2020 marked 150 years since the Rev. Francis Kilvert first began his diaries, now enjoyed across the globe for their enchanting accounts of rural life in Victorian Britain. Born in Chippenham, Kilvert went on to be curate for his father in Langley Burrell. Explore the shades of Kilvert’s world and the local area through his […]
The St Andrew's Church Autumn Fayre will be opened by the Mayor of Chippenham, Cllr. John Scragg at 10am on Saturday 2nd October 2021. Admission Free with proceeds to Church Funds. Stalls include: Cakes, books, handicrafts, gifts, white elephant, plants, jams & pickles, sweets, flower baskets, greeting cards, games, tombola, traidcraft etc. GRAND DRAW (winners […]
Master traditional silver smithing techniques to make your own autumn leaf necklace with Chippenham based designer-maker Barking Hen Jewellery. Inspired by nature, you will make a copper leaf and silver leaf to hang from a silver chain provided. You will be taught how to design, saw, file and shape, silver solder and texture or polish […]
Come and See Sunday is a special Harvest Service designed for anybody who isn't familiar with Church! It will be our normal Family Communion service but we'll try to explain what we do and why we do it as we go along. They'll be some cracking hymns, and there will be no strings attached […]
Chippenham Museum’s annual season dedicated to local art and artists - @ARTSPACE at Chippenham Museum - returns with a series of new displays. The first event in the season is the Chippenham & District Artists: 18 – 30 October. The local group’s annual selling show is perfect for some early Christmas shopping. Visit between 10am to 4pm […]
Festival Pint £1.99 Featuring: - Vegan & vegetarian beers - Gluten free beers - Award winning beers from the UK & Ireland - Sixteen beers new to Wetherspoon.
An exhibition celebrating the heritage of Chippenham Station, 180 years on from the station's opening in 1841. Enjoy a journey through the station’s history from Victorian times to the present day. Taking place in the medieval timber framed Yelde Hall, the exhibition is also a good opportunity to step inside one of Chippenham’s most historic […]
General Knowledge Quiz in aid of the restoration of the Wilts & Berks Canal. Friday 22nd October 7:00 pm for 7:30pm start Entry £15 per team (up to 4) Tea, Coffee, Cake available. Licensed Bar. To enter email Quiz@wbct.org.uk (preferably by 1st October but late entrants will be accepted if space available)
A special concert featuring the Patron of Chippenham Folk Festival - John Kirkpatrick. John has been patron of the Chippenham Folk Festival since 2019 and is a distinguished folk musician and morris dancer. Apart from being a brilliant Musician and a great teacher he is a thoroughly nice bloke. John has contributed music, song, and […]
This half term join Chippenham Museum’s Photoclub for some free photo fun. Exhibition ‘Our Photo Journey’ The club’s autumn photographic exhibition and first display together as a group. Museum Trail Take part in the club’s photographic challenge to see if you can find their favorite objects around the museum. Free Photography Workshops Wednesday 27 October, […]
A high quality dance workshop by Colin Hume, one of the leading dance callers in the country, with glorious music provided by Boldwood.
Jess and Richard Arrowsmith together with John Kirkpatrick will share children's songs and nursery rhymes. Plenty of joining in, actions and animal noises for all! Suitable for babies, toddlers, and big kids of all ages (even grown up ones). Children free with an accompanying adult.
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!