Carols by Candlelight
2022-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Everyone welcome!

A Christmas Celebration!
2022-12-20 12:30 - 13:15 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The perfect way to bring the magic of Christmas alive! Puppets, actors and piano perform festive classics, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Snowman.
Suitable for children aged 3-8. PLEASE NOTE, due to the staging of the performance, we can’t accommodate crawling babies or wandering toddlers – children must be able to sit and watch for 45 mins. Children of all ages will need a ticket.
Image licensed and puppets created with the permissions of Snowman Enterprises Limited. © Snowman Enterprises Limited 2022. THE SNOWMAN™ Snowman Enterprises Limited.

Music Cafe Show
2022-12-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A special year end show featuring the Cause Music Cafe musicians and guests with classic pop songs, folk, jazz and surprises! The Show is in support of local charity, Doorway, and will be a great evening of entertainment.

Christmas Eve Pool Parties
2022-12-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Our Christmas Eve Pool parties are perfect for keeping the children entertained whilst they wait for Father Christmas. We’ll be getting in the festive spirit with a decorated pool, a Christmas playlist, pool toys, floats and our sensory lighting.
Don’t forget however cold it is outside our pool is always heated to a lovely warm 33 degrees!
There are 6 swim sessions to choose from including our special session for families with additional needs.
BOOK BY SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER FOR OUR GUARANTEED BEST PRICE!

All-Age Christingle Service
2022-12-24 16:30 - 17:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to join us at our annual Christingle Service.

Midnight Communion
2022-12-24 23:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us to welcome in Christmas Day with carols at Midnight!

Company for Christmas - a lunch invitation
2022-12-25 | Corsham Scouts Hall, The Lagger, Corsham, SN13 0DE
If you will be alone this Christmas you are invited to join local people on Christmas Day for lunch.
The lunch will bring together people from Corsham, Box, Chippenham and surrounding villages who would otherwise be spending Christmas Day alone and provide a space to celebrate together.
You are also welcome if you aren’t alone but perhaps want more company for the day, e.g. a couple where one person is the carer for the other person/person, single-parent families who perhaps have previously been a bigger family and are now adjusting etc.
The event is FREE to attend and will be held at Corsham Scout Hall, The Lagger, Corsham, SN13 0DE.
Guests will be served coffee, tea, non-alcoholic cold drinks, a 3-course meal and mince pies and biscuits. There will also be a quiz, a raffle and plenty of great conversation!
Transport can be arranged for those that require it (wheelchair accessible if needed). All guests will receive a small gift bag with a wrapped present and a Christmas card.
Pre-booking is essential and places must be booked by 15 December. Contact Company for Christmas on 07467-248273 or by email: christmaslunch@hotmail.com
Visit their website here: https://www.companyforchristmas.com/
To make a Christmas donation: https://www.companyforchristmas.com/donations

Family Service - Christmas Day
2022-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!

Christmas Day meal
2022-12-25 12:30 - 15:30 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
If you are on your own or without family on Christmas Day this year, why not join us?
We are offering a free traditional lunch from 12.30pm, but you will need to book.
Please contact admin@sheldonroad.church or 01249 765868 to book your place.

Coffee and Cake
2023-01-02 13:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us for coffee and cake. A relaxed and informal time to meet and chat over a hot drink.
All free and everyone welcome! Monday afternoons from 1-4pm at St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road.
For more details visit our website.

Twelfth Night at Chippenham Museum
2023-01-07 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Twelfth Night celebrations are back!
Join us on Saturday 7 January 10.30 to 3.30 as we explore all things Saxon. With the help of some inspiring re-enactors and a special performance by poet and musician Nick Harper, learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period and discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the events of 878AD.
More information and booking on our website.

Nordic Walking Beginners Course
2023-01-07 14:00 | Westmead Open Space, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham, SN15 3GW
A short course of 3 weekly sessions to teach you the fundamentals and techniques of British Nordic Walking using the INWA Ten Steps Programme. After which you’ll be able to book and join us on any of our weekly Nordic Walks.
Each session will start at 2pm and last between 60 and 75 minutes and We’ll meet at Westmead Open Space Car Park, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham SN15 3GW
Pole hire is included and the course fee is £30
Course Dates: Saturday 7th, 14th and 21st January 2023

Yoga for Absolute Beginners
2023-01-09 09:15 - 10:15 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
A NEW 5 week course ideal for anyone brand new to yoga, or who would like to return after a long break. We will cover the basics of movement, breath work, and meditation together.
This will be a small, friendly group where you will be encouraged to listen to your body and work at your own pace.
Feel free to contact me if you would like to have a chat before signing up or have any questions or queries.
Mondays 9:15-10:15am, January 9th – February 6th 2023, Platinum House, Chippenham Town Centre, next to St Andrew’s Church.

Moving Beyond The Pose : Yoga Course
2023-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
This new course is for those who love yoga and feel inspired to expand their knowledge beyond the physical poses. It is a chance to delve a little deeper into the traditional yoga teachings, and understand how they can help us lead calmer, and more fulfilled lives.
Each week the class will be themed to reveal an element of yogic wisdom. The concepts will be presented in a way that makes them easy to understand and relevant to our modern day lives. Through movement and meditation we will explore the teachings and their relevance to us both on and off the mat.
In person at Platinum House, Chippenham Town Centre, SN15 3HT, Mondays from January 9th 2023, 10:30-11:30am.

Chippenham Support Group
2023-01-09 10:30 - 12:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
These are monthly groups which are open to all carers. There is always a support worker on hand to help you and discuss any difficulties you may have and most months we also have a guest speaker.

Chippenham Film Club's January feature - Parallel Mothers
2023-01-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
From Pedro Almodovar comes the story of two mothers who bond in an unexpected way after giving birth the same day, both are single and both pregnancies are unplanned.
Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and is exultant, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatised. Janis tries to encourage her while they move like sleepwalkers along the hospital corridors. The few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two, which by chance develops, complicates, and changes their lives in a decisive way.

Mental health training for non-paid carers of loved ones with mental health challenges
2023-01-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Sanford House, Swindon, Sanford House, Swindon, SN1 1HE, United Kingdom
This training aims to help non-paid carers supporting a loved one with lived experience of mental health problems.
Being a non-paid carer can take many forms, you might be a friend, family member, neighbour, partner, peer, or colleague. You might provide practical, emotional support, or both. In fact, anyone could be a carer – a student supporting a housemate with early signs of an eating disorder, a family member supporting their brother-in law with depression, or a husband supporting his wife with complex PTSD.
Training delivered over 4 sessions, covering the following topics:
1. Understanding mental health challenges – An opportunity to explore what it can be like to experience mental health challenges and how mental health needs impact on people’s behaviour.
2. Support people with mental health needs to make changes – To explore some of the challenges of supporting people to make changes and introduce some techniques for working with change.
3. Conflict and crisis – Reducing and managing conflict and crises with the person you support.
4. Learning, reflecting and support – To be better able to establish clear boundaries, positive communication and relationships.
Funded by BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG).
“Caring for someone with mental health problems can often be challenging. Those that attend the training leave with a range of skills and approaches to aid their caring role, as well as a range of stress management techniques and self-care ideas”, Carolyn Trippick, St Mungo’s Volunteer.
Feedback from past participants:
“If you are a carer, this course is vital to understanding how looking after you helps look after the person you are caring for”.
“The content was really informative. People were interactive with each other. Trainer was knowledgeable and friendly”.
“Everyone was given time to have a voice “share” their stories if they wanted to, as much or as little as they wanted. No pressure. Looking at self was really useful tool to be a better carer and look after myself better….”.
“Really helpful – covering quite a range of topics. Meeting other carers invaluable, too. Really well organised, wish I’d known about it ages ago!
Booking via Eventbrite. Participants should be available to attend all 4 sessions, in order to complete the course – Tuesday 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January 2023 (10:00am-1:30pm). Free to carers living or supporting someone in BANES, Swindon or Wiltshire.
For more information (or to sign up to a course), contact Ralph Lillywhite, St Mungo’s Building Bridges Manager on 07825 115 775 or email ralph.lillywhite@mungos.org.
Further information can also be found on St Mungo’s Building Bridges to Wellbeing website www.bridges2wellbeing.co.uk.

FREE drop-in seated exercise session with Emma from Sit-Fit Wiltshire!
2023-01-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
Taster session of gentle exercise to music for men and women of all ages and abilities. Do come and meet us and have go!

Puss in Boots: More Than A Feline
2023-01-13 20:00 - 21:40 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre is proud to present Living Spit’s Puss in Boots: More Than A Feline.
So there’s this bloke. He’s stony broke. His name is Tristan Sprout,
He can’t afford to pay the rent; the landlord wants him out
He has a cat called Roger who has several attributes
Of note: He talks and wears a pair of fetching knee-high boots!
But then they hear a rumour of an Ogre on the prowl?
Can Tristan be a hero? Or will he throw in the towel…?
Meanwhile….
Stu Mcloughlin, actor and one half of Living Spit
(The tall one with the big ears and the legs that just won’t quit),
reckons that this brand-new rhyming show could be the chance
for him to demonstrate his new-found skills in Irish dance!
Howard (he’s the bald one), needs the new show to succeed,
but against his better judgement he’s reluctantly agreed.
Told entirely through song and rhyming couplets, Living Spit’s new version of Puss ’n’ Boots promises all the usual frolics, festivities and foolishness, plus the answers to such burning questions as:
‘Is Stu’s Irish dancing actually any good?’
‘How are they going to do the Ogre?’
and
‘What’s the refund policy?’
Suitable for ages 10+. Contains a small amount of strong language and awful puns.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
For more information, please visit: https://www.chippenham.gov.uk/event/living-spit-puss-in-boots-more-than-a-feline/

Charity Aerobathon Mash Up
2023-01-14 09:00 - 10:00 | Hardenhuish School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ, United Kingdom
NEW DATE – Saturday 14th January
Don’t forget to book onto this event. It’s for a great cause and it’s suitable for all levels – including beginners. This is available to everyone, not just for current members, so invite a friend!
If you run a local business and would like a table at our event, please message me and I can send you all the details
Where: Hardenhuish School
When: 9am to 10am 14th January
Cost: £10 per ticket. All proceeds to Springboard Chippenham.
All welcome – so bring your friends, neighbours, daughters, aunties!
www.rozchandlerfitness.co.uk

His Way- The Frank Sinatra Story!
2023-01-14 14:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Robert Habermann sings the unforgettable songs and tells the remarkable story of Francis Albert Sinatra – from band singer to 1940’s pop idol. From his fall from popularity to swinging his way through the 1950’s, recording his most famous songs and albums and building his own record label ‘Reprise’.
Award winning singer Robert Habermann tells the whole story of the Chairman of the Board singing all the great Sinatra classics: Come Fly With Me, Fly Me To The Moon, Witchcraft, You Make Me Feel So Young, Strangers In The Night, My Way, New York New York and many more.
***** Robert and Trevor left us laughing, and happy with remembrances and excellent performances. FLEECE JAZZ
***** What a pro . . . . KETTERING ARTS CENTRE
www.roberthabermann.net
Tickets: £20.00
Duration: approx. 2 hours 10 minutes including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
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

A Sunday Stroll from Chippenham
2023-01-15 14:00
Sunday, 15th January, 2pm, Leisurely 5 miles/ 8.1 km
The walk starts at 2pm from the north end of Eastern Avenue in Chippenham, GR: ST928739 Nearest postcode: SN15 3LR. Please park thoughtfully on the road. Lifts may be possible from Chippenham (i.e. if walking to Eastern Avenue is too far on top of the walk distance).
This level walk will follow the cycle path towards Calne and then branch off to Tytherton Lucas, before returning via Peckingell.
Leader: Judy H. Tel 07765 266908
BOOKING FOR THIS WALK IS REQUIRED.
If you are a Ramblers member, please bring your membership card. You MUST text the leader to BOOK a place. You should not join the walk unless you have received a CONFIRMATION text.
We extend a warm welcome to all new walkers, visitors and guests. Why not try us for a few weeks without any commitment. If you like what you see, then you are more than welcome to join us. The Ramblers annual membership fee amounts to less than 75p per week. As well as helping to protect the natural beauty of the British countryside, you will also be part of a nationwide walking club.
Our weekly Sunday walks typically range from 4 to 12 miles. We offer the option of meeting in Chippenham so that we can car share to the start of the walk and give members without cars a lift. This enables us to take as few cars as possible.

Comedy Drag Bingo with Charlie Hides
2023-01-15 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
After selling out all over the UK, RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Charlie Hides TV brings his shiny balls to Chippenham in this fabulous fundraiser for Chippenham pride 2023!
Hosted by Internationally Famous DRAG QUEEN BINGO – Charlie Hides, this is going to be an outrageously fun event with stand-up comedy, games and prizes to be won.
Guaranteed good time; snatch up your tickets fast for eyes down!
Tickets include Bingo cards and food from Boston Burger Chippenham.

Mental health training for non-paid carers of loved ones with mental health challenges (Online)
2023-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Online (via Zoom)
This training aims to help non-paid carers supporting a loved one with lived experience of mental health problems.
Being a non-paid carer can take many forms, you might be a friend, family member, neighbour, partner, peer, or colleague. You might provide practical, emotional support, or both. In fact, anyone could be a carer – a student supporting a housemate with early signs of an eating disorder, a family member supporting their brother-in law with depression, or a husband supporting his wife with complex PTSD.
The training is delivered over 4 sessions (online, via Zoom). Topics covered include: understanding mental health challenges, supporting people with mental health needs to make changes, conflict and crisis, as well as learning, reflecting and supporting.
Training funded by BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG).
“Caring for someone with mental health problems can often be challenging. Those that attend the training leave with a range of skills and approaches to aid their caring role, as well as a range of stress management techniques and self-care ideas”, Carolyn Trippick, St Mungo’s Volunteer.
Feedback from past participants:
“If you are a carer, this course is vital to understanding how looking after you helps look after the person you are caring for”.
“The content was really informative. People were interactive with each other. Trainer was knowledgeable and friendly”.
“Everyone was given time to have a voice “share” their stories if they wanted to, as much or as little as they wanted. No pressure. Looking at self was really useful tool to be a better carer and look after myself better….”.
“Really helpful – covering quite a range of topics. Meeting other carers invaluable, too. Really well organised, wish I’d known about it ages ago!
Booking via Eventbrite
Participants should be available to attend all 4 sessions, in order to complete the course – Monday 16th, 23rd, 30th Jan & Mon 6th Feb 2023, 6:00-8:30pm via Zoom. Free to carers living or supporting someone in BANES, Swindon or Wiltshire.
For more information (or to sign up to a course), contact Ralph Lillywhite, St Mungo’s Building Bridges Manager on 07825 115 775 or email ralph.lillywhite@mungos.org.
Further information can also be found on St Mungo’s Building Bridges to Wellbeing website www.bridges2wellbeing.co.uk.

Picture Book Story Time
2023-01-17 10:30 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Tuesday morning picture book story time. We will be reading the mischievous ‘There’s A Rang-Tan In My Bedroom’ by James Sellick and Frann Preston-Gannon. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Sit-Fit
2023-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
A couple of spaces are available for the Sit-Fit chair-based exercise to music session on Weds 18th, 2:00-3:00pm at Pewsham Community Centre.
Sessions are for anyone wishing to either kickstart their fitness journey, get back into fitness gradually, or simply stay active! Try first session for FREE! £7 per week thereafter, or £30 for a 5-week term.
Contact Emma on 07968 814965 or at sitfitwiltshire@outlook.com if you’d like to book your place!

Free Family and Social History Sessions
2023-01-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Old Road Tavern
Happy to announce another full season of free genealogy drop-in sessions, Chippenham Library, the Old Road Tavern and the Three Crowns Inn.
Resident in each of these places with a computer that has full access to the main genealogy websites, armed with my experience and knowledge as a professional. I can offer advice, check what you’ve done already, or help you find new information.
I love delivering this sessions, and enjoy the fact that I never know where people’s history is going to lead me. No need to book. Just show up.

Scam Awareness Afternoon
2023-01-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
Concerned about online scams? Want to learn how to communicate safely online?
Between 2 and 4pm on Thursday 19 January, we’ll be hosting a Scam Awareness Afternoon. Drop-in for a hot drink, discuss your concerns with Wiltshire Police and receive help from library staff to set up an email address or download WhatsApp to your phone.
You’ll also be able to talk to Warm and Safe Wiltshire and Carers Support Wiltshire.
To find out more, call the library on 01249 650536.

Free Family and Social History drop in sessions
2023-01-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Chippenham Library
Happy to announce another full season of free genealogy drop-in sessions, at Chippenham Library, the Old Road Tavern and the Three Crowns Inn.
I will be resident in each of these places with a computer that has full access to the main genealogy websites, armed with my experience and knowledge as a professional. I can offer advice, check what you’ve done already, or help you find new information.
I love delivering this sessions, and enjoy the fact that I never know where people’s history is going to lead me. No need to book. Just show up.

Take the Stage 2023
2023-01-20 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Take The Stage is back for 2023!
Starting in January, 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.
Visit www.riverbankchippenham.co.uk for further information on how to enter this year’s battle.
Tickets: £5.00
Doors 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. Approx. 10:30pm finish
Heat 1 – 20 January
Heat 2 – 10 February
Heat 3 – 3 March
Heat 4 – 31 March
The Final – 28 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
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