One Chippenham

Tropical-Treat-for-the-over-60s
2023-02-08 14:15 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Brighten up your February at our tropical themed event for the over 60s!
There will be entertainment from Ivy Lane School choir followed by non-alcoholic punch, delicious food, and a craft activity. Bright clothing is encouraged!
This event is for the over 60’s and is brought to you in collaboration with Wiltshire Wellbeing.
Neeld Community & Arts Centre
Wednesday 8 February 2023
2:15pm – 4:00pm
£5
enquiries@chippenham.gov.uk | 01249 446699

KANDU ARTS HOST A FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR TURKEY & SYRIA
2023-02-09 19:30 - 22:30 | The Flying Monk, 6 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HD, United Kingdom
In response to the devastating earthquake that struck near Gaziantep in the early hours of Monday 6th February, Kandu Arts are raising money for those who have lost family, their homes and who are seeking refuge in a country that is responding to this unexpected disaster.
Kandu Arts will continually be providing live music, poetry and delicious homemade cakes in their Kandu S.H.O.P (Social Hub Of Positivity) located in Emery Gate Shopping Centre, Chippenham. This will be starting, Tuesday 7th of February, until the end of the week in hopes to bring awareness and raise money for those who are currently suffering in Turkey and Syria due to the 7.5 magnitude earthquake.
FEBRUARY 9TH – FUNDRAISING GIG AT THE FLYING MONK FROM 7:30PM
Kandu Arts will be hosting a fundraising gig at The Flying Monk in the heart of Chippenham – Market Place – with live music from Geoff Hill, Ed Deedigan, Jess Wilks, Jonah Jones and many more.
Kandu Arts have been working with families, young people and the community, often the most marginalized and hardest to reach since 1998. In response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, leaving thousands left homeless, Kandu Arts has successfully raised money and awareness for Ukraine by hosting fundraising concerts. With the support of the local community, Kandu wishes to try and raise as money for the now homeless residents of both Turkey and Syria.
All proceeds collected by Kandu Arts will go to the Turkey and Syria Earthquake Disaster Relief.
Please visit our Facebook page for regular updates: Kandu.arts

Pyjama Party
2023-02-10 16:00 - 16:45 | Chippenham Library
We’re having a party! Get your PJs on and celebrate the start of half-term with some stories, songs and activities on Friday 10th February at 4pm.
For children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Places are free but must be pre-booked at the library counter or on 01249 650536.

Valentines Appeal - Knatty Knitters Workshop & Craft Sale
2023-02-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Please come along to the Hub this Saturday between 10am-2pm where we are raising money with the Knatty Knitters for the tragic victims of the earthquake in Syria and Turkey.
An opportunity to buy beautiful cards and gifts for valentines, make beautiful Hearts with the Knatty Knitters and enter the Children’s or Adult’s Tombola.
All money raised goes to the Red Cross Appeal.

Beginners Nordic Walking Course
2023-02-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Westmead Open Space, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham, SN15 3GW
3 weekly sessions will teach you the fundamentals and techniques of British Nordic Walking using the INWA Ten Steps Programme. After which you’ll be able to book and join us on any of our weekly Nordic Walks. Each session lasts between 60 and 75 minutes and is suitable for all fitness levels. Pole hire is included.

Swimming lessons - help us train new swimming teachers
2023-02-13 09:00 - 2023-02-16 12:00 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Did you know that alongside teaching lessons, many of our Senior Teachers are also qualified to lead a wide range of aquatic courses, including training new swimming teachers for Neptune and many other swim schools? To complete their qualifications our trainee swimming teachers need practice in teaching children during their time on the the course. That’s where we need your help!
Swimming lessons with our trainees.
Our expert team will have spent time training the new swimming teachers so they are ready to teach their first lessons before qualifying as fully fledged swimming teachers! Team Neptune will be on hand to supervise the lessons and evaluate the trainee teachers as part of their course. Each trainee teacher needs 4 children in each of their lessons.
Session details
The sessions will run at Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham. We’re looking for children aged 3 and upward to help, and you don’t need to swim with Neptune already to take advantage of these extra lessons. If you swim with Neptune please book your child into a class the same level the one they currently swim in, if you don’t swim with Neptune then please book your child into our Ducklings, Turtles or Jellyfish classes as detailed below. All children will be in the water without their parents, but there is poolside viewing available.
Ducklings level – aged 3 years to their 5th birthday
Turtles level – aged 5 years plus or Swim England Stage 1 or 2
Jellyfish level – or Swim England stage 3-4
Each lesson will be 30 minutes long and there’s no limit to the number of lessons you can book, so simply complete the form (making sure you select Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool as the location) and select as many sessions as you like. Each 30 minute session costs £3 per child.
As well as helping us out the lessons are great extra swimming practice for your child!

CRAFTY CREW HEART POM POMS FOR VALENTINES
2023-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Come and join the Crafty Crew at the Chippenham Community Hub to make Pom Pom Hearts. Join in the fun for a minimum donation of £2 and you can take away your heart you made to your loved one for Valentines.

MOVEMENT for PARKINSON'S
2023-02-13 14:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions and their carers.
Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits.
Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com
Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.

Chippenham Film Club - February - Girl
2023-02-13 19:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
Mon, 13th February, 7:30pm
A promising teenage dancer enrols at a prestigious ballet school while grappling with her gender dysphoria.
Inspired by a true story, Girl stars Victor Polster, in his acting debut, as a trans girl who pursues a career as a ballerina.
Polster won the Cannes Un Certain Regard Jury Award for Best Performance, Girl was selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars.

Quiet Time: Half Term Family Creative Activities
2023-02-14 09:30 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities at Chippenham Museum in a quieter way.
These sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children in a quieter session before the museum is open to the public.
Get creative and stamp, paint and draw finishing touches to make a unique printed picture inspired by our current exhibition, Contemporary Print & The Ink On Paper Press.
Please book a space for all accompanied children attending.

I Love Books Event
2023-02-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Library
Let us share the stories we love with you this Valentine’s Day.
Free activity for children aged 4-11. Places must be pre-booked at the library counter or on 01249 650536

February Half Term: Family Creative Activities
2023-02-14 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative and stamp, paint and draw your finishing touches to make a unique printed picture.
Free family drop-in activity inspired by our current exhibition, Contemporary Print & The Ink On Paper Press.

Love Bugs Craft Workshop
2023-02-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with us on Tuesday 14th February! From 11am – 3pm, enjoy a fun-filled day of activities!
We are hosting a FREE craft workshop and invite you to take part in making cute love bugs out of recycled materials and creating a Valentine’s Day card for your loved ones.
Event T&C’s

Children aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 18
This workshop is suitable for ages 3 – 10 years old.
This event is free to attend.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre reserves the right to refuse entry.
Emery Gate Shopping Centre at its absolute discretion reserves the right at any time to cancel or amend events, activities, workshops, alter times, prices and services without notice.
If the event is cancelled in its entirety, Emery Gate Shopping Centre will use our reasonable endeavours to notify you as soon as reasonably possible.
Dogs and all other pets are not permitted within the Emery Gate Shopping Centre or any events. This is with the exception of Assistant Dogs and some restrictions do apply.
Admission to any event, activity or workshop is at your own risk. Emery Gate Shopping Centre will not be held liable for any loss, injuries or damages or emotional distress sustained at or during or following the event, activity or workshop including damage, theft or losses to property and motor vehicles.

Please note that CCTV, film cameras and photographers may be present. By entering Emery Gate Shopping Centre, you consent to filming stills photography and sound recording and its use in distribution (commercial or otherwise) without any payment.
If you experience any problems during the event, activity or workshop, please contact a member of Emery Gate Shopping Centre staff, as it may not be possible to resolve issues after the event, activity or workshop.

Carer Support Wiltshire
2023-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Do you look after someone who couldn’t manage without you? Pop along and have a chat with us about help that might be available to support you in your caring role.
Find out more information and advice at: –
www.carersupportwiltshire.co.uk
Call FREE on 0800 181 4118

Journey to the Stars
2023-02-15 14:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Put on your spacesuit, check co-ordinates, and fire up your engines… it’s time to go on a Journey to the Stars!
Let Squashbox Theatre be your guide on a journey through the universe: across the solar system, past twinkling stars, towards distant galaxies… to the edge of space and time itself!
Using only silly puppets, ridiculous and unnecessary props, ludicrous wigs and assorted fruits and vegetables, Squashbox Theatre will reveal the secrets of the universe!
Journey to the Stars! is a marvellous blend of puppetry, storytelling, live music, and comedy, sprinkled with astounding science and astronomy facts, and all contained within an accessible, funny and unique family show.
Recommended for children aged 5+ and their families
Standard ticket: £8.50 | Family of 4: £30.00
Duration: approx. 55 minutes no interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Chippenham Hub Friendship Group
2023-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Time to chat, meet and laugh. Bingo, guest speakers, quizzes and more. Everyone welcome.

Canal Day at Chippenham Museum
2023-02-16 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum to celebrate the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities.
Canal Day is a great opportunity to meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and Lacock. Details of how to reach the site and volunteer opportunities to support its restoration will be available at the event.
Free, drop-in 10.30am-3.30pm

Ask the Leader of Wiltshire Council
2023-02-16 18:00 - 19:30 | The Olympiad
Ever wondered why the council has made a decision or what is being done in your area?
Come along to an event near you and put your questions directly to Cllr Richard Clewer
First event: 16 Feb, 6pm-7.30pm at Olympiad Leisure Centre, Chippenham
More info on Wiltshire Council website here.
View a video of Cllr Clewer explaining about the event here.

Stay and Play session
2023-02-17 13:30 - 15:30 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
We are super excited to announce our first Stay and Play session will be up and running during February half term.
Pop along and let your little ones go crazy!!
£3 entry – we hope to see you there.

Polar Printing: Children’s Art Workshop
2023-02-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Learn how to create your own print inspired by the polar regions in this children’s workshop.
Using everyday materials, you will be introduced to collagraph and monotype printing techniques and create your very own polar landscape inspired by the work of Emma Stibbon RA, whose prints feature in our current exhibition ‘Contemporary Print & the Ink on Paper Press’.
This session is led by artist Amy-Jane Blackhall who founded the INK ON PAPER PRESS in Wiltshire in 2015.
This workshop is suitable for ages 8-13
Sessions at 10am & 2pm
£6, booking essential

Free Children's workshop at Chippenham Library Queen Mary I.
2023-02-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Library
Free history workshop at Chippenham Library this half-term – come along and find out about life in the time of Queen Mary I. Suitable for children aged 7-11. Places must be booked in advance at the library or on 01249 650536.
Funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

'Another Night at the Three Crowns' with Clive Stocker & Friends
2023-02-18 20:00 - 22:00 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Join us for a magical evening of music with Clive Stocker & Friends.

MOVE WITH ME
2023-02-21 10:00 - 23:00 | Clubhouse – Bromham Social Centre, Bromham Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB, United Kingdom
A creative movement and dance class for the Early Years: inviting play and exploration and supporting development and connection.
Join me for a relaxed class for children from around 1 year to 4 years old and their parents/carers. First class is free and siblings free also. This is an inclusive class. Please contact Georgie with any questions or to register: frolicandflail@gmail.com
I have over 10 years of experience facilitating dance and movement for children and adults. I have worked internationally delivering community dance workshops and performances. I have a particular interest in supporting the 0-5’s and their carers through play and movement, engaging with music and touch.

Arts & Crafts for Wellbeing Course
2023-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Arts and Crafts has the power to make you feel good, reduce stress and anxiety. This course will help you gain creative skills through practical activities, as well as gaining confidence.
Find out more – https://www.wiltshire.ac.uk/study/art-and-craft-for-wellbeing
This six week course will run for one day per week at the Chippenham Community Eco Hub on Wednesdays between 22.02.23-29.03.23.

Talk the Big C
2023-02-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Friendly space. It’s good to talk and share.

Waterstone's Bookclub - February - Lamplighters' by Emma Stonex
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Thursday 23rd February 18:00 – 19:00
Join us for our Thursday Evening Book Club! This month we will be reading the outstanding ‘The Lamplighters’ by Emma Stonex. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Ladies Touch Rugby Evening
2023-02-24 19:00 | Chippenham RFC, Allington Field, Chippenham, SN14OYZ
The Chippenham Ladies and Girls sections are running a touch evening in conjunction with International Women’s Day to celebrate the ever growing interest in women’s rugby.
Over a quarter of the overall playing population of the game we all love so much, is now female, with a 27% increase since 2017.
A third of the representatives on the Rugby World Council are female, being fully immersed with key decisions and growth of the game in the future.
We do hear about sexism within the game, however we want to celebrate US with this event, and showcase the pride we have for inclusivity within the sport.
So join us for an evening of touch rugby, open to all ages and no experience required. Whether you want an evening of fitness, to meet some new friends, to give rugby a try or simply celebrate with us, head down to Chippenham Rugby Club.
And if all that isn’t enough to get you to join us, there will also be drinks in the clubhouse afterwards!
if you are interested, or have any questions about the event, please contact us via email, Facebook, or call 07816 105566

Cause Music Cafe
2023-02-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
An evening of great music and fun from 5 different lineups in relaxed cafe atmosphere with full bar.

Fringe Feb Megashow Weekender
2023-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Big two-dayer music event at the Old Road Tavern with Oxygen Thief, Qariaq, Kate Lomas, Ravetank, Just Parsons, Mac Lloyd, Harmony Asia, Lucky Number Seven, Phreakers, Peter You’re a Pirate?, Lonely Daughter, Lloyd Edwards, Kirsty Clinch, and the mysterious MASCARPONE, plus DJ sets from Poor Mans Friend Records.
Pay what you can – £5 suggestion.
Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for supporting this event.

Yesterday's Story CIC presents Queen Mary 1
2023-02-25 10:00 | Chippenham Town Centre
This a brand new performance was commissioned by Yesterday’s Story to share the story of Queen Mary I and her association with Chippenham Borough Lands for Fringe Feb 2023.
Devised and performed by Wiltshire based songwriter and performer Louise Jordan – The Pop-Up Pedestal is a one woman street theatre performance. Watch the statue come to life, be entertained and experience local history which still has an impact on Chippenham residents today.
Saturday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 3pm in Borough Parade
Sunday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 2pm at Borough Parade
Yesterday’s Story CIC aims to tell stories from the past, by bringing them to life through arts, culture and live events.
Funding support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
