Chippenham parkrun
2024-06-29 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London) | 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!

Re/imagining Maud Heath
2024-06-29 10:00, 2024-06-30 10:00, 2024-07-01 10:00, 2024-07-02 10:00, 2024-07-03 10:00, 2024-07-04 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
An exhibition exploring the different ways in which Maud Heath and her Causeway have been celebrated by artists, writers, and everyday people across the centuries.
From medieval documents to contemporary art, the exhibition will also include the opportunity to make your own Causeway and record your memories of this famous local landmark.

REME Museum Extravanganza
2024-06-29 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
In celebration of Armed Forces Day, we’re hosting our first ever REME Museum Extravaganza! This fun-filled open day will take place throughout the entire Museum grounds, including the galleries and garden spaces! This event combines the best parts of our previous Armed Forces Day events with a traditional Summer Fete, so expect an exciting day out for all the family with loads to get involved in!
Featuring:
A display of vehicles from our Reserve Collection; Bouncy castle; Interactive training aids and activities from the Corps Engagement Team; Classic games like hook-a-duck, archery, shooting gallery, goal kick and more; Inflatable axe throwing; Serving personnel supervising activities and interacting with visitors to talk about their experiences in the Corps.
Refreshments will be available to purchase from Crown’s Café, which will only be open to visitors with a ticket to the event.

Brave Rival / Sloetrain
2024-06-29 18:30 - 23:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Blistering night of Blues Rock, at the amazing Pewsham Marquee, the new music venue in WIltshire.
Brave Rival are an award winning national blues band, who have recently been nominated in the UK blues awards for best instrumentalist, best vocal and best band! Their debut album was met with great acclaim and they about to release the second album on August 16th, so please take this chance to witness this outstanding band play some new material life for the first time here in Wiltshire.
Supporting them will be the mighty Sloetrain, two of whom hale from Derry Hill, as they prepare for a busy festival summer on the Blues circuit. So why not grab your tickets now, for great music, food and company!

Living Spit: Adolf & Winston
2024-06-29 20:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Two Actors. Two World Leaders. One Black Dog
Winston Churchill looks in the mirror, realises that only he can steer our great nation through its darkest hour and steels himself for the hard road ahead.
Bristol, 2023.
Craig Edwards looks in the mirror, realises that, despite his advancing years, he stills looks good in a pair of union jack speedos and steels himself to take on the role of a lifetime.
Clevedon, 2023.
Stu Mcloughlin looks in the mirror and realises that he’ll have to grow a little moustache.
Characteristically unafraid to tackle colossal, morally questionable subjects in an essentially inconsequential way, Craig & Stu are back walking the tightrope of taste and decency with another slice of poorly-researched history. But will either of them escape from this war alive?…
Riotous, rebellious and ridiculously rib-tickling by turns, Living Spit’s Adolf and Winston leaves other two-man comedic, musical retellings of the history of the second war in the shade, and poses the question: “who thought this was a good idea, again?”
“What a glorious show it is …”
Stage Talk Magazine
“A terrific production, gloriously silly and worth watching
Bristol Post
Tickets: Standard £14.50
Age restriction: Strictly 16+ very strong language
Duration: 1 hour 15 mins
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.

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-06-30 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! 😄👍

Monkfest Revival
2024-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Monkton Park Primary School
Monkton Park School’s Summer Fayre is a community event with music, games, activities, food, drinks and more.
Come along with your family, bring a blanket and a picnic or enjoy the freshly made food available to purchase.
Enjoy the music, the activities, and just have fun in the sun!
BBQ – Bar – Shows – Stalls – Live Music – Bouncing – Raffle
Horse riding – More Fun & Games

Wild Figures
2024-07-01 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

Have a Go at Bowls!
2024-07-01 17:30 - 20:00 | North Wilts Bowls Club, Westcroft, Chippenham,, Wiltshire, SN14 0LZ
Interested in having a go at playing lawn bowls? Want to learn a new sport? Meet new people? Get some gentle exercise?
Come along to our Open Club Nights at North Wilts Bowls Club, just off Hungerdown Lane! Open every Monday evening from 5.30pm to 8.00pm. All you need is a pair of flat non-slip shoes. Our welcoming and friendly members will kit you out with bowls and give you enough basic instruction for you to get started!

Happy Cafe
2024-07-02 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
2024-07-02 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.

Victim Support at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
A chance to pop in to speak with Alex who is in the Chippenham Hub to support anyone in the community needing support. Alex likes to keep busy so please do come in as she is always pleased to give her time to those in need.

Flower Arranging Class
2024-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge Care Home are inviting the local community to join us for a morning flower arranging with our residents, refreshments will be provided. Come and join us for a lovely morning socialising and networking with others.

Trio Paradis Cafe Concert: Stage & Screen at St Andrew’s
2024-07-02 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am: informal music events with refreshments available from 10.15 in the pop-up café where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes, and enjoy live music.
July’s concert is a collection of iconic film themes – including music from ‘Dr Zhivago’, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Death in Venice’ alongside musical numbers such as ‘Another Op’nin’, Another Show’ from ‘Kiss me, Kate’, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’, ‘Summertime’, ‘Night & Day’ and more…
Concerts last c45m and entrance is by donation, with a retiring collection.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Improvers Art workshops
2024-07-02 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join Charlie for another (incredibly popular) 6 week course for the improver. (Please check our website for the list of topics)
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.
We look forward to meeting you!

Life Drawing
2024-07-02 19:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The best life drawing class I’ve found in years’
Tuesday evenings – 7-9pm (also runs on Wednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am) Starting on January 2nd 2024!
£99 for 6 weeks or £20 drop in – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits included.
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.
We look forward to meeting you.

Allsorts Community Choir
2024-07-02 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
2024-07-03 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
2024-07-03 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

Chippenham Harriers River & Fun Runs
2024-07-03 17:30 - 20:30 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A family friendly, summer evening 5k race and 2k fun run, held each year in early July in Monkton Park. This year it’s Wednesday the 3rd July.
There are two routes to choose from, namely a full 5k route and a shorter 2k route (fun run).
The 5k River Run and 2k Fun Run follow a largely traffic free multi-terrain route along the banks of the River Avon, starting and finishing in Monkton Park, near the Olympiad Leisure Centre. There is a mixture of compacted field/grass, gravel and paved road/path.
The River Run is a great community event which attracts people of all abilities and ages. The 5k distance means that it is ideal for the beginners and the inclusion of the Fun Run makes it the perfect summer evening event for families. The 5k is open to anyone aged 13 and over and the Fun Run is for 4 – 14 year olds.
Prizes in age categories for both races. All Fun Run finishers receive a medal.
Typical start times are Fun Run at 6:30pm and River Run at 7.30pm. Registration is normally 60 minutes prior to the first race (5:30pm).
Race start is at Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PA

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-07-03 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!

Seniors Strong Class
2024-07-04 09:15 - 10:15 | 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
2024-07-04 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.

Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group - Maud's Way
2024-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Maud’s Way
First Wednesday of the month
3 April to 4 September, 7pm – 9pm
Free, spaces limited
Join Chippenham Museum’s Creative Writing Group and take part in our new series of 6 linked writing workshops led by local writer and facilitator Ruth Hill.
Inspired by the 550th anniversary of Maud Heath’s Causeway and the Museum’s summer exhibition, Re-imagining Maud Heath, discover how Maud and her Causeway has been celebrated by artists, writers, and everyday people across the centuries. Explore the stories surrounding Maud Heath and consider how local myths and legends begin and grow over time.
Over the 6 months, explore, discover, share and create your own local stories and perhaps some of these will develop into longstanding legends which will be told for years to come!
These sessions are suitable for beginners to experienced writers and will culminate with performed readings as part of the Maud’s Way Heritage Open Day’s events in September.
Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Chippenham Museum.
Workshops are free but spaces are limited. Email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to reserve your place.

Chippenham Comedy Festival 2024
2024-07-05 - 2024-07-07 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Comedy fans in the area are in for a real treat this summer as the Chippenham Comedy Festival returns from 5th-7th July. The event is hosted by The Chippenham Comedy Club, which has been bringing laughter to the town for over two decades thanks to, award-winning comedian, Wil Hodgson. The festival promises a hilarious lineup of top comedic talent from across the UK.

The comedy festival kicks off on Friday 5th July at 7pm with Eddie French’s “Poser” – a standup show exploring punk rock, gender, nerds and more. Followed at 8:30pm by Stephanie Laing with “Rudder” – a unique blend of standup, dance, and cartoon bears tackling bodies, sex, liking yourself, consent, and healing. Closing out Friday night at 10pm is Stephen Carlin with “Frenemies” where the longtime lone wolf finally embraces society after being a “fully paid up member of the awkward squad”
Saturday’s riotous lineup begins at 1:15pm with Bristol favourite, Burt Williamson’s “Riding Bareback Through Your Mind.” Then at 2:30pm it’s Phil Ellis, as seen and heard on BBC Radio 4, BBC2, Comedy Central and Sky, before Caitriona Dowden brings her debut solo hour “Holier Than Thou” complete with graphs, Catholic guilt, and floating nuns at 3:45pm. Nate Kitch ponders tomorrow’s uncertainties at 5pm followed by Katie Mitchell’s “Wretched” – silly goth standup at its best at 7:15pm. Science fans are in for a treat at 8:30pm with Robin Ince, the co-host of the legendary “Infinite Monkey Cage” with Brian Cox. Capping off Saturday is the popular “The Real Cheesemakers” band with support from Tom Veck at 10pm.
Sunday starts off at 12:30pm with the dynamic duo of Robin & Wil bringing “Something for the Weekend” – a show filled with random chats and funny observations. Then at 2pm, David Hoare takes the stage with “1000% Musical Comedy” – a bumper show brimming with silliness and joyfully rude songs. Award winning viral sensation Sooz Kempner follows at 3:30pm with “Class of 2000” before Dani Johns gets viewers laughing off life’s cringeworthy moments with her appropriately titled “Cringe” at 5pm. Where does juggling motherhood, teenagers, menopause and worrying about being boring leave you? Find out at 6:30pm with Louise Leigh’s “Distracted.” Closing out the festival at 8pm is the incredible Mitch Benn, a regular on shows like BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and one of the UK’s best comedy song writers and performers.
The festival organisers recommend grabbing weekend or day passes to get the full experience at a discounted rate… find out more and book tickets via The Chippenham Comedy Club website.
