Born in Poland in 1898, Peter Potworowski was part of the Parisian Artistic community of the 1920s that included the likes of Picasso, Bonnard, and Léger. After the Nazi-occupation of his home-land Potworowski settled in England in 1943, beginning a long association with the West Country. The majority of works in this selling exhibition are […]
Don’t miss the Chippenham and District Artists’ Exhibition and sale of paintings at the Yelde Hall until Saturday 30th September. Lots of beautiful paintings, prints and greetings cards for sale. We hope to see you! www.chippenhamartists.co.uk
“A Producer Showcase: The Organic Wines of Mas Baux” - Roussillon wines with specially selected food pairings Where Bryan’s very first venture into the wine world began, join him and the team to learn about this incredible “diamond in the rough” vineyard and their small-yield artisan wine production. Discover the artistry of winemaking as you taste […]
NEW Class for the over 50’s starting Thursday 28th September at Chippenham Sports Club 9:15am to 10am As we age we naturally lose strength, balance and muscle. This class will help improve all of those things and more! New research suggests the amount of muscle someone has determines how long they will live. So it’s […]
Gentle and effective fitness classes. FLexercise is a blend of low-impact aerobics, stretching/flexing and strength work. Beginners welcome at this friendly class. Thursdays (term-time only) at 11.30am for 45 mins at Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, SN15 3SY. Cost: £5 pay on arrival. Website: www.fl-exercise.com Follow us on Facebook
Culture Cafe's are back! Starting with local photographer Gerard Hilderly in association with Doorway homelessness charity. The Absurdity of the Unoccupied is a socially engaged photography project that observes the existence of properties left permanently empty. Developed over 2 years, the photography questions the ongoing preservation of such buildings and the detrimental effect upon the […]
Women’s clothes swap. Come swap your pre-loved clothing for re-wear! Help us save textiles from landfill and reduce your carbon footprint to help fight climate change. Bring up to 10 items of good quality adult clothing, and swap them for some new items for your wardrobe. £2 entry fee. If you don't have enough items […]
Who doesn't love a bit of meatloaf? The Ultimate Meatloaf tribute act are performing live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 30th September. Doors open 7pm Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387. Members £8 Non Members £10
In the early decades of the 15th century, the small city state of Florence was the birthplace of an astonishing, bloodless, revolution, now known as the renaissance. Many of its painters, composers, musicians, architects, thinkers, philosophers and patrons knew and influenced each other. None more so than the sculptor, Donatello, (above) who created new worlds […]
Have your say on the Wiltshire Local Plan, with 16 drop-in events & an online event being held across the county. The Local Plan sets out the vision & framework for housing, infrastructure & land for employment growth for the next 15 years. The Chippenham drop-in event takes place from 3-7pm on Tuesday 3rd October […]
Do you remember having to ‘make do and mend’? Come along and enjoy sharing your memories with others, plus find out more about how people were ‘going green’ in the post-war years. You will be warmly welcomed by Julie Davis, the session lead and Local Studies Librarian at the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre. Places […]
Training for representatives of community organisations that support local people who are struggling with bills or need extra support. The training 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 […]
A warm welcome awaits at the Memory Box Reading Group as we share memories and thoughts inspired by books about Wiltshire’s fascinating history. The group comes together once a fortnight to listen to extracts of books from the Local Studies Library on a topic of their choosing, with popular topics such as iron works, fairs, […]
Electrifying, witty and super-stylish, The Budapest Café Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans, Klezmer laments, Hungarian Czadas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest tunes ever written by the classical greats. Established in 2009 by composer and violinist Christian Garrick, this acoustic quintet […]
Psychic Medium Nikki Kitt is a Spiritualist Medium who is currently touring the UK with her successful Psychic / Mediumship Evenings. As a Medium Nikki Kitt aims to provide evidence of life after life by getting links from loved ones in spirit for people in the audience with amazing accuracy in descriptions, personalities and all […]
Come along to Chippenham Hub where Rachel Davi’s, the Wiltshire & Swindon Fraud Prevention Officer will be joined by local bank representatives to talk about how we can combat the rising crime of fraud in our town.
The Grief Opera may be the most moving show you see this year. "A brilliant musical rendition of the six stages of grief", "The most thought-provoking evening of my life", "Everything you would want from a work of art". "It will resonate with everyone who has lost someone and may help navigate grief in future". […]
Another year of this lovely family fun event around Pewsham. This year’s theme is Famous Films. Trail starts at King’s Lodge Primary School lots of fun on the playground with refreshments, BBQ, games, Tombolas, stalls and more.
Free recreational women's football sessions will be taking place at Stanley Park Sports Ground on Monday's in October. Women of any ability can simply turn up to attend the sessions and take part for free, as an opportunity to meet new people and get active with the community. She Can Be Active partners with Community […]
Chris is a caravan fan and aspiring writer who takes his girlfriend Tina on a road trip. At their first stop, the National Tramway Museum, Chris confronts a man who is littering, after which things take a decidedly dark turn. Sightseers is a 2012 British black comedy written by and starring Alice Lowe and Steve […]
A live webinar will be held on Tuesday 10th October, on Microsoft Teams, and will feature a presentation, followed by the opportunity to ask questions. You will need to register for this via the 'Live webinar: registration' link. The draft plan will now move to the final public pre-submission consultation, running from Wednesday 27th September, […]
An evening of Live Blues Music with the west country's very own 'Slightly Blue'. They will be playing for us at Sutton Benger Village Hall on Saturday 14 October from 7:00pm. Mark on Double & Acoustic Bass - Rob on Lead Guitar & Banjo - Ed on Harmonica, Uke & Percussion - Ian on Cajon […]
An early play, 'Two Gentlemen of Verona' has feisty heroines, lovelorn & bickering young men, dictatorial parents, foolish suitors, cross-dressing, letters galore, wild outlaws, witty servants, a big fight, and a lugubrious clown with a dog. Shakespeare Live, best known for over 30 years of outdoor productions in Wiltshire, have been touring their popular annual […]
Always wanted to run the iconic Bath Half Marathon? Why not do it whilst raising money for your local hospital, the RUH. We still have a number of RUHX charity places available, so sign up today for your free RUHX running vest, dedicated support throughout the whole journey and the loudest cheers on the day. […]
If you need help with getting online, e-mail, WhatsApp or some general advice about devices or staying safe on-line, come along and speak to us. You can just drop in or you can pre-book a short session. For further questions or booking, please enquire at the desk or call us on 01249 650536.
Come and join us for a chat to find out more about the wellbeing advice, financial support, social clubs and events we can help you access. Between 10am and 12 noon, we will also be offering help to anyone who needs a hand getting online or using technology. For further information, please contact the […]
Calling All Bingo Fans Don’t forget our weekly bingo is back again every Monday evening. Doors open 7pm for game to start at 7:30pm with cash prizes up for grabs. All welcome. £5 for 10 games plus 2 flyers
Chippenham Community Hub has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund that will ensure its sustainability and progress for the next three years. Help us celebrate by popping in between 10am and 12pm.
We would like to invite local Ukrainian families and their hosts to an open evening at Chippenham Museum. During the evening you will be able to explore the museum and discover the history of Chippenham and the surrounding area. It will be an opportunity to meet new people and share stories. There will also be […]
We are pleased to announce the return of the FOQC Pumpkin Trail. Visit https://linktr.ee/foqc to download the trail map, make a donation, find your entry form & vote on your favourite! Keep up with updates throughout the event on our Facebook page and the 🎃 Pumpkin Trail 2023 event page . 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃 🎃 […]
Since 2016, Women in Rock have been wowing audiences across the UK & Europe with their sell-out show. Having just returned from a hugely successful global tour, they are back in the UK and ready to take you on a journey featuring soaring vocals, choreography, audience interaction, striking costumes and backed by a band of […]
The man who once told us he loved us from the bottom of his pencil case, founder Beautiful South member Dave Hemingway returns with his new band SUNBIRDS. Having retired from the live scene at the back end of 2016, Dave has been keeping busy together with erstwhile South colleague, guitarist/songwriter Phil Barton, new discovery […]
Join us this half term as we take part in Kids In Museums Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour. Can you spot all the monsters of the mysterious seaside town of Eerie-on-Sea at our museum? Complete the trail and get a free Eerie-on-Sea bookmark and sticker! Draw your own mythical monster or magical creature and share it […]
Looking for some half term fun? A mini Halloween trail at The Pewsham might be just the thing 🎃 Just the right length for little legs, a playpark in the middle, magic coffee at the beginning and the end….. Pick up a £1 map from our witches 🧙♀️ & impress us with your fancy dress […]
Master Li, a warrior, asks Yu Shu Lien, the woman he loves, to pass on his sword, Green Destiny, to Sir Te however, when the sword is stolen, Li embarks on a mission to find it. Starring Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi and Chang Chen, Crouching Tiger is an absolute classic, and helped put […]
A range of spooktacular family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities! Halloween Trails (Every day from Tuesday 24 October - Sunday 29 October) Join us for another year of amazing Halloween-themed trails around our galleries! Follow the Pumpkin Trail for a fun quiz around the galleries. Answer the questions right and you might just get […]
Enjoy our free crafty activities for October half term, with a spooky Halloween theme, in a quieter way before the museum opens to the public. These sessions are free, but booking is required due to limited spaces. Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October 9.30-10.00 Free, booking required
Join us this October half term for our free crafty activities for families, with a spooky Halloween theme! Tuesday 24 & Thursday 26 October Drop in, 10.30-3.30 Free, no booking required
🎵✨ Experience the awe-inspiring fusion of live classical music and bubble art at Bubble Bach! 🪄🎶 With live performances by oboe, violin, and piano, brace yourself for a fascinating journey filled with giggles, wonder, and the beauty of JS Bach's music. Suitable for ages 3 to 103, this event guarantees laughter, amazement, and a unique […]
Join us for a free Wessex Water & Wildlife Walk. Enjoy a talk from Ivy Wildlife Gardens and discover the Bore Hole for Chippenham with a walk along the river to the Chippenham Millennium Wall.
Come along to our board games morning this Thursday 26th October from 10 am until 12 noon at Chippenham Library. As well as the games pictured above, we have lots of other games that are suitable for all ages and we'll have some lovely hot chocolate available too.
Join Chippenham Town Council and Odin Events for Pumpkin Patch where you can choose a pumpkin to take home and carve. There will be 400 pumpkins; once they've gone, they're gone!
Mark your calendars for Friday, October 27th, between 11 am and 3 pm, and come join us for a spooktacular trail throughout the centre! Finish the trail for a ghostly sweet surprise and let the children enjoy getting their face painted as a treat from us! For additional details, visit our website here.
Join us for the spine-tingling opening event of Dark, a new exhibition at The Forbidden Carnival Gallery, for a captivating evening of exceptional artistry. Fancy/Dark/Goth/Halloween dress for attendees is preferred. Strictly 18+, our “Dark” exhibition isn’t for the faint-hearted, so proceed with caution. We’ve gathered a collection of works that will push the boundaries of […]
Join us here at Starfish Hydrotherapy for our Spooky Swim Sessions in our lovely warm water pool. Spooky decorated pool Halloween play-list Free gift for every child 45 minute session 14 sessions to choose from Choose from Spooky Under 5's Swim, Spooky Fun Swim or Spook Disability Family Swim It's sure to be 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙊𝙆tacular!
The Royal Marines Charity are on a mission to raise £1.5 million by the end of 2023 to support Royal Marines and their families through life. To help them achieve this local artist, Rae Melody, is running a ‘Cakes for Commandos’ fundraiser. The aim of the cake sale is to highlight what the Royal Marines Charity […]
Chippenham Museum is launching a new project to work with Ukrainian families, alongside a local artist, to produce a new artwork exploring Chippenham and the surrounding area as a place of refuge. The project is inspired by the work of Belgian artist Charles Wellens and Polish artist Piotr Potworowski, who each fled conflicts in the […]
Learn to make beautiful handcrafted paper flowers from scratch. A mix of materials and techniques will allow you to explore new skills and bring your imagination to life. All materials provided along with refreshments , tea, coffee. Book here.
'Each course a revelation. Charlie is a fantastic teacher' Brilliantly designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners with Charlie, who has 25 years experience teaching in Further and Higher Education as well as an artist. Starting back on the 31st October, 2023 for the next 6 week block:- 1. An introduction to […]
Wiltshire ladies: Looking for a new hobby? Something to get you out of the house/doing some gentle exercise/meeting lovely people? Then join us on Tuesday evenings (your first class is free) to see all these benefits! Get in touch for details.
Drama and Imaginery play classes for children aged 18 months - 5 years. Each week we open up my suitcase and go on a different adventure. We use role play, catchy songs and music, props, costumes, puppets, obstacles and problem solving activities to explore our weekly theme. Bring your little one along for our fun, […]
Adventure Babies is a brilliant sensory storytelling class for children ages 0-4 years. Come and join us to explore some super stories with props, messy play and lights! 11:15am-12.00pm for Adventure Tots 12.15-1.00pm for Tiny and Mini Adventurers Visit our website or email tamsin@adventurebabies.co.uk to find out more! Looking forward to adventuring with you! 🚀
Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history. Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to […]
Back by popular demand, 2 Tone All Ska are back at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 4th November. Doors open 7pm Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387. Members £5 Non Members £5
Little Pickles Markets Somerset And Wiltshire are holding a market, in Chippenham, this Sunday. The market will be at Sheldon School, from 10:30am until 12pm, and is your opportunity to grab some pre-loved bargain clothes, toys and equipment, and prevent them from going to landfill - saving you money, while you save the planet! Adults […]