A retrospective exhibition showcasing the work of this influential artist and tutor. Ken Hughes led the Bath Academy of Art’s famous sculpture department for two decades. Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility, is free entry, open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, including bank holidays.
ROLL UP. ROLL UP!! JAY MILLERS CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN. Make sure to catch one of our SPECTACULAR BRAND NEW 2023 performances - Wednesday - 6pm only Thursday & Friday - 5pm & 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday - 2pm & 5pm Monday - 11am & 1:30pm SUPER SAVER NIGHTS - Wednesday & Thursday - […]
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions and their carers. Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits. Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.
6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Still Life/mark making – 13th September – 18th October 2022 Interiors/perspective – 1st November – 6th December 2022 Portraits/proportion – 3rd January – 7th February 2023 Abstraction/mixed media – 21st February – 28th March 2023 Landscape/Outdoors – 18th April – 23rd May 2023 Painting disciplines/colour 6th June – […]
Allsorts Community Choir at Sheldon Melodist Church: Allsorts Community Choir are opening auditions, music reading, experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a good sense of fun are essential. The first two sessions are FREE, once you have signed up, it is £3 per session. For more information, please visit: https://www.allsortschippenham.co.uk/
St. Mary’s Baby and Toddler group meets every Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11. A casual playgroup run by parent volunteers from the St. Mary’s community we are open to all. You don’t need to have a child at the school. With free play (indoors and out), snack and refreshments for the adults there is […]
An opportunity to learn more about the National Lottery Project Grants application process and guidance with Declan Westwood, Relationship Manager, Arts Council England. Declan will talk through Arts Council England’s open access funding scheme, National Lottery Project Grants, including what it funds, how to apply, and what happens to your application. Following an overview there […]
Hail The Curious is the inaugural group exhibition from The Forbidden Carnival Gallery. It brings a diverse group of local, national, international and overseas artists together, from Lowbrow to Street to Dark to Surreal and back again. Artists include: Simon Griffiths, Miller, Rae Melody, Sarah Christie, BRT Street Pop Art, Matt Lodge , Montague Tott, David Nicholls and more… […]
VENUE UPDATE: this event is now taking place at the Town Hall due to inclement weather. The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will be live-streamed on a large screen in John Coles Park. Come along with a picnic and enjoy the special occasion. The Derek Nash 6-piece band […]
Come along to FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park. Park Yoga is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Join your local yoga instructor, Kyla, for your weekly dose. No need to book - just turn up! Every Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am, from Sunday 7th May to Sunday 17th September 2023. Things […]
Enjoy a diverse lineup of local talented musicians at free weekly concerts Sundays in John Coles Park - listen to some amazing music in a beautiful outdoor setting. 07 May – Chippenham Town Band 14 May – The Cricklade Band 21 May – Wroughton Silver Band 28 May – Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band […]
Join us on Monday, May 8th to observe the growth and progress of our trees. In addition, you can engage with us in a range of activities, such as having a friendly chat, learning about citizen science tasks related to biodiversity, or even lending a hand to help remove any thistles or other invasive plants […]
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions and their carers. Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits. Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.
6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Still Life/mark making – 13th September – 18th October 2022 Interiors/perspective – 1st November – 6th December 2022 Portraits/proportion – 3rd January – 7th February 2023 Abstraction/mixed media – 21st February – 28th March 2023 Landscape/Outdoors – 18th April – 23rd May 2023 Painting disciplines/colour 6th June – […]
Allsorts Community Choir at Sheldon Melodist Church: Allsorts Community Choir are opening auditions, music reading, experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a good sense of fun are essential. The first two sessions are FREE, once you have signed up, it is £3 per session. For more information, please visit: https://www.allsortschippenham.co.uk/
Would you like to improve your digital skills? Know someone who could benefit from a digital skills course? Join us on every Wednesday for 3 weeks from 10 May, 9:30am to 2:30pm, and you will gain digital skills to help with everyday life including: 👉 Learn how to find information online or complete simple personal […]
Residents and businesses are invited to share their valuable views and ideas on the development of an all-encompassing Town Centre Masterplan for Chippenham. The Chippenham One Plan aims to revitalise the town's economy, enhance the environment, and celebrate its rich heritage. This is your chance to contribute towards shaping an exciting future for Chippenham's town […]
St. Mary’s Baby and Toddler group meets every Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11. A casual playgroup run by parent volunteers from the St. Mary’s community we are open to all. You don’t need to have a child at the school. With free play (indoors and out), snack and refreshments for the adults there is […]
The Chippenham Harriers Beginners Course is returning on May 12th - a fully supported journey to 5K for all levels. If you’re keen to give running a try, returning to it after a break, or would like some support progressing your running, this course is for you. We’ll have three different groups so you can […]
A warm welcome to this stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who present an incredible live show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks – simply great music played by great musicians! Hear classics such as: Watchtower, Cocaine, Hey Joe, Sunshine Of Your Love, Purple Haze, […]
Residents and businesses are invited to share their valuable views and ideas on the development of an all-encompassing Town Centre Masterplan for Chippenham. The Chippenham One Plan aims to revitalise the town's economy, enhance the environment, and celebrate its rich heritage. This is your chance to contribute towards shaping an exciting future for Chippenham's town […]
Join Chippenham Museum for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors. These walks take place at 2pm on selected Saturdays from May-September. Meet at The Buttercross, Market Place. Booking is […]
Abba tribute band Abbas Angels perform live at The Pewsham. Tickets £17.50
Come along to FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park. Park Yoga is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Join your local yoga instructor, Kyla, for your weekly dose. No need to book - just turn up! Every Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am, from Sunday 7th May to Sunday 17th September 2023. Things […]
Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale this high-flying Tony Award-winning musical has been performed around the world and delighted audiences for 60 years and is now adapted for young performers. Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin […]
Enjoy a diverse lineup of local talented musicians at free weekly concerts Sundays in John Coles Park - listen to some amazing music in a beautiful outdoor setting. 07 May – Chippenham Town Band 14 May – The Cricklade Band 21 May – Wroughton Silver Band 28 May – Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band […]
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions and their carers. Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits. Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.
Learn how to make a set of baby booties with base crochet stitches. Your kit will also include the yarn and pattern to make matching mittens and hair bow. For this project, we use the finest cashmere-merino blend yarn which is super soft and washable at a 30°c heat.
Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts) meets Stephanie (Marion Cotillard) when he saves her from a brawl at the nightclub. Their casual acquaintance develops into something much more after a horrible accident. As Stephanie draws on Ali’s physical strength, an unexpected courtship slowly comes to life. Cotillard was nominated for a whole slew of major awards for her […]
6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Still Life/mark making – 13th September – 18th October 2022 Interiors/perspective – 1st November – 6th December 2022 Portraits/proportion – 3rd January – 7th February 2023 Abstraction/mixed media – 21st February – 28th March 2023 Landscape/Outdoors – 18th April – 23rd May 2023 Painting disciplines/colour 6th June – […]
Allsorts Community Choir at Sheldon Melodist Church: Allsorts Community Choir are opening auditions, music reading, experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a good sense of fun are essential. The first two sessions are FREE, once you have signed up, it is £3 per session. For more information, please visit: https://www.allsortschippenham.co.uk/
St. Mary’s Baby and Toddler group meets every Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11. A casual playgroup run by parent volunteers from the St. Mary’s community we are open to all. You don’t need to have a child at the school. With free play (indoors and out), snack and refreshments for the adults there is […]
Residents and businesses are invited to share their valuable views and ideas on the development of an all-encompassing Town Centre Masterplan for Chippenham. The Chippenham One Plan aims to revitalise the town's economy, enhance the environment, and celebrate its rich heritage. This is your chance to contribute towards shaping an exciting future for Chippenham's town […]
Explore your creative side with different crafts in our free friendly creative carer groups. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun. Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. The Chippenham group meets every 3rd Friday of the month, 11:30am - 1:30pm.
Living Spit presents ONE MAN AND HIS COW Farmer Trevor has a big problem. Given just months to live, he is faced with the dilemma of which one of his three children to bequeath his beloved farmstead to. Each has their own beguiling qualities and Trevor just can’t choose between them. Then one fateful night […]
Individuals, Families, Schools and Groups - a great opportunity to carry out biodiversity surveys at a time to suit you between 20-28th May. Butterfly timed count Butterfly species list Pollinator timed count Ground Dwelling survey - lift one of the 6 concrete slabs and photograph what you see and add to the website All resources […]
Explore what life was like in Chippenham in the 1920s & 30s, as objects, costume, photographs & artworks bring the era to life. Marking the centenary of the opening of John Coles Park in 1923, this exhibition explores the glamour of the cinema and fashions from the period, as well as strikes, protests and the […]
Join RUHX for our annual Walk of Life, along the beautiful Kennet and Avon Canal on Saturday 20 May. Whether you opt for the full 26.2mile walk or decide the 10 mile walk is more up your street, there is a way to get moving for everyone. Enjoy a delicious free lunchtime BBQ, a selection […]
Walk, scoot, run or cycle around Monkton Park estate and follow the trail to find the Family Films themed scarecrows. TRAIL SHEETS £3 Available 10am - 5pm from Monkton Park Primary School & Monkton Park Golf Course Extra fun at the School: Saturday: Family Fun day with activities and a BBQ Sunday: Cakes and Ice-Cream […]
Chippenham Pride are holding a Pre-Pride Picnic in Monkton Park* on Saturday 20th May - the final social before the very first Chippenham Pride! *British weather dependent - if it's awful cake at Grounded instead. Visit the Chippenham Pride Facebook page to find out the latest.
This is the Rotary Club’s 7th Annual Calne Classic Car Run. Between 8am and 9.30am on Sunday the 21st of May one hundred Classic Cars will meet and drive off from Calne Leisure Centre Car park. Calne Lions will provide breakfast butties as drivers set off. Drivers will enjoy a fascinating 70 mile route through […]
Come along to FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park. Park Yoga is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Join your local yoga instructor, Kyla, for your weekly dose. No need to book - just turn up! Every Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am, from Sunday 7th May to Sunday 17th September 2023. Things […]
Walk, scoot, run or cycle around Monkton Park estate and follow the trail to find the Family Films themed scarecrows. TRAIL SHEETS £3 Available 10am - 5pm from Monkton Park Primary School & Monkton Park Golf Course Extra fun at the School: Saturday: Family Fun day with activities and a BBQ Sunday: Cakes and Ice-Cream […]
Enjoy a diverse lineup of local talented musicians at free weekly concerts Sundays in John Coles Park - listen to some amazing music in a beautiful outdoor setting. 07 May – Chippenham Town Band 14 May – The Cricklade Band 21 May – Wroughton Silver Band 28 May – Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band […]
With our 50th anniversary coming up, we are offering a chance to reminisce, learn and share stories about the 1970s.
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions and their carers. Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits. Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.
All you need to crochet is to know how to do two things: Yarn over and pull up a loop. Then you can do anything. On the day, you will receive your granny square kit. We will start by going over the basics, then jump in to the first techniques to start your granny square. […]
6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Still Life/mark making – 13th September – 18th October 2022 Interiors/perspective – 1st November – 6th December 2022 Portraits/proportion – 3rd January – 7th February 2023 Abstraction/mixed media – 21st February – 28th March 2023 Landscape/Outdoors – 18th April – 23rd May 2023 Painting disciplines/colour 6th June – […]
Allsorts Community Choir at Sheldon Melodist Church: Allsorts Community Choir are opening auditions, music reading, experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a good sense of fun are essential. The first two sessions are FREE, once you have signed up, it is £3 per session. For more information, please visit: https://www.allsortschippenham.co.uk/
St. Mary’s Baby and Toddler group meets every Thursday morning between 9.30 and 11. A casual playgroup run by parent volunteers from the St. Mary’s community we are open to all. You don’t need to have a child at the school. With free play (indoors and out), snack and refreshments for the adults there is […]
Join us in marking 50 years of Chippenham Folk Festival – an amazing community celebration of folk music, song, dance and arts. Bringing Chippenham and Wiltshire alive! Visit our website to see the current line-up with lots more to follow - BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Island Park will be the centre of the family and community programme. There's something for the whole family including performances from choirs, singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, learn to play Ukulele, dancing, storytelling, crafting, puppetry, face painters, play and sensory sessions for the under 5's and more! The full family and community programme is now available on the Chippenham […]
Come along to FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park. Park Yoga is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Join your local yoga instructor, Kyla, for your weekly dose. No need to book - just turn up! Every Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am, from Sunday 7th May to Sunday 17th September 2023. Things […]
Enjoy a diverse lineup of local talented musicians at free weekly concerts Sundays in John Coles Park - listen to some amazing music in a beautiful outdoor setting. 07 May – Chippenham Town Band 14 May – The Cricklade Band 21 May – Wroughton Silver Band 28 May – Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band […]
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson's or other neurological conditions and their carers. Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits. Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public. Limited to four accompanied children our Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our half term craft activities in a relaxed way, before we open to […]
6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Still Life/mark making – 13th September – 18th October 2022 Interiors/perspective – 1st November – 6th December 2022 Portraits/proportion – 3rd January – 7th February 2023 Abstraction/mixed media – 21st February – 28th March 2023 Landscape/Outdoors – 18th April – 23rd May 2023 Painting disciplines/colour 6th June – […]
Training offered for representatives of community groups that provide support for local people struggling with bills or needing extra support. This is a 'train the trainer' style session so that delegates can confidently share the advice to other staff and volunteers within their own organisations and support their service users. The Wessex Water Tailored Assistance […]
MINDFULNESS AND CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS in Chippenham Inviting you to unique workshops designed to bring mindfulness to children and families, providing an opportunity to relax, unwind, de-stress and create through mindful art. These workshops are perfect for children who may need a little mental health and emotional well-being support, have a lot going […]
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public. Limited to four accompanied children our Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our half term craft activities in a relaxed way, before we open to […]
Get creative this half term at our free family drop in’s, celebrating 100 years of John Coles Park. Make a fun pinwheel with a John Coles Park twist to celebrate the centenary of the parks opening. Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30
The BRAND new 2023 tour of the bone-crunching superstars of LDN Wrestling are back! Bringing a host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home-grown talent and fans’ favourites, in a two-hour rip-roaring entertainment experience for all the family to enjoy. If you’ve been before, you know how […]
Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen! Make stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this is a museum like no other – it’s made from the magic of YOUR imagination – and you get to bring it alive. […]
Elvis 56 and his incredible If I Can Dream Band are performing live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 3rd June. Doors open 7pm Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387. Members £8 Non Members £10
Come along to FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park. Park Yoga is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Join your local yoga instructor, Kyla, for your weekly dose. No need to book - just turn up! Every Sunday 9.30am - 10.30am, from Sunday 7th May to Sunday 17th September 2023. Things […]
Chippenham Lions will be holding a Cherished Vehicle and Family Fun Day on Sunday 4 June from 11am in the fields at Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LW. This is the eleventh year we have held this event and it grows in size and popularity every year. We will have a large variety of attractions for […]
Enjoy a diverse lineup of local talented musicians at free weekly concerts Sundays in John Coles Park - listen to some amazing music in a beautiful outdoor setting. 07 May – Chippenham Town Band 14 May – The Cricklade Band 21 May – Wroughton Silver Band 28 May – Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band […]
