One Chippenham

Mama G’s Storytime Roadshow
2022-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Yelde Hall
Presented in partnership with Chippenham Museum.
Combining panto and the art of storytelling, this all-singing, partial-dancing extravaganza is filled with stories about being who you want and loving who you are!
Come and meet some of Mama G’s most fabulous creations, including: fashionista dinosaurs, bunnies who’ve lost their bounce and Eunice the unicorn, in a show that will make the whole family laugh, love and think!
Book now!
“Everyone’s favourite pantomime dame.” – Metro
“Mama G’s stories are sprinkled with tales of inclusivity and acceptance.” – The Guardian

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

The Lyric Walk
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-13
Hidden in the main streets of Chippenham are 29 snatches of lyrics, from across the decades…
Some are masquerading as street signs, others are hidden in shops and amongst the information that we walk passed every day.
The more you can find; the closer you’ll be to winning the top prize: £50 worth of vouchers!
Free to enter.
Answer sheets available soon on the Chippenham Fringe February website, Chippenham Museum or Cousin Norman’s.
This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Chippenham Youth Council - Our guide to making Chippenham greener through transport
2022-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Climate Conversations return! Chippenham Youth Council will be kicking off this duo of conversations on Wednesday 9 February at 7pm. The topic is “our guide to making Chippenham greener through transport” and will be targeted at informing the youth of Chippenham on ways they can help make small changes that will create big impact. The conversation is also suitable for anyone in general who is interested in alternative ways of getting around. You can book your free space now though Eventbrite and we look forward to seeing you there. bit.ly/ClimateConversations2

Carer support group Chippenham
2022-02-07 10:30 - 12:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Come and join our local Community Connectors and other carers at this friendly group. Our staff will be there to offer advice and support. Some sessions will also have a speaker. Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity who are funding the running of this group.

Make Way – Phoenix Amateur Dance Group
2022-02-04 19:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Make Way is a celebration of dance for everyone to enjoy, taking the audience on a journey through our favourite Broadway musicals and fairy tales as well as a few classics!

Playtime
2022-01-18 10:30 - 11:30
Join Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette for fun, relaxed participatory theatre sessions.
There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music…
Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

The details

At The Cause, Chippenham
10.30am on Tuesdays: 18th January, 15th February, 15th March, 12th April, 10th May, & 14th June
Sessions last 1 hour, and are for ages 2-4 and their grown-ups.
There will be one session every month for 6 months, each with a different theme. Come along as a one-off or to the whole series!
Get in touch on thelastbaguette@gmail.com if you’d like to know more
Booking & more info on: thelastbaguette.com

Covid safety

We’ll be keeping an eye on numbers and restrictions, and will be ready to postpone if needed.
We’d ask all adults to do a lateral flow test before coming to a session.
Adults please wear a mask to come into the building. Once you are in the session, you don’t have to wear a mask, but feel free to wear one if you want.
Children don’t need to wear a mask.
There’ll be hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities in each venue, and we’ll be keeping the room ventilated during the session.

Supported by Arts Council England, Pound Arts, Malmesbury Carnival, Malmesbury Live Arts, the Wallace Curzon Charitable Trust and the Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust

Museum Lates: Wiltshire On Paper
2022-01-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Visit the latest exhibition at Chippenham Museum at a time to suit you with these special late openings.
‘Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art’ exhibition is a celebration of post-war printmaking from a unique time in Wiltshire’s creative history.
On display in Chippenham for the first time, the exhibition features recent additions to Chippenham Museum’s art collection from the Golder-Thompson Gift. Visitors can enjoy works by nationally recognised artists including Howard Hodgkin, Clifford & Rosemary Ellis and Anish Kapoor. An exhibition catalogue is soon to be available from the museum and online shop, supported by the Arts Society (Kington Langley).

The exhibition runs from 8th January – 2nd April, 2022 (excluding Sundays)
10am-4pm daily Monday to Saturday
10am -7pm at special Museum Lates openings once a month on Thursday evenings: 13 January, 3 February and 3 March.

Allsorts Community Choir
2022-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
We sing all sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of age and gender welcome.
Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined.

Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art
2022-01-08 10:00 - 2022-04-02 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The ‘Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art’ exhibition is a celebration of post-war printmaking from a unique time in Wiltshire’s creative history.
On display in Chippenham for the first time, the exhibition features recent additions to Chippenham Museum’s art collection from the Golder-Thompson Gift. Visitors can enjoy works by nationally recognised artists including Howard Hodgkin, Clifford & Rosemary Ellis and Anish Kapoor. An exhibition catalogue is soon to be available from the museum and online shop, supported by the Arts Society (Kington Langley).

8th January – 2nd April, 2022 (excluding Sundays)
10am-4pm daily Monday to Saturday
7pm at special Museum Lates openings once a month. Thursday evenings: 13 January, 3 February and 3 March.

The Story of a Nutcracker
2021-12-21 11:00 - 11:45 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Perfect for children aged 3-11. Take the Nutcracker story and music, shake it up, turn it on its head and engage your wildest imagination… Add violin, cello, oboe, saxophone, harp and piano, lots of silliness, plenty of interaction and a roller-skating Sugar Plum Fairy and you might be beginning to scratch the surface… Let us take your children on a fantastical journey to Russia, China and the Land of Sweets…
Tickets on sale NOW!

Carer Café Chippenham
2021-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Our Carers Cafes are a great way of connecting with other carers over a hot drink and a cuppa. Free to attend and no need to book – just drop in.
16 January, 20 February, 20 March
10.30-midday
Angel Hotel, Market Place

Save Chippenham Art Auction.
2021-12-19 11:30 - 18:00
Come and join us on Sunday 19th December, share a glass of wine, maybe make a bid and help raise funds for The Campaign against Urban Sprawl to the South of Chippenham. The Save Chippenham Art Auction has more than 100 fantastic lots – from textiles, art, photographs, yarn art, jewellery, ceramics, prints and paintings in a range of media. Purchase Beautiful Gifts for Christmas whilst Saving our Countryside.

The auction will include a wide range of artworks all of which have been kindly donated by local artists. All proceeds will go to saving Chippenham from excessive development on green fields and thereby help to save the planet.

When?

The auction event will be held from 11.30am – 6pm
Viewing begins at 11.30am
Please join us for a festive glass of wine and nibbles between 11.30 – 3pm during the viewing. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available.There will be the opportunity to make a £2 donation upon arrival.
Welcome and Opening Words at 3.15pm
The auction begins at 3.30pm
Closing Address and Words of Thanks at 4.30pm (approximately)

Catalogue

The catalogue will be available online from 10th December. Visit the Save Chippenham Art Auction Facebook page for more information.
A printed catalogue will be available to buy for £2 from 11.30am on Sunday, 19th December.

Raffle
Four works will be raffled on the 19th December, independently of the auction process.

Making a bid

Please read the information below carefully as this will guide you through the process of viewing the artworks, making a bid, and settling the fee.

VIEWING

Viewing is from 11.30am – 3pm on 19th December.

BIDDING

If you plan to bid in person, you will be asked to complete a bidding form, available from the tellers on the day. You will receive a numbered paddle in exchange.

TELEPHONE BIDS

If you wish to bid by telephone on 19th December, please email savechippenhamartauction@btinternet.com by 17th December.

COMMISSION BIDS

If you wish to leave a commission bid before 19th December, please email savechippenhamartauction@btinternet.com
If you wish to leave a commission bid on 19th December, please obtain a commission bid form from a teller. Please complete the commission bid form by 2pm.

AUCTION PROCESS

When bidding in the room, please identify yourself using your paddle.
Most lots will have guide prices. The auctioneer will exercise discretion regarding minimum bids.
We request buyers to pay for their purchases on 19th December. Methods of payment will be as follows: cash, cheque, card reader or a direct pledge to the Crowd Justice site.

AUCTION (3.30pm)

Porters will bring each lot from the viewing room and hold it up during the bidding process, before taking it back to the viewing room.
Tellers will be ready to take payments as soon as they receive the first completed clerk sheet from the auctioneer.
Please collect your purchase(s) from the viewing room by showing a porter your receipted payment form.
Please exit the viewing room as soon as you have collected your purchase(s).

Practical Information
In line with COVID regulations, we will be asking visitors to wear a face mask whilst at The Cause and to sanitise their hands upon arrival. We will do everything we can to ensure social distancing during the course of the event. Thank you for your understanding. Please do not attend the auction if you have Covid symptoms or have been in contact with someone with Covid within the last ten days.

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The Rosellys - Christmas Show - The Yelde Hall
2021-12-18 19:30 - 22:00 | The Yelde Hall
Calling all fans of original Country and American Folk – the Rosellys are set to make their first appearance in Chippenham, at the towns historic Yelde Hall.
“The Rosellys capture the essence of country, with folk ingredients baked into a transatlantic roots fusion”
R2 4/5 Stars
“The Rosellys are a band who make no apology for their love of Americana. Musically, they blend English accents with lyrical references to both the UK and US alongside well pitched bass, feisty drum beats and stunning pedal steel and fiddle to create a sound that walks the fine line between Celtic folk and Americana”
Nashville Over Here
In 2015 The Rosellys signed to Clubhouse Records (Redlands Palomino Co, Cale Tyson, Don Gallardo) and released their first full band album ‘The Granary Sessions’, gathering praise from musicians, critics and audiences alike. They have toured extensively across the UK, Australia and America – notably the Southern States where San Antonio (Texas) has become their second home. Influenced by artists such as Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, it is clear The Rosellys have an absolute love for Americana music.
“A brilliant band and a good example of that crossover where Britain meets America and it makes a very special sound indeed”
Ralph McLean – BBC Radio Ulster

Christmas Cracker Concert - Chippenham Male Voice Choir
2021-12-16 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Chippenham Male Voice Choir invite you to their annual Christmas Concert at St Andrew’s Church.
Guest Artists include the award winning Bratton Silver Band and renowned mezzo soprano Marie Elliot.
Tickets available from: –

Chippenham Museum
St Andrew’s Church
Dolmans Furnishers
Haine and Smith Opticians
Choir members

Carol Service
2021-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Traditional Carol service, free, and for everyone.

Indoor Christmas Fayre
2021-12-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Come and join us for our Christmas Fayre. Lots of craft stalls as well as festive performances.

Caution: Artist at Work!
2021-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A display of sketches, models and maquettes, revealing what goes into making a work of art.
This exhibition is part of Chippenham Museum’s annual season dedicated to local art and artists – @ARTSPACE at Chippenham Museum.
Visit between 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday from 4th to the 31st December.

Enchanted Light Trail
2021-12-03 16:30 - 21:30
Enjoy a spectacular wintery light trail around the ‘River Island’ in Chippenham, just as you walk over Town Bridge.
See the trees and riverbank illuminated as never seen before, including a Floating Iceberg Pontoon, Enchanted Talking Trees and Northern Lights Dome.
Produced by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Town Council, the light trail is free and accessible for all.
A variety of food vendors including pizza, cakes and festive drinks will be dotted around the Trail.
The trail is all outdoors. Wrap up warm and please wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
During busy times, you may be asked to wait whilst the events staff manage the flow of people. All attendees are kindly requested to do their best to maintain social distancing.
Please note, there is no parking on site, however if you are driving from a distance, parking in Emery Gate Car Park is recommended.

Andrew O'Neil at Chippenham Comedy Club
2021-12-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Road Tavern
Chippenham Comedy Club is delighted to welcome back the fantastic Andrew O’Neill. Andrew is an award-winning comedian, punk-rock musician and best-selling writer. A psychedelic non-binary whirlwind, they combine surrealism, polemic and good old-fashioned stagecraft to produce uniquely counter-cultural stand-up. Andrew has performed in over a dozen different countries, at over a hundred different festivals and is equally at home in rowdy comedy clubs as performing to their own cult following.
Also, Chippenham’s own Wil Hodgson will be trying out some new material for their forthcoming brand new hour stand up show Wil Hodgson’s Waffle House

The Festival of Christmas launch day
2021-11-28 10:00 - 19:00
“The Festival of Christmas” is a series of events in Chippenham celebrating all things festive running from Sunday 28th November until Sunday 19th December.
The launch day takes place on Sunday 28 November, when Chippenham Town Centre will be full of fun and free entertainment between 10am – 7pm, bringing the community together safely to enjoy a range of activities including:
Lantern Making Workshops and Glitter-Glo Face Paintingat the Town Hall, 11am-4pm
Fire Performers in the Market Place, at intervals between 4pm-6pm
Festive Stilt-walkers on the High Street, at intervals between 10am-4pm
Snow Globe Photo Experience in Borough Parade, 9am-6pm
Meet Santa at the Yelde Hall, 10am-6pm (SOLD OUT)
In addition to the events above, the High Street will host a festive Artisan Market between 10am-7pm. There will be over 30 stalls to visit and enjoy across the day including artisan cider, mulled wine, and roasted chestnuts as well as, handmade gifts, and baked goods.
A small community stage will also feature in Market Place where the Christmas Tree can be found. The stage will feature a variety of local acts between 11am – 6pm including Corsham and Colerne Military Wives Choir, Chippenham’s Dancing Academy, Ministry of Samba, Rock Choir: Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster/Westbury and Chippenham, CLOGG’s Musical Theatre.
The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm however, to reduce the risk of mass gathering there won’t be an official countdown, or switch on this year.

Museum Shop Meet the Makers
2021-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A special Sunday opening of Chippenham Museum with festive offers celebrating Christmas gifts with a local twist. Enjoy 20% off all Chippenham themed books, cards and calendars and meet some of the local makers and authors supported through our museum shop:
Bloemen & Blue: Cyanotype Kits to try a historic photographic process in your own home
Blue Artemis: hand finished Chippenham fine china baubles and mugs
Meet the Author book signings with 20% off all books
12-2pm: Ray Alder, Unity & Loyalty: The Story of Chippenham’s Red Cross Hospital
2-4pm: Chris Dallimore, Chippenham Street Names
Plus! Christmas badge making and family crafts with the Friends of Chippenham Museum.
This is event is part of Museum Shop Sunday, a national event celebrating cultural shops, and also an additional opportunity to visit exhibition Sam Heath: The Three Crowns, open until Tuesday 30 November.
Enjoy lots more festive fun in the town centre on this day, with Chippenham’s Festival of Christmas brining lantern making, fire performers and festive stilt walkers to the town plus much more!

Christmas Craft Sale
2021-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RP
Christmas is just around the corner which means it’s time for a Christmas craft sale! You will find a variety of handmade goods from local businesses including jewellery, clothing, confectionary, candles and much more.
Take part in our raffle with local restaurant vouchers, Christmas hampers, wine and lots more up for grabs!
This fundraising event in memory of David Godwin will be raising money for the Great Western Air Ambulance Service and the HELP appeal, which raises funds for air ambulance landing pads.
This is the fourth fundraiser for The Bless His Heart Foundation which has so far raised over £5000 for charities close to Dave’s families hearts.

Chippenham Art Fair
2021-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Chippenham’s Art Fair is here again! This month is our Christmas Art Fair.
FREE admission, refreshments available from the delicious TeaCups and it’s all at a handy location in Chippenham Town centre at the King Alfred Hall, next to St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham.

Art Fairs and Craft Markets alternate monthly in Chippenham, and we have different people selling each time – giving Chippenham a different shopping experience and supporting our local artists too. This means there will be something new and exciting every time you go.
Have a llook at our website for more information – www.independentartistgroup.co.uk

Castle Combe and the surrounding areas
2021-11-06 09:30 - 14:15
A walk starting from the upper car park at Castle Combe, which then passes through some lovely countryside on our way to the village of Ford via Long Dean.
We then head to North Wraxall, on to Nettleton Mill House. then the Castle Combe golf course and back to the cars. Hilly in places.
Please bring packed lunch and refreshments. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROUTE DIFFERS FROM THAT WHICH APPEARS IN THE WALKS PROGRAMME
Full details can be found at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/find-a-walk-or-route/walk-detail.aspx?walkID=4127378
Please contact Alan on 01249 446465 if you wish to join the walk.

Spooky Soup & Sparkles at St Andrew's Lodge November 4th
2021-11-04 12:30 - 14:30 | St Andrews Lodge, The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3HN, United Kingdom
If you enjoy a get-together then why not come along to St Andrew’s Lodge this November where we will be cooking up an Autumn feast?
The event is from 12.30-2.30pm on Thursday November 4th and will be in the development’s spacious Owners’ Lounge and there are still a few places available.
One thing the last year has taught us is how important companionship is, so you’ll get to meet some of our lovely Owners and really get a feel for the lifestyle you could be enjoying with Churchill.
Places are limited so please call Anita to book your place.

The Three Crowns - Art Exhibition
2021-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
In his first solo exhibition, local artist Sam Heath depicts the everyday life of his local pub and its community.
This exhibition is Chippenham Museum’s annual season dedicated to local art and artists – @ARTSPACE at Chippenham Museum.
Visit between 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday from 4th to the 30th November.

Halloween Hunt Around Pewsham
2021-10-31 10:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham
Fun for all ages with all donations going to a local charity. ur popular refreshment stall will be open on the day to keep you fuelled between 10am and 4pm. Double up your day with a spot of trick or treating on the way round!

Chippenham Folk Festival - Evening Ceilidh
2021-10-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
An evening of Ceilidh dancing.

Chippenham Folk Festival - Special Patrons Choice Concert
2021-10-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening concert featuring Belinda Kempster and Fran Foote, along with Melrose Quartet.
Belinda Kempster and Fran Foote
As mother and daughter, Fran and Belinda have sung together privately for years, but it’s only now we all have a chance to hear the duo bring timeless renditions, without frills or fuss, to a repertoire that is rich and varied. Come and hear their unique interpretations of mostly Essex-collected traditional songs.
Melrose Quartet
From deep roots in their hometown’s vibrant music, song and dance scene, to smashing concert appearances in the UK and abroad, Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet have attracted a reputation for making music that truly connects with people. Melrose Quartet perform a diverse repertoire – carousing chorus songs, lively dance tunes, ancient stories and modern pieces written in celebration of everything from weddings & birthdays to issues that affect all of our 21st century lives.

Chippenham Folk Festival - Playford Ball
2021-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
Come join the Playford Ball. Colin Hume, one of the leading dance callers in the country will lead the evening with music provided by the glorious Boldwood.
