One Chippenham

Wiltshire in Film & Song
2022-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Travel back in time with an evening of wonderful and little seen archive film footage of the county dating from the 1930s to the 1980s, accompanied by evocative live traditional music and song.
Themes include agriculture, celebrations and local industry including Westinghouse, and views of Chippenham past, brought to you by the Windrose Rural Media Trust in partnership with the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre.
LIVE STREAMING
This event will also be available to watch via a live stream. If you want to watch the event by live stream only please select that option at checkout. You only need to book one ticket per household to watch the live stream.
This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Destiny
2022-02-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Neeld
Written and performed by Florence Espeut-Nickless
Directed by Jesse Jones

“They’re sayin I brought it on myself.
Oh yeah, they’ve heard about me. Basically it must’ve been my fault cause I’m me, Destiny”

Destiny dreams big. She dreams glamour. She’s gonna be an MTV Base backing dancer, you watch. If J-Lo can make it outta the Bronx then Destiny can make it off the Hill Rise estate in Chippenham. She’s fearless, ferocious and up for the fight (she’s had to be). Born below the breadline, she’s desperate to see beyond the neighbourhood and find hope in hopelessness.
This monologue follows the story of a teenage girl growing up on a rural Wiltshire council estate. After a big night out takes a turn for the worst, Destiny’s life spirals out of control as she desperately tries to learn how to love and be loved.
Age guidance: 14+
Trigger warning: Sexual abuse and violence.
Length: 70 minutes
TICKETS: In order to make this event as accessible to as many people as possible there is a pay what-you-can-afford ticketing system for this event. Please choose from £10, £5 or £2.

DESTINY is a recipient of The Pleasance’s 2021 National Partnerships Award with Bristol Old Vic FERMENT and was shortlisted for Theatre West’s Write On Women Award.
It has been developed with support from Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol Old Vic FERMENT, Pound Arts, Strike a Light, The Pleasance, Tim Crouch, Wiltshire Creative, Natural Theatre, Paper Arts, Theatre Bristol, Hawkwood College, Arts Council England and Gane Trust.

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Winter Warmer
2022-02-17 10:30 - 16:30 | St Andrews Lodge, The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3HN, United Kingdom
Visit the new retirement apartments at St Andrew’s Lodge, The Causeway in Chippenham at 10:30am on Thursday 17th February 2022 for their Winter Warmer Event.
The line of the Chippenham Branch of the Wilts & Berks Canal ran right behind the lodge and they have kindly agreed that any proceeds raised on the day will be donated to the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust. Dave Maloney, Branch Chairman, and Val Melville, Education Officer, will be in attendance with displays and to chat about the canal and our aspirations for the future.

Beer Festival
2022-02-18 12:00 - 23:00 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
A weekend of real ales and ciders at the Three Crowns

Queen II
2022-02-19 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
After two sell out shows at the Neeld in 2018 and 2019, Queen II are returning in 2022- this time with a brand new show.
Queen II have been touring Britain and Europe captivating audiences with their nostalgic tribute show. The band faithfully recreates the energy, excitement, and emotion of a classic Queen concert. An authentic tribute, the four-piece band delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and flamboyant showmanship. Performing hits from every decade of Queen’s musical legacy including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s A Kind Of Magic and We Will Rock You, Queen II truly are the Champions Of Tributes!
Following two sell out performances, this show is bound to sell out again.
Standard ticket: £22.50
This is a seated event. Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed due to COVID -19.

Take The Stage, Heat 2
2022-02-25 20:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Take The Stage is back for 2022! Starting in January, the competition will see 12 young acts compete across four heats for a place in the final with the chance to play for some great prizes. So long as you are under 21 years of age, you can apply to play at Take The Stage!
During each heat, every act will have their full 20 minute set recorded plus one song professionally filmed and edited. They will then receive a free mixed version of their performance as well as one live video shot and edited by our crew.
The winner of each heat is decided by a crowd vote, with the prizes in the final to be decided by representative judges. In the final, we ask representatives from each prize on offer to pick the band they think most suits their prize.
This means that there could be several prize winners in the final.
We do all we can to remain impartial throughout, and as such do not include ourselves on the judging panel as we often get to know the bands personally as the competition goes on.
Prizes so far include:
Free recording time, festival slots, plus support-slot opportunities. More information coming soon!
For information on applying to take part please see: https://www.riverbankchippenham.co.uk/takethestage
Tickets: £5
Please note: This is a standing event
Please note: Tickets for Take The Stage are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Town Hall.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

The Fureys
2022-02-27 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Having sold out their last visit, legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’ and ‘The Green Fields of France’ return on Sunday 27th February 2022.
The Fureys have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 44 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul. Tony Blair has publicly stated his favourite peace song of all time is the Fureys “Green Fields of France” and President Michael D Higgins attended their last concert in National Concert Hall.
The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he shared accommodation with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Alex Campbell. In 1969 with his brother Finbar, he was the special guest for the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem throughout the USA and Canada. In 1971 he moved to mainland Europe where he toured for seven years. Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on guitar when they met up in the North East of England while Dave was still a teenager.
Standard ticket: £23.75
This is a seated event. Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Please note: tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Art Auction and Sustainability Day
2022-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
I am hosting a fundraising Art Auction and Sustainability Day. This is to raise funds for Kandu Arts which is a charity in Chippenham that works with our children with socialisation, music, art, crafts, film, therapy and so much more. There ethos is on sustainability and working together.
There will be a Vegan Cafe provided by Nana Betsy, Live Music from The Kandu Arts kids and team, kids craft and various sustainable businesses from Chippenham and surrounding areas. At 1pm we will hold an Art Auction. All items have been donated by local Artists..

Andy Fairweather Low & the Low Riders
2022-03-05 20:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Andy Fairweather Low’s pedigree is the stuff rock dreams are made of. He first came to prominence at the vanguard of the new youthful expression of music as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as ‘Bend Me Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘(If Paradise is) Half As Nice’ are internationally remembered to this day.
Since the early days Andy has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, The Band, Elton John, Roger Waters, Richard and Linda Thompson, Dave Gilmour, The Who, BB King, Joe Cocker … and hundreds more.
Now following a solo path, his first solo album in 24 years Sweet Soulful Music was released late in 2007 followed by The Very Best of Andy Fairweather Low which was released in the UK in June 2008 and the Live DVD followed hot on its heels.
Following an acclaimed UK Tour in Autumn 2012 Andy completed a third tour with The Low Riders in Germany. If you just remember Andy’s early work and major solo hits such as ‘Wide Eyed and Legless’, you’re in for a treat – there’s so much more!
Tickets: £22.50
Please note: Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Town Hall.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19.

Birth Network North Wiltshire's Chippenham Baby Show
2022-03-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Birth Network North Wiltshire’s baby show is an opportunity for parents of babies and toddlers, as well as expectant parents, to find out about a huge range of local bump, birth and baby related organisations and services. Entry is free and the first 100 visitors get a free goody bag.

CLOGS Presents: The Addams Family, The Musical
2022-03-16 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
CLOGs Musical Theatre is bringing everyone’s favourite kooky family to Chippenham and will be performing this spectacular musical comedy from the writers of multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics of Tony Award nominated Andrew Lippa.
Wednesday Addams is all grown up and has a shocking secret only her father, Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark, will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences?
Join the family, Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley, Grandma and the Ancestors for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship…..with a twist!
Standard Tickets: Flat seating £14 | Front tiered seating £18 | Rear tiered seating £16
Members & Concessions*: Flat seating £12.60 | Front tiered seating £16.20 | Rear tiered seating £14.40
*Concessions: Under 16’s & Over 65’s
Please note: Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Chippenham Town Council Town Hall.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Story Time
2022-03-20 15:00 - 2022-03-26 09:17 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Waterstones story time – Tuesdays at 10.30am and Sundays at 3.00pm.

Cause Music Café
2022-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Live music for cool cats 7-9pm on the last Friday of the month with full bar

The Knatty Knitters' fashion show
2022-03-26 11:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Don’t miss Chippenham’s fantastic Knatty Knitters as they show off their fun, funky & fabulous knits on Saturday 26th March at 11am and 1pm. From socks to swimwear… and there might just be a mystery guest too. Raising funds for Ukraine.
The fashion show is taking place outside the Chippenham Community Hub in Borough Parade.

Superstars of Wrestling
2022-03-26 19:00 - 21:00 | The Olympiad
2 hours of live all action family entertainment with wrestlers from all over the world taking on the very best of Great Britain. Come see live what the rest of the world see on TV.
Special ‘kids go free’ offer with every full paying adult.
Tickets on sale or on the door on the night of the event.
Box office: 0121 472 6688
www.ticketsellers.co.uk

Messy Easter
2022-04-02 14:00 - 16:00 | St Nicholas Church, United Kingdom
Easter story trail and crafts

Eco-friendly seasonal flower basket arrangement workshop
2022-04-02 14:00 - 16:30 | Wiltshire
In this workshop we take you back to the days of floral designer Constance Spry, with British grown flowers, using techniques before the advent of floral foam. Using only sustainable methods and beautiful home grown seasonal flowers we will create a lovely arrangement in natural basket ware.
£50 per person to include tuition, all flowers and materials needed to make your unique arrangement and of course tea and cake!
To book please follow the link to our website and fill out the booking form – https://www.bloomingchic.co.uk/workshops/

Quiz Night in aid of the Mayor’s Charity: Sight Research UK
2022-04-02 18:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join the Mayor of Chippenham for a fun-filled quiz night in aid of the Mayoral Charity, Sight Research UK.
Sight Research UK funds pioneering research into the causes of eye disease, to develop better prevention methods and more effective treatments for children and adults to bring forward the day when sight loss and blindness are a thing of the past.
On the night there will be a raffle and other opportunities to fundraise for this great cause.
Tickets must be purchased in teams of 4 for this event.
Tickets: £20 for a team of four
Please note: Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Town Hall.
Please note: Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed due to COVID-19.

Easter Reflections concert in aid of The British Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
2022-04-02 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
The Village Singers are hosting an Easter Reflections concert. This is an unticketed free event, with all proceeds going to The British Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, DEC Member.

A Song for Ukraine
2022-04-07 19:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A concert of Folksong and solidarity. Featuring several musicians, and from 9.30pm an “open sing”. Licensed bar.
Reserve tickets by email to Fred at The Cause Venue – fred@thecausevenue.com

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust - Quiz Night
2022-04-08 19:00 - 22:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust are holding their popular Quiz Night at the Neeld Community & Arts Centre in Chippenham on Friday 8th April at 7pm. All welcome!
Tea, Coffee, and Cake available. Licensed Bar.
£20 per team (max 4 people per team)
E-mail quiz@wbct.org.uk with Team Name by Friday 11th March please.
Pre-Booking essential
ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE WILTS & BERKS CANAL TRUST

The Covid Chronicle
2022-04-09 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A textile art installation capturing the international collective experience of the pandemic. Visiting Chippenham Museum on a tour of the UK, The Covid Chronicle features work by 70 textile artists across the world including from the Chippenham community.
The Covid Chronicle is a textile patchwork project to record and commemorate our individual and collective experience of living with Covid. The resulting giant artwork – a kind of Bayeux Tapestry – captures this moment in our history.
Chippenham Museum is free to visit, open 10am – 4pm Monday – Saturday including Bank Holidays.
Late opening until 7pm on Thursday 14 April and Thursday 5 May.

Pewsham Preschool Easter Fair
2022-04-09 10:30 - 12:30 | Pewsham Preschool, Pewsham Preschool, King's Lodge, Lodge Road, Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, Sn153sy, United Kingdom
Come join us at our Easter Fayre. Fun for all the family including Games, BBQ, Easter Trail, Face Painting and much more!

The Arc Jam
2022-04-09 12:00 - 15:00 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
The Arc Jam is a chance to celebrate the official opening of The Arc, a brand-new climbing centre, skatepark and cafe facility in Chippenham.
The Arc Jam will include: –

demonstrations by professional skateboarders
skatepark competitions with prizes
photos and video opportunities on the day to show off your skills in the bowl
climbing demonstrations on the outside wall

Canvas
The skatepark was designed and built by Bristol Skatepark design specialists, CANVAS, who will be hosting the range of activities around the skatepark on the 9th. The skatepark competitions will be split up into different categories depending on those in attendance on the day. These will be carried out in an ‘informal jam format’ to ensure that the day is inclusive to all ages and abilities. Prizes awarded to those e.g. who are doing impressive tricks, having the most fun, showing the most progression etc.
Climbing demonstrations
There will also be climbing demonstrations from a wide range of climbers on the outside wall from 12-3pm but the climbing centre and café will be open as normal.
Everest climber – Kenton Cool
Legendary British climber, Kenton Cool, will also be attending the launch event. In May this year he is attempting to summit Everest for a record-breaking 16th attempt. He was the first man to climb Nuptse, Everest and Lhotse in a climbing season. A great opportunity to see and meet one of Britain’s most high-profile and celebrated climbers.

The Arc was built by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and is being run by The Climbing Academy (TCA). This brand new purpose-built centre offers bouldering, roped climbing, a cafe and the free skatepark overlooking Westmead playing field.
The Arc
The Arc is a safe and supportive space for families, individuals and youth or community groups. You can start bouldering anytime without doing a course, but the centre offers taster sessions and beginners roped courses for newcomers, as well as skills coaching.
An accessible sport
Climbing is a welcoming sport that is accessible to all shapes, sizes and ages. You can boulder from any age and over 70s climb for free at all TCA centres. The centre is fully accessible with free on-site parking for disabled customers. The sport, which featured in the recent summer Olympics for the first time, has proven benefits to both physical and mental health. Providing active movement, from energetic overhangs at height to balanced slab traverses only centimetres off a mat. It helps participants to improve confidence and focus.
The Climbing Academy
TCA opened its first centre in Bristol in 2008. The Arc is TCA’s 3rd centre in the south west of England and 5th centre in total, with 2 in Glasgow.
Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
Chippenham Borough Lands Charity is a grant giving organisation that supports local residents in welfare, education, arts and community projects. The Arc facility has been funded by the charity with support of a £100,000 grant from Sports England towards the climbing centre and a £200,000 grant from Wiltshire Council towards the skatepark.
Find out more
Find out more information about The Arc by visiting the TCA website here.

A Song for Ukraine
2022-04-09 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A charity concert of singers and musicians to support Children in Ukraine

Easter Tennis Camp
2022-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Tennis Club, Bristol Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1NG, United Kingdom
We are offering tennis camps this Easter across two weeks. If you’re looking for your child to keep active this Easter, look no further!
Where? Chippenham Tennis Club
When? 11-14th & 19-22nd April, 9-2pm each day
What? Three tennis camps for 4-8yrs, 9-10yrs & 11-17 yrs
How much? £30 each day, discount for full week bookings & siblings
To book visit: https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/beyondtennis/Coaching/Camps
For any queries: enquiries@beyondtennis.co.uk

Comedy Characters (& Puppets!) – Easter Drama workshops for 7-11’s
2022-04-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us at The Cause Arts Centre for a fun packed, 3-day workshop exploring different ways to be silly. We will be creating comedic characters and generally having tons of laughs. Dive into the dressing up box and learn the art of puppetry. Pick your favourite character and make your own comedy sketch to show your parents!
The details: –

10am-3pm from Monday 11th – Wednesday 13th April 2022
£75 for all 3 days.
All taking place at The Cause Arts Centre, Chippenham, SN15 3DD
Parents are invited to come and watch our silliness at 2.30pm on Wednesday 13th April

These sessions are subsidised, thanks to a generous grant from UK Youth. Helping us, to help you remember how to be creative and brilliant.

Primary Easter Art Fun!
2022-04-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for three days of making art that celebrates the return of Springtime!
We’ll be making seasonal masks and pop-up cards across the three days, while learning lots of new skills and meeting new friends.
And they’ll be biscuits!!!
For 7-11 year olds – only £35 for all three sessions thanks to a generous grant from UK Youth.
Tutored by Charlie, a local artist and set designer with 30 years experience in workshop delivery in Further and Higher Education and experienced artist and teacher of young and old.
Book on the website to save a place.

Crafty Café: Meet the Artist
2022-04-11 14:00 - 14:40 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join Chippenham Museum’s resident crafters for a relaxed afternoon with Fi Redmond. Fi is a local textile artist whose work features in the museum’s exhibition, The Covid Chronicle.
Over tea and cake, find out more about how lockdown and the global pandemic influenced Fi’s practice and gain insight into taking part in this national project featured in the museum’s gallery. This event is free to enjoy but booking is essential.
Chippenham Museum’s Crafty Café meet once a fortnight 2pm – 3.30pm for an afternoon of craft, coffee and conversation. Drop-in for a chance to talk with other crafters, swap patterns and share skills.
You are welcome to stay for the full 1.5 hour session and bring your own crafts. You can also find out about the Crafty Café’s Joy of Community Jubilee Bunting project, with more details here: https://bit.ly/ChippenhamJubileeBunting
The Covid Chronicle exhibition is open at Chippenham Museum 9 April – 7 May with free entry. A textile art project capturing the national collective experience of the pandemic, the large scale work is touring the UK and features work by the Chippenham community, including local artist Fi Redmond.

Quiet Time: Create Your Own Bunting
2022-04-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Book one of four places on Tuesday 12 and 19 April for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in workshop in a quieter way.
These free sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children in a quieter session before the museum is open to the public
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for all accompanied children attending.
Workshop details:
Come and create your own simple bunting at Chippenham Museum and find out more about adding your own triangle to Chippenham’s Jubilee Bunting project. These sessions are free for all ages on Tuesdays in the Easter holidays.
Join us in the gallery to create your decoration to take home. Be inspired by the colours, patterns and textures of the textile art in the museum’s exhibition The Covid Chronicle.
Open at Chippenham Museum 9 April – 7 May with free entry, The Covid Chronicle is a textile art project capturing the national collective experience of the pandemic. The large-scale artwork is touring the UK and features work by the Chippenham community.
Families, individuals, schools and groups are invited to add their own triangle to the museum’s Joy of Community Jubilee Bunting by the end of April. For more details visit: https://bit.ly/ChippenhamJubileeBunting
