One Chippenham

CAP Café
2026-09-07 10:00 - 2026-09-09 12:00, 2026-08-31 10:00 - 2026-09-02 12:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 2026-08-26 12:00, 2026-08-17 10:00 - 2026-08-19 12:00 (Europe/London) | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
A warm and welcoming café where everyone is invited to drop in, relax, and have a chat in a family-friendly environment. Enjoy free tea, coffee, and cake while taking part in craft activities or letting children play with the available toys.
Friendly Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches are also available if you would like to talk about your finances. CAP offers a free, professional debt advice service that helps thousands of people become debt-free each year. Their approach looks not only at financial circumstances but also at the wider situation and emotional wellbeing of each person, making it especially supportive for those who may feel vulnerable or overwhelmed. The service is completely free and open to everyone.
CAP Money courses are also available here, helping people build practical skills in budgeting and money management.
Location: Station Hill Baptist Church, Chippenham
When: Every Wednesday, 10:00 – 12:00 (weekly)
Open to: Anyone
Cost: Free
DBS-checked staff and volunteers
Accessible: Ramp and toilet available
Come along to Chippenham CAP Café for a warm welcome, a chance to connect with others, and support if you need it.
For more information contact Maria Baker on 07842 346776 or email mariabaker@capuk.org

FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park
2026-09-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-30 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-23 09:30 - 10:30
Join FREE Park Yoga sessions at John Coles Park, Chippenham (by the tennis courts).
Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag.
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9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 3rd May to 13th September.
Yoga classes with Kyla are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. Kyla’s teachings offer individuals an opportunity to find their own rhythm, with a gentle focus on alignment to increase physical strength, concentration, and balance. No two classes are the same, sometimes a gentle flow, sometimes restorative, always strengthening through our connection to breath and the physical body.
Kyla likens her classes to a shared journey, through a mixture of movement and breath-work as way of connecting and finding a deep inner peace. Kyla is looking forward to sharing with you her knowledge of traditional asana (postural-practice), pranayama (breath-work) and her love of the Sanskrit language, often utilising sound to connect through Mantra (chanting).
Whether you are new to yoga or already have an established yoga practice, Kyla invites you to join her every Sunday for Park Yoga in in John Coles Park.
Together we’ll find a way to connect in and restore.
Om, shanti, shanti, shanti.
There is no need to book, simply show up and bring a mat or a towel. All abilities are welcome.
Find out more:

Frequently asked questions (including wet weather info)
https://parkyoga.co

Chippenham Town Council in partnership with Park Yoga Chippenham and WASP (Wiltshire & Swindon Sport). The project is funded by the Town Council enabling the local community to participate for free.

Inclusive Play - Every First Saturday of the Month
2026-09-05 15:00 - 17:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Join us for fun, freedom and inclusive play at our Inclusive Play sessions in Corsham! These sessions create a welcoming space especially for neurodivergent children and their siblings, where kids can explore, play and be themselves with no judgement or expectations.
🧩 Child-led play means children can move at their own pace, try new activities, and enjoy a safe environment to explore, express and grow.
📅 First Saturday of every month
⏰ 3–5pm
📍 Springfield Community Campus, Corsham
👧 For children aged 12 years & under
🎟 Booking is essential – please book through the Campus before spaces fill up!
📞 01249 468460
(Booking opens 10 days before each session.)
Cost:

£4 per child
£2.80 per sibling

Activities include:

Bouncy castle
Giant Lego
Train set
Tuff trays & sensory play
Swivel chairs & wheelie boards
Sensory den
Soft play
Sensory slide
Balance boards & sensory steps
Colouring corner

These sessions are all about creating a safe, supportive space where children can play freely and families feel welcome. 🌈
📧 For more information: wiltshireinclusiveactivities@hotmail.com
We’d love to see you there! 😊

Treasures from History
2026-09-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Do you like crafts and getting creative? Are you interested in history? If yes, then these are the sessions for you!
This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s archive collections in a friendly and informal setting. Embrace the opportunity to handle original documents which reveal the creative side of archives through the stories of people, places or events.
Please email archives@wiltshire.gov.uk to book your place (15 spaces available).
2026 programme:
7th February – Daily life in the late 18th and early 19th century Wiltshire villages
7th March – Recipes from the Archives
28th March – Wiltshire Lace
25th April – Quilting and Patchwork in Wiltshire
6th June – Wiltshire Bread and Beer
4th July – Wiltshire Glove Making
1st August – Wiltshire Basket Weavers/Makers
5th September – Wiltshire Folklore
3rd October – Lacock Dyes/Dyers of Wiltshire
7th November – Historical Marginalia
5th December – Christmas in Wiltshire
Please note that sessions are subject to change, however participants will have ample warning should this be the case.

No Strings Badminton
2026-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
No Strings Badminton – Every Friday!
Looking for a relaxed game of badminton to kick off your weekend? Join our No Strings Badminton sessions for friendly, pressure-free play and plenty of fun.
Fridays | 7–8pm
£3.60 per person
No booking required – just turn up, bring a friend, and get playing!
Open to all ages and abilities.
Equipment Hire:
Racket hire: £1.50 per racket (subject to availability)
Shuttlecocks: From £2 each (subject to availability)
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome!

The Power of the Particular: Brief Lives Creative Writing Workshops
2026-09-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join the Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group for a series of linked workshops celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of local antiquarian and famous biographer, John Aubrey. The workshops will be led by Lesley Taylor, an experienced facilitator, and will draw inspiration from Aubrey’s work and the museum’s summer exhibition.
Born in Kington St Michael in 1626, Aubrey was a biographer, archaeologist, scientist, naturalist, and oral historian. He valued the minutiae of everyday life, and his writing is rich with specific (and often witty) details that bring the past to life.
Drawing on his most well-known work, Brief Lives – written portraits of key figures of his day – the workshops will explore how to write with greater detail. Sessions will provide an opportunity to develop the skill of telling your own stories with clarity, experimenting with a range of forms including flash fiction, memoir, poetry, and creative non-fiction.
Suitable for beginners and experienced writers alike, this series of monthly workshops will culminate in An Evening with Aubrey at the museum, where participants’ work will be shared and celebrated. The date for this celebratory event is to be confirmed.
Each session costs £5 per person. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. Please contact the museum to reserve your place.

Find out more about the Chippenham – Our History project on this website here.

Memory Box Reading Group
2026-09-02 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-08-19 14:00 - 15:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Do you love reading and history?
Then the Memory Box Reading group might just suit you down to the ground!
In-person sessions run on the first and third Wednesday of every month, 2-3.30pm. Entry is free, and we have a free car park right outside the building; we are also situated close to the railway station. If you are unable to join us in person, there is also the option of joining online via Teams, please enquire for further details.
The Memory Box sessions are a unique opportunity for anyone who is at a loose end to come along and listen to book extracts from our Local Studies Library on a wide range of topics, take a look at a range of documents from our Archive collection and photographs from our Local Studies Collection, not to mention tea/coffee, biscuits and chatting as we go!
All are welcome! If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact Julie, the Local Studies Librarian at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, who is the Memory Box session lead.
Email: julie.davis@wiltshire.go.uk or Tel: 01249 705534

Womens Rounders Club
2026-08-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, SN14 6HJ
Ladies are you Over 18? Enjoy playing Rounders?
If you liked playing Rounders at school why not come along and join us? We play relaxed games and enjoy socialising together.
We Train Monday evenings 6pm at Sheldon school Chippenham on the field, we are a very friendly team, all abilities are welcome.
Why not come and give it a go and maybe make some new friends as well as get some fun exercise?
Email Nick for more information:
nick.jackson@roundersengland.co.uk

Pay as you go Walking Hockey
2026-08-31 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Walking Hockey is exactly as the name suggests – you play Hockey while walking – and is perfect for players who are looking for a less physically demanding version of the sport, but still enjoy participating, showing their skills and being involved in the team and social aspect of the sport.
The game is played on a smaller pitch with lighter balls and rules adapted for safety and accessibility.
We operate a weekly social mixed game at 6pm on Monday evenings all year round. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. There’s always laughter and quite often the chance for a social drink afterwards if you feel like it!

Walking Netball
2026-08-31 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-24 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-08-17 13:30 - 14:30 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Looking for a fun and gentle way to stay active? Walking Netball is a slower-paced version of the traditional game, making it perfect for anyone who wants to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, and friendly environment.
These sessions are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re completely new to netball or returning after a break. Each session includes a gentle warm-up followed by an enjoyable game at a comfortable pace.
🗓 Session Times
• Monday: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
• Friday: 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: £3.60 (subject to change)
Come along, meet new people, and enjoy keeping active in a welcoming atmosphere!
📩 For more information: Rachel.Cornish@wiltshire.gov.uk

Book and Bake
2026-08-29 14:00 - 16:00 | The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham
Saturday is our regular monthly sale. 2-4pm at Doorway, Bath Road Chippenham SN15 2AB…pop in and see us and our books and why not treat yourself to a yummy cake!

Wiltshire Police Community Cyber Drop In
2026-08-28 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Library
Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats and scams. Wiltshire Police will be holding a drop-in session at Chippenham Library on Friday 20th February between 11am and 1pm. No need to book.

Beyond Dementia, Art Group in Chippenham
2026-08-26 14:00 - 15:30 | SN15 1PS, St Paul's Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN151PS, United Kingdom
Chippenham Art Group meets monthly on Wednesdays in St Paul’s Church Hall, Greenway Lane, Chippenham. It’s led by artist Fran Young and organised by our experienced community services coordinator Pam Ollis.
Projects ranging from painting and drawing to collage, printing, crafts, clay modelling and more. We work at a leisurely pace with plenty of time for conversation and connection. No previous experience of art is necessary and everyone works at their own pace. People can also work on their own projects and develop their own ideas.
Family carers are welcome at the group as full members and encouraged to join in to create their own pieces of art.
If you’d like to come along as a group member, or for more information, please call Pam on 01380 739055, or to register your interest please use the form below.
This group is kindly part-funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. Please note, to help towards our costs and materials we ask everyone to pay £6 ‘on the door’ (or you can use our flexible Pay what you Can scheme).
Please register your interest via the Beyond Dementia website

Secret SEN Camp Out | The Secret Camp Out
2026-08-25 - 2026-08-26
A relaxed, inclusive camping break designed especially for Neurodiverse / SEN families. Come and make brilliant family memories in a welcoming environment, with entertainment included and space to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace.
Within easy reach is the World heritage site of Stonehenge, and Longleat Safari Park along with South Wilts Ski indoor Centre and the beautiful Cities of Bath and Salisbury.
What’s included (so far!)
More entertainment will be added as it’s confirmed, but currently planned:

Silent Disco
Active Family Quiz
Wiltshire Inclusive Dance
Daytime activities
Night-time entertainment

Dates:
Tuesday & Wednesday 25th–26th August 2026
Location:
The Secret Camp Out (full details on booking link)
How to book
When you follow the booking link, enter the code: SECRET SEN
This will unlock the two event dates: 25th & 26th August 2026.
Tickets are selling quickly, so we recommend booking as soon as possible.
Email: rmjtopevents@gmail.com

Town Walk
2026-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our free guided walks are back for 2026!
Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team on select Thursdays and Saturdays from May to September for a 40-minute journey through the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day.
Perfect for residents, visitors and groups! Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. Arrive 5 to 10 minutes before to allow for a prompt start. Spaces are limited so booking is essential via Eventbrite.
Saturdays at 2pm:
9 May, 13 June, 11 July, 8 August, 22 August & 12 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
14 May, 18 June, 16 July, 13 August & 17 September

Yelde Hall Summer Opening
2026-08-22 10:30 - 13:30 | The Yelde Hall
Want to discover more about Chippenham’s history? Visit the Yelde Hall on select dates from May to September, where you can meet characters from the town’s past in the council chamber and pirates from 1709 in the lock-up!
The Yelde Hall is free to enter and will be open from 10.30am to 1.30pm.
Opening dates:
Saturday 9 May
Saturday 11 July
Saturday 8 August
Saturday 22 August
Saturday 12 September
