One Chippenham

Get Out, Get Active
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:15 (Europe/London) | The Olympiad
GOGA is Get Out Get Active. A multi sports project designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to come together to get moving in a friendly, social environment. Focusing on enabling disabled and non-disabled people to spend time actively together.
This is FREE to attend with the aims to:
1) improve physical health
2) improve self-esteem
3) improve energy levels and mood
For more information or to register interest – please email sportsdevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk

LDN Wrestling
2024-01-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
It promises to be an evening of non-stop action when all of your favourite heroes and villains of LDN Wrestling meet again! It’s every man for himself. Friend against friend and foe against foe. Anything goes as the wrestlers battle for supremacy. One thing is for sure, it will be sensational!
Suitable for the entire family, book in advance for guaranteed tickets!

National Trust Volunteer Recruitment Event at Lacock Abbey
2024-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Manger Barn, Nethercote Hill,, Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2LG
A chance to meet staff and find out more about the volunteer opportunities at Lacock Abbey, The Courts Garden, Great Chalfield and Westwood Manor.

Chippenham Record Fair
2024-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
A whole shopping mall of vinyl records, CD,s etc 25 x 6ft tables. Expert sellers from all over South and West. Almost all genres catered for. Free entry.

Harm Joy
2024-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Ellie Thompson is an artist currently practicing in the South-West. Since graduating from The Ruskin School of Art in 2022, Ellie has exhibited a host of hapless characters across Oxford, London, Bath, Bristol, Rugby and Corsham.
Thompson’s interest in schadenfreude (the joy derived from another’s misfortune), anatomy and a cartoonish sense of humour informs each of her soft sculptures. Her puppet-like characters are at once extinct and alive, forever stuck in a sticky situation.
Harm Joy features a cast of perpetually wretched skeletons, all made out of felt fabric and created by Thompson over the last year. Though each character is motionless, they are animated by their all-seeing yet unknowing eyes.

Ceilidh at the Consti with the Lucky 7 Band
2024-01-20 20:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Looking for something a bit different to brighten up your January? Look no further!
A fantastic evening of music, dancing and plenty of laughter all for a good cause!
Register your space by emailing jilly.tinson@gmail.com

Chippenham Film Club January bonus feature
2024-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
An epic and intimate journey filmed through five years during which Waad al-Kateab tells the story of how she fell in love, married and gave birth to her daughter.
For Sama is a 2019 documentary film produced and narrated by Waad Al-Kateab, and directed by Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts. The film focuses on Waad Al-Kateab’s journey as a journalist and rebel in the Syrian uprising, her husband Hamza al-Kateab, is one of the few doctors left in Aleppo, and they raise their daughter Sama Al-Kateab during the Syrian Civil War.
For Sama made history when it was nominated in four categories in the BAFTA awards, making it the most nominated documentary ever, it was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary and the Oscars.
For Sama is rated an 18 certificate, and is described as ‘a reality-based horror film, a harrowing first person documentary’, please be aware that some of the content is very upsetting.

Burns Night Bagpipes at Wine Monkey
2024-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Join us and listen to local Chippenham resident Callum as he plays his bagpipes in celebration of Burns Night.
We serve great wines, beers, ciders, cocktails and soft drinks as well as amazing charcuterie, cheeses and homemade dips. Sounds like a great night out!

Open 2-10pm
Music 7-9pm
Free entry

Andrew O'Neill at Chippenham Comedy Club
2024-01-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Road Tavern
Chippenham’s longest running comedy club is back for another year! We’re starting as we mean to go on with an amazing night of comedy featuring one of the most entertaining, original and hilarious headliners on the circuit today – the one and only Andrew O’Neill.
Back by popular demand, Andrew is an award-winning comedian, 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.
As seen on Saxondale, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Good Omens 2. Supported Amanda Palmer, Les Claypool and The Kaiserchiefs on tour. Their Radio 4 show Pharmicist Baffler won an award.
“In their own extraordinary way, O’Neill is one of the most powerfully, radically political comics in Edinburgh” The Scotsman
“…has the massive advantage of the funny being turned up to twelve” Alan Moore
As always, the show starts at 8pm in The Barn at The Old Road Tavern, Chippenham. There will be support acts TBC and your host will be our own Wil Hodgson. Buy your ticket online now to avoid disappointment. Seats are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis with standing room at the back. If you need a seat reserved for you, please email us so we can arrange this chippenhamcomedy@gmail.com

Music Cafe
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A popular music show with 5-7 different musical acts performing a variety of songs from jazz standards to folk to blues to classic pop with lots of fun!
Always the last Friday of the month and always different.

Jack & the Beanstalk- Grown Ups Only!
2024-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Following the huge success of Cinderella & Aladdin, Made to Measure Productions are back on the road with a hilarious new pantomime for Grown-Ups – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there weren’t any children in the audience? Now’s your chance to find out…!
This unique production is not for the faint-hearted – it’s panto as you’ve never seen it before! The show is packed to the brim full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs and audience participation, creating a performance that’s sure to be 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!
Just how impressive is Jack’s beanstalk?! There’s only one way to find out…boys and girls!
Early booking is highly recommended as this adult panto invariably sells out theatres up and down the country – Don’t miss it!
Please Note: This production features strong language and adult themes and is not suitable for the easily offended.
Suitable for ages 16+

Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop
2024-01-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
🌟 Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop 🌟
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST…2 dates available in 2024!
Join Gabriela from NuReflexology and Natalie from Precision Pilates Studio for this half day ✨ GLOW & RESTORE ✨ workshop.
✨ Gabriela will deliver a Gua Sha Masterclass – learn how to use a Gua Sha tool like a professional.
✨ Natalie will close the session with a gentle Pilates session with guided meditation – to relax your body and mind.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday 27th January & 23rd March 2023
Time: 1:20pm to 5pm. Arrive at 1:20am for a prompt start at 1:30pm
Venue: The Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
Price: £75
Book and to find out more info visit www.nureflexology.co.uk

Collection Conversations
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Artists from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection will be talking about their work, providing insights into their inspiration and practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions with the audience encouraged to join in the conversation.
Coming up:
Mark Golder – Saturday 27 January
Richard Deacon – Saturday 17 February
Anita Taylor – Saturday 20 April
Sarah Gillespie & Amy-Jane Blackhall – Saturday 25 May
James Castle & Anna Gillespie – Saturday 22 June
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.

Jack & the Beanstalk- The Giant Family Pantomime Adventure
2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
It’s Panto time – Oh yes it is!
Made to Measure Productions are delighted to return to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre, bringing with them their magical family pantomime adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103, this magical production boasts stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and laughter by the bucketful – you really won’t want to miss this traditional, yet innovative, hilarious family pantomime!
Join our hero Jack as he makes his way up the beanstalk to Cloudland to save Princess Apricot from the clutches of the evil Giant Blunderbore!
Never fear, Fairy Daffodil’s here! She’ll be sprinkling some sparkle over proceedings and making sure that we get that ‘Happy Ever After’ after all!
Jack’s outrageous mother ‘Dame Trott’ will be showing off a spectacular wardrobe, and his brother ‘Silly Billy’ will have you rolling in the aisles!
So beat those festive blues and join in the fun with Jack and the Beanstalk at the Neeld this January!

70’s 80’s 90’s disco at The Pewsham
2024-01-27 19:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Party at The Pewsham
The best of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
Tickets £5 available online here.

Walking Quiz Around Chippenham
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29
Join us for the 10th Chippenham Scout Group Fundraising Walking Quiz. Pay £3 online for a quiz sheet emailed to you. Perfect for a February family adventure!
Answer as many questions as you can and either email your answers back or hand the quiz sheet in at 10th Chippenham Scout Hut.
Start at The Three Crowns & finish at Chippenham Cinema. Answer as many questions as you can. Hand your quiz sheet in by February 29th for a chance to win. Good luck!

Senior Friendship Group
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A weekly friendship group for Senior Members at the Chippenham Community Hub. Lots of laughter, fun and games with Bingo, quizzes and lots of biscuits, tea and coffee and chatter.

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
The Chippenham Community Hub is available to help you with any one to one Job Coaching requirements on Friday’s from 10am to 12 Noon.
Tips and advice to help with interview techniques, CV writing and cover letters.
Encouraging new ways to get yourself noticed and employed.

Take the stage 2024
2024-02-02 20:00 - 22:30 | The Neeld
Take The Stage is back for 2024!
Starting in February, the competition will see 12 young music acts compete across four heats for a place in the final, with the chance to play for some great prizes. So long as you are under 21 years of age, you can apply.
Keep an eye on www.riverbankchippenham.co.uk for further information on how to enter this year’s battle.
Tickets: Purchased in advance = £5.00 Purchased on door = £6.00
Doors 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. Approx. 10:30pm finish
Heat 1 – Friday 2nd of February
Heat 2 – Friday 23rd of February
Heat 3 – Friday 8th of March
Heat 4 – Friday 22nd of March
The Final – Friday 19th of April
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
This is a standing event with limited, unreserved seating available.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

RETURN TO THE HIDING PLACE - A Searchlight Theatre Performance
2024-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Emmanuel Church Chippenham, Emmanuel Church, Goldney Avenue, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ND
Everyone is welcome to join us for the theatrical performance of “Return to the hiding place”, the story of Corrie Ten Boom. Doors open at 6:45 and only £7 per ticket!
A reimagining of Corrie Ten Boom’s biographical tale of forgiveness and reconciliation in the shadows of WW2. The family bravely hide Jews in their small clock shop. The consequences are dark and devastating.
The production looks not only at the story from Corrie’s viewpoint but also from a German army officer’s angle as well. How do they both regard their families, their faith, the Jewish people and the occupation of Holland?
They begin in different worlds, but eventually come face to face with each other. Moving and inspiring, and relevant for today.
Suitable for anyone age 12+

Drop-Ins
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Victim Support are looking at opportunities to work more closely with the community to support those that are vulnerable or have been affected by a crime or traumatic incident. Drop-ins will be the first Tuesday of every month from 10am to 12pm.

Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church
2024-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
NEW SERIES
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) bring a brand new series of monthly Café Concerts to Chippenham.
Every first Tuesday of each month at 11am in the beautiful surroundings and fine acoustic of St Andrew’s Church they will play an informal concert with a pop-up café from 10.30am, where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and cakes, and then enjoy live music.
‘Iberia’ is a collection of music by mostly Spanish composers to bring us some sunshine during February, including Turina’s Circulo and works by de Falla, Fernandez-Arbos, Albeniz and others.
The concert lasts c45m and entrance is by donation, with a retiring collection. All ages welcome, including children. A cake and a drink in the café costs £3.50. There’s no need to book, just turn up early for best choice of seat/cake.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Counterfeit Sixties Show
2024-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands.
The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees – to name but a few – all recreated in this stunning show.
The band members have performed their unique tribute shows all over the UK and abroad, and have a wide range of experience in that field. The members of the band have individually worked with notable sixties’ artists such as The Searchers, The Ivy League, The Fortunes, The Tremeloes and many more.
Join us for a night of sixties nostalgia!

Jumble Sale
2024-02-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Sea Cadets, Long Close, Chippenham
Come grab a bargain, we have books, CDs, DVDs, clothes, shoes, toys, jigsaws and much much more.
We will be offering tea, coffee and hot chocolate and maybe a cake or two!
Entry is 50p per adult, children are free.
All money goes towards the running of the unit.

Free Community Lunch
2024-02-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
We are providing a simple 2 course lunch to anybody who walks through our door on a Saturday lunchtime – anybody can come, there is no qualification. Please contact us if you need further information.

Dragons! Half term at Chippenham Library
2024-02-12 | Chippenham Library
Do you love dragons? To mark the start of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, we will be celebrating all things dragon-ish this half-term at Chippenham Library. We have story times, Lego challenges, an animal trail, games, colouring, crafts and, of course, lots and lots of books for your little ones to enjoy so come and have fun in the library this half-term!
For bookable activities, ask at the library counter or call 01249 650536

Chippenham Film Club February feature
2024-02-12 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
On Body and Soul is a 2017 Hungarian drama/ comedy/ romance about the central finance officer (Géza Morcsányi) of a slaughterhouse, and the newly appointed meat quality inspector (Alexandra Borbély) who discover they can communicate with each other through their dreams, leading to an unlikely romance.
On Body and Soul won the Berlin Golden Bear in the main competition section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival, was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated at the 90th Academy Awards. Alexandra Borbély won the European Actress award at the European Film Awards for her performance in the film.

Quiet Time: Half Term Activity
2024-02-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Tuesday 13 February
9.30am – 10.30am
Free, booking essential via Eventbrite
Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities in a quieter way.
These free sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children in a quieter session before the museum is open to the public.
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for all accompanied children attending.
Workshop details:
Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson on display before the museum opens to the public and get creative with our related craft activity.

February Half Term Activities at REME Museum
2024-02-13 10:00 - 2024-02-16 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
A range of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities!
LEGO® Engineering Workshops – Pre-bookable sessions
Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision, please book your space in advance to avoid disappointment. Recommended for ages 7 and above.
Assault Course – Drop-in
Please note: This activity is weather dependent. Challenge yourself to our miniature army-style assault course based on our grounds. Supervised by serving REME soldiers, you’ll be sure to have fun and surprise yourself!
All activities included in entry fee, general entry applies (see details on our website).

Half Term Craft Activity at Chippenham Museum
2024-02-13 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Tuesday 13 February
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in
Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson, on display in the museum and get creative with our related craft activity.
