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 […]
Singing and Drama Workshop for primary age children at St Peter's Church Hall, Chippenham. Please email nwsdsmusic@gmail.com for more information and to book.
Experience the museum’s free summer 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 summer craft activities in a relaxed way. Each week in August […]
Get creative this summer at our free family drop ins inspired by the 1920s & 30s, with new activities each week. Design your own chocolate bar wrapper, create Chippenham Monopoly & more! Tuesday’s & Thursday’s in August. Drop In 10.30-3.30.
Roll up! Roll up! The fantastic Clare’s Circus is coming to the Neeld. Learn how to spin plates, juggle and even walk a tight-wire! Many other activities will be available including hula hoops, stilts, poi and fun games such as giant Jenga. For those under 4 there will be a special area with tents, tunnels, […]
Join us from the 5th to 13th of August for this year's Cepen Park South trail - an emoji themed one. At each stop there will be an emoji clue, solve the clue to find a book or a film. For example, 🦁👑 = Lion King. This year's charity of choice is Dorothy House, a […]
On Saturday August 5th, The Forbidden Carnival Gallery will be opening it's doors on ‘Beyond The Streets’, a colourful array of street, skate and graffiti art as well as unique custom painted skate decks by local artists. The opening will coincide with the one day Chippenham skate fest - Burts Fest, organised by Burts Boards, […]
Following on from the success of last year's events, we're excited to bring you two more whole day life drawing days for the summer holidays. For those who have some experience or who are happy to work at their own pace, join Charlie for an indulgent day of Life Drawing in the beautiful Cause Arts […]
A “Roaring 20s” themed event will take place in John Coles Park with lots of fun and free activities for all the family to enjoy. You are encouraged to dress in the attire of this time period if you would like to. Some of the attractions will include: Traditional carousel and swing boats Chloe’s Mobile […]
A “Roaring 20s” themed event will take place in John Coles Park with lots of fun and free activities for all the family to enjoy. You are encouraged to dress in the attire of this time period if you would like to. Some of the attractions will include: Traditional carousel and swing boats Chloe’s Mobile […]
Neptune Swim School's popular intensive swimming crash courses will be running this summer at Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham. Our crash courses are available for children aged 3 years+, the perfect way to introduce your young child to the swimming lesson environment and learn some basic water skills. The intensive courses are also an […]
Our Summer Fete promises to be an exciting day out for all the family, with classic games and activities to get involved in. Think traditional Summer Fete with an added bit of REME flair! Take on any on the following activities, all included in your ticket: Soft shoot archery challenge Miniature golf driving range Hook […]
Remember Top of the Pops? You can relive the good old days with the live showband performing live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 12th August. Doors open 7pm Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387. Members £5 Non Members £5
Join us this summer for a magical journey into the world of Musical Theatre! Hot on the heels of their successful Performance of Peter Pan, The Clogettes have their annual Summer School in August. Booking Now Open!!! Date: August 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th 2023 Location: St Peter's Church Chippenham Time: 9:30AM - 4.30 PM […]
Chippenham Chargers Dodgeball Club are hosting a Community Dodgeball Tournament on the 7th September at 7pm in the Chippenham Sports Dome, with Awards, Pizza and Drinks after. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Just register as a team or individual below and pay the entry. All money raised will be donated to Mind, enabling them to continue to […]
At the end of the 18th century, on an isolated island in Brittany, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman. Starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, the film is a beautiful, almost timeless study of power and passion in which observed becomes observer. Selected for the Palme d'Or […]
Come and join Tracey of Mrs Mosley’s Posies for a creative, relaxing couple of hours, learning the ancient skill of Flower Pressing. In a small group, participants will be provided with their own flower press to use and hand picked flowers. Tracey will demonstrate techniques and provide plenty of advice on how to create beautiful […]
Come along to the first ever Burt's Fest at The Arc, Chippenham - a free skate jam hosted by Burts Boards, including a comp with prizes, so bring your board! There will also be graffiti demos, music by Mac Lloyd, skate shop stalls and a special Arc Cafe pizza and beer deal. Even if you're […]
Absolutely Elton is recovering, and ready to try again on Saturday 19th August at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham. Doors open 7pm Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387. Members £8 Non Members £10
Turn Up & Play is not an organised match. It is for groups of friends to Turn Up, pay £3 per person, then play football with their friends during the allocated time slot. ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ If any girls have been inspired by the English Lionesses fantastic World Cup tournament, we will be running a girls […]
We're excited to bring you one more whole day of life drawing for the summer holidays. Join Charlie for an indulgent day of life drawing in the beautiful surroundings of the Cause Arts Centre, Chippenham. Designed for the complete beginner - why not dip your toes in and see if it's for you? Fresh coffee, […]
KANDU ARTS HOSTS ITS 3RD ANNUAL UNLOCK RESET FESTIVAL This August bank holiday weekend Kandu Arts will be hosting their third annual Unlock Reset Festival in association with the Pitch and Putt Golf Course to help raise funds and awareness for kandu Arts Community Projects & Events. An exciting two-day festival full of live music […]
Tell Your Story Find your creative voice. Talk about what matters. Make your voice heard. Free workshops with professional creatives in stand-up, performance poetry, music, podcasting, script-writing and devising. Limited spaces. Age 13+ Chippenham Town Hall: Tues 29th August 10.30 - 12.30 Thurs 31st August 10.30 - 12.30 Thurs 31st August 1.30 - 3.30 email: […]
We are delighted to welcome Strungout to this summer’s event for over 60s. Strungout are a ukelele band who love the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Come and listen to them perform whilst enjoying cake and a coffee. For the second part of the afternoon, try your hand at creating something arty using […]
Get involved with fun games and activities whilst learning about the water cycle, climate change and river quality. As part of our summer series of free family creative activities we are pleased to have partnered with Wessex Water Community Connectors. Join the Community Connectors’ Education Advisors to find out about where our water comes from […]
An acoustic gig from Riverbank Studios to celebrate the end of the Tell Your Story project. Open to those who attended the workshops - and anyone else who'd like to join us!
Join us for the final free talk in our summer series linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’ as we are joined by Dr. Jessamy Carlson from The National Archives. In this talk, Dr. Jessamy Carlson, will talk about the recent release of the 1921 Census, discuss the findings to date, and share […]
Returning to school after the summer holidays can be a daunting prospect for many. It can cause stress, anxiety and unease. Perhaps your child is moving up to a secondary school. Perhaps they are moving to a different school. Perhaps your child is sensitive to change and finds it difficult to deal with. Perhaps their […]
Join Yanni as he hosts an old skool reggae night with all your favourite tunes. The bar will be open and local reggae legend Super T will be heading up the DJ set. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Please note, this is a standing event. Last entry 11pm £10 Advance, £12 […]