One Chippenham

Little Robin Red Vest
2024-12-03 11:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Library
Come along and see Little Robin Red Vest, a lovely performance for 2-6 year olds which will take place on Tuesday 3rd December at 11am at Chippenham Library.
Tickets are £3 per child (each ticket includes entry for one adult).
To purchase your tickets please pop into our library with your library card or ring us on 01249 650536.

We look forward to seeing you!

Trio Paradis Café Concert: A December Evening at St Andrew’s
2024-12-03 11:00 - 11:45 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am: informal music events with a pop-up café from 10.30 where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
This month’s programme is inspired by snow, ice and winter landscapes, with music by Elgar, Vivaldi and Palmgren, alongside evenings out at the theatre: movements from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and more…
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by donation, with a retiring collection.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Flower Arranging Class
2024-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge Care Home are inviting the local community to join us for a morning flower arranging with our residents, refreshments will be provided. Come and join us for a lovely morning socialising and networking with others.

The Arts Society Kington Langley
2024-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Street, Kington Langley , Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ, United Kingdom
Come and join us for monthly lectures on the arts given by expert lecturers. Our new season start in October and we meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 11:00.
The next lecture is ‘Women Artists in Britain 1520-1920’ by Dr Amy Lim which will take place at Kington Langley Village Hall on 1 October at 11:00.
£8 for a single lecture or £40 annual. For further details of our programme for the coming year please visit our website at https://taskl.org.uk

Improvers Art workshops
2024-12-03 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘A really friendly place to learn from experienced people’
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting)- November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with ours.
Please note: all courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir
2024-12-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Come and join our fun and friendly, non-audition Community Choir and be part of a family of 32 Good Afternoon Choirs “Singing in the Afternoon” around the South West and beyond!
The Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir rehearse every Tuesday afternoon at Pewsham Community Centre from 1.30-3.30pm.
Find out more: www.goodafternoonchoir.co.uk

Well-being Singing Group
2024-12-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
🎶Well-being Singing Group🎶
Join Sarah and Phil at the Kandu Arts Social Hub every Tuesday for an afternoon of karaoke
A relaxed group that take part in solo and group singing to improve our well-being
Music is a powerful thing – it has a unique ability to lift our mood, reduce stress and anxiety and provide an outlet for us to take control of our feelings
Our group has a strong social element – we aim to provide mutual support and friendship
New members are welcome – we cater to all singing styles and abilities from experienced singers to people who have never sang before
🎉Free to attend!
☕️Enjoy free tea and coffee and chat to our lovely volunteers
📆No need to book
📍Kandu Arts S.H.O.P Emery Gate Shopping Centre, Chippenham

Allsorts Community Choir
2024-12-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
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, and there are 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).

Derry Tots
2024-12-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Derry Tots Under 5’s playgroup located at The Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Fun, friendly and social group for parents/carers and children alike!
Term time only
Wednesdays – 9.30-11.30am

Silver Swans Ballet Classes for over 55's
2024-12-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Fitzgraham Academy of Dance, Unit 3 Industrial Park Cricketts Lane 3EQ, Cricketts Ln,, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EF, United Kingdom
Dance classes for adults that stretch, stimulate, energise and are, above all, FUN! Silver Swans Beginners Ballet is for people over 55 with little or no ballet experience. It includes barre and centre work and focuses on balance, posture, flexibility, and strength and is low impact.

Christmas Afternoon for Over 60s
2024-12-04 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 60s and brought to you thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
Booking for this event will close at 5pm on Wednesday 20 November.
Tickets: Free of charge
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.

Teen drama improvisation
2024-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
We’re back!
For ages 13+ – you can do art and design or acting improvisation
Delivered in 10 week blocks
For 13-17yrs: 5.30pm – 7pm at St Pauls Church Hall, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham
Term 1: September 18th – October 16th 2024 / November 6th – December 4th 2024
Term 2: January 8th 2025 – Feb 5th 2025 / Feb 26th March 2025
Term 3: April 23rd – May 21st/ June 4th – July 2nd 2025
We won’t be doing shows during these sessions – but honing our improvisation skills and maybe doing a gig to a paying audience, for those who want to take this leap.
Taught by professional actor Jim Coupland and workshop assistant Izzy Perkins. Come along and learn how to think on your feet, respond and listen and make up scenes using just your brilliant mind and spontaneous ideas.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DeoX5iKNMPpAboHN7
Do the first session before paying if you like – but we’ll need your info if you’re new please. (NB If you have an EHCP we will need to see this before enrolling you and discuss if we’re able to support your needs).
Subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area board and Kington Langley Arts Society. Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff to student ratio high, to fully support those attending.
It’s LOTS of fun!

Drama improvisation
2024-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
FOR AGES 18+
‘I didn’t know you could have this much fun without drinking! 🙂 ‘
‘The most fun I have all week – I haven’t laughed so much in ages’
Alternate Wednesdays 7.15 – 8.45pm
Acting Skills/Improvisation Workshops delivered by experienced actors, tutors and improvisors
If you’re interested but not sure what it is – just come and watch a session and have a cup of tea!
Come and join a lovely bunch of local budding thespians, who like to mess about, play games, take part in drama exercises and generally have fun!
You’ll explore scenes, develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style. Some of our short form games are like ‘Who’s line is it anyway’ if you’re old enough to remember that!
If you have always wanted to try some drama, but are not sure that you want to commit, just pop in and do the bits that you want to, or just come and watch a session. We’d love you to join us – and can guarantee that you’ll meet some brilliant and supportive people along the way.
We look forward to meeting you. And laughing more than you will have laughed all week!
Dates from September 2024 below:
Block 1: September 18th, October 2nd and 16th, November 6th and 20th, December 4th
£70 for 6 week blocks – (You can drop in for £12 cash/balance transfer)

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2024-12-05 10:00 - 10:40 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2024-12-05 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2024-12-05 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.
When children play ‘make-believe’, they are learning about themselves and the world around them.

Wellbeing Strategies through Visual Arts
2024-12-05 15:45 - 16:45
This online workshop will offer Secondary Art Teachers, SENDCOs, Support Staff and Pastoral Leads within education in Wiltshire, with fresh opportunities to refresh and embed their prior learning about trauma-informed practice for wellbeing accompanied by art activities that can be embedded into teacher practice and will show how these activities can develop into a sustained piece to enter into Art Bytes’ national inter-school art competition.
To participate in this FREE workshop, simply ensure you have registered here:
https://wellbeing-strategies-art-workshop.eventbrite.co.uk
Art Bytes champions creativity of the nation’s next generation using art and virtual technology, raising aspirations for better futures. Art Bytes is proven to increase pupil’s self-esteem, particularly important with the growing mental health crisis facing young people as well as helping to close the disadvantage gap.
For further information about Art Bytes to see how it can build pupils’ confidence and
nurture their talent, please visit: artbytes.co.uk
SMASH has been mentoring children and young people in and around Swindon and North Wiltshire for over 20 years. A small team of professional mentors working to provide safe spaces and practical support for young people, with a mission to ensure young people get the support they need when they need it, no matter what. We will work with them to access support, amplify their voice and reach their potential.
For further information about SMASH and their mentoring options
please visit: https://smashyouthproject.co.uk/

Dance Fitness Class
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
A fitness class where you learn a movement focused dance routine to a fun and upbeat song. The routine is taught in sections and repeated to make it memorable.
Accessibility friendly and open to everybody & all ages.

Sparkly Singers
2024-12-05 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
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.
Founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, our emphasis is on singing in a way that is, above all else, fun.
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 one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Artisan Quarter Christmas Fayre
2024-12-06 - 2024-12-08 | The Old Foundry, Foundry Lane, Chippenham, SN15 1JB
Join us at the Artisan Quarter Christmas Fayre!

Come celebrate the season on December 6th, 7th, and 8th at the Old Foundry, behind Langleys Chip Shop and across the road from Hathaway Retail Park in Chippenham.

Discover unique handmade gifts, enjoy festive treats, food vendors and soak in the holiday cheer. Visit Santa’s Grotto and enjoy special appearances from Bluey and Olaf!

The Fayre takes place:-

6th December – 4pm to 8pm
7th December – 10am to 8pm
8th December – 11am to 5pm
Visit Santa’s Grotto where children can meet the man himself and receive a special gift—all completely FREE of charge!
7th Dec 4:30 until 8pm
8th Dec 11am until 5pm
Meet Bluey and Olaf:
Friday BLUEY & OLAF 6pm-8pm
Saturday BLUEY 12pm-2pm
Saturday OLAF 5pm-7pm
Sunday BLUEY & OLAF 12pm-1pm

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
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.

Sound and Vision – A Tribute to David Bowie
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here!! ‘Sound & Vision – A Tribute to David Bowie’ was launched on what would have been Bowie’s 75th birthday in 2022.
While his career spanned five decades, he maintained his relevance to both his long-term ardent fans and younger emerging audiences. His songs still have the ability to affect and influence music lovers across the world.
The 7-piece band offers audiences a chance to fully appreciate each complex nuance of his many, many songs. And they’re all there… Ziggy Stardust, Life on Mars, Starman, All the Young Dudes, Rebel-Rebel, China Girl… and so many more.
Chris Burke has an unmatched vocal similarity to Bowie. His vocal ability allows you to enjoy each song being performed as you’d want them to be. Perfectly recreating his voice. Close your eyes… you’d think he was in the room. But it’s not just about the vocals. The musicianship and talent of the other band members is truly world class. The line-up includes Jeff John (Lead Guitar), John Wilmott (Bass), Colin Elward (Keyboards), Simon Harry (Rhythm Guitar), Gareth Addey (Drums) and Mike Davies (Saxophone).
The show is mesmerising with lights and a wonderful soundscape, designed to stimulate all your senses…and it includes a few surprises too…
Celebrate David Bowie’s amazing music with us. It’ll be a memorable rock experience with the UK’s best sound-alike Bowie show.
Tickets: £18.50
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes including interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our 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.

Christmas Pub Choir
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Join us for some Christmas bangers with Pub Choir’s brilliant Matt Finch. Drinks available from Cousin Norman’s bar.

Santa Scamper Fun Run
2024-12-07 | Abbeyfield School, Stanley Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3XB
Join us for a festive community fun run at Abbeyfield School! The “Santa Scamper” is a 5K event open to all ages and abilities. Bring your Christmas spirit and enjoy a morning of fun, fitness, and festivities!
For just £3.00, your entry includes: A Santa hat – to wear during the run, a medal to celebrate your achievement tea and coffee available for all participants and spectators.
Come dressed in your best Christmas gear, and let’s make this a fun filled event for the whole community!

The race begins at 10:00 AM.
Warm up festive dance starts 9.45am
Advanced entry by completing the below and entries on the day!

We would love for as many people as possible to get involved, and we hope we can encourage you to join in! Use the QR code below to register early and secure your spot.

Register here
If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact: jep@abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk

Cousin Norman’s Indoor Christmas Market
2024-12-07 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Our epic Christmas market is back! Mulled wine, great food, lots of kids activities and more…

Doorway Christmas Market
2024-12-07 09:30 - 13:30 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB

Redland School Christmas Fayre
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Redland School
Join us for lots of Christmas fun – music, games, Santa’s grotto, mulled wine, raffle, elf trail, BBQ, Xmas Tombola & more.

Bulldog Bouncers Christmas Fair
2024-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Kingsley Road Community Hall, Kingsley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AS
Come and join the festive fun with Santa and friends.
Create Christmas crafts, decorate cakes, have a go on one of our many tombolas and raffles.
Say hi to the Big guy whilst having a photo!£5 per child-no booking required!

Christmas Fayre
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Come and join us for our annual Christmas Fayre. Raffle, Tombola, mulled wine, hot choccies and mince pies along with live entertainment and fundraising.

Christmas Fayre at St Paul's Church
2024-12-07 14:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
