No Strings Badminton
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
No Strings Badminton – Every Friday!
Looking for a relaxed game of badminton to kick off your weekend? Join our No Strings Badminton sessions for friendly, pressure-free play and plenty of fun.
Fridays | 7–8pm
£3.60 per person
No booking required – just turn up, bring a friend, and get playing!
Open to all ages and abilities.
Equipment Hire:
Racket hire: £1.50 per racket (subject to availability)
Shuttlecocks: From £2 each (subject to availability)
Whether you’re a seasoned player or just fancy giving it a go, everyone’s welcome!

Cinderella - Grown-Ups Only!
2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
The Ultimate Adult Panto is back–and this year it’s the turn of Cinderella to get the ‘Grown-Ups Only ’treatment!
Made to Measure Productions has been causing hilarious havoc around the UK since 2021 with their productions of Cinderella, Aladdin, Jack and the Beanstalk & Sleeping Beauty – now they’re back with a brand-new show for their fifth anniversary tour! Selling out theatres up and down the country, they have developed the perfect adult panto formula, causing tears of laughter and soaked-through theatre seats nationwide! If you’ve ever wondered what a pantomime cast would get up to if there were no children in the audience…then you’re half way there! It’s full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs, more adlib than script and audience participation, creating a performance that’s hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty…okay…VERY naughty…!
Starring a whole host of experienced, professional pantomime performers alongside a dazzling ensemble cast, stunning scenery, great music and side-splitting comedy routines this is a night that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives!
Early booking is highly recommended as Grown-Ups Only panto invariably sells out theatres up and down the country – Don’t miss it!
Please Note: This production features strong language, adult themes and is not suitable for the easily offended.
Tickets: £22.25
Age Restrictions: 16+
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.

Lady Chatterley’s Cover: The Book Designs of Stephen Russ
2026-04-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The post-war book designs of artist and teacher, Stephen Russ, are coming to life at Chippenham Museum.
From the forties to the seventies, Russ produced dozens of dust jackets, from striking first editions of Graham Greene at Bodley Head to a wide range of titles at Collins, including nature books and the famous Collins Crime Club.
He is perhaps best known for his work with Penguin, designing covers for the main orange series, the lesser-known music scores, and the highly collectible Penguin Poets series. His phoenix motif for DH Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover became famous during the 1960 obscenity trial and featured in the marketing that helped make the book a bestseller.
The exhibition also celebrates Russ’s thirty-year career as a tutor at the renowned Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, brought together with the generous support of the Russ family and loans from the Penguin Archive and the University of Bristol.

Collection Conversations: Andrew Cross & Hugh Hamshaw Thomas
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
In April’s installment of our free art talk series, we will be joined by Andrew Cross and Hugh Hamshaw Thomas.
After studying fine art painting at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham, Andrew Cross worked primarily as an organiser of contemporary art exhibitions and public art projects. More recently he has focused on his own work and academic activities.
Hugh Hamshaw Thomas studied painting at the Bath Academy of Art, Corsham. Bike (Speed of Light) was produced by Hamshaw Thomas during his final year of study. It explored his increasing interest at the time in Taoist ideas about wu wei (a concept of ‘inaction’ or ‘effortless action’), as well as the influence of the conceptual photographic work of Keith Arnett and Bruce McLean.
Free, booking essential
Image captions:
Left Image: Twain CA 2019 (Feather River Canyon), 2019, Andrew Cross, still from digital video
Right Image: Bike (Speed of Light), 1982, digitised 2010, Hugh Hamshaw Thomas, digital print

Pay as you go Walking Hockey
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
Walking Hockey is exactly as the name suggests – you play Hockey while walking – and is perfect for players who are looking for a less physically demanding version of the sport, but still enjoy participating, showing their skills and being involved in the team and social aspect of the sport.
The game is played on a smaller pitch with lighter balls and rules adapted for safety and accessibility.
We operate a weekly social mixed game at 6pm on Monday evenings all year round. Players of all ages and abilities are welcome. There’s always laughter and quite often the chance for a social drink afterwards if you feel like it!

Improvers Acting
2026-04-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-20 19:30 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
FOR AGES 18+
Drama Workshops with their basis in improvisation and devising, but including script.
‘The most fun I have all week’
Mondays in 5 week blocks at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham
Improvers 7.30 – 9pm (Beginners 6 -7.30pm)
For those who’ve been coming to us for a while, or who like to move a bit faster, this session is for you.
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 always 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.
We’ll also be developing some scenes and creating longer pieces, so be prepared. We’d like to find opportunities to perform outside for those of you who are keen.
Term 1: Monday 22nd September – October 20th 2025
Term 2: Monday November 3rd – December 1st 2025
Term 3: Monday 5th January – Feb 2nd 2026
Term 4: Monday 23rd February – March 23rd 2026
Term 5: Monday April 13th – May 18th 2026
Term 6: Monday June 1st – June 29th 2026
(Thursday evening Improv Slams also running at the Old Road Tavern 7.30 – 9pm £12 drop in on second Thursday of the month. No booking needed )

Beginners Art
2026-04-14 09:30 - 11:30 | 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.
Tuesdays 9.30 – 11.30 am at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham
Term 1: September 16th – October 21st 2025 – Still Life (drawing)
Term 2: November 4th – December 9th 2025 – Objects (interiors)
Term 3: January 6th – February 10th 2026 – Portraits (painting)
Term 4: February 24th – March 31st 2026. – Interiors (drawing)
Term 5: April 14th – May 19th 2026 – Landscape (painting)
Term 6: June 2nd – July 7th 2026 – Still Life (mixed media, collage)
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art in a variety of settings from Further and Higher education colleges and universities.
Please note: courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about art movements and practitioners as part of your learning.

Improvers Art
2026-04-14 12:30 - 14:30 | 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 those with some experience or who want to extend their skills further.
Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm at the Cause Arts Centre, Causeway Chippenham (you can find all of our locations at the bottom of our website with maps)
Term 1: September 16th – October 21st 2025 – Still Life (drawing)
Term 2: November 4th – December 9th 2025 – Objects (interiors)
Term 3: January 6th – February 10th 2026 – Portraits (painting)
Term 4: February 24th – March 31st 2026. – Interiors (drawing)
Term 5: April 14th – May 19th 2026 – Landscape (painting)
Term 6: June 2nd – July 7th 2026 – Still Life (mixed media, collage)
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art in a range of settings from Further and Higher Education colleges and universities and leisure courses.
Please note: courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
£102 per term (with an optional £10 materials donation) – 6 weeks of 2 hour sessions, includes materials and tea/coffee (donations welcome to help with refreshment costs).

Allsorts Community Choir Weekly Sessions
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:00 | 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

Memory Box Reading Group
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Do you love reading and history?
Then the Memory Box Reading group might just suit you down to the ground!
In-person sessions run on the first and third Wednesday of every month, 2-3.30pm. Entry is free, and we have a free car park right outside the building; we are also situated close to the railway station. If you are unable to join us in person, there is also the option of joining online via Teams, please enquire for further details.
The Memory Box sessions are a unique opportunity for anyone who is at a loose end to come along and listen to book extracts from our Local Studies Library on a wide range of topics, take a look at a range of documents from our Archive collection and photographs from our Local Studies Collection, not to mention tea/coffee, biscuits and chatting as we go!
All are welcome! If you have any questions or queries, please feel free to contact Julie, the Local Studies Librarian at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, who is the Memory Box session lead.
Email: julie.davis@wiltshire.go.uk or Tel: 01249 705534

Youth Art & Design
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
Art & Design sessions for 13-17 year olds in 10 week blocks.
Following on from our brilliant year of designing for the Mayor’s Ball, and creating a beautiful colour wall for Chippenham Library, we’re ready to go again and create more original art work to adorn our lovely town.
Taught by experienced local artist and set designer, Charlie, supported by local seamstress, TA and artist Lottie Bywaters.
Listening to music and trying out each other’s ideas while having a cup of tea and a biscuit is all part of the experience.
Term 1: September 17th – October 15th/ November 5th – Dec 3rd 2025 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 2: January 7th – Feb 4th 2026/Feb 25th – March 25th 2026 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 3: April 15th – May 13th / June 3rd – July 1st 2026
Come and join us to meet other lovely creatives in the artisan quarter of Chippenham.
Subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area board and Kington Langley Arts Society. Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff:student ratio high, to support those attending. With huge thanks.
We look forward to meeting you.

Youth Acting Improvisation
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
For ages 12+
You can do art and design or acting improvisation
Delivered in 10 week blocks
Term 1: September 17th – October 15th/ November 5th – Dec 3rd 2025 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 2: January 7th – Feb 4th 2026/Feb 25th – March 25th 2026 (Followed by Youth Club)
Term 3: April 15th – May 13th / June 3rd – July 1st 2026
We won’t be doing shows in this session, but honing our improvisation skills and maybe doing a gig to a paying audience, for those who want to take this leap. If you’re keen and able, you’ll be asked to join our Saturday Theatre Company to work with the adults.
Taught by professional actor Rebecca Osborne. Come along and learn how to think on your feet, respond and listen and make up scenes using just your brilliant mind and spontaneous ideas.
Do the first session before paying if you like – just click ‘Book Now’ above and choose ‘Trial Session’.
Subsidised by Wiltshire Councils Chippenham Area board . Helping us keep our sessions well resourced and our staff to student ratio high, to fully support those attending.
With huge thanks.

Men Walking & Talking
2026-04-15 19:30 - 20:30
Giving men a safe space to open up about their mental health and support each other. A simple walk, a powerful conversation. Weekly walks creating a safe, relaxed space where it’s ok to talk – or just listen.

No need to book
No booking fees. Completely free
Just turn up at the time and location
Non judgemental. Peer Support

Walk Start Street: Market Place, SN15 3HT
Start Location: St Andrews Church courtyard
Find out more on our website: menandtalking.co.uk

Thursday Craft Club
2026-04-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Calling all 8 to 11 year olds! Join Chippenham Museum and get creative in our new Thursday Craft Club. Inspired by the history of the town and the Museum’s collection, take part and learn new skills while having lots of messy fun.
Starting on Thursday 16 April, this club runs from 4pm to 5pm every Thursday during term time. All materials are provided, and sessions cost £4 each, payable on a termly basis.
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Please see below for the scheduled sessions and termly costs.
Term 5, Thursday 16 April – Thursday 21 May
Term cost of 6 weekly sessions: £24
Term 6, Thursday 4 June – Thursday 16 July
Term cost of 7 weekly sessions: £28
Weekly Thursdays, term time only
4pm – 5pm
£4 per session, to be paid termly
To find out about membership, contact the Museum on heritage@chippenham.gov.uk

Junior Dodgeball
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Chippenham Sports Dome
Chippenham Chargers are a community club hosting sessions for U11s, U15s, men & women. Come and join us, new members welcome!
Register via email to: chippenhamchargers@gmail.com

Climbing Wall Taster Sessions
2026-04-17 17:00 - 20:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
🔥 Friday Night Climbing Fun! 🧗‍♀️🧗‍♂️
Kick off your weekend with an adrenaline boost! 🎉
Join us every Friday evening for our Climbing Wall Taster Sessions – a fun, high-energy experience for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a total beginner or just up for a challenge, we’ve got you covered!
💪 What’s on:
🕒 30-minute sessions – only £5 per person (5pm–7pm)
⏰ 1-hour session – just £8.50 per person (7pm–8pm)
👧👦 Open to everyone aged 6+ – adults and non-members welcome!
Spaces are limited, so don’t hang around! Grab your friends, family or workmates and see who can reach the top first! 🏆
📲 Booking in advance is required. Contact our Reception Team today to book your spot and start your Friday the fun way!

Botanical Watercolour Illustration Workshop
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | The Waverley, Chippenham, United Kingdom
Discover the beauty of plants through gentle observation and watercolour in this relaxed and inspiring botanical illustration workshop. You’ll learn how to look closely at leaves, stems, flowers, and seed heads, and translate what you see into a clear, elegant watercolour illustration.
We’ll explore approachable techniques for drawing and painting botanical subjects, with guidance on line, shape, proportion, and colour. You’ll learn how to layer washes, add fine details, and create an illustration that feels both delicate and confident – perfect for capturing the character of a plant without needing scientific precision.
There will be a selection of plant and botanical reference images on the table, and you’re welcome to bring a favourite leaf or flower of your own to paint. You can work at your own pace, with as much or as little guidance as you’d like.
This workshop is beginner-friendly and low-pressure, designed to be enjoyable and encouraging rather than technical or intimidating. By the end of the session, you’ll have your own finished botanical illustration to frame, gift, or keep, along with an Introduction to Watercolour booklet to help you continue exploring watercolour painting at home.
We’ll have exclusive use of The Waverley’s spacious main upstairs room, and a complimentary drink of your choice is included in your ticket.
All materials are provided (or feel free to bring your own favourites), and no prior drawing experience is needed – just curiosity, a love of nature, and a willingness to experiment!

The Fureys: Farewell Tour
2026-04-18 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
After three previous performances at the Neeld, the Fureys will play their last ever concert here as part of their Farewell Tour on Saturday 18th April 2026.
Legends of Irish music & song, the Fureys are renowned for their hit songs, including ‘I Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet Sixteen’, ‘The Green Fields of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare to Here’, ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’ and ‘Steal Away’, which they will perform as they take to our stage for the final time.
The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey, left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival, where he met and shared accommodation with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty.
In 1972, Gerry Rafferty wrote ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’ for Eddie. BBC Radio 1 presenter, the late John Peel, made it his single of the year.
They are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as ‘I Will Love You’ and ‘When You Were Sweet Sixteen’, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their Top of the Pops debut in 1981.
Eddie Furey recalls how “many musicians have told us we influenced them after hearing a record from their parents or grandparents’ collection”. Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on the guitar while still a teenager. Eddie would return the compliment by joining Dave on stage in Paris for a jam during Dave’s wedding to Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey.
Their songs stir many emotions: tears and laughter, sadness and joy.
Tickets: £29
Duration: 140 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.
