘A frantic hour of top-notch improvised comedy.’ ★★★★ Everything Theatre
‘This is what proper improv looks like.’ ★★★★ Fest
Featuring a cast of some of the UK’s best improvisers, as seen across TV and radio, and smash hit live shows Austentatious, SORRY, Do Not Adjust Your Stage, and They Seem Nice.
Tickets: Standard £14 | Concessions (age 14-18) £10
Suitable for age 14+
Duration: approximately 2 hours including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Kington Langley Artists Exhibition
2023-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Street, Kington Langley , Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ, United Kingdom
Kington Langley Artists are holding an exhibition/sale of their fabulous and varied paintings in aid of Doorway Chippenham. Some of the Doorway artists’ work will also be on display and for sale.
Pop along on Saturday 24 June between 10am and 4pm at Kington Langley Village Hall. Tea, coffee, and cake will be available. You can also have a dabble with our artists and create your own work of art.
Contact Helen Swan on 07853048822 or helenrosemaryswan@gmail.com for more info. Or find us on Facebook: Kington Langley Artists

Westinghouse Day
2023-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for a special day marking the development of one of the town’s biggest employers, Westinghouse Brake and Signal Company, established in the 1920s.
See some of the objects collected by Chippenham Museum and share your own memories of Westinghouse.
Chippenham Museum are delighted to be working with Westinghouse Model Railway Club, who will be exhibiting in the Yelde Hall from 10.30-3.30.
Part of the Chippenham Museums summer programme exploring life in the 1920s & 30s, linked to our exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’.

Armed Forces Day
2023-06-24 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. Join us at the REME Museum to find out more about the REME Corps and learn from serving personnel themselves!
We’ll be joined by Soldiers and Officers from 5 Force Support Battalion and 8 Training Battalion, as well as the Corps Engagement Team.
Try your hand at some STEM-focussed training aids used by new recruits at MOD Lyneham.
Discover ‘Recovery Through Time’ as we display recovery vehicles from our Reserve Collection from World War Two to today.
Interact with serving personnel and discover their stories and why they serve.

Stanton Spring Fete and Novelty Dog Show
2023-06-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Stanton Manor Hotel
Come along to Stanton St Quintin and enjoy a Traditional Village Fete.
Stanton Social Committee are holding their Annual Spring Fete and Novelty Dog Show in the garden of Stanton Manor Hotel, Stanton St Quintin, SN14 6DQ by permission of the owner, Tudor Hopkins.
Find all the fun of a traditional village fete with plenty for the family to enjoy and a group of dogs, each competing to be the best. You will be able to listen to ‘Lost Luggage’ with their semi-acoustic pop classics and a Licensed Bar will be available with BBQ and Tea Tent.
The event will support Doorstep, DEC and the Church Roof Fund as well as Stanton Primary School. Venue ½ mile North from M4, J17. Adults £2, Children Free
If you would like a stall, then you can book a place through http://stantonstquintin.com/social-committee/

RCCG Overcomers House New Building Opening
2023-06-24 15:00 - 17:00 | 161a London Road, Chippenham SN15 3AW, 161a London Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3AW, United Kingdom
The RCCG Overcomers House Chippenham church is opening its new building with the Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP and Roy Crowne. The church was previously renting the Rotary Hall on Station Road. Everyone is welcome!

I’m not at Glastonbury Festival Line Up 2023
2023-06-24 15:30 - 19:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA

Ramblers Walks
2023-06-25 | Wiltshire
Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Why not try us for a few weeks without any commitment. If you like what you see, then you are more than welcome to join us.
The Ramblers annual membership fee amounts to less than 75p per week. As well as helping to protect the natural beauty of the British countryside, you will also be part of a nationwide walking club.
Find out more on our website – https://www.wiltsswindonramblers.org.uk/index.php/chippenham-ramblers
You can also find and join our group on Facebook – North West Wiltshire Ramblers

50th Anniversary Quiz
2023-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Chippenham Library
Come and join us in celebrating a momentous occasion – the 50th Anniversary of Chippenham Library! To mark this special milestone, we are hosting a quiz night that promises to be an evening of fun.
Dust off your bell-bottoms, find your disco fever, and don your best 1970s fancy dress attire, as there will be a prize for the most impressive retro ensemble.
In addition to the quiz excitement, we will be providing light refreshments to keep your energy up as you compete against other participants. It’s a great opportunity to socialise, challenge your knowledge, and make new friends in the community.
Teams of six people maximum are allowed, but don’t worry if you don’t have a full team. We can put you in a team with other participants to ensure everyone has the chance to join in the fun.
Enter as a team of six for £10 or as an individual for just £2. For more information and to book your place, please contact Chippenham Library at 01249 650536. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Chippenham Comedy Festival 2023
2023-06-30 - 2023-07-02 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
The Chippenham Comedy Festival is back with fantastic line up of comedians and new shows. There really is something for everyone with some familiar faces and some new ones too. Most of these shows are Edinburgh Fringe previews so you are in for a treat before everyone else.
You can buy a ticket for individual shows or the festival offers the convenience of day and weekend tickets. These ticket options allow you to enjoy more shows while saving some money.
Friday 30th June
6pm Vix Leyton
7.30pm Leslie Ewing-Burgesse
9pm Sooz Kempner
Saturday 1st July
5.30pm Stuart Goldsmith
7pm Caroline Mabey
8.30pm Andrew O’Neill
10pm Andrew O’Neill & Wil Hodgson
Sunday 2nd July
3pm The Magic of Terry Pratchett
4.30pm Sam Michael
6pm Robin Ince
7.30pm Marc Burrows
For more details and to purchase tickets, visit the official website of the Chippenham Comedy Festival: Chippenham Comedy Festival 2023.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience top-notch comedy in Chippenham.

Music Cafe
2023-06-30 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A relaxing and fun evening of a wide range of great music from classic pop to folk and jazz to country music

Uncle Jack Live Jukebox
2023-07-01 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Uncle Jack’s Live Jukebox are here playing any song you request! Just like an interactive Jukebox, on Saturday 1st July at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members Free
Non Members £3

Male Voice Choir Joint Concert
2023-07-01 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
On Saturday 1st July at 7:30pm Chippenham Male Voice Choir and Mendip Male Voice Choir will combine forces for an evening of song in the wonderful acoustic of St Andrew’s Church. Tickets at £10 are available from Choir members, Dolman Furnishers, Chippenham Museum, St Andrews Church and Haine & Smith Opticians.

BYO Picnic
2023-07-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Monkton Park School
Following our fantastic scarecrow trail, FOMPS are now hosting a BYO Picnic on Sunday 2 July at Monkton Park school field.
This is a community event, so grandparents, uncles, aunties, neighbours – everyone is welcome!
Please note Dogs are not allowed on the school field.

Tiny Forest Community Event at Monkton Park, Chippenham
2023-07-05 17:00 - 18:30 | Tiny Forest at Monkton Park, 22 Station Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QF, United Kingdom
We’d love for you to come and join us so together we can understand more about the environmental and social benefits that your Tiny Forest brings to the community.
Over the course of the session, you will learn about:

Wildlife in the forest including butterflies, bees, and bugs!
How trees can capture and store carbon from the air we breathe
The forest’s ability to store water
The cooling benefits of the trees

So please come along, enjoy time immersed in nature and take part in hands-on research.
The Tiny Forest located in Monkton Park can be accessed via Sunningdale Close & Sadlers Mead.
The nearest bus stops are:

Spar Store, Stop ID: wilamwda
Mobkton Park Primary School, Stop ID: wilamtpm

The nearest parking is:
Brakesmead Car Park, Sadlers Mead, Chippenham SN15 3PD
Find out more about this Tiny Forest on our website here.
Refreshments will not be provided on the day so please bring some water and anything else you might need.
Outdoor shoes and clothing are advised. If you have gardening gloves please bring these with you too.
Please also bring a phone or tablet along with you in order to use our online science surveys. We will have printed copies on the day too if that’s not possible.

Talk Club
2023-07-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Talk Club is a talking and listening club for men (18+}, offering talking groups, sports groups and therapy to help keep you mentally fit.
It’s a simple medicine that starts with asking – How are you? Out of 10?
By checking in regularly with yourself and other men, Talk Club creates a community that we are all missing in today’s world.
So, what happens in a Talk Club talking group?
There are no therapists, no couches and no judgement – just regular men sitting in a private and safe space,listening and talking.
We start with how each man feels out of 10 and share why. We then talk about what we are grateful for and what we are going
to do for our mental fitness this week.
It’s a beautifully simple medicine that we rarely give ourselves, the ability to share how we really feel.
Chippenham Session – fortnightly on Thursdays from 7 – 9pm at Grounded.
Find out more – https://talkclub.org
TALK CLUB is a registered charity in the United Kingdom (1194033)

Hydro-Power aquatic fitness - FREE TRIAL SESSIONS
2023-07-06 19:45 - 20:30 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.
Join our resident kick-boxing expert, Teigan, for 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙤-𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧, an upbeat, fun aquatic fitness session based on the principles of kickboxing. We have just 12 spaces available in each session.

Job Coaching
2023-07-07 10:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Improve your CV and get noticed. Hone your interview techniques & more – Fridays at Chippenham Community Hub.

Ed Sheeran tribute
2023-07-07 18:30 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Tom White – an incredible tribute to Ed Sheeran at The Pewsham on Friday 7th July

Chippenham Food & Drink Festival
2023-07-08 10:00 - 19:00 | Monkton Park Estate
Two day Food and Drink Festival at Monkton Park, Chippenham, bringing some of the best chefs, wine, live music and so much more over one summer weekend. Gather your friends and enjoy good food, good wine, & great times.

Celebrity chefs
Wine tasting & talks
Children’s entertainment
Cheese masterclasses
Live music
Craft beer & cider

For more information visit our website and follow us on social media.
Facebook
Instagram
Twitter
www.chippenhamfooddrinkfestival.co.uk

Pop Up Play Village Bath in Chippenham
2023-07-11 10:30 - 11:45 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Our engaging role play village provides opportunities for children to learn through their play in a safe and welcoming environment. With 13 different play areas and themed challenges in each one, no two sessions are ever the same!
During July villagers will be diving deep into the ocean. Our role play village and art studio will be bursting with STEM activities inspired by the ocean and the creatures who live there!
Activities will vary depending on the ages of children attending.
For booking enquiries and celebration hire please email bath@popupplayvillage.co.uk

Shrek The Musical Jnr
2023-07-12 - 2023-07-14 | Abbeyfield School, Stanley Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3XB
Abbeyfield School presents Shrek The Musical Jr!
Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get yours: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/abbeyfield-school-

LGBGT+ drop in session
2023-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Ann will be available in the Hub to help assist anyone wanting to have a chat.

Chippenham Ladies RFC Preseason Training
2023-07-13 19:00 | Chippenham RFC, Allington Field, Chippenham, SN14OYZ
Starting the season with a bang, our first session is going to be an evening of fun. Going back to basics, we will be kicking off with an old school sports day filled with fun games & activities. This is the perfect opportunity to come and meet the team and enjoy a summers evening!
We have dedicated the next two sessions as an introduction to rugby, and we invite you to join us! These sessions are for dedicated to new players, players who haven’t played for awhile and anyone looking to find a new way to get fit.

Find Your Dreams
2023-07-13 19:30 | Wiltshire
Award-nominated CLOGS Musical Theatre return after a sell out run of Made in Dagenham to present FIND YOUR DREAMS
This concert brings together some of your favourite songs of musical theatre that inspire you to dream big!
The concert is TWO NIGHTS ONLY:
Thursday 13th July 7:30pm at St Peter’s Church, SN14 0LL
Saturday 15th July 7:30pm at St Andrew’s Church, SN15 3HT
Tickets available through our CLOGS rep:
ian.hodges1@btinternet.com
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Baby and Children’s Nearly New Sale
2023-07-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
This baby and children’s nearly new sale will be jam-packed with preloved toys, clothes, books and equipment. To refill your baby’s and toddler’s wardrobes or prepare for your autumn/winter arrivals. Mums, dads, carers, grandparents – you can’t afford to miss this!

Crochet for Beginners - Amigurumi Octopus
2023-07-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Head under the sea and learn a new skill: Amigurumi.
Ami-goo-what? Ami-goo-roo-me! It roughly translates as ‘cute toy’, and that is exactly what it is. A cute toy.
Made up of double crochets worked in spirals, and some legs created with some long chains and double crochets, this cute project is super straight forwards. Promise.
