Clogs Musical Theatre presents Elf The Musical
2025-11-27 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-29 14:30 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 19:30 - 22:00, 2025-11-30 12:30 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
A title known the world over, Elf The Musical is a must-produce holiday musical that can easily become an annual tradition for any theatre. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin On Broadway, The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).
Buddy, a young orphan mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list, and his step-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
This modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
Tickets: Standard £17/£19/£21 (plus booking fee) | Concession (under 12s) £10 (plus booking fee)
Age Restrictions: None
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through the 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.

Sparkly Singers
2025-11-27 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
2025-11-28 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.

Drop in grant funding support sessions
2025-11-28 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!

Christmas Craft Market
2025-11-28 10:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-29 10:30 - 17:30 | The Yelde Hall
Explore a variety of products by local artists and makers in the historic Yelde Hall. The market will open at 10.30am each day.
Please note, there are different closing times. On Friday, the market will close at 4.30pm. On Saturday, the market will close at 5.30pm.

The Kitchen by Wine Monkey is open for dinner
2025-11-28 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-29 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.

Learn a new board game: Heat Pedal to the Metal
2025-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Our games guru will be teaching how to play the very popular board game Heat – Pedal to the Metal

CAUSE MUSIC CAFE
2025-11-28 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and 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
2025-11-28 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

Teach the Children Well
2025-11-29 | 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
2025-11-29 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
2025-11-29 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!

Rag and Bone Arts CIC Theatre Company
2025-11-29 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.

Festive Creative Activities
2025-11-29 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
As part of the town’s Christmas Light Switch-On celebrations, we’re hosting a special Christmas edition of our activities hosted by the Young Curators group. So come and get creative with us before Santa abseils into town to turn the lights on.

Saturday 29 November
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in

To find out more about Chippenham’s Christmas Celebrations, the programme for the day is available on Chippenham Town Council‘s website, or you can collect a paper copy from Chippenham Museum and the Town Hall. See the programme here bit.ly/CLSW25

Opening on Saturday 29 November, our Young Curators have also researched and curated a pop-up display exploring Christmas traditions.

Workshop @Quetzal gallery
2025-11-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Quetzal Gallery, 61 New rd, Chippenham, SN15 1ES
Join Galit from Craftedglow by Galit to create your own festive composition with fabrics and paper to take home.

Christmas Lights Switch-On
2025-11-29 12:00 - 17:45 | Chippenham Town Centre
The Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday, 29th November with a fun-filled day of live music, entertainment, and festive fun.
The main stage in Market Place will host live music, there will be a festive market, and lots of family entertainment with street theatre and fun walkabout characters. Chippenham Museum will have creative activities and the Yelde will host a Christmas craft market.
Between 12noon – 5.45pm, there is a variety of family-friendly entertainment and activities to welcome Chippenham into the festive period and celebrate the switch-on of the Christmas lights.
The day includes performances from local favourites CLOGettes, Robbie Culley and the Wiltshire Police Band, alongside interactive walkabout entertainment and children’s creative activities.
This year we have 2 snow globes, and Santa will abseil into town at 4.55pm to turn the lights on at 5pm.
You can see the programme in full HERE. You can collect a paper copy from Customer Services at the Town Hall.

Blooming Chic by Judy Ward: Christmas Wreath workshops
2025-11-29 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.

Christmas Lights Switch-On 2025
2025-11-29 17:00 | Chippenham
The Christmas lights switch-on will take place on Saturday, 29th November with a fun-filled day of live music, entertainment, and festive fun.
The main stage in Market Place will host live music, there will be a festive market, and lots of family entertainment with street theatre and fun walkabout characters. Chippenham Museum will have creative activities and the Yelde will host a Christmas craft market.
This year we have 2 snow globes, and Santa will abseil into town at 4.55pm to turn the lights on at 5pm.

Geek Quiz Night
2025-11-29 19:00 - 21:30 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
A geekie twist on the traditional pub quiz. Categories can include games, comics, film & tv, soundtracks, literature, memorabilia. Teams up to 6 people. Prizes for the winning team

Christmas Wreath Making at Whatever Studios
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Whatever Studios, Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Join us for a fun, creative way to start the festive season! This relaxed and friendly workshop is the perfect opportunity to unwind, get into the Christmas spirit, and create something beautiful for your home.
Run by Mrs Mosleys Posies
No experience is needed – Tracey will guide you through every step of the process, so you’ll leave with a gorgeous handmade wreath you’ll be proud to hang on your door.
You’ll have access to a lovely selection of natural decorations to adorn your wreath, but you’re also welcome to bring your own special touches – such as fairy lights or personal ornaments – to make it truly unique.
Date: Sunday 30th November 2025
Start time: 1 – 3pm
Location: Unit 2, The Granary, Union Road, Chippenham, SN151HW (next door to Pano Bakehouse)
All materials are provided, but you may wish to bring your own gloves and apron if you’d like to use them.
Come along for a few joyful hours of creativity, connection, and festive fun – and leave with a beautiful handmade wreath to kick off the season in style.
Mulled wine and festive treats included.
Please wrap up warm

Chippenham parkrun: Christmas Day 2025
2025-12-01 09:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Chippenham parkrun will be holding an EXTRA event on Christmas Day 2025

We will still have the events on each Saturday before, during and after the festive period as well on the following Thursday: New Years Day.

It’s a MEGA way to start Christmas Day!

Christmas hats, Christmas jumpers, Christmas Fancy Dress, Christmas Goodies and usually record numbers of our favourite Parkrun family members volunteering and park running …

and yet …
we arrive, parkrun and tidy up with many hands so we all get away swiftly.

Note that the Olympiad will be closed.

New Year's Day at Chippenham parkrun 2026
2025-12-01 09:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Chippenham parkrun will be holding our event on New Years Day 2026.

This will be an EXTRA event on New Years Day, a Thursday!

We will still have the events on each Saturday before, during and after the festive period as well on the previous Thursday: Christmas Day.

On the day ….It’s a SUPER way to start the New Year!Hang over? What hangover?!

Start 2026 as you mean to go on – the first Volunteer of the Year, the first parkrun of the Year – whichever do it with us at Chippenham!

HAPPY 2026 to you all.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2025-12-01 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.

Teasel Hedgehog Craft Workshop
2025-12-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
We have two start times for our next Teasel Hedgehog workshop on 1 December. Just £10 to learn how to craft your own hedgehog with everything you need provided.
