Senior Friendship Group
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

Turn up & Play
2024-02-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Stanley Park
We will be running a few Turn Up & Play days on the 3G during February half term.
Wednesday 14th Feb – 10:00 – 16:00pm
Thursday 15th Feb – 13:00 – 16:30pm
Friday 16th Feb – 13:00 – 16:30pm
Please bring:

Suitable clothing
Football boots
Towel if wet weather
Refreshments/ Snacks

Please note this is not an organised match, this is for groups of friends to turn up, pay then play.

For Footballers over the age of 10yrs.
For more information, please contact Stanley Park using the details below.
Email: Stanleypark@chippenham.gov.uk
Tel: 01249 463905
£3 per person (Either cash/card is fine)

Chippenham Museum Photo Club presents
2024-02-14 10:30 - 2024-02-17 15:30 | The Yelde Hall
Wednesday 14 February to Saturday 17 February
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, in the Yelde Hall
Visit the historic Yelde Hall for a display of work by this talented group of Young Photographers. Find out more about the museums after school club including their current project ‘More time to play’ celebrating play and sporting activities.
On Friday 16 February, members of the photo club will be running their popular pop-up photo booth. Drop in between 11am and 2pm and smile for the camera to pick up your free portrait photograph.

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust - Yellow Fish
2024-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Riverside Drive, Monkton Park, Riverside Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3NU, United Kingdom
Join BART to help protect your local river this Wednesday 14th February.
We want to raise awareness of the impact road drains can have on river health. Often these drains lead directly into rivers carrying whatever untreated pollutants are put down them along too. This can be very damaging to river ecosystems.
To raise awareness that “only rain should go down the drain” we need local volunteers who are passionate about protecting rivers to help BART staff to paint yellow fish symbols next to these drains using biodegradable spray paint.
Open to children aged 5-15 years, accompanied by responsible adult. Spaces limited and booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yellowfish-campaign-chippenham-tickets-807905776927?aff=eivtefrnd

Love Stories
2024-02-14 19:30 - 22:30 | The Rotary Club, Station Hill, Chippenham
A Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget 🎭❤️
Kandu Arts is bringing a show to Chippenham that promises a whirlwind romance of stories, chat and laughs about love. Love Stories, by Mark Rutterford, promises a Valentine’s Day event like no other and one you’ll never forget. As the audience eats Love Heart sweets, they will hear tales of love affairs and heartache but like any romantic encounter, Love Stories is not a passive experience.
Audience engagement is a big part of the show. It’s the audience that decides who wins the World Cup of Love Songs, what happens in one story and, having heard Mark’s best and worst romantic moments, they’ll be invited to share their own triumphs and disasters. Laughs and empathy are guaranteed.
This interactive theatre piece is that latest offering from Kandu Arts, a Chippenham based company that has been using the arts and activities to explore a wide range of issues and nurture strong relationships within the community for 25 years.
An alien reports that he just ‘doesn’t get it,’ but the 4-Star Review from last year’s Bath Fringe Festival says that you will feel the connection and that you might be beguiled into leaving your cynic at the door.
“the connection…is what makes the night – during our short time together we become friends hanging out”
Background
Mark Rutterford is a writer-performer that has been performing stories across the South West for a decade. Love Stories is Mark’s first solo show – it made its debut at Bath Fringe Festival in May 2023 (4-Stars) and went on to Shaftesbury Fringe in July and Camden Fringe in August last year. The mix of performance, props, emotions and audience engagement are key features in the inclusive, funny and entertaining show Mark wanted to create. He is delighted to be working with Kandu Arts and to be performing in Chippenham for the first time – he hopes to do more of both in future.
Kandu Arts for sustainable development is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and has worked since 1998 with communities, often the most marginalized and hardest to reach up and down the country. They use music, film, visual arts & sport as a means to explore a wide range of issues. Combined with nurturing strong relationships, this approach is highly effective in areas of engaging the disaffected, increasing community cohesion and development.

Canal Day
2024-02-15 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Thursday 15 February
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum for our annual celebration of the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities.
Canal Day is a great opportunity to meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and Lacock.
Details of how to reach the site and volunteer opportunities to support its restoration will be available at the event.

Rethink Mental Health at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Rethink are available for walk-in support every Friday at Chippenham Community Hub. Discuss struggles one-on-one and get help where needed. All welcome without appointment.

VALENTINES CONCERT
2024-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
WILTSHIRE POLICE BAND Valentines Concert with guest Gemma Brown in aid of the Alzheimers Society.
Tickets available here.
The Wiltshire Police Band is a wind band comprising of woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Find out more on our website – www.wiltshirepoliceband.com

Valentines Ball - Terry Franks and 41 degrees big band
2024-02-18 20:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dress to impress for an evening of big band music, singing, and dancing. Terry Franks and the 41 degrees big band have been performing for many years and will transport you back to that golden era of jazz, swing, and crooning.
Over 18s only – £22 per ticket
Prosecco and nibbles will be included.
10% discount for complete table bookings.
Every single penny of profit will be given to Sarcoma UK
Doors open 1930
Event starts 2000
Tickets available from: https://fixr.co/event/valentines-big-band-ball-tickets-385397693

Community Drop In
2024-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
The Chippenham neighbourhood team will be holding a community drop in session on Monday 19th February at the Chippenham Community Hub from 10-12.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Tiny Minds Mixed-age classes
2024-02-20 09:30 - 10:30 | 1st Chippenham Scout Hut- Audley Road, Audley Road, SN14 0EN, United Kingdom
A sensory, exploring class for little ones and their parents/careers.
Suitable for 1-4 year olds, classes are every Tuesday in Chippenham at 9:30am.
Let your little one, scoop, pour, build and explore.
Classes start with a short group singalong and then it’s time for independent play!
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Life Drawing
2024-02-20 19:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The best life drawing class I’ve found in years’
Tuesday evenings – 7-9pm (also runs on Wednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am) Starting on January 2nd 2024!
£99 for 6 weeks or £20 drop in – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits included.
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with 30 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. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn.
We look forward to meeting you.

Thursday Club
2024-02-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Library
Thursday Club is a new club at Chippenham Library for those who would like to join in lively and interesting discussions.
The first discussion theme (22nd Feb) will be ‘Libraries then and now’.
Each week will have a different topic to discuss – remember how things were, how things are going to be – who knows where the conversation will take you?!
Head along meet new people and get chatting, it’s good to talk!

Movie Trail
2024-02-23 09:00 - 2024-02-25 17:00 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Hidden in the streets of Chippenham are references to 20 classic movies, from across the decades… some are masquerading as street signs, others are hidden in shops and amongst the information that we walk past every day.
The more you can find, the closer you’ll be to winning the top prize of a £50 voucher for Reel Cinema Chippenham!
You can pick up an answer sheet from Cousin Norman’s or Chippenham Museum.
Good luck, and happy hunting!
£1 suggested donation

The Movie Trail will be up from 9am on Friday 23rd February until 5pm on Sunday 25th February.
Copies of the quiz & a map to follow can be collected from Chippenham Museum (10am-4pm on Friday and Saturday) – or from Cousin Norman’s (10am-4pm on Friday and 9am-4pm on Saturday).
You can also download a copy of the map and the Movie quiz here.
Hand in your answers to either venue by Friday 5th March for a chance of winning.
In the event of a tie names will be drawn at random to choose a winner.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvent

Drama Tots
2024-02-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Drama Tots combines music, movement, and imaginative play to go on a brand-new adventure every week. Children aged 18months – 5 years old will learn about the world around them in a creative and engaging way.
Sessions use a range of props, puppets, and instruments to bring our adventures to life, and with each session following the EYFS guidelines you can be sure that your little one is learning lots whilst having the most amount of fun.

Instant Wit! The Quick-Fire Comedy Improvisation Show
2024-02-23 19:00 - 20:45 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!
‘A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!’ Hackney Gazette.
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun. Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes.
Running for over 10 years. A well developed & successful format with an established & loyal following. Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC for the fifth year – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in our town.
For audiences aged 12+ – BRING THE TEENS!
Event details:

Doors Open at 6.00pm
Performance starts at 7.00pm and runs until 8.45pm
Tickets range from £6-12 (+ booking fee)
Book your tickets here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Drink and Draw at 31.Co.work, Fringe Feb
2024-02-23 19:00 - 23:00 | 31.Co.work, 31.Co.work, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham! A NEW drop in event for all you budding artists.
We’re launching a social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle piece, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.
A friendly safe space to meet other creatives and dedicate a couple of hours to having fun and getting some drawings done. No pressure, No judgement, all levels and abilities welcome. Come and be inspired, informally. Bring your favourite drink, meet other local artists and start a new creative community with us.
This is the launch night but we hope to run this once a month if there’s enough interest. We might even create new groups or more events once we’ve got together to chat and draw.

For ages 18+
From 7:00PM to 11:00PM
Tickets bookable here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents
