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 […]
Island Park will be the centre of the family and community programme. There’s something for the whole family including performances from choirs, singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, drumming workshops, dancing, storytelling, crafting, puppetry, circus skills, face painters, play and sensory sessions for the under 5’s and more! The full family and community programme is now available on […]
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)
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 […]
Are you looking for a fun, active way to spend Friday afternoons? Our Doorstep Sports Club brings exciting sports and activities to Chippenham - completely free of charge! What is Doorstep Sports Club? Doorstep Sports Club offers weekly sessions packed with games, sports, and activities designed to get young people moving, laughing, and making new […]
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)
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 […]
Chippenham's Sister Josephine Toomey didn't found the convent pontoon team or rest her boots on the altar screen (like the one of Jake Thackray fame), but she did escape the Irish famine, help found the town's Catholic church, teach children and have stones thrown at her. Bring instruments, voices and minds to help collaborate and […]
Across Chippenham Folk Festival weekend, nationally-renowned youth folk arts organisation Shooting Roots are offering a series of workshops, which are heavily discounted for local young people. There are workshops in singing and theatre, with evening folk arts activities, and a chance to perform on the festival's main community stage on Monday. Expect songs, harmonies, devising […]
Margaret Bruce Griffin (née Long) originally lived at Chippenham's Rowden Hill House. She was a pioneer in training dogs for police work and bravely saved 21 lives in the blitz of World War Two. Bring instruments, voices and minds to help collaborate and create a new song exploring and celebrating her life. Led by musician […]
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)
Across Chippenham Folk Festival weekend, nationally - renowned youth folk arts organisation Shooting Roots are offering a series of workshops, which are heavily discounted for local young people. There are workshops in singing and theatre, with evening folk arts activities, and a chance to perform on the festival's main community stage on Monday. Expect songs, […]
