Seniors Strong Class
2024-05-09 09:15 - 10:15, 2024-05-16 09:15 - 10:15 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Sports Club
NEW Class for the over 50’s starting Thursday 28th September at Chippenham Sports Club 9:15am to 10am
As we age we naturally lose strength, balance and muscle. This class will help improve all of those things and more!
New research suggests the amount of muscle someone has determines how long they will live. So it’s important to maintain and build muscle.
We all want to live a healthy and active life for as long as we can.
Strength training;

Preserves muscle size and strength
Preserves Bone Density
Lowers the risk of falls
Improves mobility
Improves insulin sensitivity
Helps you stay fit and functional, so you can do the things you enjoy! 😊

Seniors Strong™ is a functional strength, cardio, and mobility class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and functional fitness for older adults.
Seniors Strong is a modern, inspiring and fresh class for older adults
Exercising within a group is motivating, fun and sociable.
Bring a couple of tins, filled water bottles or some dumbbells (if you have them.)
You will learn the correct technique for exercise and you can also practice at home too! 😉
FIRST CLASS FREE!
Then £7 per class (block booking will be available at a discounted rate.)
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Please message/email or text me and I will send you the online registration form.

Senior Friendship Group
2024-05-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A weekly friendship group for Senior Members at the Chippenham Community Hub. Lots of laughter, fun and games with Bingo, quizzes and lots of biscuits, tea and coffee and chatter.

REEL CLASSIC season
2024-05-09 14:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
At 2:30pm every Thursday from April 18 to June 13 you can watch a classic movie at your local REEL Cinema, with tickets just £3.99 each!*

Spanning more than fifty years, the eight award-winning films in the REEL Classics Season feature some of the world’s greatest movie stars in front of the camera, and some of the big screen’s finest directors behind it. Digitally remastered and looking better than ever, the films being shown are:

THU APRIL 25: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)
THU MAY 02: NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
THU MAY 09: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
THU MAY 16: DR ZHIVAGO (1965)
THU MAY 23: AGE OF INNOCENCE (1994)
THU JUNE 06: HOPE AND GLORY (1987)
THU JUNE 13: THE ENGLISH PATIENT (1996)

*Standard online booking fees apply

Visit the REEL cinema website for more information and to book.

10th Chippenham Scout Group Open event
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | 10th Chippnham Scout Hut, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Volunteer with 10th Chippenham Scout Group. We have lots of volunteering opportunities available from working with young people to supporting the Group behind the scenes.
Register your interest here.
If you would like to come along and find out more, then pop down to 10th Chippenham Scout Hut, Westmead Lane on Thurs 9th May at either 4-5pm or 5.30-6.30pm.
Thank you

Spanish Club Wilts Pub Night
2024-05-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Lansdowne Hotel, The Strand, Calne, SN11 0EH
Join us for an evening of Spanish conversation practice in a relaxing and social environment. Our pub nights are informal, bringing together people of Spanish backgrounds with Spanish speakers in the local community in order to share experiences, build language skills and confidence, as well as develop friendships.

PSG Choirs
2024-05-09 20:00 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
This lively and popular choir meet on Thursday’s at 8:30pm at the King Alfred Hall. We sing a wide range of Pop, Soul and Gospel arrangements. New members are always welcome. Please get in touch if you would like to come along to a free taster session.
Find out more – www.psgchoirs.co.uk

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
The Chippenham Community Hub is available to help you with any one to one Job Coaching requirements on Friday’s from 10am to 12 Noon.
Tips and advice to help with interview techniques, CV writing and cover letters.
Encouraging new ways to get yourself noticed and employed.

Rethink Mental Health at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Rethink are available for walk-in support every Friday at Chippenham Community Hub. Discuss struggles one-on-one and get help where needed. All welcome without appointment.

Chippenham Harriers Beginners Running
2024-05-10 18:45 - 19:45 | Chippenham Sports Club
A fully supported journey to 5k for all levels. Joining our beginners running course is a great opportunity to improve your fitness, make some new friends, and achieve something you can be truly proud of. If you’re keen to give running a try, returning to it after a break, or would like some support progressing your running, this course is for you.
Our next beginners course will start on the 3rd May 2024. We’ll have three different groups so that you can choose a level that suits you, and you’ll have the freedom to move groups at any time along the course as you wish. There’ll also be lots of support from our team of leaders every step of the way, helping you progress towards your 5k goal (it’s 100% achievable, we promise!)
No experience whatsoever necessary; just come along in comfy clothes and bring a friend or two to keep you all motivated!

80's Disco Night
2024-05-10 19:30 - 2024-05-11 00:00 | The Neeld
Our legendary 80s Disco Night returns!
Dig out your leg warmers and throw on your best neon outfit as we are heading back to the 80s.
Whether you remember the emergence of Synth Pop, the invasion of New Wave, the call of the New Romantics or the Two-tone revolution, we’ve got the night for you with your favourite sounds!
For one night only our Video DJ, Eventimate, will be bringing not only the music itself but the classic music videos for a truly immersive experience.
80s dress is encouraged!

Standard ticket: £8.50
Duration: 7:30pm-midnight.
Last entry at 10pm
Age: 18+
This is a standing event with limited, unreserved seating available.
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

Chippenham parkrun
2024-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk in the park.
Organised by local volunteers, the 5k parkrun event encourages individuals and groups to meet their mental as well as physical health goals in a friendly community atmosphere.
We have runners out to beat the course record, their own Personal Best and meet with friends as well as walkers out to do almost exactly the same!

Wartime Britain
2024-05-11 10:00 - 2024-05-12 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Join us at the REME Museum for our annual re-enactment and living history event “Wartime Britain” over the weekend of 11 – 12 May 2024! Come along for an amazing weekend exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II.
Featuring:

WW2-era vehicles from the Museum’s Reserve Collection and from private collectors and enthusiasts around the country;
Re-enactment/living history groups and individuals re-telling the history and stories of those who lived through World War II;
Period costume;
Live demonstrations of WW2 equipment, including firearms;
Performances from the Lyneham Military Wives Choir

Refreshments will be available to purchase from Crown’s Café, which will only be open to visitors with a ticket to the event. Free parking, including Blue Badge spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. We ask that you please reserve a parking space if you need one in advance! If you can, please consider travelling by alternative means.
Tickets available from 1 February 2024.

Town Walks
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Saturdays and Thursdays
Free, booking essential via Eventbrite
Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome.
Our walks are free to enjoy but booking is essential as places are limited.
Saturdays at 2pm:
11 May, 8 June, 13 July,
10 & 24 August, 14 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
23 May, 20 June, 25 July,
15 & 29 August, 19 September

The Fureys
2024-05-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
When The Fureys make their eagerly awaited return to the Neeld, they will treat their audience to one of popular music’s richest legacies.
They are one of Ireland’s all-time most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands. Fureys’ classics like I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Red Rose Café, Leaving Nancy, The Old Man, From Clare to Here and The Green Fields of France have become the soundtrack to the lives of fans all over the world.
The Furey brothers were still trying to make it as folk singers in the late Sixties when Eddie Furey shared flats in Scotland with then fellow folk stars-in-waiting, Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty (of Baker Street fame).
Eddie and George Furey are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as I Will Love You and When You Were Sweet Sixteen, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their Top of the Pops debut in 1981.
Eddie Furey recalls how “many musicians have told us we influenced them after hearing a record from their parents’ or grandparents’ collection”. Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on the guitar. Eddie would return the compliment by joining Dave on stage in Paris for a jam during the latter’s wedding to Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey.

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-05-12 08:30 - 12:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
🏉🌟 Rugbytots: Where Little Champions Score Big! 🌟🏉
Calling all mini ruckers! Our action-packed classes blend rugby, fun, and skill-building for kids aged 18 months to 6 years.
From scrums to giggles, we’re all about developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and creating a love for an active, healthy life. Join the scrum-tastic adventure today!
Sessions last between 30-45 minutes with FREE taster sessions available! Plus, we’re so confident your little one will have a blast that we offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t enjoy the first two classes. No try, no cry! 😄👍

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience
2024-05-12 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
In a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you hear the best songs and re-live both stories of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience, in this brilliant show of two halves.
Get your dancing shoes on, as Jake and Elwood meet Deco and Jimmy in a fantastic experience where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul.
The stage show includes visual effects as well as iconic scenes from both cult-classic films.
Expect top quality musical performance from the professional Big Soul Band, along with authentic performances including songs from favourites such as Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers and Andrew Strong.
Songs including ‘Everybody (needs somebody)’, ‘Try a Little Tenderness’, ‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’ can be heard in the repertoire in a night to truly remember.
Definitely a show not to be missed.
Tickets: £22.00
Duration: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, in the Neeld foyer or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Michael Bowyer MBE - Twixt Spring and Summer
2024-05-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
Chippenham Flower Club is honoured to host Michael Bowyer, MBE as he performs his floral demonstration ‘Twixt Spring and Summer’.
Michael is a NAFAS demonstrator, judge and president of the South West Area of NAFAS. He is known as the David Beckham of Flower Arranging, admired and respected for his floral art. He supervises the arrangements at Salisbury Cathedral and was in charge of two pedestal at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of our late Queen.
Michael is joining us on 13th May at Sheldon School Hall. This promises to be an enjoyable evening, apart from Michael’s demonstration we have our popular Plant Stall, Bring and Buy stall and our Sales Stall, as well as refreshments. As always there is a raffle where for £1.00 a strip of tickets you could win one of Michael’s displays.
Members are free
Visitors – £6.00
Accompanied children are welcome.
Doors open at 6.45pm

Calm with Katerina
2024-05-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
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.
Let me help you relax and just BE.
Join me for a unique meditation and relaxation 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 surrender and let go.
– You will be held in a safe and nurturing space throughout.
If you have a teenager in the house who would benefit from this session feel free to bring them with you.
At the end of the session you will leave feeling deeply relaxed, rejuvenated, re-charged and ready to face the world again.

Happy Cafe
2024-05-14 02:00 - 15:30 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement.
Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat.
Your local Happy Café is brought to you by the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service….
Chippenham – Rivo Lounge every Tuesday 2-3.30pm
Contact David if you are interested or have any questions: 07483 913159

Visit Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service online:
rethink.org/wiltsmhis
Facebook: WiltshireMHIS
Instagram: wiltshire_mhis

Beginners Arts workshops
2024-05-14 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join Charlie for another of our incredibly popular 6 week courses in everything from portraiture to colour for the beginner, or someone who wants to work at a slower pace (check our website for details of the next 6 weeks).
A beautiful venue, experienced tutor and fresh coffee – come and indulge with other lovely local budding artists.
Enjoy learning from a passionate and experienced artist and make some new friends along the way.
Please book in via the website, then pay by balance transfer to keep our costs affordable for you – www.ragandbonearts.com
£96 for 6 weeks – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits supplied (donations tin available to help with refreshments)
We look forward to meeting you in February 2024. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Improvers Art
2024-05-14 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
“A friendly place to learn from experienced people”
Join Charlie for another (incredibly popular) 6 week course in landscape for the improver.
Come along and paint in a beautiful, inspiring venue alongside other local budding artists. Enjoy learning from an experienced artist and make some new friends along the way.
Please book in via our website, then pay by balance transfer to keep our costs affordable for you www.ragandbonearts.com
Terms cost £96 and include all materials and coffee – we ask for a small donation to help with the cost of drinks and biscuits.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Life Drawing
2024-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve, all while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn. We look forward to meeting you.

£99 per 6 x 2 hour session term or £20 drop-in
Easels, materials and fresh coffee included.

‘My favourite time of the week’
‘The best life drawing class I’ve found in years’

Allsorts Community Choir
2024-05-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, No auditions, basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

Life Drawing - mornings
2024-05-15 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘My favourite time of the week by far’ – regular attendee
Wednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am (Also runs on Tuesday evenings – 7-9pm)
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with 30 years teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve.
All while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn.
£99 per 6 week term £20 drop in – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits provided.
We look forward to meeting you in 2024.

Derry Tots
2024-05-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Derry Tots Under 5’s playgroup located at The Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Fun, friendly and social group for parents/carers and children alike!
Term time only
Wednesdays – 9.30-11.30am

Teen Art and Design
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join our artist Charlie to learn to help design new pieces and work collaboratively, while listening to music and eating biscuits!
We work in 10 week blocks, but you can enrol for 5 at a time. Our team of designers have created work for stage and events and learn to create work to adorn the streets of Chippenham and buildings.
Charlie has been working in education and visual arts for nearly 30 years and is a working artist and set designer.
There’s a new focus each term and we’ll be asking for your input so that the ideas are yours.
Kindly supported by Kington Langley artists and Wiltshire Council’s Area Board, paying for our materials and helping us keep our sessions affordable and high quality.
10 week block – £120
5 weeks – £65
Visit www.ragandbonearts.com to book in.

Teen Drama Improvisation
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.

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
FIGHT KLUB® is the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the program is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and Thai boxing.
FIGHT KLUB® is a workout built around a freestanding professional grade punch bag using simple combinations of kicks and punches whilst keeping time with the high energy beat.
FIGHT KLUB® is sweeping the workout scene as participants benefit from improvements in cardiovascular endurance, weight loss and muscular toning fused with the atmosphere of a nightclub. Fight Klub® is an intense workout utilising all the muscle groups in the upper and lower body including the core, whilst increasing flexibility.
Laura Caddy launched Fight Klub in Chippenham in January 2024. You get your first class free!
