The Village Singers
2025-10-28 19:15 - 21:15 (Europe/London) | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
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.

Chippenham Show Choir
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Singing songs from smash hit West End musicals as well as lesser-known off-Broadway gems, all in a cappella, Chippenham Show Choir is fast-paced, exciting and seriously good fun! With no auditions, and regular performances come and try out Chippenham Show Choir – your first session is completely FREE!

Chippenham Show Choir Autumn Term!
2025-10-28 19:30 - 21:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
⭐ Hot off our second SOLD OUT run at Edinburgh Fringe, Show Choir’s Chippenham branch is accepting new members for our Autumn term
We’d particularly LOVE more deep voices (tenor / bass) regardless of gender!
♥️ No Auditions, everyone welcome!
🍻 Regular socials, events and performances
✨ First session completely FREE
📆 Tuesdays 7:30-9pm
📍King Alfred Hall in Chippenham town centre.
⭐ Sign up at https://www.ukshowchoir.com/join-us to book a FREE trial session!

Drop in grant funding support sessions
2025-10-29 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
2025-10-29 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
2025-10-29 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.

FREE Hamilton-Inspired Workshop with Lisa Southam
2025-10-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Step into the room where it happens!
Join actor and drama coach Lisa Southam for a high-energy drama and musical theatre workshop inspired by the smash-hit musical Hamilton.
Through rap, rhythm, movement, script and character work, you’ll dive into the world of Alexander Hamilton and the American Revolution. Expect fun warm-ups, scene and song exploration, creative devising, and even your own mini rap battle. Perfect for young performers who love to sing, act, move – and make some noise!

Helping Hands Support Group
2025-10-29 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.

Waverley Album Listening Event Fundraiser for Dorothy House Hospice - October 29th 2025
2025-10-29 19:30 - 22:00 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
October’s fundraiser for our local Hospice will be held at The Waverley bar in Chippenham on Wednesday 29th starting around 8pm.
We will be discussing and listening to vinyl copies of Elvis Costello’s 1977 debut LP ‘My Aim Is True’ and the 2024 release from Texan funk-soul band Silver Skylarks ‘The Number One Set And Sound’.
As usual get along around 7.30pm to get a good seat and a drink.
There is no charge for entry and all are welcome, voluntary donations to Dorothy House Hospice are of course gratefully received. Come and stay for the whole evening or just pop in to listen whilst you sup your beer.

October Half Term, Quiet Time Sessions
2025-10-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way.
Last entry 9.45am.

Cars Galore Halloween Party
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Who’s excited for our spooktacular Halloween party for under 5’s and their siblings!

An hour of Halloween crafts, messy play and cars galore!
Free spooky goody bag for every child
Fancy dress encouraged
Half price tickets for siblings and discounted family tickets
Book here: https://bookwhen.com/carsgalore

Messy Church - St Peter's
2025-10-30 10:00 - 12:00 | St Peter’s Church, Lords Mead, Chippenham, SN14 0LL, United Kingdom
A morning of crafts, games, singing, toast, hot drinks, and a whole lot of fun as we explore the story of Jonah and the Whale together! Aimed at those in primary school, but all ages are welcome. No need to book, you don’t need to come to church normally, and no cost.

Home Energy Drop in session - Chippenham Library
2025-10-30 10:00 - 14:30 | Chippenham Library
Come to our FREE Home Energy Advice Drop in session, Thursday 30th October, 10am to 2-30pm, at Chippenham Library.
As part of Libraries Week 2025 and the theme “Seeds of Change: Make a Difference with Your Library”, Zero Chippenham Volunteers Matthew (Home Energy) and Chris (Thermal Cameras) will be offering free advice on How to keep your home warm and save money this winter.
Chris will be demonstrating one of Zero Chippenham’s thermal cameras, which you can borrow for FREE from Zero Chippenham*, or borrow one from Wiltshire libraries own scheme. Chris is taking heat view training later this month and can advise how to make the best use of the cameras to see where your home is losing heat and money.
Matthew can provide FREE home energy advice, and has recently completed Retrofit advisor training**. We will have a number of simple home insulation measures on display that you can try yourself, as well as advice sheets, and information on the latest Home Energy grants.
Matthew and Chris look forward to seeing you on Thursday 30th October 2025 at Chippenham library.

October Half Term, Drop-in Creative Activities
2025-10-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for some free, fun, creative activities at Chippenham Museum.

Sparkly Singers
2025-10-30 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.

Beginners Couch to 5k Nordic Walk for Health 10 Week Nordic Walking Course
2025-10-31 09:00 - 10:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Our Beginner’s Couch to 5K Nordic Walk for Health Course is a structured, supportive program designed to help individuals gradually build up their fitness and confidence to complete a 5K walk using Nordic walking techniques.
Perfect for those new to exercise or returning after a break, the course spans 10 weeks, starting with short, manageable sessions that focus on learning proper pole technique, improving posture, and developing a steady walking rhythm. Each week, the intensity and walking duration gently increase, helping participants boost their stamina and strength without feeling overwhelmed.
With guidance from a fully qualified British Nordic Walking instructor and the motivation of a group setting, this course offers a fun, social, and achievable path to completing a 5K while enjoying the full-body benefits of Nordic walking.
This course will be held in John Coles Park where you will be able to go at your own pace and we hope to end our 10 weeks completing the 5k route that Chippenham Parkrun follow in Monkton Park.
For more information or to book a place please visit our website nordicnomads.net and fill in the ‘contact us’ form.

The Mayor's Coffee Morning 2025
2025-10-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join the Mayor of Chippenham for a coffee and some cake to raise funds for the mayoral charity this year, Springboard Chippenham.
Springboard Chippenham is a charity that provides support for pre-school children (aged 0-5) with special needs and their families. They are based in Chippenham, but their catchment area covers the whole of North Wiltshire. They have been successfully helping children and their families since 1976 and they are the only specialist service of their kind in the north of the county.
Join us at 9.30am – midday on Friday 31st October in the Neeld Foyer

Drop in grant funding support sessions
2025-10-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
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-2pm on Fridays at the Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS.
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!

Boogie Beat Babies Halloween Party!
2025-10-31 11:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Town Football Club, Bristol road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LR, United Kingdom
Join us for a SPOOKTASTIC Halloween party with your babies on Friday 31st October. We are going to have lots of spooky, musical fun at our 45 minute party and we would love to see you there! There will be music, songs, dancing, movement, props and so much more! Costumes are encouraged, but of course never compulsory! 🎃🏚️🕸️🎶
Whether we are singing along to our favourite nursery rhymes, bringing stories to life through movement and props, twirling our scarves around, shaking to the ‘shake & stop’ song, chasing bubbles, flying high with the parachute…we will be sure to have lots of fun at Boogie Beat!
Our Boogie Beat Babies classes are suitable for newborns – pre-walkers.

Kids Crafty Crew Workshop - Spooky Halloween
2025-10-31 12:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
Book your child’s space for our Spooky Halloween event making skeletons. We ask for a minimum donation of £2.00 per child and you get to take your boney friend home with you in time for the BIG night.

Kids Halloween Party
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | The Pheasant Inn, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AE
Children’s Halloween Party
Disco, games and prizes.
£12 per child
ages 4 to 11
Fancy dress encouraged
Parent supervision required
Booking essential

Halloween Party
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | The Pheasant Inn, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AE
Join us before you take the kids trick or treating for a Halloween disco with party Monster/Halloween themed party games, devilishly good kid’s disco and bubble machine, monstrous pop & halloween songs, terror-ific, lively children’s entertainer, ghoulish prizes, consolation sweets/stickers.
For kids aged 4 to 11
£12 per child. Booking essential (parent supervision required)
https://www.pheasantchippenham.co.uk/

Kids Halloween Party
2025-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Calling all little witches & wizards!Join us at Grounded Chippenham for our Kids Halloween Party 31st October | 5–7pm Spooky tunes & much more!No need to book – just turn up!
Who’s coming? dress, disco, free pizza and and drinks for all the kids!

Bargammons Tavern Halloween Party
2025-10-31 18:00 - 23:30 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Creepy Mini Quiz, Spooky Taskmaster, Two Rooms & A Boom! Prizes for Best Costume and winners of games. From 6pm (price just holds your place, £10 charged on night)

Cause music cafe
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A monthly live music cafe with a variety of musical lineups

Chippenham Pickleball Club
2025-10-31 19:00 - 22:00 | 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

Halloween Party
2025-10-31 21:00 - 2025-11-01 02:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night of thrills, chills, and killer tunes at Grounded Chippenham! Live DJ spinning spooky beats Costume Competition – Dress to scare and win a bottle of Prosecco Free shot when you sign up via our socials or email us!

Chippenham Study Club
2025-11-01 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

Rag and Bone Arts CIC Theatre Company
2025-11-01 10:30 - 13:00 | Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EP, United Kingdom
Calling all performers aged 13 and up (including adults)
A NEW performance company for young people and adults.
We spent time in June 2025 exploring ideas and working together to see what sort of work we all wanted to create and this will now be followed by a 9 week rehearsal period from Saturday 27th September, followed by an intensive rehearsal period in January 2026 finishing a performance on Feb 7th 2026 (Venue – TBC – as we’ll come up with that together).
Whether you’re a seasoned actor or just starting out, why not showcase your talent and connect with like-minded locals? It may be that you prefer to be backstage or help with the design and production. Whatever your skills, we’ll find something for you that’ll bring out your best and get you involved, if it’s the right fit for you and us.
All members who sign up must be available for all of the dates below:September 27th
October 4th, 11th and 18th
November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th
Jan 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Feb 7th (Venue TBC)
(£55 for the whole project (June 2025 to February 2026), thanks to the Wiltshire Community Foundation. You may bring £3 subs per week if it’s easier for you.
See you soon.

Treasures from the Archives – Explore, Discover, Discuss
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Make 2025 your year of discovery and join our new Treasures from the Archives group. This is an opportunity for you to explore some of the amazing documents in the Wiltshire and Swindon Archive collections in a friendly and informal setting.
The group meets every other month on a Saturday, led by Community History Advisor Gianna Torchia. Each hour-long session will focus on an original document that will be explored and discussed to reveal the creative side of archives through the stories of people, places or events. Gianna hopes to inspire members to get creative using information from the original documents. An information pack, including transcriptions and reading lists, will be available at the end of each session.
Each session has a different theme which will provide you with an opportunity to explore not only the original documents, but also to look at recreations made by Gianna especially for the session, such as knitting from historic patterns and tasting products made using original recipes.
Treasures from the Archives is the ideal introduction to exploring Wiltshire’s history and expanding your understanding and knowledge of the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre’s collections.
The sessions are free and will run every other month on a Saturday from 11:00 to 12:00.
For more information contact archives@wiltshire.gov.uk or tel 01249 705500
