RUHX Polar Plunge
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | South Cerney Outdoor Lake
Are you brrr-ave enough to take the plunge for Royal United Hospitals Bath? Join us for a cold water dip at the beautiful South Cerney Outdoor lake in the Cotswolds. Whether you dip, bob, or swim, you’ll be doing it for a good cause.
Tickets cost £15 and include lifeguard support, your very own charity swim cap and a hot drink to warm you up after.
Find out more and register on our website

Festive Vintage Market
2023-12-02 10:00 - 15:00 | The Yelde Hall
A chance to browse vintage treasures just in time for Christmas, in the beautiful setting of Chippenham’s Medieval Yelde Hall.

Spotlight 3: Modern & Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This exhibition is the third in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.
The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all.
At the heart of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection are works that acknowledge the legacy of the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, a pioneering residential art school that counted some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art amongst its teachers and students.
North Wiltshire’s creativity proudly extends beyond the Academy, and the collection records and celebrates the many contemporary artists who continue to live and work in this area today.
Further details about the artworks can also be found in the accompanying catalogue available in the museum shop.
Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Free entry
Image: Teal Grail, © Nicholas Lees

Santa’s Grotto - Emery Gate
2023-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Enter the Magic of Christmas at Our Festive Grotto!
Journey through a captivating winter wonderland and experience the joy of meeting Santa and receive a unique gift!
To avoid disappointment we encourage you to reserve your magical moment with Santa this year.
https://www.bookfatherchristmas.co.uk/EmeryGate
Available Dates:
Every Saturday – December 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 2023
Hours: 10 am to 4 pm

Festive Family Creative Activities
2023-12-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for free Christmas craft activities in our galleries, part of Chippenham Town Council’s Christmas Light Switch On celebrations.
Free, drop in 10.30am-3.30pm

Christmas Bingo Night
2023-12-02 18:30 | Chippenham Sea Cadets, Long Close, Chippenham
Come and join us for a fun-filled night of Bingo! Prizes for a line and a full house.
Email Kelly at chairchippenhamscc@yahoo.com to book your spot and order your bowl of Chilli (mild, spicy & veggie options).
We’re raising much needed funds to continue to improve our facilities for young people in Chippenham.

The Dynamos - Mamma Mia Tribute
2023-12-02 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Mamma Mia, here we go again. This time its the Dynamos turn to perform all your favourite tracks, live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 2nd December.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members £8
Non Members £10

Christmas Craft and Gift Fair
2023-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Come along to our craft and gift fair featuring an array of lovingly made and unique gifts. Whether you’re starting your Christmas shopping or searching for the perfect gift for that hard-to-please family member, our craft and fair is the ideal destination for finding thoughtful presents.

Christmas Fayre & Santa’s Grotto
2023-12-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Come along to our Christmas Fayre on Sunday 3rd Dec. Lots of gift and craft stalls to look around, Xmas card and tree decorating activities for the children and warm mulled wine for the adults and much more.
Chippenham Male Voice Choir are performing from 11.30am – 12.30pm featuring our very own Nathan Charles Brown.
Santa is also visiting us in his Santa’s Grotto, so to come and see Santa and receive a gift please purchase your tickets in advance from the bar – Only £5 per child – Ticket on sale now!
Email: enquiries@chippenhamsportsclub.co.uk

Crafting Monday
2023-12-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Get creative at the Chippenham Community Hub. All welcome. Small minimum donation of a minimum £2.00 to contribute towards materials.

MOVEMENT for PARKINSON'S
2023-12-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions and their carers.
Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits.
Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com
Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.

Bingo
2023-12-04 19:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Calling All Bingo Fans
Don’t forget our weekly bingo is back again every Monday evening.
Doors open 7pm for game to start at 7:30pm with cash prizes up for grabs. All welcome.
£5 for 10 games plus 2 flyers

Beginners Art
2023-12-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Each course a revelation. Charlie is a fantastic teacher’
Brilliantly designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners with Charlie, who has 25 years experience teaching in Further and Higher Education as well as an artist.
Starting back on the 31st October, 2023 for the next 6 week block:-
1. An introduction to Drawing – objects
2. An introduction to acrylic painting – still life
3. Interiors – drawing and painting – light and space
4. Portrait – drawing and painting – proportion and likeness
5. Landscape/Outdoors – colour theory, depth of field
6. Personal project – development of your own ideas and practice
Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am (with Improvers class running 12.30pm – 2.30pm)
£96 including all materials and coffee.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Returners won’t need to complete a new form but please email ragandbonearts@gmail.com to book in.
Please pay by balance transfer so that we can keep our costs down for you. Please email us to let us know that you have paid and we’ll reply to let you know that it’s been received.
Rag and Bone Arts C.I.C
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number 65718094
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon!

Celebrate Christmas With Us
2023-12-05 13:30 - 14:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Come and get festive with us – free entry!

Allsorts Community Choir
2023-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
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, 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).

Sahara Sisters Belly Dancing class
2023-12-05 19:30 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Wiltshire ladies: Looking for a new hobby? Something to get you out of the house/doing some gentle exercise/meeting lovely people?
Then join us on Tuesday evenings (your first class is free) to see all these benefits! Get in touch for details.

Memory Box Reading Group
2023-12-06 14:00 - 15:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history.
The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, cinema, the railway and more being featured…
We also take a look at original documents that complement our topic and find out more about them, then finish this enjoyable and friendly session with complimentary refreshments.
Sessions are free and start on Wednesday 4th October. They will continue to run on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month, 2-3.30pm at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham SN15 3QN.
All welcome. For further information please contact the Memory Box organiser Julie Davis Tel: 01249 705500 Email: archives@wiltshire.gov.uk
Free parking is available on site and the History Centre is a 5–10 minute walk from Chippenham railway station.

Christmas Afternoon for Over 60s
2023-12-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join us at the Neeld this December for a festive afternoon tea, including non-alcoholic mulled wine, and live entertainment from Ivy Lane School choir.
All who attend will have the opportunity to paint their own Christmas pottery decoration, which will be taken away to be fired professionally, before it is returned to them at a later date. The afternoon will be a wonderful way to get into the Christmas Spirit.
Please be aware that this event is for over 60’s and brought to you thanks to support from Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area Board.
Booking for this event will close on Thursday 30 November.
Ticket: £8.50
Duration: 2 hours
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available on 01249 44 66 99, from the Neeld Box Office or the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Luxury Yarn Wreath Making
2023-12-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Court Street Gallery, Unit 14, Meadow Works, Court Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8BR, United Kingdom
Christmas is coming.
Create your own wreath that will stand the test of time. No more of this dying pine needles dropping on your porch.
Made using Wool Couture Epic Extreme 100% Unspun Merino Wool and decorated with a range of Christmassy treats, pom poms and felt balls, you can truly make your wreath your own. Pick your base colour, and on the day you will have the option of many different colours and materials to decoration you individual wreath.
Christmas Pudding Wreaths will come with pre-made holly leaves, but if you would like to make them yourselves, the pattern will be available to do so.
Note: Handmade decorations are available at a surplus charge of £4 per decoration, or 3 for £10.

Seniors Strong Class
2023-12-07 09:15 - 10:15 | Chippenham Sports Club
NEW Class for the over 50’s starting Thursday 28th September at Chippenham Sports Club 9:15am to 10am
As we age we naturally lose strength, balance and muscle. This class will help improve all of those things and more!
New research suggests the amount of muscle someone has determines how long they will live. So it’s important to maintain and build muscle.
We all want to live a healthy and active life for as long as we can.
Strength training;

Preserves muscle size and strength
Preserves Bone Density
Lowers the risk of falls
Improves mobility
Improves insulin sensitivity
Helps you stay fit and functional, so you can do the things you enjoy! 😊

Seniors Strong™ is a functional strength, cardio, and mobility class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and functional fitness for older adults.
Seniors Strong is a modern, inspiring and fresh class for older adults
Exercising within a group is motivating, fun and sociable.
Bring a couple of tins, filled water bottles or some dumbbells (if you have them.)
You will learn the correct technique for exercise and you can also practice at home too! 😉
FIRST CLASS FREE!
Then £7 per class (block booking will be available at a discounted rate.)
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Please message/email or text me and I will send you the online registration form.

LGBGT+ drop in session
2023-12-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Ann will be available in the Hub to help assist anyone wanting to have a chat.

Adventure Babies
2023-12-07 11:15 - 13:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Adventure Babies is a brilliant sensory storytelling class for children ages 0-4 years.
Come and join us to explore some super stories with props, messy play and lights!
11:15am-12.00pm for Adventure Tots
12.15-1.00pm for Tiny and Mini Adventurers
Visit our website or email tamsin@adventurebabies.co.uk to find out more!
Looking forward to adventuring with you! 🚀

FLexercise
2023-12-07 11:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Gentle and effective fitness classes. FLexercise is a blend of low-impact aerobics, stretching/flexing and strength work. Beginners welcome at this friendly class.
Thursdays (term-time only) at 11.30am for 45 mins at Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, SN15 3SY.
Cost: £5 pay on arrival.
Website: www.fl-exercise.com
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Live music at The Cellar by Wine Monkey
2023-12-07 17:00 - 22:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Live music every Thursday 6:30-8:30 in December at The Cellar:
-7th Luke Gittens, local singer/songwriter
-14th “Corks and Carols”, quartet carol singing including the owner, Bryan
-21st Luke Gittens is back again for a festive evening of holiday music
Homemade mulled wine and minced pies available, plus our range of sustainable wines, beers, ciders and softs and artisan food.

Job Coaching
2023-12-08 10:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Improve your CV and get noticed. Hone your interview techniques & more – Fridays at Chippenham Community Hub.
