Woodland Wellbeing Retreat Days
2021-06-26 09:15 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Highway Hill, Calne, The Barnyard, Highway Hill, Highway, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8SR, United Kingdom
Do you want to find time to relax? Do you love being in nature? Do you want to spend a day of relaxing and connective activities that nourish your soul?
If so, then come along and join in one of our 4 Woodland Wellbeing Retreat Days, starting on 26th June 2021. Other dates are 24th July, 14th August and 25th September 2021.
These events provide a wonderful opportunity for people to have some time away for themselves, connecting with nature, with themselves and with like-minded people. The days comprise of a mix of meditations, mindfulness practices, shamanic journeying, chakra balancing and energy alignment, sound therapy and healing plus more. At the end of the day people will feel relaxed, recharged and replenished. The groups are being facilitated by two qualified and professional therapists: Dawn is a psychotherapeutic counsellor and Sara is an intuitive healer.
The mornings will be held in the Hayloft, followed by lunch and “me & just being time” before heading up to the private woodland for the afternoon. The venue is Highway Hill, just outside of Calne, Wiltshire which is set in 100 acres of private woodland in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Life Drawing
2021-06-30 09:30 - 11:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Another chance to come along and draw in the beautiful Cause venue with an experienced tutor and artist with a live model and easels provided by Wiltshire Council‘s area board. Untutored also possible.
Two hours of peace and serenity in which to improve your drawing. £15 per week or £75 per 6 week term.
Follow Rag and Bone Arts CIC and Chippenham Life Drawing on Facebook to keep up with the latest news. Email Charlie_g.m@icloud.com.

Kilvert's World Exhibition
2021-07-05 10:00 - 2021-10-09 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
2020 marked 150 years since the Rev. Francis Kilvert first began his diaries, now enjoyed across the globe for their enchanting accounts of rural life in Victorian Britain.
Born in Chippenham, Kilvert went on to be curate for his father in Langley Burrell. Explore the shades of Kilvert’s world and the local area through his diary entries.
Featuring two of the three surviving manuscripts, on loan from The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth.
Chippenham Museum is a free entry Chippenham Town Council facility. Open 10am – 4pm Monday to Saturday, visits are drop-in with no need to book.

Chat, Chill & Connect
2021-07-07 10:15 - 11:00
A session for all parents with children under 5 to take some time to chat and connect with others.

Meet other families, relax in the play areas and chat to our team. Open to anyone who cares for an under 5 in Wiltshire.

There’s no need to book- just come along to John Coles Park. We will be between the tennis courts and the play area and staff will be wearing a pink T shirt with a Rise Trust banner.

For further information call 01249 463040 or email debbies@therisetrust.org.

Drama improvisation
2021-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Come and play some games, learn some techniques and make up short scenes with some other brilliant local actors. Everyone is welcome. We laugh. A lot.

Sight Loss Information Day
2021-07-21 10:30 - 14:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Wiltshire Sight is an Independent charity supporting people living with sight loss in Wiltshire and Swindon.

We offer information, advice and guidance, as well as giving people practical and emotional support to help them in their daily lives.

For more information call Wiltshire Sight on 01380 723682 0r email info@wiltshiresight.org

Paddington’s First Concert
2021-07-24 10:00 - 10:25 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
We’re excited to be bringing Paddington’s First Concert to John Coles Park in Chippenham.
Piano and narrator perform words by Michael Bond, music by Herbert Chappell. The tale of what happens when a Bear called Paddington arrives in London and goes to a concert…
Bring the kids for 25 mins LIVE music and storytelling! It’s free, but we’d really appreciate a donation – you can donate online via our website, or contactless on the day.
Shows at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2pm & 3pm.

Art - 5 Ups
2021-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Starting with lots of different materials to draw your own eyes, mouth, teeth and hair – you’ll then use all of these techniques to draw your own face. Charlie is back and raring to go again. We’ve missed your brilliant art work and amazing talent. Your pictures are the best art work around!

Sports Park Days
2021-07-28 10:00 - 15:00
Turn up and play between 10am and 3pm for a selection of Football, Handball, Tag Rugby, Lacrosse, Kwik Cricket, Rounders, Ultimate Frisbee and Dodgeball.

Wednesday 28th July – Little Battens Multi Use Games Area
Thursday 5th August – John Coles Park Multi Use Games Area and field
Tuesday 10th August – Pewsham Park Multi Use Games Area
Monday 23 August – Monkton Park Multi Use Games Area and main field.

There will be 2 qualified sports coaches from Up and Under Sports for each session with no booking required.
Suitable for all Primary and Secondary school aged children.
This is a Chippenham Town Council event funded by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

Catch up with FUN! 11 Ups
2021-07-28 10:00 - 2021-07-30 12:00
We’re raring to go and can’t wait to see some old – and new – faces!
With local actors Florence Espeutt-Nickless and Jake Davies . We’re playing games, taking part in exercises and generally having lots of fun making up short scenes. Join us to make sure that you can remember how to be creative and most importantly – LAUGH!
Our secondary sessions are subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Local Youth Network – with thanks.

Art - 8 Ups
2021-07-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Starting with using different techniques to draw your face, eyes, mouth and nose – you’ll move on to drawing a self portrait using these skills. Charlie is raring to get back to seeing you and we can’t wait to see your amazing pictures! Join us – all newcomers very welcome.

Catch up with FUN! 14 Ups
2021-07-28 12:30 - 2021-07-30 14:30
We’re raring to go and can’t wait to see some old – and new – faces!
With local actors Florence Espeutt-Nickless and Jake Davies. We’re playing games, taking part in exercises and generally having lots of fun making up short scenes. Join us to make sure that you can remember how to be creative and most importantly – LAUGH!
Our secondary sessions are subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Local Youth Network – with thanks.

Catch up with FUN! 5 and 8 Ups
2021-08-04 10:00 - 14:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
We’re raring to go and can’t wait to see some old – and new – faces! With our old friend and facilitator Rosie Simmonds, and our Director Laura. We’re playing games, taking part in exercises and generally having lots of fun making up short scenes. Join us to make sure that you can remember how to be creative and most importantly – LAUGH!
We’ll bring a bag of costumes and make up some stories to show each other at the end of each day.
(These sessions run alongside our Art Summer School for 16+’s next door and can be booked together)

Writing & Performance Workshop
2021-08-11 09:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join writer, facilitator and performer Ruth Hill at Chippenham Museum for a day of writing and performing.

In the morning you will write something inspired by the museum’s exhibition which focusses on local Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert.
Using the exhibition for inspiration, you will write stories, poems and scripts. Ruth will help you create a piece of work you are proud of and in the afternoon, you will work together to direct, stage and perform your pieces of writing to a small audience of your family and friends.
You can take part as a writer, performer, director or all three. Come and develop your skills, whether you love writing and performing, or just want to give it a go.
£20, book here. Ages 8 and above, please bring a packed lunch.

The Pop-Up Pedestal Street Theatre
2021-08-14 11:00 - 14:00
If only statues could talk… well this one can! Meet Florence Nightingale as part of Chippenham Museum’s Victorian Summer as she invites you to consider who you think should be remembered in history and how.
Three free performances will be taking place in the Market Place 11am – 2pm.
Enjoy Chippenham Museum’s Victorian themed events alongside exhibition Kilvert’s World. Free to visit until 9 October, the exhibition explores the life and work of local Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert, whose diary is now sold across the world. The exhibition includes two of Kilvert’s original diaries, on loan from the National Library of Wales.

Make a Camera Obscura
2021-08-18 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
See the world turned upside down! Join Chippenham Museum to learn about the science of photography and create your own camera obscura to take home.

Working with Lacock Abbey, the birthplace of photography, this workshop celebrates Chippenham’s connection to Victorian inventor William Henry Fox Talbot. Once resident at the abbey and MP for Chippenham, Fox Talbot created the world’s first photographic negative.
£6, booking essential. Ages 6+ (under 8s accompanied).
10.30am book here , 1.30pm book here

Rakes to Riches: The Tale of The Wiltshire Heiress
2021-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Delving deeper into one of Kilvert’s diary entries, this talk reveals the lesser known tale of Catherine Tylney Long of Draycot House, also known as the Wiltshire Heiress. This talk is taking place in the museum’s education room at a reduced capacity.
Free, book here

Try Climbing - fun days
2021-08-21 09:30 - 2021-08-22 16:00 | Westmead Playing Field, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ
Our Try Climbing fun day is a perfect opportunity to have a go at rock climbing, play games, find out about climbing and meet the team behind Chippenham’s new activity centre.
Event details

9.30am – 4.00pm on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd August 2021* at Westmead Playing Field, off Westmead Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ
Meet staff from The Climbing Academy who will be running The Arc. They will be on hand to provide information about climbing and their other centres, share special offers and to play games with attendees.
Staff and trustees from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity will be able to provide you with further information about the Westmead Activity Centre, the ‘Borough Lands’ and our grant giving to Chippenham residents.
Get a taste of this exhilarating lifetime sport on a mobile self-belaying climbing wall provided by Wiltshire Outdoor Learning Team (WOLT).
Open to over 5-year olds and suitable for all ages (please note to fit the harnesses you need to be under 18 stone).
£1 to climb each wall with 4 walls to climb in total.
The walls can have 4 people climbing at any one time and use automatic belays. The auto belay system ensures each climber descends steadily and safely at all times.
There are different climbing challenges across the 4 climbing routes making it perfect for complete beginners to experienced climbers. The WOLT team will be available to provide support and assistance to every climber.
No pre-booking required.
While climbing the Mobile Climbing Wall we recommend wearing casual clothes and sensible shoes.
Light refreshments will be on offer from Just on the Hoof, including barista coffee, milkshakes and homemade cake.

*Please note – If it looks like there will be heavy rain or strong winds over the few days from the 20th-22nd August the event will be postponed. Please check back to this website or to the Chippenham Borough Lands Charity’s Facebook page for the latest information.

Victorian Day
2021-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for a day of all things Victorian. From croquet to lacemaking and how to dance a quadrille discover the genteel pastimes of Kilvert’s World. Enjoy a day of events with costumed Victorian re-enactors suitable for all the family.
Free entry, no need to book

Simple Scrapbooking
2021-08-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
In this one hour workshop create your own simple mini scrap book inspired by our latest exhibition. Use words, photos and your own drawings to explore this popular Victorian pastime.
Wednesday 25 August, 10am / 11.30am / 1pm / 2.30pm
£4, booking essential. Ages 6+ (under 8s accompanied)
10am book here, 11.30am book here, 1pm book here, 2.30pm book here

Unlock - reset Festival
2021-08-27
join with our wonderful community for an exciting, varied, inspired and creative Bank Holiday Weekend. Show appreciation for all those who helped us all through the pandemic. We’re all looking forward!

Visit the Kandu Arts Facebook page for the latest information.

Kilvert Inspired Creative Writing
2021-09-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join writer, facilitator, and performer Ruth Hill for a series of six creative writing sessions inspired by the museum’s exhibition Kilvert’s World. The exhibition focusses on local Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert with two of his three remaining diaries on display, on loan from the National Library of Wales.
Using the exhibition for inspiration, Ruth will guide you to create your own writing. Each week will have a different focus, with writing exercises, explorations of language, structure and form, and peer discussion, you will have the opportunity to write in a style which suits you. The sessions will culminate in a performance on Saturday 9 October where actors will give voice to your writing.
Suitable for all levels of writer.
Wednesday 1 September for 6 weeks (8, 15, 22 & 29 September)
7pm – 9pm
£45, book here

Drawing the Face - Art Summer School 16+
2021-09-04 10:00 - 2021-09-05 16:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
This course will encourage experimentation using many different processes to produce quick studies, culminating in a day long portrait painting session. A luxurious way to spend 2 summer days with like minded people, expertly guided by Charlie Graham-May, a Chippenham based artist and graphic designer who has 25 years experience teaching drawing and painting.

Evening Art Walk in Monkton Park
2021-09-07 18:00 - 20:00
Take a walk in Monkton Park with a bit of a difference. Join local artist Kirsty Jones with Chippenham Museum to explore the park’s riverside paths, open spaces and architectural views. Experiment with different drawing exercises and mediums to capture your evening stroll.
This workshop is inspired by the museum’s exhibition, as local Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert was a frequent visitor to Monkton House.
At this session you will receive a pack with pencils, charcoal and plenty of paper. Meet at the town bridge entrance to Monkton Park.
6pm – 8pm
£15, book here

Allsorts Community Choir
2021-09-07 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
We’re a fun Community Choir who meet on Tuesday’s, 7.30pm, at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Chippenham.
First two sessions FREE, £3 per session once joined. Auditions, music reading, & experience NOT necessary! Enthusiasm, commitment, & a good sense of fun essential!
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.
Quote from one of our choir members: “I love coming to choir on a Tuesday evening, it is always very joyful and friendly and we sing some great songs, being led by the wonderful Marius.”

Kilvert’s Langley Burrell - a free trail
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-19
From 10 to 19 September, the free trail ‘Kilvert’s Langley Burrell’ encourages you to explore this scenic village on the outskirts of Chippenham through the eyes of Victorian diarist Rev. Francis Kilvert. Through Kilvert’s diary entries, step back to the 1870s as you retrace his steps.
Information boards will guide you through the village, with an audio guide available to download from the museum’s website featuring excerpts from the diary read by Chair of the Kilvert Society Alan Brimson. As internet signal cannot be guaranteed, its recommended todownload the audio guide before visiting.
Langley Burrell is a pleasant walk or cycle ride from the centre of Chippenham. Please be considerate of residents and other road users if parking in the village or nearby.
Exhibition Kilvert’s World is open at Chippenham Museum until Saturday 9 October with free entry. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm, with a special late opening until 7pm on Thursday 9 September and 7 October.

Peacock Arts Trail
2021-09-11 - 2021-09-19
North-West Wiltshire’s Peacock Arts Trail flies again, from 11-19 September, and over 70 fabulous artists and craftspeople from Corsham, Chippenham and Melksham are taking part.

The free-to-visit event will see artists welcoming people into their studios, organising ‘real life’ workshops or (new for 2021) posting live virtual demos on the Peacock Arts Trail website.
There are also group events at venues including Corsham’s Almshouses and Pound Arts Centre; Chippenham’s Yelde Hall and King Alfred’s Hall, and Melksham’s Town Hall, amongst others. Look out for displays of work in windows lining Corsham and Chippenham’s town centres.
Chippenham High Street
Map of some of the Art in shop windows & free exhibitions in Chippenham (please also see the Peacock Arts Trail website for more details)
1 Gaynor Leverett-Jacques – Mailboxes, The Bridge (24/7)
2 Penny Richman & Greg Tull – Grounded Café, Bath Road (Every day 9am-10pm)
3 Knitting Ninja – High Street bollards (24/7)
4 Kathy Hutton – Refashion My Town, Borough Parade (24/7)
5 Mrs. Mosley’s Posies – Paprika, Borough Parade (24/7)
6 Yarn Peacock – Helen Osbourne-Swan, Town Hall, High Street (Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 9.30-3pm)
7 Lucia Lovett, Julie Bolton, Galit Litvak-Watson and Cheryl Cork – Kandu Arts, Emery Gate
(Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Sunday 10am-4pm)
8 Deirdre Elphick – Coiffure, Market Place (24/7)
9 Meryl Kelsey-Masters – Sarah-Jaynes Cafe, Market Place, Window 24/7 (Cafe closed Sun/Mon)
10 Skydog Glass – Stitch Express, Market Place (24/7)
11 Barking Hen Jewellery – Chippenham Museum, Market Place (Mon to Sat 10am-4pm)
12 Lucia Lovett – The Sweet Shop – Market Place (24/7)
13 Efergies Exhibition – An exhibition of new works (Supported by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, Chippenham Museum, Chippenham ACE & Rag and Bone Arts CIC) featuring Dominic Clare, Charlie Graham-May, Sam Heath, Helen Osbourne-Swan, Glyn Overton, Sam Perry, Clifton Powell, Bob Rudd, Jennifer Rudd at the Yelde Hall – Market Place/Shambles (10am-4pm, 11-12 & 15-19 September)
14 Crazy Crotchet & Nutty Knitting – Boston Burger (10.30am-2.30pm & 4.30pm-10pm, 13-19 September (Closed Sundays))
15 Helen Swan – Da’s Barbershop, Market Place (24/7)
16 Mrs. Moseley’s Posies – Nature’s Solutions, Market Place (24/7)
17 Independent Artist Group – King Alfred Hall – next to St. Andrew’s Church (10am-3pm on 11 & 12 September)
18 Mary Quarmby – Hand of Glory, Market Place (24/7)
19 Karen Gilgar – Scrawlrbox (next door to Jubilee Building), 31 The Causeway (24/7)
20 Greg Tull – 53 The Causeway (next door to Edward & Alan) (24/7)
21 Bloeman & Blue, Libby Mornement, Edwards & Alan – 52 The Causeway (24/7)
22 Jennifer Rudd – Chippenham Library window (24/7)

Look out for paper copies of the map in town – you can download a pdf version of the below information here – Peacock Arts Trail Chippenham artists

For more information about the whole Peacock Arts Trail, including details about the individual artists involved visit – www.peacockartstrail.co.uk

Follow #PeacockArtsTrail21 on social media via –
Instagram: @peacockartstrail
Facebook: @peacockartstrail
Twitter: @peacocktrail

Effigies Exhibition
2021-09-11 10:00 - 16:00
An exhibition of new works at The Yelde, showcasing ten of Chippenham’s brilliant local artists. Part of the 10 day Peacock Arts Exhibition, celebrating and showcasing the breadth of skill and artistic talent in North Wiltshire.

The artists include –Dominic Clare, Charlie Graham-May, Sam Heath, Helen Osbourne-Swan, Glyn Overton, Sam Perry, Clifton Powell, Bob Rudd and Jennifer Rudd at the Yelde Hall – Market Place/Shambles (10am-4pm, 11-12 & 15-19 September)

Some of the work will be for sale, and the artists will be present in shifts, for you to meet.

Kindly supported by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, Chippenham Town Council’s Museum, the Arts and Cultural Events Group (Chippenham ACE) and Rag and Bone Arts CIC.

Walk of Life
2021-09-18 07:30 - 18:00
Walk a marathon your way for patients, families & staff at RUH Bath.
The last year and a half has highlighted just how amazing our NHS is. Our incredible staff at RUH Bath have been working tirelessly every day to support patients, families, and each other throughout.
They have never stopped going the extra mile for us, and now it’s our turn.
Join our canal walk with family and friends on Saturday 18th September and challenge yourself to the full marathon or 10 mile route. You’ll be guaranteed beautiful countryside views!
Walk of Life Canal Walk registration – https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/WalkofLifeCanalWalk
If you’d prefer to go at your own pace, take part in the virtual marathon and walk 26.2 miles throughout the month of September.
Virtual Walk of Life registration – https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/WalkofLife2021
Sign up today and make every step matter for your local NHS hospital. Entry includes a t-shirt, a finishers medal, resources and much more.

Kilvert’s World Curator Tours
2021-09-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
On Saturday 18 September, join one of four special free Curator’s Tours of exhibition Kilvert’s World at Chippenham Museum for Heritage Open Days.
Join a member of the Curation team to find out more about how the exhibition was brought together and some of the stories behind its key objects, including two of Kilvert’s original diaries on loan from the National Library of Wales. Please note the exhibition deals with some adult themes. Booking is essential for these free tours at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm either online or by calling 01249 705020.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture.
Exhibition Kilvert’s World is open at Chippenham Museum until Saturday 9 October with free entry. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm, with a special late opening until 7pm on Thursday 9 September and 7 October.
