One Chippenham

Beginners Art
2023-10-31 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘Each course a revelation. Charlie is a fantastic teacher’
Brilliantly designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners with Charlie, who has 25 years experience teaching in Further and Higher Education as well as an artist.
Starting back on the 31st October, 2023 for the next 6 week block:-
1. An introduction to Drawing – objects
2. An introduction to acrylic painting – still life
3. Interiors – drawing and painting – light and space
4. Portrait – drawing and painting – proportion and likeness
5. Landscape/Outdoors – colour theory, depth of field
6. Personal project – development of your own ideas and practice
Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am (with Improvers class running 12.30pm – 2.30pm)
£96 including all materials and coffee.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Returners won’t need to complete a new form but please email ragandbonearts@gmail.com to book in.
Please pay by balance transfer so that we can keep our costs down for you. Please email us to let us know that you have paid and we’ll reply to let you know that it’s been received.
Rag and Bone Arts C.I.C
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number 65718094
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon!

Sahara Sisters Belly Dancing class
2023-10-31 19:30 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Wiltshire ladies: Looking for a new hobby? Something to get you out of the house/doing some gentle exercise/meeting lovely people?
Then join us on Tuesday evenings (your first class is free) to see all these benefits! Get in touch for details.

Drama Tots
2023-11-02 10:00 - 11:45 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Drama and Imaginery play classes for children aged 18 months – 5 years.
Each week we open up my suitcase and go on a different adventure. We use role play, catchy songs and music, props, costumes, puppets, obstacles and problem solving activities to explore our weekly theme.
Bring your little one along for our fun, engaging and varied classes.
You can book a 3 week trial for £15. Siblings are half price. Siblings under 18 months are free.
Chippenham class times on a Thursday morning are as follows:

Rising Stars (children age 18 months – 3 years) 10am-10:40am.
Bright Stars (children age 3 or 4) 11-11:45am.

I also run classes in Malmesbury on Wednesday mornings and Tetbury on
Friday mornings.
Book a space or join our waiting list here: https://dramatotschippenhammalmesburyandcirencester.classforkids.io/

Adventure Babies
2023-11-02 11:15 - 13:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Adventure Babies is a brilliant sensory storytelling class for children ages 0-4 years.
Come and join us to explore some super stories with props, messy play and lights!
11:15am-12.00pm for Adventure Tots
12.15-1.00pm for Tiny and Mini Adventurers
Visit our website or email tamsin@adventurebabies.co.uk to find out more!
Looking forward to adventuring with you! 🚀

Alfie Moore – A Face for Radio
2023-11-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history.
Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being ‘encouraged’ into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When recession hit he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police.
In his 40s the two universes collided when Alfie made a bid for showbiz success – but unfortunately 30 years of shift-work and being punched in the face quite a lot, had left him with ‘a face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of squatters with little regard to property maintenance and repair.
This is the true story of ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?
“…offbeat, revealing and very funny” Daily Mail
“…thoroughly engaging, endlessly funny. His charisma shines through as bright and colourful as a twirling blue light. Mature Times

2 Tone All Ska
2023-11-04 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand, 2 Tone All Ska are back at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 4th November.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members £5
Non Members £5

Baby & Children Nearly New Sale
2023-11-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
Little Pickles Markets Somerset And Wiltshire are holding a market, in Chippenham, this Sunday.
The market will be at Sheldon School, from 10:30am until 12pm, and is your opportunity to grab some pre-loved bargain clothes, toys and equipment, and prevent them from going to landfill – saving you money, while you save the planet!
Adults pay £1.50 to attend and children get in for free.

The Dazzling Diamonds
2023-11-10 19:30, 2023-11-11 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Dazzling Diamonds make their triumphant return to Chippenham with their comedy variety drag show. The show is packed with high energy dance routines, spectacular live vocals, and side-splitting comedy sketches, not forgetting the spectacular costumes which are bound to leave your jaw on the floor!
Receiving 5* reviews from audiences, The Dazzling Diamonds is a cast of three drag artists all of whom have performed internationally across Europe. Join Miss Lola Lush, Miss Alexis and Bailey La Creame for an unforgettable night filled to the brim with glamour, laughter, and fun. It’s guaranteed to be a night to remember!
Please note: Age 16 plus
Standard ticket: £21.00
Duration: approx. 3 hours including an 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

Gua Sha and Restorative Pilates Workshop
2023-11-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
Do you have a Gua Sha tool and you aren’t sure what to do with it? Read on… 👀
Join Gabriela from NuReflexology and Natalie from Precision Pilates Studio for this half-day Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop.
Gabriela will teach you how to use Gua Sha like a professional and Natalie will lead a gentle Pilates session with guided meditation to relax your body and mind.
Workshop Details
Date: 11th November 2023
Time: 9:20am to 12pm. Arrive at 9:20am for a prompt start at 9:30am
Venue: The Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
Price: £55
Book and to find out more info: https://nureflexology.co.uk/workshop

Chippenham Film Club's November feature
2023-11-13 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
On his 80th birthday, Humberto Suárez (Jose Luis Gomez), an ageing multi-millionaire, decides to finance a film so that people will look fondly upon his legacy. He selects the reclusive Palme d’Or laureate Lola Cuevas (Penelope Cruz) to be the director, with the screenplay being adapted from a Nobel Prize winning novel titled Rivalry, about a man (Antonio Banderas) who is unable to forgive his brother (Oscar Martinez) for killing their parents in a drunk-driving incident.
A 2021 Spanish-Argentine black comedy film, directed by Gaston Duprat and Mariano Cohn, the film brings together Banderas and Martinez, the two previously appeared together in Almoldovar’s I’m So Excited, and Cruz, who has appears regularly in films by the same director.

Sparks Good As New Sale
2023-11-18 10:00 - 12:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
A perfect way to raise some money before Christmas. Book a table so you can sell your baby, toddler and children’s clothes, toys and equipment. Or why not pop along and see what you can buy! First come for the table spaces, so don’t miss out and book soon!
Email greenways@stpaulsweb.org.uk

REME Museum's Christmas Fair
2023-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Our Annual Christmas Fair is back this year with festive stalls full of gifts, crafts, food and drink, music and more! Purchase gifts for loved ones, find that perfect Secret Santa gift or simply buy a treat for yourself.
Free entry though donations to the REME Charity are encouraged.
Entry to the Museum galleries not included.

Spotlight 3: Modern & Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2023-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This exhibition is the third in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.
The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all.
At the heart of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection are works that acknowledge the legacy of the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, a pioneering residential art school that counted some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art amongst its teachers and students.
North Wiltshire’s creativity proudly extends beyond the Academy, and the collection records and celebrates the many contemporary artists who continue to live and work in this area today.
Further details about the artworks can also be found in the accompanying catalogue available in the museum shop.
Open Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
Free entry
Image: Teal Grail, © Nicholas Lees

Get Carter
2023-11-18 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Get Carter are back again, and here to play all your favourite modern rock, pop and indie covers, live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 18th November.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members £8
Non Members £10

North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra Autumn Concert
2023-11-18 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra presents:
Mahler – Symphony No. 5
Brahms – Hungarian Dances Nos. 5 & 6
Conductor: Alex Arkwright
Leader: Sara Stagg
7.30pm start (doors from 7.00pm)
Refreshments in support of our partner charity, WellBoring, will be available in the concert interval (cash only please) and there will be a retiring collection towards their work.
Tickets available from:
https://neeld.co.uk/whats-on/nwso-autumn-concert-2023/
https://www.wegottickets.com/event/595640/

Josie Field: One Night In Chippenham
2023-11-18 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Road Tavern
One night in Chippenham with support from Kane Pollastrone and 6foot6. Show starts at 8pm, no booking required just rock up and enjoy a night of awesome original music.
Who is Josie Field?
Multi-time South African Music Award nominee and now West Midlands based singer songwriter Josie Field releases Blue Planet. The song, her second offering this year after the release of Miami in May, explores a completely different genre highlighting the artists versatility and song-writing scope. Blue Planet is the title track off her brand new blues-inspired album.
What’s her latest single Blue Planet, sound like?
Right from the get go this song bursts into life with powerful gritty guitars and a driving drum sound that sets the scene perfectly for the first lyrics “Hide your sons, hide your daughters”.
The strong blues sound of Field’s voice is unmistakable and raw as she delivers punchy, honest lyrics underpinned by striking guitars and a rolling rhythm section.
A thundering blues track with effortless vocals delivering simple, understated lyrics. Imagine Chris Stapleton, John Mayer, The Black Keys and the RHCP had a baby girl together.

Luxury Yarn Wreath Making
2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Christmas is coming.
Create your own wreath that will stand the test of time. No more of this dying pine needles dropping on your porch.
Made using Wool Couture Epic Extreme 100% Unspun Merino Wool and decorated with a range of Christmassy treats, pom poms and felt balls, you can truly make your wreath your own. Pick your base colour, and on the day you will have the option of many different colours and materials to decoration you individual wreath.
Christmas Pudding Wreaths will come with pre-made holly leaves, but if you would like to make them yourselves, the pattern will be available to do so.
Profits made from this workshop will be donated to Alzheimer’s Support Wiltshire.
Note: Handmade decorations are available at a surplus charge of £4 per decoration, or 3 for £10.

Luxury Yarn Wreath Making
2023-11-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Court Street Gallery, Unit 14, Meadow Works, Court Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8BR, United Kingdom
Christmas is coming.
Create your own wreath that will stand the test of time. No more of this dying pine needles dropping on your porch.
Made using Wool Couture Epic Extreme 100% Unspun Merino Wool and decorated with a range of Christmassy treats, pom poms and felt balls, you can truly make your wreath your own. Pick your base colour, and on the day you will have the option of many different colours and materials to decoration you individual wreath.
Christmas Pudding Wreaths will come with pre-made holly leaves, but if you would like to make them yourselves, the pattern will be available to do so.
Note: Handmade decorations are available at a surplus charge of £4 per decoration, or 3 for £10.

No.7 Fundraiser: Kate Lomas, Laissez Faire & more
2023-11-24 19:00 | No.7, 7 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Help us open a new creative venue for Chippenham by getting tickets to this incredible showcase of Chippenham’s finest homegrown talent.
KATE LOMAS
10 years on from recording her first ever EP at Riverbank Studios in Chippenham as a teenager in November 2013, Kate Lomas is back with her own brand of dreamy indie-pop.
Originally hailing from Wiltshire, Kate has since taken her music all over the country, playing sold-out shows in London, performing at the legendary Maida Vale and Abbey Road Studios, playing at Glastonbury festival, and appearing on national TV.
It’s safe to say that the singer-songwriter and producer has come a long way since first working with us at Riverbank, and we can’t wait to have her back to play this show!
LAISSEZ FAIRE
Indie rock band originally from Chippenham. Influenced by the sounds of Bleachers and The Strokes. Their most recent single Fade Out heralds a new era for the band, incorporating synths and dynamic backing vocals to create a more focused, definitive sound with more new music coming soon.
MORE SUPPORT TBA
Buy gig tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/riverbank-studios/t-dvpmdrq

No.7 CREATIVE SPACE & RIVERBANK STUDIOS: HERE’S WHAT YOU’RE SUPPORTING
Check out the crowdfunding campaign here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/no7creativespace/

Cause Music Cafe
2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
5 musical acts performing songs from folk to jazz to pop classics, in a relaxed atmosphere with full bar

Writing and Researching a Novel with Keith Stuart
2023-11-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Chippenham Library
Join best-selling author and journalist Keith Stuart as he talks about the process of research for a novelist. Covering both historic and contemporary periods, including fascinating research on wartime Bath, this talk is sure to interest anyone who has ever wondered how a novel is written.

Chippenham Lions Club Christmas Bazaar
2023-11-25 10:00 | The Neeld
Chippenham Lions Club hold their Annual Christmas Bazaar at The Neeld.
‘For Gifts and Fare you can’t find elsewhere’
Pop in and have a browse from 9am.
For more information on Chippenham Lions please visit – https://chippenhamlions.com/

Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham Campus Open Day
2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire College & University Centre Chippenham, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, SN15 3QD, United Kingdom
Join us at our Chippenham Open Day on Saturday 25 November from 10am to 12noon.
This is a great chance for you to come and visit Wiltshire College & University Centre to discover our range of courses from full time post-16 courses to our Higher Education courses and Adult Learning part time courses, view our amazing facilities, meet our tutors, and speak to our student services about funding, transport, careers advice and learning support. You will also be able to fill out your application form with our Admissions Team!
To attend, simply book your place through Eventbrite here.

Chippenham Christmas Market
2023-11-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Already 20 stalls booked for our Christmas markets on the 25th Nov and 9th December.
All stalls will be undercover and FREE to makers, crafters, charities and community groups.
Let’s make this something special again this year!
To book email cousin.normz@gmail.com

2023-11-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
All sorts of ‘crafty’ things will be taking place in the form of arts and craft stalls, gifts, workshops and activities. Refreshments available – we hope to see you there!

Pre-loved Clothes Event
2023-11-25 16:30 - 20:00 | Wiltshire
We would love for you to come along to our Pre-loved Clothes Event. We will have a range of adult and children’s clothes and other accessories (e.g. shoes & bags), books and toys which you can help yourselves to for free.
We are starting the event earlier this year, to allow more flexibility over the time you can get there, so please come along at the most convenient time for you.
Donating clothes and other items is completely optional. If you do have any donations please could you drop them off at Hardenhuish School between 3.30 – 4.30pm whilst we are setting up. If this is not possible please message 07842 346776 and we can make a plan to pick up or drop off donations beforehand. To allow us to set up the hall easily before the event, we would appreciate if you could sort adult and children’s clothes into size order and label any bags.
There will be free hot and cold drinks available. We will be doing a bake sale to raise money for our Chippenham CAP Debt Centre. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a wonderful charity that offer free, expert debt help to those struggling with problem debt.
To find out more see https://capuk.org/get-help/cap-debt-help.
Any unwanted items at the end of the event will be taken to local charity shops.
FREE event but you need to book your place on Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pre-loved-clothes-event-tickets-729653813197

Kington Langley Xmas Lights Switch On
2023-12-01 18:00 | St Peters Church, Kington Langley, SN15 5NR
Create a Christmas tree for this new event. Use any materials and the tree can be any size. It will just need some battery Christmas lights. Or you can decorate a real of artificial one. We can’t wait to see what you come up with. It’s not a competition, just a celebration of our creative village. Anyone can take part – individuals, families and village organisations. The trees need to be set up in the church in time for the lights switch on at 6pm.
Entertainment by the Green Barrows Wheelbarrow Display team.

Luke Gittins EP Showcase Event
2023-12-01 18:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Grab a slice of pizza, enjoy a glass of wine and listen to the first ever live playthrough of Waited A Lifetime.
Plus, one of the last chances to buy a first edition of the Waited A Lifetime CD.
With Mitzi Irish opening the show if you were thinking about coming, make sure to grab your tickets now before we sell out!
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-pewsham-livemusic

Christmas wreath making
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
Come and help raise money for doorway by making a beautiful table wreath and enjoy the Christmas spirit with friends. We will be supplying all materials and equipment, so all you have to do is sit back and be creative. Refreshments will be provided as well, mince pies and mulled wine, & (non-alcoholic mulled wine) will be available. Come and join in on a bit of Christmas cheer, and have something to present to loved ones.
Book via eventbrite here.
