One Chippenham

Allsorts Community Choir Weekly Sessions
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir meets Tuesday 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham.
All sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of people from 18-108 welcome!
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined (paid termly). Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
“Such fun having a good sing-song with such lovely happy caring folks.” Choir Member
As of August 2025 the waiting list to join is full, please reach out over the Christmas break to check it’s status.
We’d love to perform at your next event, simply contact us to check availability: allsortschippenham@hotmail.com
Wow! What an evening and thanks to Allsorts for a great performance and showing what a community choir is all about.
Organiser of local charity concert

Life Drawing
2025-12-10 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘My favourite time of the week’
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years teaching experience. You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve.
All while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists.
Life Drawing is challenging and rewarding, but like drawing anything else, it takes practice and patience.
The best way to encourage practice is to vary the media and techniques available; to make sure this is feasible, we provide materials (donations welcome) This also allows more confidence as using expensive personal materials tends to inhibit experimentation.
Sometimes the session is devoted to a worksheet-style drawing, using many poses on one sheet in different materials. These are a great opportunity to gain confidence in composition, materials and mark-making.
£105 for 6 x 2 hour session term or £20 cash drop-in option (just for our life drawing sessions)
We look forward to meeting you soon.

Drop in grant funding support sessions
2025-12-10 10:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
Get personalised guidance and help with making a grant application to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
Drop in to see one of our friendly Grant Managers between 10am-12pm on Wednesdays at the CAP Cafe, Station Hill Baptist Church.
You might be a Chippenham resident seeking funding support for things like food vouchers, white goods, furniture, mobility aids, bankruptcy fees, education resources, course fees or funeral costs. Perhaps you run a local community group or work for a charity or not for profit organisation aiming to make a difference for Chippenham residents.
By offering these informal sessions, we aim to empower more individuals to be able to get the funding the support they need and more organisations to create positive change to support the wellbeing of Chippenham residents.

Can’t make Wednesdays? Check out our other drop-in sessions on our website here.
Find out more about Chippenham Borough Lands Charity on our website – cblc.org.uk
Find out how to apply for one of our grants here – cblc.org.uk/grant-applications

We look forward to meeting you!

CAP Cafe
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
A cafe with a warm welcome, chance to chat, free tea/coffee and cake, craft activities, children’s toys.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) debt coaches will also be available to talk if you feel you might need a free, professional debt advice service.
CAP’s debt counselling helps thousands of people become debt free every year. They are committed to providing a service that takes into account the client’s wider circumstances and emotional needs as well as their financial situation, which means it is particularly suitable for those who are more vulnerable and in need of additional support. Their service is completely free and available to everyone.
CAP Money courses also available here (money management and budgeting).

Downtown Days
2025-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
If you are down town and want some company, pop in and meet the members of Downtown Days for a coffee and a chat – you will be made most welcome.

Helping Hands Support Group
2025-12-10 12:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
Are you wanting some help with everyday life and needing someone to talk to? Would you like a friendly face to assist you with coming to terms with changes in your life or making important decisions you would like someone to talk to about?
We are here from 12.30pm to 2.30pm on Wednesday afternoons to support anyone in need. We are always happy to listen and give one to one support.
Please do make use of this opportunity and do not sit and struggle alone as we have a fantastic trained team to guide you along your way.

Blooming Chic by Judy Ward: Christmas Wreath workshops
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
Christmas Wreath workshops
December 2025 dates –
Wednesday 3rd & 10th December 7pm – 9pm
Saturday 13th December 2pm – 4pm
At our studio in Chippenham
Book at www.bloomingchic.co.uk/workshops or call Judy on 07813-886801
£65 per person to include tuition, all materials and refreshments.

Christmas Jumper Day - Quiz and Crafts
2025-12-11 15:30 - 18:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
🎄 Quiz & Children’s Crafts – Christmas Jumper Day! 🎄
Thursday 11th December
Springfield Community Campus
Join us for a warm and festive afternoon as we raise funds for Save the Children this Christmas Jumper Day! Bring the whole family for creativity, community spirit and plenty of Christmas cheer.
✨ What’s happening:
Christmas Quiz – A friendly, festive quiz starting at 16:30 in the Methuen Room. Perfect for Adults, with 4 rounds of 8 questions.
Children’s Crafts – Drop into the Exhibition Area anytime between 15:30–18:00 for hands-on Christmas crafts perfect for little ones.
Clear signs will be in place to help you find your way around.
Don’t forget to wear your best (or most brilliantly awful!) Christmas jumper in support of this fantastic cause.
All activities are donation-based, with every contribution going to Save the Children and helping make a difference to children who need it most.
Activities will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Text AWXMAS to 70050 to give £5 or give any amount online at christmas.savethechildren.org.uk/fundraising/CJD250015086
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and share some festive joy while supporting an amazing charity!
If you have any queries about this event, please contact the events team via email at springfieldcommunitycampus@wiltshire.gov.uk.

Christmas Fundraiser
2025-12-11 16:30 - 19:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Chippenham Youth Theatre are hosting a fundraiser for our upcoming show, The Wizard Of Oz. We will have stalls of many varieties, refreshments, performances, meet and greets with some of our favourite characters. Santa and much more.

Dog Training Classes
2025-12-11 17:30 - 18:15 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Looking for kind, calm, and effective dog training in Chippenham?

I’m Zuzana from Canine Dreams, a qualified, force-free dog trainer passionate about helping dogs and their people feel calm and confident together.

I offer small, structured classes and 1–1 sessions in Chippenham, including:

Calm Start Puppy Programme – for puppies up to 6 months, teaching confidence, recall, and calm focus (not just socialisation!)
Adolescent & Basic Obedience Classes – for dogs who’ve hit the “teenage” stage or need to refresh recall, lead walking, and manners
1–1 Training Sessions – personalised support for specific behaviours or reactivity, at your pace

Reward-based • Kind • Structured • Real-life results

Website: caninedreamswilts.com
Email: canine.dreams@outlook.com

Improv Slams
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | The Old Road Tavern Barn, SN15 1JA
Second Thursday of the month
For those who have done some improvisation before or think it looks easy and want to join in the fun – our NEW improv slams are open to all over 18 who want to do short form improvisation games – possibly in front of an audience!
7.30 – 9pm – £12 drop in (£8 for 18-25’s)
Questions only, 3/5/7, stand up, sit down, lie down, puppets, questions only, statements only, emotional rollercoaster and many many more. It’s fast, fun and sometimes full of innuendo.
Held at a NEW VENUE – the lovely Old Road Tavern Barn on the side of the Old Road pub (back of the train station)
October 9th, November 13th, December 11th 2025.
See you there!

Sparkly Singers
2025-12-11 20:00 - 21:15 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
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.
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.
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.
So if you simply love to sing, but have yet to find the choir that perfectly complements your sense of fun, why not enquire about one of our FREE taster sessions and come and see what we’re all about.

Drop in grant funding support sessions
2025-12-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
Get personalised guidance and help with making a grant application to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
Drop in to see one of our friendly Grant Managers between 10am-2pm on Fridays at the Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS.
You might be a Chippenham resident seeking funding support for things like food vouchers, white goods, furniture, mobility aids, bankruptcy fees, education resources, course fees or funeral costs. Perhaps you run a local community group or work for a charity or not for profit organisation aiming to make a difference for Chippenham residents.
By offering these informal sessions, we aim to empower more individuals to be able to get the funding the support they need and more organisations to create positive change to support the wellbeing of Chippenham residents.

Can’t make Wednesdays? Check out our other drop-in sessions on our website here.
Find out more about Chippenham Borough Lands Charity on our website – cblc.org.uk
Find out how to apply for one of our grants here – cblc.org.uk/grant-applications

We look forward to meeting you!

Christmas Snowflake Wreath Craft Workshop
2025-12-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Bargammon’s Tavern, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
A lesson and everything you need to create your own snowflake wreath. Allow 2 hours.

The Kitchen by Wine Monkey is open for dinner
2025-12-12 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-13 18:00 - 22:00 | Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
The newest project from the guys at Wine Monkey, The Kitchen is a new restaurant in Chippenham and the coolest place to dine. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, brunch at the weekend and now every Friday and Saturday for dinner. They’ve blended the sophistication of a gourmet deli with the casual atmosphere of a classic French bistro to create a unique dining experience where artisanship meets playful elegance.
Specialising in handmade food, creative recipes and excellent service, Chef Lisa puts her extensive culinary experience to work in the kitchen, while head sommelier Bryan expertly pairs wines to enjoy alongside.
Bookings are highly recommended as this place is very popular. Open 6-10pm.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free guests are very welcome.

Elvis in Blue Hawaii - a musical comedy (ages 8-108)
2025-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
“An unqualified success, absolutely brilliant night” Backyard Theatre, Watchet, Somerset
A musical comedy which will leave you all shook up. So dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise!
Award-winning Elvis impersonator Ian Pollock (Best Sideburns: GlosVegas 2014) stars in his version of the classic Elvis film ‘Blue Hawaii’.
His long-time tour manager, Josephine Cunningham, is there to keep the show on the road… next stop: Vegas!
This hilarious musical comedy will have you in stitches and keep you laughing long into the night. Created by this brilliant duo, based in nearby Stroud, come along and allow yourselves to be well and truly entertained.
“Thank you for our amazing night. We are very happy indeed. Audience comments were fantastic, best show ever!” Teresa Ashmole, Port Enyon Village Hall
“I was the photographer at tonight’s fringe performance. Compelled to write a quick email just to say my face still hurts from smiling so hard and laughing so much. You are brilliant and the show is amazing. That was a wonderful end to a busy weekend!” Nick Spratling, Chippenham Fringe
Running Time 1 hr 30 mins (with interval)
Ticket price incl. booking fee: £10.50 – £15.50
Book now here.

Chippenham Pickleball Club
2025-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Try out the UK’s fastest growing new sport! A paddle sport for all ages and abilities.
– All equipment provided
– Taught by experienced local players
– Friendly, inclusive doubles competition
– Children under 18 accompanied by adult
– FREE trial and cheap membership
Where: Chippenham Sports Club Air Dome, Hardenhuish Park, Bristol Rd, Chippenham SN15 1NH
When: Every Friday evening 7pm to 10 pm
Cost: First session free, then £3/hr (adults) / £1.50/hr (children)
+ E10 annual affiliation membership to Pickleball England Volunteers
Email: info@chippenhampickballclub.com

Christmas Spectacular
2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Chippenham & Swindon Show Choirs invite you to join them for some serious festive fun on Friday 12th December, for a Show Choir Christmas Spectacular.
These two wonderful choirs will be serving up a sumptuous setlist of show tunes, with a few seasonal pieces to get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit.
Support will come from the fabulous Kettle of Fish.
Tickets: £12/£8 concession

Feast of Fools Festive Twist
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Stanton St. Quintin Village Hall, c/o, 3 Rectory Cl, Stanton St Quintin,, Chippenham, SN14 6DT, United Kingdom
A Christmas Concert with a difference. Happening in Stanton St. Quintin, Village Hall on Friday 12th December.
Feast of Fools are the talented local a cappella folk quartet known for their rich harmonies. They sing traditional and modern folk songs that reflect and weave a rich tapestry of social perspectives and emotions. Currently presenting their Festive Twist to include a few seasonal surprises.
Whether you’re a fan, or discovering them for the first time, you’re in for a real treat, this is the perfect way to kick off the festive season.

Teach the Children Well
2025-12-13 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Santa post service run by the Hub that guarantees a response from ‘Santa’ in return for the child buying a toy for a child who is not as lucky as them.

9am until 3pm weekdays at Chippenham Community Hub between 10th and 28th November
Emery Gate Christmas Market – 29th November, 6th and 13th December

Chippenham Study Club
2025-12-13 08:00 - 12:00 | The Bridge House – JD Wetherspoon, Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A private study club is being organised for students and others on a Saturday morning available from 08.00 to midday, which will be held at Wetherspoons, Chippenham where a room is privately booked out for the purpose. There is no membership fee.
It will provide a friendly but quiet space for your private study, research, revision, or reading without distractions or noise, yet offer a sense of company and possibly make new friends.
Wetherspoons offers coffee/hot chocolate etc at £1.71p for unlimited refills.
Reasonably priced meals and breakfasts. Full breakfast starts at £2.99.
Free to join.
To register contact: stephencox.gardentrust@gmail.com

Emery Gate Christmas Market
2025-12-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Emery Gate shopping centre, Emery Gate shopping centre, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3JP
Get ready to kick off the festive season in style! Our indoor Christmas Market makes its debut in the former Tesco unit at Emery Gate, bringing loads of seasonal cheer straight to the heart of Chippenham.
What’s on:

Browse a wonderful selection of stalls from local traders offering: art & prints, books & bookmarks, handmade keyrings, plants & home décor, antiques & retro collectibles, quilts & cushions, jewellery, crocheted items, perfumes & fragrances, second-hand bric-a-brac and vintage finds, cakes & bakes, sweet treats, locally produced rum & snacks.• Mulled wine and Christmas bites to get you in the mood.
Family fun fair rides including bumper cars and tea-cups.
Don’t miss a visit to Father Christmas in our Christmas Grotto: 11:00am-4:00pm. Each child will receive a small gift. Entry to the Grotto: £3.50 per child (card/contactless only).

Details & Tips:

Entry to the Christmas Market is free.
Rides & Grotto incur additional costs. .

We’ll see you at Emery Gate for the festive fun!

Free Community Cafe at Station Hill Baptist Church
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Station Hill Baptist Church, SN15 1EG
Join us Every Saturday, 11am-1pm!
☕ Pop into our cozy cafe. Kids & adults welcome!
🍰 Grab a cake, sip a cuppa in peace, or get creative with some crafts!
We’re also here to provide prayer or a listening ear, just let one of our volunteers know.
🎉 All welcome, always free! 🎉

Festive Visible Mending Workshop
2025-12-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Learn hints, tips and tricks to reuse, repair and repurpose unloved clothing in our Visible Mending workshop, with a festive twist.
Discover how to approach repairing your clothing with a professional seamstress. Learn the basic stitches used for hand repairs, how to sew a patch and how to embellish old clothing to give it a new lease of life.
All materials and equipment will be provided. This workshop is suitable for ages 18+.
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.

Quetzal Gallery: Late night Christmas opening
2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:30 | Quetzal Gallery, 61 New rd, Chippenham, SN15 1ES
Quetzal Gallery welcomes all to a festive late night opening for browsing and shopping, with mulled wine and mince pies.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT
2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
WILTSHIRE POLICE BAND
Come along and enjoy an evening of great music.
www.wiltshirepoliceband.com

Whole Lotta Shakin’: The Shakin’ Stevens Story
2025-12-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
Fully endorsed by members of Shaky’s own family, the award-winning tribute to the UK’s biggest-selling singles artist of the 1980s, is a nostalgic celebration, jam-packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Performing as Shakin’ Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a full audio-visual spectacular with his live band, including rare footage and images that tell the story of the rockin’ Welsh boy and his rise to chart-topping superstardom.
The Christmas show features the No.1 hit ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’ plus ‘Blue Christmas’, ‘White Christmas’, ‘The Best Christmas of them all’ alongside the massive hits ‘Green Door’, ‘Oh Julie’, ‘You Drive Me Crazy’ and ‘This Ole House’… as well as the classic songs which were covered by Shaky from artists such as Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens and Elvis Presley.
Put your bopping shoes on, dust off the double denim, slick back your hair and get ready to sing-along, dance-along and join in with the biggest and best Shaky’ Christmas party to hit UK theatres… ever!
www.wholelottashakin.co.uk
Tickets: £28
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes including 20 minute 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.

North West Wiltshire Ramblers walks
2025-12-14
Seasons greetings from the North West Wiltshire Ramblers. We’ll be walking throughout the festive period. Walk more, worry less. Life is better on foot.
Our weekly programme of Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles, and take place in North Wiltshire and the surrounding counties. Our members come from all over the region including Box, Calne, Corsham, Malmesbury and Melksham.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Black Hill (Cats Back) – Offas Dyke – Hay Bluff Circuit.
Difficulty: Strenuous
Distance: 9.5 miles

Sunday, 7 December 2025

Sherston and the Westonbirt Arboretum.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 8.7 miles

Sunday, 14 December 2025

Avebury and the Cherhill Monument
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 11.5 miles

Sunday, 21 December 2025

A Sunday Saunter from Grittleton.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

Friday, 26 December 2025

A Boxing Day Blast from Chittoe Heath.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 5.0 miles

Sunday, 28 December 2025

Amesbury – Stonehenge Circuit.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 10.5 miles

Sunday, 4 January 2026

A Sunday Stroll from near The Gibb.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 3.6 miles

Saturday, 10 January 2026

A Walk Exploring Parts of Bristol.
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.8 miles

Sunday, 18 January 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Kington Langley.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.2 miles

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Yanworth and the Cotswolds
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 10.0 miles

Sunday, 15 February 2026

A Sunday Saunter from Brinkworth.
Difficulty: Leisurely
Distance: 4.3 miles

HOW DO I JOIN IN A WALK?
Please contact the walk leader directly. You are welcome to walk with us up to 3 times before deciding to join the Ramblers.
MEETING POINT
If you require a lift, you must contact the walk leader beforehand. The car symbol indicates that, where lifts are required, we will meet you in the Bath Road car park in central Chippenham
ST918733 on OS Explorer 156, postcode SN15 2SA.
Alternatively walkers can make their own way to the start of the walk. Please note that parking charges apply on Sundays.
INTERESTED?
If you would like to know more about our group please contact a walk leader, find ‘North West Wiltshire Ramblers’ on Facebook, or visit our website at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/ramblers-groups/north-west-wiltshire-group.
WALKS GRADES
Leisurely – Walks for reasonably fit people with at least a little country walking experience, which may include unsurfaced rural paths. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are recommended.
Moderate – Walks for people with country walking experience and a good level of fitness, which may include some steep paths and open country, and may be at a brisk pace. Walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing are essential.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO JOIN?
An individual annual membership of the Ramblers amounts to less than a cup of takeaway coffee per month! To join online, visit ramblers.org.uk/join.
DOGS
Well behaved dogs are welcome to attend our rambles. Please check with the leader beforehand that the walk is suitable. DOGS MUST BE KEPT ON A SHORT LEAD AT ALL TIMES.
