Sparkly Singers
2024-10-10 20:00 - 21:15 (Europe/London) | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (Monday lunchtimes) and Royal Wootton Bassett (Tuesday evenings), the Sparkly Singers meet every Thursday evening from 8:00pm at the Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill.
Founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, our emphasis is on singing in a way that is, above all else, fun.
Rather than splitting into parts and learning harmonies, we prefer instead to sing in unison, infusing songs with our own rather unique mix of humour, movement and the occasional wacky prop.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

diddi dance
2024-10-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Give a love of movement that will last a lifetime. At diddi dance we realise and encourage endless enthusiasm and energy in an action packed, full of fun 45-minute dance class. Classes are suitable for children when they are steady on their feet, so to see if your toddler will enjoy it why not contact your local diddi dance today to book a trial. Parents and carers are encouraged to join in and share the enjoyment with their diddi dancer. Week after week you will soon see their confidence blossom. We do realise that some toddlers are more confident than others and this is why we offer a trial, so you can be confident it’s a class they’ll enjoy. Bookings are then taken in half term blocks instead of having to book for a whole term.

The Mayor's Cake & Coffee Morning
2024-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join the Mayor Cllr Conor Melvin for a coffee and some cake to raise funds for his nominated charities for the year, Teen Talk and Wiltshire Mind.
There will be a range of tasty treats and hot drinks available to purchase.
Please note: the cake sale will be cash only.

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
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.

Runny Snotts Live Lounge
2024-10-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Runny Snotts Lounge will be in Residency at The Cause every 2nd Friday of the month.
We aim to bring you a relaxing evening, listening to local musicians while partaking in a little liquid refreshment shared with friends and other liked minded musios.
Look forward to catching up.
R.S.
🤠🎶🎤❤️

Mark Watson: Search
2024-10-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Mark Watson’s 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life. Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner – now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys – returns.
He’ll consider the search for meaning that we’re all on, with or without Google. There’ll be a lot of jokes, and a show that’s different every night.
★★★★★ ‘A genius-level comic doing what he does best… it’s magical to watch and just so funny’ Time Out Melbourne
Age: 14+

REME Museum Model Show
2024-10-12 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Join us for our annual ‘Military and Transport’ themed Model Show filled with incredible model-making talent guaranteed to appeal to all.
This is a family friendly event, for enthusiasts and anyone with passing interest alike!
Featuring:
IMPS (UK) Modelling Clubs from across the country showcasing incredible models related to Military and Transport; Remote-controlled tanks showing off, moving over and around obstacles; opportunities to buy modelling kits from clubs and trade stands; Entry to the REME Museum (the Model Show takes place throughout the galleries and venue spaces); Display from the Museum’s own collection of models.
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 is available in our large car park, 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.

Art & Crafts Workshops
2024-10-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Join Jane Alexander for weekly Well-being Art Workshops 🎨🖌️
Experiencing low mood, feeling some social exclusion or want to get out of the house to meet others?
These workshops are open-to-all adults, multi-media workshops will include oil pastels, watercolours, pencil crayons, stencils and chalk pastel!
When 📆
28th September
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th October
2nd November
⏰ 11:30am – 1pm
Where 📍Kandu Arts SHOP
Emery Gate Shopping Centre
Chippenham
All materials provided
Meets the needs of a range of abilities – beginner friendly
Suggested donation of £5
How to book a space: in Kandu Arts SHOP
Email: admin@kandu-arts.com
Phone: 01249 444009
Message: Kandu Arts directly

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-10-13 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! 😄👍

Drop in session: BT Digital Voice Switchover
2024-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Chippenham Library

Sparkly Lite singing group
2024-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Launched in September 2023, our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a fabulous selection of feel-good songs.
No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week at our brand new venue in Chippenham and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Walking Netball
2024-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Chippenham Sports Club
Walking Netball is a slower version of the game designed so that anyone can play it, regardless of age or fitness level.
Whether you have dropped out of the sport due to injury, not played since school or want to start something new, Walking Netball is a great social activity!
We are a very friendly, welcoming bunch, it you want to find out more about Walking Netball or come along to meet the group contact Selina.
Monday evenings 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Chippenham Sports Club Dome, Bristol Road, Chippenham
Contact: Selina Porter selina@portershouse.co.uk

Chippenham Film Club October feature
2024-10-14 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
On Body and Soul is a 2017 Hungarian film written and directed by Ildiko Enyedi. The story revolves around Endre, the chief finance officer at a slaughterhouse and Maria, the newly appointed meat quality inspector, who discover they can communicate with each other through their dreams, leading to an unlikely romance.
The film won the Golden Bear in the main competition section of the Berlin International Film Festival, where it also won the International Film Critics Award.
The film was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Alexandra Borbely (Maria) won the European Actress award at the European Film Awards for her performance in the film.
On Body and Soul is an 18 certificate, and is therefore not suitable for all audiences.

Still Life (drawing) for beginners
2024-10-15 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Every course a revelation’
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art. Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
In these sessions, we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way.
Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with mine.
Please note: all courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
The £99 price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of payment and the booking via the website.
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Still life - drawing for improvers
2024-10-15 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘A really friendly place to learn from experienced people’
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art. Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting)- November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with mine.
Please note: all courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Please book in via the website.
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir
2024-10-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Come and join our fun and friendly, non-audition Community Choir and be part of a family of 32 Good Afternoon Choirs “Singing in the Afternoon” around the South West and beyond!
The Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir rehearse every Tuesday afternoon at Pewsham Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm.
Find out more: www.goodafternoonchoir.co.uk

Exploring Positive Emotions
2024-10-15 13:30 - 15:30 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Booking essential via one of the following routes: –

In person at Doorway
Call the FaCL team on 01225 770478
Book online Enrolment – Work Wiltshire

Please note booking closes one week before the start of each course.

Well-being Singing Group
2024-10-15 14:30 - 16:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
🎶Well-being Singing Group🎶
Join Sarah and Phil at the Kandu Arts Social Hub every Tuesday for an afternoon of karaoke
A relaxed group that take part in solo and group singing to improve our well-being
Music is a powerful thing – it has a unique ability to lift our mood, reduce stress and anxiety and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings
Our group has a strong social element – we aim to provide mutual support and friendship
New members are welcome – we cater to all singing styles and abilities from experienced singers to people who have never sang before
🎉Free to attend!
☕️Enjoy free tea and coffee and chat to our lovely volunteers
📆No need to book
📍Kandu Arts S.H.O.P Emery Gate Shopping Centre, Chippenham

Life Drawing - Tuesday evenings
2024-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
“The best life drawing class I’ve found in years”
A chance to indulge, draw and to practise 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.
Tuesdays 7pm-9pm (Also on Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am)
Life Drawing is challenging and rewarding, but like drawing anything else, it takes practice and patience.
The best way to encourage practice is to vary the media and techniques available; to make sure this is feasible, we provide materials for free. This also allows more confidence as using expensive personal materials tends to inhibit experimentation.
You are, of course, welcome to bring your own materials and follow your own path.
Weeks 3 and 6 are a chance to work from one long pose with any material/technique you choose; the other weeks begin with warm-ups to help you prepare, normally followed by one or two poses following a theme.
Sometimes the session is devoted to a worksheet-style drawing, using many poses on one sheet in different materials. These are a great opportunity to gain confidence in composition, materials and mark-making.
£105 for 6 x 2 hour session term or £20 cash drop-in option (just for our life drawing sessions)
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Please visit our website, www.ragandbonearts.com to secure your place. We look forward to seeing you there – thank you.

Allsorts Community Choir
2024-10-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
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, and there are 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).

Derry Tots
2024-10-16 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

Life Drawing - Wednesday mornings
2024-10-16 09:30 - 23:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
“The best life drawing class I’ve found in years”
A chance to indulge in practising some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years of teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve. All while enjoying some 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.
Terms cost £105 for 6 week term (2 hour session) or £20 cash drop-in option for our Life Drawing classes. All materials and coffee/tea are provided.
Life drawing is challenging and rewarding, but like anything else, it takes practice and patience. The best way to encourage practise is to vary the media and techniques available; to make sure this is feasible, we provide materials for free. This also allows more confidence as using expensive personal materials tends to inhibit experimentation. You are, of course, welcome to bring your own materials and follow your own path.
Week 3 and 6 are a chance to work from one long pose with any material/technique you choose; the other weeks begin with warm-ups to help you prepare, normally followed by one or two poses following a theme. Sometimes the session is devoted to a worksheet-style drawing, using many poses on one sheet in different materials. These are a great opportunity to gain confidence in composition, materials and mark-making.
Please visit our website, www.ragandbonearts.com to secure your place or book directly on here:
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(This class also runs on Tuesday evenings 7-9pm).
We look forward to seeing you – thank you.

Silver Swans Ballet Classes for over 55's
2024-10-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Fitzgraham Academy of Dance, Unit 3 Industrial Park Cricketts Lane 3EQ, Cricketts Ln,, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EF, United Kingdom
Dance classes for adults that stretch, stimulate, energise and are, above all, FUN! Silver Swans Beginners Ballet is for people over 55 with little or no ballet experience. It includes barre and centre work and focuses on balance, posture, flexibility, and strength and is low impact.

Fun with Story Plots
2024-10-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
If you are a keen writer, a fan of Mr Darcy or you just enjoy talking about books and finding out more about how they are written, then we have a treat for you!
Come along on Wednesday 16 October at 2pm, meet local authors Jane Lark and Lucy King and have fun exploring a story from a character’s mindset.
Tickets are £3 each and can be booked at the library or on 01249 650536.

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-10-16 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!

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2024-10-17 10:00 - 10:40 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.

Alzheimer's Support Memory Cafe, Chippenham
2024-10-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Chippenham Memory café meets fortnightly for activities, chat, and a chance to catch up informally with dementia professionals.
As well as the general café, there is also a quieter area where couples can sit and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment.
If this is your first time then please call us on 01380 739055. If you are a regular visitor to our cafe just turn up!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Please note, to help towards our costs we ask everyone to pay £4.50 on the door.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2024-10-17 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2024-10-17 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.
When children play ‘make-believe’, they are learning about themselves and the world around them.

FLexercise - 45 minute gentle exercise class
2024-10-17 11:15 - 12:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Fun and friendly class suitable for beginners and improvers. Gentle aerobic moves, plenty of stretching and flexing, use of small hand-held weights.
