February Half Term: Family Creative Activities
2023-02-14 10:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative and stamp, paint and draw your finishing touches to make a unique printed picture.
Free family drop-in activity inspired by our current exhibition, Contemporary Print & The Ink On Paper Press.

Love Bugs Craft Workshop
2023-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us on Tuesday 14th February! From 11am – 3pm, enjoy a fun-filled day of activities!
We are hosting a FREE craft workshop and invite you to take part in making cute love bugs out of recycled materials and creating a Valentine’s Day card for your loved ones.
Event T&C’s

Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
This workshop is suitable for ages 3 – 10 years old.
This event is free to attend.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Emery Gate Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Emery Gate Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply.
Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Emery Gate Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.

Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Emery Gate Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Emery Gate Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.

Carer Support Wiltshire
2023-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Do you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you? Pop along and have a chat with us about help that might be available to support you in your caring role.
Find out more information and advice at: –
www.carersupportwiltshire.co.uk
Call FREE on 0800 181 4118

Journey to the Stars
2023-02-15 14:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Put on your spacesuit, check co-ordinates, and fire up your engines… it’s time to go on a Journey to the Stars!
Let Squashbox Theatre be your guide on a journey through the universe: across the solar system, past twinkling stars, towards distant galaxies… to the edge of space and time itself!
Using only silly puppets, ridiculous and unnecessary props, ludicrous wigs and assorted fruits and vegetables, Squashbox Theatre will reveal the secrets of the universe!
Journey to the Stars! is a marvellous blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music, and comedy, sprinkled with astounding science and astronomy facts, and all contained within an accessible, funny and unique family show.
Recommended for children aged 5+ and their families
Standard ticket: £8.50 | Family of 4: £30.00
Duration: approx. 55 minutes no interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Chippenham Hub Friendship Group
2023-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Time to chat, meet and laugh. Bingo, guest speakers, quizzes and more. Everyone welcome.

Canal Day at Chippenham Museum
2023-02-16 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum to celebrate the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities.
Canal Day is a great opportunity to meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and Lacock. Details of how to reach the site and volunteer opportunities to support its restoration will be available at the event.
Free, drop-in 10.30am-3.30pm

Ask the Leader of Wiltshire Council
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Olympiad
Ever wondered why the council has made a decision or what is being done in your area?
Come along to an event near you and put your questions directly to Cllr Richard Clewer
First event: 16 Feb, 6pm-7.30pm at Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham
More info on Wiltshire Council website here.
View a video of Cllr Clewer explaining about the event here.

Stay and Play session
2023-02-17 13:30 - 15:30 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
We are super excited to announce our first Stay and Play session will be up and running during February half term.
Pop along and let your little ones go crazy!!
£3 entry – we hope to see you there.

Polar Printing: Children’s Art Workshop
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Learn how to create your own print inspired by the polar regions in this children’s workshop.
Using everyday materials, you will be introduced to collagraph and monotype printing techniques and create your very own polar landscape inspired by the work of Emma Stibbon RA, whose prints feature in our current exhibition ‘Contemporary Print & the Ink on Paper Press’.
This session is led by artist Amy-Jane Blackhall who founded the INK ON PAPER PRESS in Wiltshire in 2015.
This workshop is suitable for ages 8-13
Sessions at 10am & 2pm
£6, booking essential

Free Children's workshop at Chippenham Library Queen Mary I.
2023-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Library
Free history workshop at Chippenham Library this half-term – come along and find out about life in the time of Queen Mary I. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Places must be booked in advance at the library or on 01249 650536.
Funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

'Another Night at the Three Crowns' with Clive Stocker & Friends
2023-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a magical evening of music with Clive Stocker & Friends.

MOVE WITH ME
2023-02-21 10:00 - 23:00 | Clubhouse – Bromham Social Centre, Bromham Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB, United Kingdom
A creative movement and dance class for the Early Years: inviting play and exploration and supporting development and connection.
Join me for a relaxed class for children from around 1 year to 4 years old and their parents/carers. First class is free and siblings free also. This is an inclusive class. Please contact Georgie with any questions or to register: frolicandflail@gmail.com
I have over 10 years of experience facilitating dance and movement for children and adults. I have worked internationally delivering community dance workshops and performances. I have a particular interest in supporting the 0-5’s and their carers through play and movement, engaging with music and touch.

Arts & Crafts for Wellbeing Course
2023-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Arts and Crafts has the power to make you feel good, reduce stress and anxiety. This course will help you gain creative skills through practical activities, as well as gaining confidence.
Find out more – https://www.wiltshire.ac.uk/study/art-and-craft-for-wellbeing
This six week course will run for one day per week at the Chippenham Community Eco Hub on Wednesdays between 22.02.23-29.03.23.

Talk the Big C
2023-02-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Friendly space. It’s good to talk and share.

Waterstone's Bookclub - February - Lamplighters' by Emma Stonex
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Thursday 23rd February 18:00 – 19:00
Join us for our Thursday Evening Book Club! This month we will be reading the outstanding ‘The Lamplighters’ by Emma Stonex. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Ladies Touch Rugby Evening
2023-02-24 19:00 | Chippenham RFC, Allington Field, Chippenham, SN14OYZ
The Chippenham Ladies and Girls sections are running a touch evening in conjunction with International Women’s Day to celebrate the ever growing interest in women’s rugby.
Over a quarter of the overall playing population of the game we all love so much, is now female, with a 27% increase since 2017.
A third of the representatives on the Rugby World Council are female, being fully immersed with key decisions and growth of the game in the future.
We do hear about sexism within the game, however we want to celebrate US with this event, and showcase the pride we have for inclusivity within the sport.
So join us for an evening of touch rugby, open to all ages and no experience required. Whether you want an evening of fitness, to meet some new friends, to give rugby a try or simply celebrate with us, head down to Chippenham Rugby Club.
And if all that isn’t enough to get you to join us, there will also be drinks in the clubhouse afterwards!
if you are interested, or have any questions about the event, please contact us via email, Facebook, or call 07816 105566

Cause Music Cafe
2023-02-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
An evening of great music and fun from 5 different lineups in relaxed cafe atmosphere with full bar.

Fringe Feb Megashow Weekender
2023-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Big two-dayer music event at the Old Road Tavern with Oxygen Thief, Qariaq, Kate Lomas, Ravetank, Just Parsons, Mac Lloyd, Harmony Asia, Lucky Number Seven, Phreakers, Peter You’re a Pirate?, Lonely Daughter, Lloyd Edwards, Kirsty Clinch, and the mysterious MASCARPONE, plus DJ sets from Poor Mans Friend Records.
Pay what you can – £5 suggestion.
Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for supporting this event.

Yesterday's Story CIC presents Queen Mary 1
2023-02-25 10:00 | Chippenham Town Centre
This a brand new performance was commissioned by Yesterday’s Story to share the story of Queen Mary I and her association with Chippenham Borough Lands for Fringe Feb 2023.
Devised and performed by Wiltshire based songwriter and performer Louise Jordan – The Pop-Up Pedestal is a one woman street theatre performance. Watch the statue come to life, be entertained and experience local history which still has an impact on Chippenham residents today.
Saturday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 3pm in Borough Parade
Sunday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 2pm at Borough Parade
Yesterday’s Story CIC aims to tell stories from the past, by bringing them to life through arts, culture and live events.
Funding support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

The Wild Escape Takeover Day
2023-02-25 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us as we start our Wild Escape adventure inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s beautiful print of the Peppered Moth, now part of the museum collection, with family friendly creative sessions.
Discover the amazing story of the colour changing Peppered Moth. Imagine the moths escape back to its natural habitat and help it by creating it some crafty camouflage.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30.
We’re excited to be part of The Wild Escape, a major new project led by Art Fund uniting hundreds of museums and schools in a celebration of UK wildlife and creativity. Find out more:
artfund.org/thewildescape

Hairy Stars
2023-02-25 14:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Hunting for hairy stars in the Messy Kitchen of the Sun.

What is a hairy star and where would I find one?
What has it got to do with your hairdresser and a bottle of ketchup?
Are we really all just stardust?
Did the world’s oceans fall from the sky and why is the Sun a messy cook?

Join Paul to find out how the solar system formed, how we know and where the ice in a G&T really comes from.
Warning! This show contains exciting experiments and fascinating facts!
This Fringe Feb event has been made possible with support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
Tickets: Pay What You Can £6 | £4 | £2
Age: 14+
Duration: approx. 50 minutes no interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Instant Wit - The quick fire comedy improvisation show
2023-02-25 20:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun.
Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes. For audiences aged 12+.

‘Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!‘ Hackney Gazette

‘Instant Wit are a team of very funny people who produce a professional, very funny show.’

Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in Chippenham

Bag your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone-arts-cic

Sunday afternoon picture book story time - Waterstones
2023-02-26 15:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Sunday afternoon picture book story time. We will be reading the beautiful ‘ The Fairy Garden’ by Georgia Buckthorn and Isabella mazzanti. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Fringe Feb at The Neeld
2023-02-26 18:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Neeld and Riverbank Studios, Chippenham present three amazing homegrown acts, celebrating Chippenham’s up-and-coming music scene.
Boston Green were Nibley Festival slot winners in last year’s Take The Stage competition and recently released their self-titled debut on Spotify and Apple Music.
They will be joined by Intermission, and fellow Take The Stage 2022 finalist Meg.
This event is part of Chippenham Fringe February – follow the Fringe Feb Facebook page for info on all of the events happening.
Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for supporting this event.

Find out about fostering online session
2023-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
Find out about fostering at our next ‘Bring a cuppa and your questions’ session” on Monday 27th February. This is an informal drop in session for anyone who would like to find out more about fostering, to ask questions or simply to know what fostering is like in real life scenarios. One of our foster carers will be online to share his experience and fostering staff will be able to help with fostering queries.
A link to join the session can be found here – https://bit.ly/3XjaI5i.

MOVE WITH ME - creative movement for under 5's
2023-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Bromham Social Centre – Clubhouse, Bromham Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB, United Kingdom
Dance and movement classes led by an experienced teacher, using play and creativity to foster development and connection.
We use props, story, sensory work, music, our whole selves to have fun together! Georgie comes from a background in creative and inclusive community dance. She combines this experience with a knowledge of child development to provide an opportunity to explore ourselves, our relationships with each other and our world.
Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us – first trial session free!
Email Georgie for information and to sign up:

Free Creative Flower Making Workshop
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Come and join us for a fun morning of crafting at the Community Hub.
We’ll be making beautiful flowers to be used as a backdrop for photos at the Mayor’s Ball.
Materials will be provided, tea & coffee will be available for donation to the Hub and Cllr Liz Alstrom will be bringing the biscuits!

Tuesday Picture Book Club - Waterstones
2023-02-28 10:30 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Tuesday morning picture book story time. We will be reading the special ‘Mums Are Magnificent’ by Simon Philip and Dawn Lo. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!
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Not on your own
2023-02-28 18:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Need someone to talk with or wanting some company, maybe just a little interaction? Please come and join this new Chippenham group – no one should feel alone.
Not on your Own is a support group looking to engage with adults wanting some company and to just freely chat. A great opportunity to get yourself heard.

Learn to Solder with Chiptic at Wiltshire College - Tuesday 28th February 7pm to 9pm
2023-02-28 19:00 | Wiltshire College, Cocklesbury Lane, Chippenham
Chiptic (Chippenham Technology and Innovation Club) is a new club for all people interested in designing and making things with a focus on technologies such as electronics, coding, 3D printing, 3D modelling and CNC machining.
The club kicked off a few months ago and we have recently begun a collaboration with Wiltshire College and they are allowing us to use their facilities (electronics lab, 3D printers, machine shop and more).
Our first practical session at the college will focus on soldering – an essential skill for creating electronic circuits. Do please come along and learn to solder or refresh your soldering skills. The session is free. Just come along to Wiltshire College, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday 28th February. If you park at the college, then make sure to register your car at reception to avoid a parking fine.
The club aims to support anyone who has an interest in designing and making things and who wants to learn new skills and collaborate with others. Come along and let us know what you would like to achieve and we will see what we can do to assist you.
To keep up to date with what the club does each week, register your email on the Chiptic website and check your spam filter if you don’t start to receive any messages.
