One Chippenham

Pay as you go Walking Hockey
2026-05-25 18:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Walking Hockey is exactly as the name suggests – you play Hockey while walking – and is perfect for players who are looking for a less physically demanding version of the sport, but still enjoy participating, showing their skills and being involved in the team and social aspect of the sport.
The game is played on a smaller pitch with lighter balls and rules adapted for safety and accessibility.
We operate a weekly social mixed game at 6pm on Monday evenings all year round. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. There’s always laughter and quite often the chance for a social drink afterwards if you feel like it!

Walking Netball
2026-05-25 13:30 - 14:30 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Looking for a fun and gentle way to stay active? Walking Netball is a slower-paced version of the traditional game, making it perfect for anyone who wants to exercise in a relaxed, supportive, and friendly environment.
These sessions are suitable for all abilities, whether you’re completely new to netball or returning after a break. Each session includes a gentle warm-up followed by an enjoyable game at a comfortable pace.
🗓 Session Times
• Monday: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
• Friday: 10:00am – 11:00am
Cost: £3.60 (subject to change)
Come along, meet new people, and enjoy keeping active in a welcoming atmosphere!
📩 For more information: Rachel.Cornish@wiltshire.gov.uk

Shooting Roots: Make a Band workshop
2026-05-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.

At the Make a Band workshops, you’ll get to do exactly that – bring your instruments and favourite tunes to form a brand new band with other young people under the guidance of Shooting Roots tutors. Today Chippenham, tomorrow the world?

With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2026-05-25 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.

Shooting Roots: Song workshop
2026-05-25 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-24 15:15 - 16:15 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the song workshops, you’re invited to sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the expert guidance of Shooting Roots’ vocal tutors. Bring your voices and favourite songs to the party, and learn new songs from the fantastic tutors to nourish your soul..
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ
2026-05-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum.
From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime Club.
He is perhaps best known for his work with Penguin, designing covers for the main orange series, the lesser-known music scores, and the highly collectible Penguin Poets series. His phoenix motif for DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover became famous during the 1960 obscenity trial and featured in the marketing that helped make the book a bestseller.
The exhibition also celebrates Russ’s thirty-year career as a tutor at the renowned Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, brought together with the generous support of the Russ family and loans from the Penguin Archive and the University of Bristol.

Shooting Roots: Drama workshop
2026-05-25 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the drama workshops, there’ll be games like Splat, Danish Clapping, Frog on a Log and Zip Zap Boing, and the chance to create and devise scenes, skits and vignettes – the zanier the better. At similar workshops at Sidmouth Folk Festival, aliens invaded and were taught to morris dance – so literally anything could happen at Chippenham.
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Harriet Willes' Ball
2026-05-24 15:45 - 17:15 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dearest Gentle Reader… You are cordially invited to Harriet Willes’ Ball.
Miss Harriet Willes invites you to attend an afternoon of her favourite dances, as documented in her own hand.
Event part of Chippenham Folk Festival, in partnership with Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
No experience necessary. All dances taught on the day.
Dress up regency style, as your favourite Jane Austen or Bridgerton character, or come as you are.
Harriet Willes was the sister of the vicar of the village of Christian Malford in the 1790s, and collected tunes and dances in her musical scrapbooks, now held in the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre.
She probably knew Jane Austen. A project, “Music.Heritage.Place.”, unearthed her collection in 2024, and this ball will have tunes and dances unplayed for more than 200 years.
This event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project.

FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park
2026-05-24 09:30 - 10:30
Join FREE Park Yoga sessions at John Coles Park, Chippenham (by the tennis courts).
Please look out for the large Park Yoga flag.
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9.30am – 10.30am every Sunday morning from 3rd May to 13th September.
Yoga classes with Kyla are accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to all. Kyla’s teachings offer individuals an opportunity to find their own rhythm, with a gentle focus on alignment to increase physical strength, concentration, and balance. No two classes are the same, sometimes a gentle flow, sometimes restorative, always strengthening through our connection to breath and the physical body.
Kyla likens her classes to a shared journey, through a mixture of movement and breath-work as way of connecting and finding a deep inner peace. Kyla is looking forward to sharing with you her knowledge of traditional asana (postural-practice), pranayama (breath-work) and her love of the Sanskrit language, often utilising sound to connect through Mantra (chanting).
Whether you are new to yoga or already have an established yoga practice, Kyla invites you to join her every Sunday for Park Yoga in in John Coles Park.
Together we’ll find a way to connect in and restore.
Om, shanti, shanti, shanti.
There is no need to book, simply show up and bring a mat or a towel. All abilities are welcome.
Find out more:

Frequently asked questions (including wet weather info)
https://parkyoga.co

Chippenham Town Council in partnership with Park Yoga Chippenham and WASP (Wiltshire & Swindon Sport). The project is funded by the Town Council enabling the local community to participate for free.

Shooting Roots: Make a Band
2026-05-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom

Shooting Roots: Song workshop
2026-05-23 15:15 - 16:15 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
Part of Chippenham Folk Festival’s youth festival, but open to all 11-17s across the area.
Folk arts specialists Shooting Roots travel folk festivals across the country, a organisation of young people working with teens to have fun together, learn new skills, explore folk arts and make new friends.
In the song workshops, you’re invited to sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the expert guidance of Shooting Roots’ vocal tutors. Bring your voices and favourite songs to the party, and learn new songs from the fantastic tutors to nourish your soul.
With three workshops across the weekend, participants will work together to build an original performance to showcase on the festival’s Community Stage on Monday afternoon.
Either pay £3 on the door, or purchase a £25 youth ticket to the festival, which allows access to all Chippenham Folk Festival’s exclusive youth events for 11-17 year olds as well as the rest of the festival – all ceilidhs, dances, concerts, workshops across the weekend.

Celebrating Life around the Canal: A themed morning at Chippenham Folk Festival
2026-05-23 11:30 - 14:30 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Celebrating the rich history and life around canals, Chippenham Folk Festival presents a morning exploring canals.
Join Dave Maloney, volunteer from the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, sharing wonderful stories of our local canal. This is a tale of history, community, and the long-term project to restore the local canal.
Storyteller and narrowboat dweller Ian Douglas has salvaged a wealth of stories from the depths.
Murder and mystery, heroes and love, devils and oatcakes are all wrapped up in this storytelling session on canal life.
After a brief intermission the Towpath Singers share their canal-based shanties.

Aubrey Origami Workshop
2026-05-23 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get inspired by John Aubrey and take part in our special origami butterfly day.
Help towards our goal of making 400 origami butterflies, one for each year since John Aubrey’s birth, with the help of our origami artist-in-residence, Alex Ray. Make a model to take home and one for our exciting community art piece that will feature in our summer exhibition.
This event is suitable for all ages.

This event is part of the Chippenham – Our History project. Find out more about this project on this website here.

Teens & tweens rapper sword dancing workshop
2026-05-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Masonic Centre, Emery Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3AU, United Kingdom
If you’re aged 11-17, and ever fancied learning to dance while tied up in bendy metal swords… or even if you’ve never even thought about it but like the idea of adding a bit of thrill to your dancing… then this fabulous high-energy workshop is for you.
Rapper is a fast-paced, traditional English sword dance originating from 19th-century coal mining communities in Northumberland and Durham, and uses flexible double-handled swords to create tight formations.
There’s a look at it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx6MzgX-nL4
It’ll be taught by NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England), who are all aged between 10 and 18, and are experts in rapper dance teaching, and will introduce the dance form to participants right from the beginning.
No experience necessary. Just wear a pair of hard-soled shoes.
Just £3 on the door, or £25 for a full weekend folk festival youth ticket (which includes all ceilidhs, dances, workshops, concerts and events) if you’re aged 11-17.

Talk: Wiltshire Women & Music: From the Archives to the Airwaves
2026-05-23 10:30 - 11:45 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Wiltshire Women & Music: From the Archives to the Airwaves. Nancy Kerr and Lucy Whitfield in conversation.
Lucy Whitfield is a genealogist, historian, and author of the Extraordinary Ordinary Women of Wiltshire book series. Nancy Kerr is Co-Investigator on the AHRC project Music, Heritage, Place, which is unlocking the musical collections within English County records.
They recently joined forces as part of the 10-part BBC Radio 3 series The Song Detectorists, available on BBC Sounds and nominated for Best Documentary at the New York Radio Festival Awards.
Join these two researchers in conversation to hear how they have been bringing to life some of the songs & tunes, cures, recipes and other remnants of women’s lives found in our historical archives – with a special focus on Chippenham and Wiltshire.
This organic, informal presentation aims to provoke thought, invite your questions, and perhaps even get you singing some local musical gems.
Nancy Kerr is one of England’s most celebrated contemporary folk artists and composers. Her songs are widely sung by other artists and choirs in the UK and abroad. She won BBC Radio 2 “Folk Singer of the Year “ in 2015. She has recorded and toured with James Fagan, Eliza Carthy, The Full English, Simpson Cutting Kerr, Tim van Eyken, Sāwol, Rob Harbron, Melrose Quartet, Luke Daniels, The Magpie Arc and many other collaborations. She is highly regarded both as a fiddle player and a singer-songwriter, but also has a deep love of traditional song. The daughter of songwriter Sandra Kerr and Northumbrian piper Ron Elliott, Nancy also is a qualified music therapist and a folk academic, former Professor at Leeds College of Music and currently Lecturer at the University of Newcastle. She’s co-investigator on the nationwide research project “Music, Heritage, Place” in partnership with Royal Holloway University, uncovering hidden musical gems in the County Records archives.

Oxygen Thief / Non Canon / M3G
2026-05-22 20:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Proudly presenting an exciting Oxygen Thief / Non Canon double header, with Chippenham’s M3G in support.
Oxygen Thief’s big acoustic, foot stomping, riff machine supported by his own alter-ego, Non Canon’s delicate intimate indie-folk.
Chippenham’s very own singer-songwriter M3G (support for Frank Turner / Jools Holland) will be opening the evening with their ethereal alternative folk.
This show is free entry, with a donation box by the door if you wish to contribute to the artist fees.

No Strings Badminton
2026-05-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
No Strings Badminton – Every Friday!
Looking for a relaxed game of badminton to kick off your weekend? Join our No Strings Badminton sessions for friendly, pressure-free play and plenty of fun.
Fridays | 7–8pm
£3.60 per person
No booking required – just turn up, bring a friend, and get playing!
Open to all ages and abilities.
Equipment Hire:
Racket hire: £1.50 per racket (subject to availability)
Shuttlecocks: From £2 each (subject to availability)
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome!

Needlefelt Teddy Bear
2026-05-22 18:30 - 21:30 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun in-person session where you’ll learn the art of needle felting and create your very own teddy bear! No experience needed – just bring your creativity and we’ll guide you through every step. It’s a cozy, hands-on workshop perfect for all ages. Grab a friend or come solo and make a cute, fluffy friend to take home!

Chippenham Walking Rugby - open to all genders and ages!
2026-05-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Chippenham Rugby Club, Allington Field, Sheldon Corner, Frogwell, Chippenham, SN14 0YZ
Join our welcoming, all-inclusive group of men and women for Walking Rugby, a fun, low-impact version of the sport that’s great for all ages and fitness levels.
What is Walking Rugby?
In Walking Rugby there are no scrums, lineouts, rucks or mauls. To make a tackle, simply touch the ball carrier with two hands – the ball carrier must then stop and pass the ball to another player on their team.
No-one keeps score, instead the emphasis is on enjoyable and social rugby for all.
For more information see the RFU’s video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAdPp6FS2q4
What do I need?
All you need is sports wear, studded boots (don’t worry if you don’t have any we have some we can lend you some) as we normally play on our artificial pitch, and a bottle of water (believe us you will need it!), and remember …..we are WALKING!
When and Where?
We meet every Friday at Chippenham Rugby Club, 6.30pm until 7.30pm. We join up with other local rugby clubs on a regular basis to share enjoyable evenings of rugby and socialising, and also attend festivals hosted by other clubs which includes at least one each year where we are “on tour”
If you want to join in whether you have played before or are new to rugby and whatever your gender, please drop David Cowan an email on walkers@chippenhamrfc.co.uk and he will coordinate.
Come and give it a ‘Try’!!!

Pre Folk Festival warm-up
2026-05-22 17:00 - 23:00 | The Ruze, 7 Union Road, Chippenham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HW
A night of rich folk, indie and acoustic storytelling featuring Strange Folk, Fly Yeti Fly, Harmony-Asia and Seren.
From warm harmonies to stripped-back melodies, expect intimate performances full of heart, atmosphere and soul.

Climbing Wall Taster Sessions
2026-05-22 17:00 - 20:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
🔥 Friday Night Climbing Fun! 🧗‍♀️🧗‍♂️
Kick off your weekend with an adrenaline boost! 🎉
Join us every Friday evening for our Climbing Wall Taster Sessions – a fun, high-energy experience for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a total beginner or just up for a challenge, we’ve got you covered!
💪 What’s on:
🕒 30-minute sessions – only £5 per person (5pm–7pm)
⏰ 1-hour session – just £8.50 per person (7pm–8pm)
👧👦 Open to everyone aged 6+ – adults and non-members welcome!
Spaces are limited, so don’t hang around! Grab your friends, family or workmates and see who can reach the top first! 🏆
📲 Booking in advance is required. Contact our Reception Team today to book your spot and start your Friday the fun way!

Chippenham Folk Festival: Family and Community Events
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | Island Park, Chippenham
A vibrant Family and Community Programme of events in the heart of Chippenham including;

Family acts including: Storytellers, comedians, musicians, dancers, choirs, bands and singer-songwriters including local & national artists.
The under 5’s Done : A safe space for our smallest festival goers. Sessions for pre-walkers & toddlers (including SEN)
Sensory play, Song, Movement and Music
Make and Do: Workshops Including Scrap modelling, Dance, Circus Skills.
The Magic Lantern: Design, make and perform your own puppet show. Watch enchanting shadow puppet performances throughout the day including a sunset performance at 20:45 Sat & Sun.

Full Programme at https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/Sherlock?t=Family%20and%20Community

FREE taster session with the Sparkly Singers
2026-05-21 20:00 - 21:15 | 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.
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.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not come along to this FREE taster session and see what we’re all about.

Pints and Ponytails
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
Who is it for?
Dads who need a little hand on some basics for their daughter’s hair.
What’s involved?
Starting from the beginning of brushing and then leading onto some simple styles.
What to expect?
A small group of dads ready to learn, with no pressure.
Come away with more confidence in how to handle hair. A nice cold beer🍻.
What do you need?
Nothing. Everything will be provided.
Just book your slot and the beer (soft drink) will be waiting.
Limited spaces left!!
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