Building on the huge success of the 2023 festival, our amazing team of volunteers has been working flat out to ensure the 51st Chippenham Folk Festival in 2024 will again exceed all expectations. We have now confirmed over 200 artists and performers from across the UK and beyond, turning Chippenham town into a blaze of […]
The Chippenham Community Hub is available to help you with any one to one Job Coaching requirements on Friday's from 10am to 12 Noon. Tips and advice to help with interview techniques, CV writing and cover letters. Encouraging new ways to get yourself noticed and employed.
Rethink are available for walk-in support every Friday at Chippenham Community Hub. Discuss struggles one-on-one and get help where needed. All welcome without appointment.
A fully supported journey to 5k for all levels. Joining our beginners running course is a great opportunity to improve your fitness, make some new friends, and achieve something you can be truly proud of. If you’re keen to give running a try, returning to it after a break, or would like some support progressing […]
A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk in the park. Organised by local volunteers, the 5k parkrun event encourages individuals and groups to meet their mental as well as physical health goals in a friendly community atmosphere. We have runners out to beat the course record, their own Personal Best and meet with […]
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust will be running boat trips (from 10:00) from Island Park during the Festival this weekend. Trips are popular so to avoid disappointment we advise you book early in the day at our gazebo then return at your allocated time slot. Our volunteers will also be on hand to talk […]
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite. Artists from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection will be talking about their work, providing insights into their inspiration and practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions with the audience encouraged to join […]
A late night comedy show in in association with Chippenham Comedy Club, in addition to the normal folk festival programme. This features 'Fans Of Comedy' award winner Sally Ann Hayward. Sally Ann has supported Sarah Millican and Russell Howard and appeared on BBC1 The Blame Game and Radio 4 The Elephant In The Room. She […]
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust will be running boat trips (from 10:00) from Island Park during the Festival this weekend. Trips are popular so to avoid disappointment we advise you book early in the day at our gazebo then return at your allocated time slot. Our volunteers will also be on hand to talk […]
The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust will be running boat trips (from 10:00) from Island Park during the Festival this weekend. Trips are popular so to avoid disappointment we advise you book early in the day at our gazebo then return at your allocated time slot. Our volunteers will also be on hand to talk […]
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement. Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat. Your local […]
Join Charlie for another of our incredibly popular 6 week courses in everything from portraiture to colour for the beginner, or someone who wants to work at a slower pace (check our website for details of the next 6 weeks). A beautiful venue, experienced tutor and fresh coffee - come and indulge with other lovely […]
