One Chippenham

Chippenham Pickleball Club
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Sports Club
Try out the UK’s fastest growing new sport! A paddle sport for all ages and abilities.
– All equipment provided
– Taught by experienced local players
– Friendly, inclusive doubles competition
– Children under 18 accompanied by adult
– FREE trial and cheap membership
Where: Chippenham Sports Club Air Dome, Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Rd, Chippenham SN15 1NH
When: Every Friday evening 7pm to 10 pm
Cost: First session free, then £3/hr (adults) / £1.50/hr (children)
+ E10 annual affiliation membership to Pickleball England Volunteers
Email: info@chippenhampickballclub.com

Christmas Spectacular
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Chippenham & Swindon Show Choirs invite you to join them for some serious festive fun on Friday 12th December, for a Show Choir Christmas Spectacular.
These two wonderful choirs will be serving up a sumptuous setlist of show tunes, with a few seasonal pieces to get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit.
Support will come from the fabulous Kettle of Fish.
Tickets: £12/£8 concession

Feast of Fools Festive Twist
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Stanton St. Quintin Village Hall, c/o, 3 Rectory Cl, Stanton St Quintin,, Chippenham, SN14 6DT, United Kingdom
A Christmas Concert with a difference. Happening in Stanton St. Quintin, Village Hall on Friday 12th December.
Feast of Fools are the talented local a cappella folk quartet known for their rich harmonies. They sing traditional and modern folk songs that reflect and weave a rich tapestry of social perspectives and emotions. Currently presenting their Festive Twist to include a few seasonal surprises.
Whether you’re a fan, or discovering them for the first time, you’re in for a real treat, this is the perfect way to kick off the festive season.

Teach the Children Well
2025-12-13 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Santa post service run by the Hub that guarantees a response from ‘Santa’ in return for the child buying a toy for a child who is not as lucky as them.

9am until 3pm weekdays at Chippenham Community Hub between 10th and 28th November
Emery Gate Christmas Market – 29th November, 6th and 13th December

Chippenham Study Club
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | The Bridge House – JD Wetherspoon, Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A private study club is being organised for students and others on a Saturday morning available from 08.00 to midday, which will be held at Wetherspoons, Chippenham where a room is privately booked out for the purpose. There is no membership fee.
It will provide a friendly but quiet space for your private study, research, revision, or reading without distractions or noise, yet offer a sense of company and possibly make new friends.
Wetherspoons offers coffee/hot chocolate etc at £1.71p for unlimited refills.
Reasonably priced meals and breakfasts. Full breakfast starts at £2.99.
Free to join.
To register contact: stephencox.gardentrust@gmail.com

Emery Gate Christmas Market
2025-12-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style! Our indoor Christmas Market makes its debut in the former Tesco unit at Emery Gate, bringing loads of seasonal cheer straight to the heart of Chippenham.
What’s on:

Browse a wonderful selection of stalls from local traders offering: art & prints, books & bookmarks, handmade keyrings, plants & home décor, antiques & retro collectibles, quilts & cushions, jewellery, crocheted items, perfumes & fragrances, second-hand bric-a-brac and vintage finds, cakes & bakes, sweet treats, locally produced rum & snacks.• Mulled wine and Christmas bites to get you in the mood.
Family fun fair rides including bumper cars and tea-cups.
Don’t miss a visit to Father Christmas in our Christmas Grotto: 11:00am-4:00pm. Each child will receive a small gift. Entry to the Grotto: £3.50 per child (card/contactless only).

Details & Tips:

Entry to the Christmas Market is free.
Rides & Grotto incur additional costs. .

We’ll see you at Emery Gate for the festive fun!

Free Community Cafe at Station Hill Baptist Church
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
Join us Every Saturday, 11am-1pm!
☕ Pop into our cozy cafe. Kids & adults welcome!
🍰 Grab a cake, sip a cuppa in peace, or get creative with some crafts!
We’re also here to provide prayer or a listening ear, just let one of our volunteers know.
🎉 All welcome, always free! 🎉

Festive Visible Mending Workshop
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Learn hints, tips and tricks to reuse, repair and repurpose unloved clothing in our Visible Mending workshop, with a festive twist.
Discover how to approach repairing your clothing with a professional seamstress. Learn the basic stitches used for hand repairs, how to sew a patch and how to embellish old clothing to give it a new lease of life.
All materials and equipment will be provided. This workshop is suitable for ages 18+.
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.

Blooming Chic by Judy Ward: Christmas Wreath workshops
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
Christmas Wreath workshops
December 2025 dates –
Wednesday 3rd & 10th December 7pm – 9pm
Saturday 13th December 2pm – 4pm
At our studio in Chippenham
Book at www.bloomingchic.co.uk/workshops or call Judy on 07813-886801
£65 per person to include tuition, all materials and refreshments.

Quetzal Gallery: Late night Christmas opening
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:30 | Quetzal Gallery, 61 New rd, Chippenham, SN15 1ES
Quetzal Gallery welcomes all to a festive late night opening for browsing and shopping, with mulled wine and mince pies.

The Kitchen by Wine Monkey is open for dinner
2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
The newest project from the guys at Wine Monkey, The Kitchen is a new restaurant in Chippenham and the coolest place to dine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, brunch at the weekend and now every Friday and Saturday for dinner. They’ve blended the sophistication of a gourmet deli with the casual atmosphere of a classic French bistro to create a unique dining experience where artisanship meets playful elegance.
Specialising in handmade food, creative recipes and excellent service, Chef Lisa puts her extensive culinary experience to work in the kitchen, while head sommelier Bryan expertly pairs wines to enjoy alongside.
Bookings are highly recommended as this place is very popular. Open 6-10pm.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests are very welcome.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
WILTSHIRE POLICE BAND
Come along and enjoy an evening of great music.
www.wiltshirepoliceband.com

Whole Lotta Shakin’: The Shakin’ Stevens Story
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
Fully endorsed by members of Shaky’s own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK’s biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s, is a nostalgic celebration, jam-packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Performing as Shakin’ Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full audio-visual spectacular with his live band, including rare footage and images that tell the story of the rockin’ Welsh boy and his rise to chart-topping superstardom.
The Christmas show features the No.1 hit ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ plus ‘Blue Christmas’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘The Best Christmas of them all’ alongside the massive hits ‘Green Door’, ‘Oh Julie’, ‘You Drive Me Crazy’ and ‘This Ole House’… as well as the classic songs which were covered by Shaky from artists such as Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley.
Put your bopping shoes on, dust off the double denim, slick back your hair and get ready to sing-along, dance-along and join in with the biggest and best Shaky’ Christmas party to hit UK theatres… ever!
www.wholelottashakin.co.uk
Tickets: £28
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes including 20 minute interval
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.

North West Wiltshire Ramblers walks
2025-12-14
Seasons greetings from the North West Wiltshire Ramblers. We’ll be walking throughout the festive period. Walk more, worry less. Life is better on foot.
Our weekly programme of Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles, and take place in North Wiltshire and the surrounding counties. Our members come from all over the region including Box, Calne, Corsham, Malmesbury and Melksham.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Black Hill (Cats Back) – Offas Dyke – Hay Bluff Circuit.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 9.5 miles

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Sherston and the Westonbirt Arboretum.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8.7 miles

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Avebury and the Cherhill Monument
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11.5 miles

Sunday, 21 December 2025

A Sunday Saunter from Grittleton.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

Friday, 26 December 2025

A Boxing Day Blast from Chittoe Heath.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 5.0 miles

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Amesbury – Stonehenge Circuit.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 10.5 miles

Sunday, 4 January 2026

A Sunday Stroll from near The Gibb.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 3.6 miles

Saturday, 10 January 2026

A Walk Exploring Parts of Bristol.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.8 miles

Sunday, 18 January 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Kington Langley.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.2 miles

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Yanworth and the Cotswolds
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles

Sunday, 15 February 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Brinkworth.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

HOW DO I JOIN IN A WALK?
Please contact the walk leader directly. You are welcome to walk with us up to 3 times before deciding to join the Ramblers.
MEETING POINT
If you require a lift, you must contact the walk leader beforehand. The car symbol indicates that, where lifts are required, we will meet you in the Bath Road car park in central Chippenham
ST918733 on OS Explorer 156, postcode SN15 2SA.
Alternatively walkers can make their own way to the start of the walk. Please note that parking charges apply on Sundays.
INTERESTED?
If you would like to know more about our group please contact a walk leader, find ‘North West Wiltshire Ramblers’ on Facebook, or visit our website at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/north-west-wiltshire-group.
WALKS GRADES
Leisurely – Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience, which may include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate – Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness, which may include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?
An individual annual membership of the Ramblers amounts to less than a cup of takeaway coffee per month! To join online, visit ramblers.org.uk/join.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome to attend our rambles. Please check with the leader beforehand that the walk is suitable. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A SHORT LEAD AT ALL TIMES.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2025-12-15 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.
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 selection of fabulous feel-good songs. No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Chippenham Rounders
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Ladies only Rounders.
Just like at school, we come together and play a game or two of Rounders.

Play Rounders
2025-12-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
Ladies only Rounders
We are a ladies only group based now at Hardenhuish school. Weather is no problem, as we are now indoors.
Use the QR code to sign up (or the link below) and come and have some fun, and play Rounders like you did at schoolhttps://www.roundersengland.co.uk/rounders…/play-rounders/

Christmas Quiz
2025-12-15 20:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
First place prizes
8pm start time
Teams up to 5 max
£l cash entry per person
Old Road Tavern, Chippenham

Festive Quiz Night
2025-12-16 19:00 - 22:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
Rivo’s classic monthly quiz, a little earlier in the month – and Christmas themed!
– maximum six people to a team
– £2 cash per player
– half the cash pot to the winners; half to Spero Food Bank

The Village Singers
2025-12-16 19:15 - 21:15 | St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Love to sing?
The Village Singers are a community choir with members of all ages coming from the villages and towns around Chippenham. We have no auditions and we always welcome new members. We have been making music together since 2011.
We are united by our love of music and our love of fun but also through many shared emotional experiences. As well as performing in local churches we have had several wonderful tours including singing in Bruges, Paris, New York and Amsterdam.
We meet at St Andrew’s Church Chippenham every Tuesday during term time from 7.15pm-9.15pm.
Why not come along and have a free taster?
If you would like to try us, please email info@villagesingers.co.uk
Find out more by visiting our website: villagesingers.co.uk
2025 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

7th January – 11th February rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
18th February:- NO REHEARSAL HALF TERM
25th February – 1st April rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
8th April & 15th April:- NO REHEARSAL EASTER BREAK
22nd April – 20th May rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
May 27th:- NO REHEARSAL HALF TERM
3rd June – 15th July rehearsals (7.15pm – 9.15pm)
SUMMER BREAK
2nd September – 23rd September rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
September 30th:- NO REHEARSAL HALF TERM
7th October – 16th December rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
CHRISTMAS BREAK.

Allsorts Community Choir Weekly Sessions
2025-12-16 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 meets Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham.
All sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of people from 18-108 welcome!
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined (paid termly). Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
“Such fun having a good sing-song with such lovely happy caring folks.” Choir Member
As of August 2025 the waiting list to join is full, please reach out over the Christmas break to check it’s status.
We’d love to perform at your next event, simply contact us to check availability: allsortschippenham@hotmail.com
Wow! What an evening and thanks to Allsorts for a great performance and showing what a community choir is all about.
Organiser of local charity concert

Christmas Carols and Cake!
2025-12-16 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 invite you along to enjoy song and cake!
Donations being taken for Chippenham Cavaliers Inclusive Rugby Team.

Drop in grant funding support sessions
2025-12-17 10:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
Get personalised guidance and help with making a grant application to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
Drop in to see one of our friendly Grant Managers between 10am-12pm on Wednesdays at the CAP Cafe, Station Hill Baptist Church.
You might be a Chippenham resident seeking funding support for things like food vouchers, white goods, furniture, mobility aids, bankruptcy fees, education resources, course fees or funeral costs. Perhaps you run a local community group or work for a charity or not for profit organisation aiming to make a difference for Chippenham residents.
By offering these informal sessions, we aim to empower more individuals to be able to get the funding the support they need and more organisations to create positive change to support the wellbeing of Chippenham residents.

Can’t make Wednesdays? Check out our other drop-in sessions on our website here.
Find out more about Chippenham Borough Lands Charity on our website – cblc.org.uk
Find out how to apply for one of our grants here – cblc.org.uk/grant-applications

We look forward to meeting you!

CAP Cafe
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
A cafe with a warm welcome, chance to chat, free tea/coffee and cake, craft activities, children’s toys.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches will also be available to talk if you feel you might need a free, professional debt advice service.
CAP’s debt counselling helps thousands of people become debt free every year. They are committed to providing a service that takes into account the client’s wider circumstances and emotional needs as well as their financial situation, which means it is particularly suitable for those who are more vulnerable and in need of additional support. Their service is completely free and available to everyone.
CAP Money courses also available here (money management and budgeting).

Downtown Days
2025-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
If you are down town and want some company, pop in and meet the members of Downtown Days for a coffee and a chat – you will be made most welcome.

Helping Hands Support Group
2025-12-17 12:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
Are you wanting some help with everyday life and needing someone to talk to? Would you like a friendly face to assist you with coming to terms with changes in your life or making important decisions you would like someone to talk to about?
We are here from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoons to support anyone in need. We are always happy to listen and give one to one support.
Please do make use of this opportunity and do not sit and struggle alone as we have a fantastic trained team to guide you along your way.

A Christmas Sing
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
The Sparkly Singers are very excited to announce that on Wednesday 17th December 2025, we’ll be teaming up with Wiltshire-based singers, The Choir Club (formerly PSG Choirs), and returning to the stunning setting of St Paul’s Church in Chippenham for a very special Charity Christmas Concert in aid of Leukaemia UK, Motor Neurone Disease Association and Parkinson’s UK.
Not only we will be sharing a cracking selection of singalong seasonal songs – everything from back-in-the-day classics to up-to-the-minute hits – but we’ll also be bringing our trademark Sparkly bags, filled to the brim with never-before-seen props and surprises.
And of course, there’ll also be a fabulous array of refreshments and some incredible raffle prizes for you to spend those extra pennies on during the evening.
Tickets for this not-to-be-missed festive treat are just £10 each and are on sale now. Contact Mel Smith on 07500 494947 or melaniej_1954@icloud.com to secure yours without delay.

Waverley Album Listening Event - Christmas 2025 Show
2025-12-17 19:30 - 23:00 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
We run a free monthly musical fundraising event at The Waverley Bar in Chippenham in aid of Dorothy House Hospice.
Join us on Wednesday 17th December at The Waverley in Chippenham for an evening of Christmas fun and classic tunes fundraising for Dorothy House Hospice at The Waverley in Chippenham.
We are delighted to welcome local Grammy winning drummer, Rob Brian, who will bring his jazz trio accompanied by vocalist Karolina Griškutė. Alongside the live music, we will also play Ella Fitzgerald’s classic 1960 vinyl album ‘Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas.’
As usual there is no entrance charge, but we do welcome any donations to the work of the Hospice, which can be given as cash, by card or online via a dedicated portal.
We will also have a special Xmas raffle with many excellent prizes -just £1 per ticket to enter and if you attend wearing a Christmas jumper or hat, you will get one free ticket. If you already work for or volunteer for the Hospice you also get another free ticket!
Get to the bar by 7.30pm to grab a drink and a good seat, the music will start promptly at 8pm

Sparkly Singers
2025-12-18 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
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.
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.
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.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Friendly Faces
2025-12-19 10:00 - 12:00
Friendly Faces is a community group and provides a welcoming space for young people and adults with additional needs.
We meet every 3rd Friday of the month at Station Hill Baptist Church and every 1st Friday of the month we have a social gathering & dog walk meeting at Rivo Lounge.
We welcome you along to our friendly & inclusive community café. We offer refreshments, games, crafts or just a listening ear.
We aim to build and strengthen relationships, social confidence and wellbeing.
Carers/parents & support dogs welcome! We kindly ask for £1 donation.
Our next Friendly Meetings…
@Station Hill
21st November
19th December
@Rivo Lounge
7th November
5th December
