One Chippenham

Trio Paradis: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
2025-06-03 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Ruth O’Shea – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) 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 10.15 where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
The music for June’s concert is inspired by summer and dreams, and includes an arrangement of Dream Children by Elgar, the Allegro from ‘Jacob’s Dream’ Trio in Eb by Haydn, and music by Mendelssohn, Turina and Rachmaninov.
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by donation, with a retiring collection. An RSVP via our website, www.trioparadis.com, is much appreciated but not essential.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

John Eaves: Off Beat
2025-06-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Introducing ‘John Eaves: Off Beat’, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and collages by John Eaves RWA, now in his 90s.
Curated by Nick Moore from works selected directly from John’s studio, the exhibition spans over fifty years of non-figurative art rooted in the inherent geometry of the landscape and shaped by an improvisational, intuitive approach to painting.

Kingston House Activity Days
2025-06-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-29 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Kingston House Care Home, Lansdown Crescent, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9NP, United Kingdom
Drop in sessions for those aged 65 plus to join us for activities, entertainment and lunch.
10am – 2pm every week day.
Call to book (essential)

Beginners Art workshops
2025-06-03 09:30 - 23:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
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 9.30am – 11.30am
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 Improvers 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

Jukebox Music Café
2025-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Organised by Riverbank Studios, Jukebox Music Café is a welcoming evening for teenagers to hang out, enjoy live music, and take to the open stage if they’re feeling inspired. With ping-pong, a relaxed atmosphere, and a chance to perform or just listen, it’s a space for young people to connect through creativity.
When: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 7–9pm
Where: Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham
Who: Ages 14–18
Entry: Free
Would you like to support young musicians in Wiltshire?
Riverbank Studios has been helping young people in Chippenham make music since 2014. Community support allows them to deliver:
– Affordable rehearsal spaces
– Safe gigs for young people
– Youth cafés & open mics
– Industry careers events
– Access to recording studios
Find out more and consider supporting at: riverbankchippenham.co.uk
or donate via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/chippenhamsounds

Drama improvisation 18+
2025-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The most fun I have all week – I haven’t laughed so much in ages’
Alternate Monday’s at the Cause Arts Centre 7-9pm
Improvisation Workshops delivered by Laura.
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 while learning how to think on the spot, make up scenes and not be restricted by the script.
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.

Basic introduction, get to know each other, ground rules for improv and how to let your brain avoid filtering (too much)
Introduction to creating characters to use in scenes – emphasis on the physical. Levels of performance style – 1-10
Further character development – using the voice to compliment the physical. Tone, pitch, accent. Introducing costume for characters.
How to respond to offers and add value to a scene. Can we develop a plot using the people that we have found?
What do we need to do to become more believable? What clues can other actors give each other when in an improvised scene?
Feedback – audience to watch. Teens invited to join us.

£65 for 5 week blocks
Block 1 – Monday January 6th and 20th, Feb 3rd, March 3rd and 17th
Block 2 – Monday April 7th, May 19th, June 2nd and 16th July 7th.
(Thursday evening Improv Slams also running at the Old Road Tavern 7.30 – 9pm £10 – drop in on second Thursday of the month if you can’t commit to blocks and want to do short form only. January 9th, Feb 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, June 12th. No booking needed)

Rethink Football
2025-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Stanley Park
A weekly friendly kickabout for men 18+ to team up and be part of a safe group where they can talk openly and freely without judgement.

Every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham, SN15 3RR
£4 per session

Please contact David if you are interested or have any questions
Tel: 07483 913159
Email: david.scourfield@rethink.org

Sparkly Lite singing group
2025-06-02 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.
Launched in September 2023, 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 fabulous selection of 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 come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Cherished Vehicle and Family Fun Day, Chippenham Lions
2025-06-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4LW, United Kingdom
This is the thirteenth year we have held this event and it grows in size and popularity every year. The site is in the Chippenham countryside with the Avon close by – and a couple of miles north of Chippenham and about three miles south of the M4 J17. It has good access through wide lanes with plenty of easy parking – so why not make it a day out … We will have a large variety of attractions for all the family to enjoy and we expect to have in excess of 250 cherished cars attending as well as a performance Arena, Fairground, Local Foods, Craft, Charity and Trade Stands.
The public entrance will be £8 for adults (dogs and children under 10 go free) and our main charity this year is Springboard – a special needs preschool – along with other Lions Charities – local, national and international – but mostly local.
See our event website at: http://cvs.rocks to book, how to find us, make enquires and much more.

Cause music cafe
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A monthly live music cafe with a variety of musical lineups

Sparkly Singers
2025-05-29 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Alongside our sessions in Chippenham (‘lighter’ 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.

ESOL for Wellbeing
2025-05-29 12:30 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
This welcoming and supportive course is specially designed for ESOL learners who want to take their English communication skills to the next level, while exploring important themes around health and wellbeing.
Following on from our ESOL Beginners course, ESOL for Wellbeing is ideal for learners who already have a good grasp of English—those who can express themselves, take part in conversations, and understand most of what’s being said. This course offers the perfect opportunity to build confidence, improve fluency, and develop stronger communication across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
As part of the course, learners will also get the chance to explore their local area, helping to build not just language skills but community connections and local knowledge.
Welcome Meeting
All new learners must attend our welcome meeting on Thursday 29 May at 12.30pm. During this session, we’ll assess language needs, complete the necessary paperwork, and confirm a place on the course where appropriate.
How to Apply
Interested learners can get a head start by completing the application form online here.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2025-05-29 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burell 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.

May Half Term - Drop-in Activities
2025-05-29 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts – from band merch to memorable events – as part of their ‘Spilling the Tee’ project for our year exploring clothing, memory and identity. Their pop-up display launches Saturday 17 May, and we can’t wait for you to see how they’ve celebrated the humble t-shirt! 🧵✨
To mark the occasion, join us this May Half Term for our free creative activities inspired by the project. Check out their pop-up t-shirt display and learn all about this everyday item. Then get crafty and design your own t-shirt bunting. 👕🎨
📅 Tuesday 27 May & Thursday 29 May
🕥 10.30am – 3.30pm
🎟️ Free, drop-in
Please note, activities on both days are the same.

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2025-05-29 10:00 - 10:40 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

May Half Term - Autism Friendly Quiet Time
2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Young Curators have been digging into the stories behind your favourite t-shirts – from band merch to memorable events – as part of their ‘Spilling the Tee’ project for our year exploring clothing, memory and identity. Their pop-up display launches Saturday 17 May, and we can’t wait for you to see how they’ve celebrated the humble t-shirt! 🧵✨
To mark the occasion, join us this May Half Term for our free creative activities inspired by the project. Check out their pop-up t-shirt display and learn all about this everyday item. Then get crafty and design your own t-shirt bunting. 👕🎨
For children who may find busy sessions overwhelming, we’re also offering Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions. This will be a calmer, more relaxed way to enjoy the same activities, with limited numbers and booking required.
📅 Tuesday 27 May & Thursday 29 May
🕘 9.00am – 10.00am (last entry 9.45am)
🎟️ Free, booking essential
Please note, activities on both days are the same, so we recommend booking for one day only.

She Can Be Active - Paddleboarding
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Chippenham Sailing and Canoe Club
She Can Be Active Paddleboarding returns this May!
Join us next month for our She Can Be Active Paddleboarding sessions, specially designed for beginners, and expertly delivered by Phoenix Paddlesport. Enjoy a fun and friendly experience on the water with other women in Wiltshire! Our sessions take place on Wednesday evenings in Chippenham.
Don’t miss out—limited spaces are available!
Find out more and book week 1: https://ow.ly/ckq350VzZVk
Additional weeks via – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wasp-wiltshire-swindon-sport-28485318149?

Cars Galore Half Term Session
2025-05-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Come along and enjoy messy play, crafts and more! 🚗
Aimed at under 5s but older siblings welcome too!

Mobile Film Making with Andy Mitchell
2025-05-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Come along and work with:
Andy Mitchell – digital film maker.
Duration 4hrs with an hour lunch break (Pizza provided – please make your choice)
FREE for AGES 11-18 years old
Discover the power of mobile filmmaking in this four-hour workshop designed for aspiring young creators. Participants will gain hands-on experience in the complete filmmaking process, from initial concept development and storyboarding to filming techniques using mobile devices. Whether you’re passionate about music videos, documentary storytelling, or narrative shorts, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to bring your ideas to life. Learn practical editing techniques using accessible mobile applications like CapCut and iMovie (familiarity with these apps is advantageous but not required). Participants are encouraged to bring a mobile device with a camera function, if available. By the session’s conclusion, you will have collaboratively created a short film and gained invaluable insights into the art of filmmaking. Join us and transform your mobile device into a powerful storytelling tool!
Only 15 places available – so book early to avoid disappointment!
About Andy
Andy is Managing Director of Mitchell Digital Media Ltd, a marketing agency focused on the education sector. After more than a decade teaching Media Studies and Film in schools across Wiltshire and Berkshire, he left to follow his passion of making films. Now, Andy regularly produces promotional films for schools and various organisations, bringing a unique understanding of communication and audience engagement to each project. His background allows him to craft compelling narratives that effectively convey messages and resonate with viewers.
