Caution: Artist at Work!
2021-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A display of sketches, models and maquettes, revealing what goes into making a work of art.
This exhibition is part of Chippenham Museum’s annual season dedicated to local art and artists – @ARTSPACE at Chippenham Museum.
Visit between 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday from 4th to the 31st December.

Indoor Christmas Fayre
2021-12-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Come and join us for our Christmas Fayre. Lots of craft stalls as well as festive performances.

Carol Service
2021-12-12 19:00 - 20:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Traditional Carol service, free, and for everyone.

Christmas Cracker Concert - Chippenham Male Voice Choir
2021-12-16 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Chippenham Male Voice Choir invite you to their annual Christmas Concert at St Andrew’s Church.
Guest Artists include the award winning Bratton Silver Band and renowned mezzo soprano Marie Elliot.
Tickets available from: –

Chippenham Museum
St Andrew’s Church
Dolmans Furnishers
Haine and Smith Opticians
Choir members

The Rosellys - Christmas Show - The Yelde Hall
2021-12-18 19:30 - 22:00 | The Yelde Hall
Calling all fans of original Country and American Folk – the Rosellys are set to make their first appearance in Chippenham, at the towns historic Yelde Hall.
“The Rosellys capture the essence of country, with folk ingredients baked into a transatlantic roots fusion”
R2 4/5 Stars
“The Rosellys are a band who make no apology for their love of Americana. Musically, they blend English accents with lyrical references to both the UK and US alongside well pitched bass, feisty drum beats and stunning pedal steel and fiddle to create a sound that walks the fine line between Celtic folk and Americana”
Nashville Over Here
In 2015 The Rosellys signed to Clubhouse Records (Redlands Palomino Co, Cale Tyson, Don Gallardo) and released their first full band album ‘The Granary Sessions’, gathering praise from musicians, critics and audiences alike. They have toured extensively across the UK, Australia and America – notably the Southern States where San Antonio (Texas) has become their second home. Influenced by artists such as Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, Alison Krauss, Chris Stapleton, Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, it is clear The Rosellys have an absolute love for Americana music.
“A brilliant band and a good example of that crossover where Britain meets America and it makes a very special sound indeed”
Ralph McLean – BBC Radio Ulster

Save Chippenham Art Auction.
2021-12-19 11:30 - 18:00 | Wiltshire
Come and join us on Sunday 19th December, share a glass of wine, maybe make a bid and help raise funds for The Campaign against Urban Sprawl to the South of Chippenham. The Save Chippenham Art Auction has more than 100 fantastic lots – from textiles, art, photographs, yarn art, jewellery, ceramics, prints and paintings in a range of media. Purchase Beautiful Gifts for Christmas whilst Saving our Countryside.

The auction will include a wide range of artworks all of which have been kindly donated by local artists. All proceeds will go to saving Chippenham from excessive development on green fields and thereby help to save the planet.

When?

The auction event will be held from 11.30am – 6pm
Viewing begins at 11.30am
Please join us for a festive glass of wine and nibbles between 11.30 – 3pm during the viewing. Non-alcoholic drinks will also be available.There will be the opportunity to make a £2 donation upon arrival.
Welcome and Opening Words at 3.15pm
The auction begins at 3.30pm
Closing Address and Words of Thanks at 4.30pm (approximately)

Catalogue

The catalogue will be available online from 10th December. Visit the Save Chippenham Art Auction Facebook page for more information.
A printed catalogue will be available to buy for £2 from 11.30am on Sunday, 19th December.

Raffle
Four works will be raffled on the 19th December, independently of the auction process.

Making a bid

Please read the information below carefully as this will guide you through the process of viewing the artworks, making a bid, and settling the fee.

VIEWING

Viewing is from 11.30am – 3pm on 19th December.

BIDDING

If you plan to bid in person, you will be asked to complete a bidding form, available from the tellers on the day. You will receive a numbered paddle in exchange.

TELEPHONE BIDS

If you wish to bid by telephone on 19th December, please email savechippenhamartauction@btinternet.com by 17th December.

COMMISSION BIDS

If you wish to leave a commission bid before 19th December, please email savechippenhamartauction@btinternet.com
If you wish to leave a commission bid on 19th December, please obtain a commission bid form from a teller. Please complete the commission bid form by 2pm.

AUCTION PROCESS

When bidding in the room, please identify yourself using your paddle.
Most lots will have guide prices. The auctioneer will exercise discretion regarding minimum bids.
We request buyers to pay for their purchases on 19th December. Methods of payment will be as follows: cash, cheque, card reader or a direct pledge to the Crowd Justice site.

AUCTION (3.30pm)

Porters will bring each lot from the viewing room and hold it up during the bidding process, before taking it back to the viewing room.
Tellers will be ready to take payments as soon as they receive the first completed clerk sheet from the auctioneer.
Please collect your purchase(s) from the viewing room by showing a porter your receipted payment form.
Please exit the viewing room as soon as you have collected your purchase(s).

Practical Information
In line with COVID regulations, we will be asking visitors to wear a face mask whilst at The Cause and to sanitise their hands upon arrival. We will do everything we can to ensure social distancing during the course of the event. Thank you for your understanding. Please do not attend the auction if you have Covid symptoms or have been in contact with someone with Covid within the last ten days.

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Carer Café Chippenham
2021-12-20 10:30 - 12:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Our Carers Cafes are a great way of connecting with other carers over a hot drink and a cuppa. Free to attend and no need to book – just drop in.
16 January, 20 February, 20 March
10.30-midday
Angel Hotel, Market Place

The Story of a Nutcracker
2021-12-21 11:00 - 11:45 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Perfect for children aged 3-11. Take the Nutcracker story and music, shake it up, turn it on its head and engage your wildest imagination… Add violin, cello, oboe, saxophone, harp and piano, lots of silliness, plenty of interaction and a roller-skating Sugar Plum Fairy and you might be beginning to scratch the surface… Let us take your children on a fantastical journey to Russia, China and the Land of Sweets…
Tickets on sale NOW!

Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art
2022-01-08 10:00 - 2022-04-02 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The ‘Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art’ exhibition is a celebration of post-war printmaking from a unique time in Wiltshire’s creative history.
On display in Chippenham for the first time, the exhibition features recent additions to Chippenham Museum’s art collection from the Golder-Thompson Gift. Visitors can enjoy works by nationally recognised artists including Howard Hodgkin, Clifford & Rosemary Ellis and Anish Kapoor. An exhibition catalogue is soon to be available from the museum and online shop, supported by the Arts Society (Kington Langley).

8th January – 2nd April, 2022 (excluding Sundays)
10am-4pm daily Monday to Saturday
7pm at special Museum Lates openings once a month. Thursday evenings: 13 January, 3 February and 3 March.

Allsorts Community Choir
2022-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
We sing all sorts of styles from swing to gospel, to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between. All sorts of age and gender welcome.
Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined.

Museum Lates: Wiltshire On Paper
2022-01-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Visit the latest exhibition at Chippenham Museum at a time to suit you with these special late openings.
‘Wiltshire on Paper: Post-War Prints from the Bath Academy of Art’ exhibition is a celebration of post-war printmaking from a unique time in Wiltshire’s creative history.
On display in Chippenham for the first time, the exhibition features recent additions to Chippenham Museum’s art collection from the Golder-Thompson Gift. Visitors can enjoy works by nationally recognised artists including Howard Hodgkin, Clifford & Rosemary Ellis and Anish Kapoor. An exhibition catalogue is soon to be available from the museum and online shop, supported by the Arts Society (Kington Langley).

The exhibition runs from 8th January – 2nd April, 2022 (excluding Sundays)
10am-4pm daily Monday to Saturday
10am -7pm at special Museum Lates openings once a month on Thursday evenings: 13 January, 3 February and 3 March.

Playtime
2022-01-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Wiltshire
Join Sidney & Tristan from The Last Baguette for fun, relaxed participatory theatre sessions.
There’ll be silliness, play-acting, games and music…
Expect to play, move, watch and laugh.

The details

At The Cause, Chippenham
10.30am on Tuesdays: 18th January, 15th February, 15th March, 12th April, 10th May, & 14th June
Sessions last 1 hour, and are for ages 2-4 and their grown-ups.
There will be one session every month for 6 months, each with a different theme. Come along as a one-off or to the whole series!
Get in touch on thelastbaguette@gmail.com if you’d like to know more
Booking & more info on: thelastbaguette.com

Covid safety

We’ll be keeping an eye on numbers and restrictions, and will be ready to postpone if needed.
We’d ask all adults to do a lateral flow test before coming to a session.
Adults please wear a mask to come into the building. Once you are in the session, you don’t have to wear a mask, but feel free to wear one if you want.
Children don’t need to wear a mask.
There’ll be hand sanitiser and hand washing facilities in each venue, and we’ll be keeping the room ventilated during the session.

Supported by Arts Council England, Pound Arts, Malmesbury Carnival, Malmesbury Live Arts, the Wallace Curzon Charitable Trust and the Joyce Fletcher Charitable Trust

Make Way – Phoenix Amateur Dance Group
2022-02-04 19:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Make Way is a celebration of dance for everyone to enjoy, taking the audience on a journey through our favourite Broadway musicals and fairy tales as well as a few classics!

Carer support group Chippenham
2022-02-07 10:30 - 12:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Come and join our local Community Connectors and other carers at this friendly group. Our staff will be there to offer advice and support. Some sessions will also have a speaker. Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity who are funding the running of this group.

Chippenham Youth Council - Our guide to making Chippenham greener through transport
2022-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Climate Conversations return! Chippenham Youth Council will be kicking off this duo of conversations on Wednesday 9 February at 7pm. The topic is “our guide to making Chippenham greener through transport” and will be targeted at informing the youth of Chippenham on ways they can help make small changes that will create big impact. The conversation is also suitable for anyone in general who is interested in alternative ways of getting around. You can book your free space now though Eventbrite and we look forward to seeing you there. bit.ly/ClimateConversations2

The Lyric Walk
2022-02-11 - 2022-02-13 | Wiltshire
Hidden in the main streets of Chippenham are 29 snatches of lyrics, from across the decades…
Some are masquerading as street signs, others are hidden in shops and amongst the information that we walk passed every day.
The more you can find; the closer you’ll be to winning the top prize: £50 worth of vouchers!
Free to enter.
Answer sheets available soon on the Chippenham Fringe February website, Chippenham Museum or Cousin Norman’s.
This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Mama G’s Storytime Roadshow
2022-02-11 16:00 - 17:00 | The Yelde Hall
Presented in partnership with Chippenham Museum.
Combining panto and the art of storytelling, this all-singing, partial-dancing extravaganza is filled with stories about being who you want and loving who you are!
Come and meet some of Mama G’s most fabulous creations, including: fashionista dinosaurs, bunnies who’ve lost their bounce and Eunice the unicorn, in a show that will make the whole family laugh, love and think!
Book now!
“Everyone’s favourite pantomime dame.” – Metro
“Mama G’s stories are sprinkled with tales of inclusivity and acceptance.” – The Guardian

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

LDN Wrestling
2022-02-11 19:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Superstars of LDN Wrestling are coming back for their 2022 Tour!
Expect to see the edge of your seat, death-defying moves as the stars of Wrestling take part in action-packed matches for the whole family to enjoy! Get those foam fingers at the ready for a night of family entertainment you will not forget!

Instant Wit!
2022-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
The best in improvised comedy. Fresh and inventive, each show throws up new nuggets of hilarity crafted by a company of the highest calibre. It’s a pick-me-up tonic with unexpected twists and a dash of sauce.
There’ll be sketches, songs and general silliness – and all of it based around audience suggestions. And if you’re too shy to shout anything out? Well don’t worry, you’ll have the chance to write things down in the interval. We’re the ones who’ll look daft, not you!
So now’s the time to indulge yourself of you’ve always had a secret yearning to see something really bizarre on stage. A country and western song about a musical cat flap? Julius Ceasar on a camping holiday with Cleopatra? Well, why not? Your wish is our command. Good suggestions get flying packets of custard, the best a bottle of wine.
Many people have seen improvised comedy on the t.v. – but remember, this is not recorded and edited, but totally live, making it trickier for the actors but more exciting for the audience. So, if you like your comedy fast-paced and with a slightly unusual edge, this is definately for you.
We’re proud to use some of the best local talent, with our performers regularly appearing at the Tobacco Factory, Theatre Royal Bath and Bristol Old Vic.
Instant Wit – a bunch of very unusual suspects who are forever on the run from the comedy police!
“These are conspicuously skilful performers – everyone is exhilarated on stage and off!” – The Guardian
“Extremely funny, on occasion hilarious… Very clever and skilful with their improvised comedy sketches. They got the audience involved at every opportunity – they even made up a song about a round of sausage sandwiches I had had for breakfast!” – Bristol Evening Post

Sweet Soul Music Singalong
2022-02-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
If you love soul music, what better way to blow the winter blues away than to join members of Chippenham Allsorts community choir in a soul and Motown singalong spectacular.
You don’t need to be in a choir. You don’t need to read music. Just come along and sing! Words, music and guidance supplied by experienced choir leaders Cindy Stratton and Marius Frank.
Safe Covid practice will be observed at all times.

Fashion Police
2022-02-12 11:30 - 12:00 | Chippenham High Street
CHIPPENHAM YOU’RE UNDER A VEST!
Fashion Police, Ralph and Lauren are on official fashion business – operation glitz and glam.
They’ll be rolling out the red carpet ready for the best cat walk, hop, skip and a jump. Sharing their expertise and high end collection. There’s nothing clothes minded about these two fashion icons.
This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Disco Litter Queens
2022-02-12 12:00 - 12:30 | Chippenham High Street
Never thought of picking up litter in the streets or just too embarrassed to tidy up in public? Perhaps a funky beat will make it easier. Hey gang, Let’s Pick it Up!

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

GAMES WITH JAMES!
2022-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
Fun for all the family.
Award-winning comedian and UK board-gaming champion James Cook invites you to play board games live on stage. Buckaroo, Guess Who, Hungry Hippos and more, done like you’ve never seen them before. As seen at The Edinburgh Fringe and The Comedy Store.

This is a free event, as part of Fringe Feb, but you must still book a ticket online. Booking details below. There will be a donation bucket raising funds for Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, voluntary donations welcome.
Audience reviews:
“Fantastic show! Enjoyed by all three of my girls (5,10,12). Hats off to James for keeping the laughs going and keeping the kids and adults engaged from start to finish. PS Best version of Buckaroo ever!”
“If you can only pick one children’s show, go see ‘Games With James’. We’ve seen 7 shows and this was our fave. The kids loved getting involved.”

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Cult Figure: Kenneth Williams
2022-02-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Written and Performed by Colin Elmer, Directed by Tim Astley
Kenneth Williams was one of the most unique and beloved figures in British comedy history. From show stealing performances on the radio in Hancock’s Half Hour and Round the Horne and over twenty years of starring in the Carry On films to becoming the darling of the chat shows, Williams was a rare talent who could turn from broad slapstick to erudite wit in a split second.
Celebrated actor and impressionist, Colin Elmer, who played Kenneth Williams in the UK tours of Round the Horne and Hancock’s Half Hour, reprises his role in this new production, telling the great man’s story in his own words, using anecdotes, writings and some of the material for which the comedy legend was so well-known.
So stop messing about and join us for a hilarious and engaging evening in the company of a true cult figure.
“funny, fast-paced and… beautifully performed”
– Birmingham Review
“Colin Elmer’s Kenneth Williams was hilarious and endearing“
– Reading Chronicle on ‘Round the Horne’
“a performance which relies on finely-observed respect rather than pure mimicry“
– Get West London on ‘Round the Horne’
“[Elmer] replicates the mannerisms, facial gestures and, most importantly, the voice brilliantly“
– The Reviews Hub on ‘Round the Horne’

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

The Bean Spillers: The Improvised Musical
2022-02-12 20:00 - 21:00 | Wiltshire
Farting at a funeral. Calling your teacher ‘Mum’. Farting at your teacher’s funeral then calling the Vicar ‘Mum’! We’ve all heard some juicy gossip, but have you ever wondered if there’s more to the story?

Following the success of their five star hit ‘Timpson: The Musical’, Gigglemug Theatre (Winners of The Stage Edinburgh Award) bring you a brand-new improvised musical based on gossip from the audience.
‘Gloriously silly’ – Metro
★★★★ ‘Has the potential to be one of the best improv shows you’ll see’ – Theatre Weekly
‘A slick, fun and frivolous show’ – Chortle
★★★★ ‘This impro musical delivers laughs aplenty’ – The Reviews Hub
‘A hilarious, witty, musical masterpiece’ – Huddersfield Times
★★★★ ‘An energetic and hysterical performance’ – LondonTheatre1
★★★★ ‘Improv is difficult, and The Bean Spillers make it look like playtime’ – The Independent
Nominated for the Brighton Fringe Balkan/Otherplace Award.

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
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Wil Hodgson's Waffle House
2022-02-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Road Tavern
A brand new show from Wil Hodgson, fresh from Leicester Comedy Festival.
Chippenham’s premier rambling non binary punk storyteller is back with a few yarns and plenty of obscure pop culture references.
“Genius” – Russell Howard
“This is punk rock” – Mark Thomas
As seen on Russell Howard’s Lubricant on Netflix
Support acts TBC

This show is free but you still need to book a ticket online.
There will be a mix of seated and standing room available on a first come, first served basis.
If you need to reserve a seat, please email us and we will take care of this: chippenhamcomedy@gmail.com
There will be a donation bucket raising funds for Unity House Chippenham, voluntary donations welcome

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

The Dance We Made
2022-02-13 11:00 - 13:15 | Wiltshire
The TDWM Team have just 2 hours to create a brand new dance, and they need your help!
Help the dancers create some new moves and watch the performance come together before your very eyes. Each newly created dance will then be performed by the TDWM Team on location, filmed and uploaded to YouTube. It’s the show where everyone is a choreographer, so grab one of the team and “Let’s Make a Dance!” – no experience required!
Watch more at YouTube.com/thedancewemade
Follow us on Social Media:
Twitter: @thedancewemade
Instagram: thedancewemade
Hashtag: #TDWM
Facebook: The Dance WE Made
Website: thedancewemade.co.uk

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

A Real Fiction
2022-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 | The Yelde Hall
Fasten your seatbelts, A Real Fiction is coming and it is filled with fun, funk and foam bananas! A Real Fiction has been whipping up a storm and collecting memories on the way through!
Loaded with current affairs, childhood nostalgias and one hit wonders this work has been co-created with the community, for the community.
A hyperactive mix of dance, theatre, meme and pop culture. You can expect the unexpected as you lose yourself in other peoples memories, whilst we guarantee you’ll have an unforgettable time.

This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

The Mary Lou Revue
2022-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
The Mary Lou Revue is an all-singing all-dancing celebration of Golden Age entertainment, performed by crooner Slim Ditty and the ever-so versatile, Miss Mary Lou.
Featuring the songs of Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Peggy Lee among others, our show will sweep you off your feet on a wave of nostalgia. With dance numbers, physical comedy and many heart-warming moments, the Mary Lou Revue is sure to put a spring in your step and a song in your heart.
This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity

Wiltshire in Film & Song
2022-02-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
Travel back in time with an evening of wonderful and little seen archive film footage of the county dating from the 1930s to the 1980s, accompanied by evocative live traditional music and song.
Themes include agriculture, celebrations and local industry including Westinghouse, and views of Chippenham past, brought to you by the Windrose Rural Media Trust in partnership with the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre.
LIVE STREAMING
This event will also be available to watch via a live stream. If you want to watch the event by live stream only please select that option at checkout. You only need to book one ticket per household to watch the live stream.
This event is funded thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
