Autumn Exhibition and sale of paintings at Chippenham Museum
2020-10-01 10:00 - 2020-10-15 15:00 (Europe/London)
The Open Spaces exhibition runs at Chippenham Museum from 1st to the 15th October. The exhibition showcases the work of Chippenham & District Artists (CDA) who are a group of local artists who formed over 20 years ago. Visitors can browse work in a range of mediums with the opportunity to purchase locally produced artwork, cards and prints.

The exhibition takes place at Chippenham Museum. You can book a Private View ticket at Chippenham Museum which allows for 1 to 6 people (up to 2 households/bubbles) to enjoy sole use of the museum for one hour. Pre-booking before your visit is essential. You can do this on the museum website, by calling 01249 705020 or by popping in to check when the next time slot is available.
The museum’s Visitor Guidelines detail the things you need to know to make your visit safe and enjoyable. Visit England Good to Go status means the museum’s processes to maintain cleanliness and social distancing follow Government COVID-19 guidelines.
Chippenham & District Artists aim to support artists in this locality, helping them to develop and improve their skills and to meet people who have similar interests. The Group is open to all people whether a beginner or an expert. You can find information about how to join here.

Morrisons Litter Pick in Cepen Park North
2020-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Morrisons Car park, Chippenham
Morrisons Chippenham Community Champion is running a litter pick in Cepen Park North on Sunday 4th October. Meet in Morrisons car park at 9am to start litter picking whilst heading down to Cepen Park, looping back around heading towards Morrisons for a bacon bap afterwards.
Sarah, Morrisons Community Champion will have some litter pick equipment and says “we will be mindful of social distancing advice – and wear masks and gloves if you wish”.
Look out for Sarah in the car park on Sunday 4th at 9am – she will be wearing a pink Hi-Viz. For further information call 07811 716836 or email champion.chippenham@morrisonsplc.co.uk

Virtual Jobs Fair
2020-10-05 09:00 - 10:00
The National Careers Service is holding its next Virtual Jobs Fairs from the 5th-9th October. Each region has an hour time slot during that week to promote local opportunities. The Wiltshire slot is 9-10am on Monday 5th October. You can register for full, free access to all the events below as they happen on the Eventbrite website here.

Stay Safe Online! Cyber Security training for smaller charities and community groups.
2020-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
Anyone can be impacted by cyber crime, even charities. To the criminals you’re just another target that hasn’t protected themselves properly. Doing the basics right will go a long way in keeping your charity secure, which is what this awareness session from NAVCA and the NCSC aims to provide.
Further Information:
What is cyber crime?
Cyber crime is an ‘umbrella’ term for lots of crimes which either take place online or where technology is a means and/or target for attack.
It is one of the fastest growing criminal activities across the world, and can affect both individuals and community groups and charities.
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that charities and community groups are either too small or too ‘nice’ to be targeted, but have you thought about the impact of a fraudulent invoice getting through the system, how difficult it is to be truly data secure, and how damaging it is to find your email system or website unexpectedly offline? The smallest organisations are often the most vulnerable in all sorts of ways. And the average cost to a charity of a cyber security breach has been calculated to be around £1,030.
If you are running a small group, organisation or charity you are likely to be holding data. Come and find out how some simple effective measures can protect you and your community group or charity.
Who the course is aimed at:
Throughout the session, your trainer will help you understand the content through real life examples, videos and most importantly by removing the jargon that can make cyber security seem difficult to understand. The training will also be attended by the Cyber Prevent & Protect Officers for the Wiltshire Police.
What the course will cover:
Through this session you can expect to learn –

What is cyber security
Threats that charities face
Backing up your data
Protecting your charity from malware
Keeping your smartphones safe
Using passwords
Avoiding phishing attacks
Reporting an incident

This is a free course for charities, social enterprises, community or voluntary groups.
The virtual session will be deliver online via Zoom. Attendees will receive a link to join the event a week prior, via email.

The New Normal – Collecting Covid
2020-10-19 - 2021-01-02 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
PLEASE NOTE THIS EXHIBITION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED & WILL REOPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER LOCKDOWN 2.
There isn’t a single aspect of life that hasn’t been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This special exhibition brings together objects, images and artworks donated to the museum by local businesses and the community to represent this important period in Chippenham’s history.
Chippenham Museum is free to visit, with opportunity to drop-in between 10am and 1pm or book an hour’s sole use of the museum between 1pm and 4pm. For more details or to book visit www.chippenham.gov.uk/chippenham-museum or call 01249 705020.
From half term until the end of the exhibition the museum is offering family friendly fun with Covid secure activity packs which can be used to explore the museum’s two floors of galleries.
Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility, is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm with level access throughout.

Black History Month 2020 - Wiltshire Conference
2020-10-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual event
Black History Month is an annual global event observed in the UK in October to celebrate the culture, history and achievements of African Caribbean communities. Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Council are joining forces to mark this year’s Black History Month with a free online conference open to their employees and the public.

I’m delighted that alongside our partners, we’re celebrating the diversity of this country. Black History Month is an extremely important event in the calendar and is vital in bringing our communities together. I encourage you all to register for the free online conference and learn from some inspirational people.
Philip Whitehead, Leader of Wiltshire Council

FOQC Half term Pumpkin Trail
2020-10-23 09:00 - 2020-10-30 17:00 | Co-op Conway Road, 17-19 Conway Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0PW, United Kingdom
Friends of Queen Crescent school (FOQC) and Co-op are very excited to be running our second Pumpkin Trail around the local estate this half term. We will be hiding pumpkins around the estate between the 23rd and 30th October. The theme this year is Video Games and each pumpkin will also contain a letter for an anagram on the same theme.
We suggest a minimum donation of £2 per family and the map will be available digitally from the 22nd October either on our FOQC Facebook page or get in contact at our competitions email address. All correct answers emailed to us will go in a draw with the chance to win one of the sweetie hamper prizes kindly donated by Bonnie’s Sweet Shop.

Winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries on 3rd November. Winners will be notified that week and posted on our Facebook page.
We really hope you will enjoy this event. Please be considerate of the local community whilst doing the trail. Lots of pumpkins go to landfill every year so FOQC are encouraging all our pumpkin trail volunteers to go eco friendly and use their pumpkins to feed themselves or the wildlife. You may also see alternatives around the trail made of cardboard or papier-mâché.

Paddington's First Concert
2020-10-26 10:00 - 15:25 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Paddington arrives in London is a live performance coming to Chippenham this half term. Suitable for ages 1-7, this delightful tale sees Paddington arrive, meet the Brown’s and experience his first concert. The performance features a piano and a narrator.
There are 5 x 25 minute performances taking place on Monday 26th October* in at St Alfred’s Hall in Chippenham. Book to attend at 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2pm or 3pm. Tickets are free but donations very much appreciated! You MUST book your tickets in advance. There are no tickets available on the door.
Music for Miniatures are delighted to be able to offer our amazing live music in a relaxed atmosphere again for you and your little ones. Socially distanced, and Covid-safe, come enjoy live music and storytelling in Chippenham.
BOOKING DETAILS – PLEASE READ

Tickets are bookable via our website – Music for Miniatures
Please bring a rug to sit on – and if you need a chair, please either bring your own, or advise us in advance.
You need to book the ‘number of bubbles’ you are bringing – each bubble must fit on an average picnic rug.
– within the bubble, state the number of adults and children there will be.
For example:
– if you’re coming as a family of 3 (2 adults and 1 child) you need to book 1 bubble, 2 adults and 1 child.
– If you’re coming as 2 friends, each with 1 child and are happy being in a bubble, you would book 1 bubble, 2 adults and 2 children.
A BUBBLE CANNOT HAVE MORE THAN 6 people.

*If you can’t make the Monday 26th October in Chippenham you can find more dates/locations on our website.

Autism Explained for children & teens
2020-10-26 13:00 - 14:00
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The first of these is Autism Explained for children & teens. This workshop is designed for families to explore Autism together in an accessible, gentle and enjoyable way (aged 8+).
It’s a free workshop that will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 26th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism in the classroom workshop
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The second of these is Autism in the classroom. Learn the strengths of Autistic pupils, and how to improve their school day. For families and all involved in education.
It’s a free workshop that will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 27th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism and Self-confidence for aged 10+
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
Autism and Self-confidence for aged 10+ will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 28th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Supporting Emotions workshop
2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The Supporting Emotions workshop will take place on Zoom at 3pm on the 28th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Supporting Autism in mainstream schools workshop
2020-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
Supporting Autism in mainstream schools workshop will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 29th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism and self confidence workshop (16+)
2020-10-29 19:30 - 20:30
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The Autism and self confidence workshop for aged 16+ will take place on Zoom at 3pm on the 29th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Spot the Pumpkin Walk
2020-10-31 17:00 - 20:00
This year, instead of the traditional ‘Trick or Treat’ night, Monkton Park Estate are holding a “Spot the Pumpkin Walk” – a socially distanced, COVID-19 safe, community event for local children.
Children can dress up and walk around the estate to spot lit up Pumpkins instead of receiving sweets from the neighbours. If you still like to treat your kids, you could always give them a sweet every time they spot a pumpkin!
If you live in Monkton Park please join in by placing a lit up pumpkin outside your house!

Special Screening of War Horse on Remembrance Sunday
2020-11-11 06:30 - 21:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
Reel Cinema in Chippenham are hosting a special screening of the critically acclaimed and international smash-hit play War Horse this Remembrance Sunday (12A).
The National Theatre Live will broadcast the recording, based on the Michael Morpurgo novel, at cinemas across the UK.
War Horse tells the story of a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey, set against the backdrop of the First World War. The movie adaptation of War Horse – famously used the Wiltshire village of Castle Combe as a backdrop to scenes in the film.
At the outbreak of World War One, Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Now seen by more than 8 million people around the world, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

Lisa Burger, joint chief executive of the National Theatre, said: “At a time when live performance is scarce and much missed due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19, we aim to continue to bring the best of British theatre to cinema audiences around the country.”
The screening will take place at 6.30pm on November 11. Tickets £15/£12.50. To book tickets visit the Reel Cinema website here. For further information about National Theatre Live visit www.ntlive.com

Chippenham Craft Market
2020-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Come and see a range of local artists and crafters displaying their work. A perfect time to buy your Christmas gifts whilst supporting local independent businesses.
This event is taking place on Saturday 5th December between 10am and 3pm at King Alfred Hall, by St Andrews Church in Market place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT.
Visit the Chippenham Crafters group on Facebook for more information and to see the work of the different stall holders attending the fair.
You can also purchase their craft directly from the Facebook group – or if you have any further questions you can email ChippenhamArt@gmail.com.

Chippenham Art Fair
2020-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Come and see a range of local artists displaying and selling their work.
This event is now taking place on Sunday 6th December between 10am and 3pm at King Alfred Hall, by St Andrews Church in Market place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT.
Visit the Chippenham Art group on Facebook for more information and to see the work of the different stall holders attending the fair.
You can also purchase artwork directly from the Facebook group – or if you have any further questions you can email ChippenhamArt@gmail.com.

Autism for Kids & Teens
2020-12-14 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autism for Kids & Teens workshop is FREE and aimed for children and teens to watch together with their families/careers. Learn about Autistic strengths and challenges. Sessions will last 45 minutes and take place on Zoom on the following dates/times: –

7.00pm – Monday 14th December
11.00am – Saturday 16th January

Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism in the Classroom
2020-12-15 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autism in the Classroom workshop is FREE and aimed at families, schools and professionals. Explore ideas to help support Autistic children in the classroom. Sessions will take place on Zoom at 7.00pm for 45 minutes on the following dates: –

Tuesday 15th December
Tuesday 12th January
Tuesday 24th February

Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Keep It Cosy
2020-12-16 | Virtual event
This Christmas why not get involved in the Forever Friends Appeal Keep It Cosy fundraising day on Wednesday 16 December (or any day that suits you) and help show how much you care for the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH).
From festive knitwear, to coffee morning catch-ups and film nights, why not Keep It Cosy your way, and raise some funds for patients and RUH Heroes who save lives on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and every day.
Whether you take part at home, school or by video calling, when you register to take part, you’ll receive an activity pack full of tips and ideas to help you navigate the world of virtual fundraising.
To find out more information and register to take part visit here.

A Nativity for Chippenham
2020-12-20 | Virtual event
This year’s Nativity from Sheldon Road Methodist Church is planned to be a video presentation. ‘A Nativity for Chippenham’ is scheduled to be published on December 20th via both the Sheldon Road, Methodist Church’s website and Facebook page.

Crazy Crochet & Nutty Knitting
2021-01-15 - 2021-03-07
Calling all yarn lovers… to create a crazily crocheted or nuttily knitted item to enter into our mad competition. Let your imagination run wild – silly hats, wacky animals… anything fun to help brighten these dull days.
Please visit our Facebook Page – Crazy Crochet & Nutty Knitting – you can post your creation there and finalists will be invited to drop off their work or post it to us by Sunday 7th March.
This competition is part of Fringe February. Winners chosen by public vote. Entries will be displayed in a Chippenham shop window as soon as lockdown is lifted.

Loose Threads: The Don Little Collection X Bath Textile Artists
2021-01-22 - 2021-03-31 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Now available to visit online! A celebration of the heritage of Chippenham and the surrounding area, Loose Threads is a collaborative exhibition between Chippenham Museum and Bath Textile Artists.
The exhibition centres on the Don Little Collection. Donald Little lived in Chippenham his entire life and bequeathed to Chippenham Museum his vast collection of postcards, photographs and ephemera relating to the town. Alongside the collection will be works especially created by the Bath Textile Artists in response to different parts of the collection as diverse as Goss crested china, World War One postcards and Don’s personal family photographs. View the exhibition on Chippenham Museum’s website here.
Chippenham Museum has launched two online talks and a February half term activity linked to the exhibition – all free to enjoy from home until the museum can re-open again.
Chippenham Museum is a Chippenham Town Council facility. When back open, the museum is free entry with two floors of galleries and level access throughout. Open 10am – 4pm every day except Sunday.
Image: ‘Patchwork of Life’ by Diane Jackson, featuring a photograph of Don Little, is one of the artworks by Bath Textile Artists in the exhibition.

Drama Improvisation and Acting
2021-01-27 19:00 - 2021-03-31 21:00
Come along and join our brilliant Chippenham actors who like to chat, play games and come up with nutty and brilliant scenes to make each other laugh out loud. It’s a welcome escape from the madness of the real world. If you’re keen to see what we do, but are not sure about taking part you could join us to watch and do the bits that you’re comfortable with or none at all! No pressure to do anything that is out of your comfort zone until you want to. But you’ll probably want to as it’s so much fun. We look forward to meeting you on zoom.

Autism and the School Day
2021-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autism and the School Day workshop will consider how the whole school day impacts Autistic children and how best to support them. The session will take place at 7.00pm on Monday 1st February on Zoom lasting 60 minutes + Q&A time.
Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism and Self-Confidence
2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autistic and Self-Confidence workshop will explore how to improve self-confidence from an Autistic Perspective. The session will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 2nd February on Zoom lasting 60 minutes + Q&A time.
Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Online Talk: A Postcard From Chippenham
2021-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Enjoy a nostalgic journey through a selection of Chippenham postcards with Chippenham Museum. Featuring postcards from our Loose Threads online exhibition, join us as we explore the joys of the postcard as a means of communication and spotlight on the past.
Booking is essential for this free talk. The talk will take place via Zoom and is approximately 45 minutes followed by the opportunity to ask questions. A link to join will be emailed to ticket holders the day before the talk (please check your junk and spam folders). We don’t want you to miss anything, please ensure you are familiar with Zoom and join in good time before the talk begins.
Loose Threads is a celebration of Chippenham’s heritage with creative responses by Bath Textile Artists to the Don Little Collection. A well regarded local figure, Donald Little bequeathed to Chippenham Museum his vast collection of postcards, photographs and ephemera relating to the town.
Chippenham Museum is a Chippenham Town Council facility with free entry, two floors of galleries and level access throughout. When out of lockdown, the museum is open 10am – 4pm every day except Sunday.

Half Term: Greetings from Chippenham
2021-02-13 - 2021-02-21 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A half term week of fun on a postcard theme! Inspired by Chippenham Museum’s current online exhibition Loose Threads, explore Chippenham by postcard. Download family activities and follow our online how-to videos to design your own postcard to send to a loved one. Discover mirror writing, perspective drawing and more!
Chippenham Museum’s online exhibition Loose Threads is a celebration of Chippenham’s heritage with creative responses by Bath Textile Artists to the Don Little Collection. A well-regarded local figure, Donald Little bequeathed to Chippenham Museum his vast collection of postcards, photographs and ephemera relating to the town.
Chippenham Museum is a Chippenham Town Council facility with free entry, two floors of galleries and level access throughout. When out of lockdown, the museum is open 10am – 4pm every day except Sunday.

Autistic Adults
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autistic Adults workshop will explore positive lives for Autistic adults. Designed for late diagnosis / waiting for diagnosis adults, partners, families and professionals. The session will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 16th February on Zoom lasting 90 minutes + Q&A time.
Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop
