One Chippenham

Collection Conversations: Mark Golder
2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
In May’s edition of our art talk series educator and collector Mark Golder will discuss the influential but little known artist Stephen Russ. Russ was one of the Bath Academy of Art’s longest serving tutors, teaching printmaking and design for over thirty years. Russ designed numerous recognisable book covers including servals for Penguin, his most iconic being the phoenix he designed for the cover of D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover in 1960.
Free, booking essential
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.
Image: Study for These Horned Islands, 1962, Stephen Russ (1919-1983), crayon on paper

The Budapest Cafe Orchestra
2025-05-17 19:30 - 22:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A fantastic concert of inspiring and fun music by the very best musicians: “Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own, Budapest Café Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief.”

Rotary Classic Car and Bike Run
2025-05-18 | Calne Leisure Centre Car Park
In May 2023 the ‘Blues Brothers’ drove in the annual Classic Car and bike run – Will they be back or will another amazing duo be our guests?
This year’s Classic Car and Bike Run takes place on Sunday 18th May and will follow a 70 mile.
Classic Cars and Bikes start arriving at 8am at Calne Leisure Centre, SN11 0SP Car Park, with breakfast available and provided by Calne Lions. The best opportunity for the public to see all the cars and wave them off at the start is between 8am and 10am at Calne Leisure Centre.
The route will go through some of the finest Wiltshire countryside, with a coffee stop in the Greenhouse Coffee Shop and Restaurant Corsham SN13 9RD and finish at Sheldon School Chippenham SN14 6HJ
Dogs are welcome on a short lead and of course there are prizes for the Best Dressed Driver/Passengers, Cutest dog, Presidents Favourite Car and the best Teddy or other much loved toy.
The event is open to cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles that are 25 years or older. The number of entrants will be limited to 100 to prevent bunching on the route and to facilitate parking both before the run and at the coffee stop. Entry costs are £32.00 per car and £16.00 per motorcycle.
Contact details for anyone wishing to enter are :-
Kate Tompkins Event Secretary calnerotaryclassicrun@gmail.com

Kingston House Activity Days
2025-05-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Kingston House Care Home, Lansdown Crescent, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9NP, United Kingdom
Drop in sessions for those aged 65 plus to join us for activities, entertainment and lunch.
10am – 2pm every week day.
Call to book (essential)

Monkton Park's Comic Books and Graphic Novel Scarecrow Trail 2025
2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Monkton Park Estate
Get ready to witness scarecrows like never before! Step into a world where comic book heroes and graphic novel characters come to life in an epic showdown of creativity and imagination. Join us as scarecrows transform into powerful superheroes, cunning villains, and everything in between.
Monkton Park’s 15th annual Scarecrow Trail is taking place on the 17th and 18th of May. This hugely popular event sees people from all over Chippenham and beyond descending on the Monkton Park Estate. With over 40 scarecrows, it is one of the biggest trails in the area.
Trail sheets are available from Monkton Park School, The Tenth Hole Tea Room and Londis from 10am to 5pm on both days.
On Saturday 17th May there’s an also a BBQ, bar and family fun day happening at Monkton Park School as part of the annual scarecrow trail – and on Sunday 18th May refreshments also available.

John Eaves: Off Beat
2025-05-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Introducing ‘John Eaves: Off Beat’, an exhibition of paintings, drawings, and collages by John Eaves RWA, now in his 90s.
Curated by Nick Moore from works selected directly from John’s studio, the exhibition spans over fifty years of non-figurative art rooted in the inherent geometry of the landscape and shaped by an improvisational, intuitive approach to painting.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2025-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Launched in September 2023, our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a fabulous selection of feel-good songs. No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Rethink Football
2025-05-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Stanley Park
A weekly friendly kickabout for men 18+ to team up and be part of a safe group where they can talk openly and freely without judgement.

Every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30pm
Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham, SN15 3RR
£4 per session

Please contact David if you are interested or have any questions
Tel: 07483 913159
Email: david.scourfield@rethink.org

Drama improvisation 18+
2025-05-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘The most fun I have all week – I haven’t laughed so much in ages’
Alternate Monday’s at the Cause Arts Centre 7-9pm
Improvisation Workshops delivered by Laura.
If you’re interested but not sure what it is – just come and watch a session and have a cup of tea!
Come and join a lovely bunch of local budding thespians, who like to mess about, play games, take part in drama exercises and generally have fun while learning how to think on the spot, make up scenes and not be restricted by the script.
You’ll explore scenes, develop strong characters then improvise the content with some idea of the outcomes – Mike Leigh style. Some of our short form games are like ‘Who’s line is it anyway’ if you’re old enough to remember that!
If you have always wanted to try some drama, but are not sure that you want to commit, just pop in and do the bits that you want to, or just come and watch a session. We’d love you to join us – and can guarantee that you’ll meet some brilliant and supportive people along the way.

Basic introduction, get to know each other, ground rules for improv and how to let your brain avoid filtering (too much)
Introduction to creating characters to use in scenes – emphasis on the physical. Levels of performance style – 1-10
Further character development – using the voice to compliment the physical. Tone, pitch, accent. Introducing costume for characters.
How to respond to offers and add value to a scene. Can we develop a plot using the people that we have found?
What do we need to do to become more believable? What clues can other actors give each other when in an improvised scene?
Feedback – audience to watch. Teens invited to join us.

£65 for 5 week blocks
Block 1 – Monday January 6th and 20th, Feb 3rd, March 3rd and 17th
Block 2 – Monday April 7th, May 19th, June 2nd and 16th July 7th.
(Thursday evening Improv Slams also running at the Old Road Tavern 7.30 – 9pm £10 – drop in on second Thursday of the month if you can’t commit to blocks and want to do short form only. January 9th, Feb 13th, March 13th, April 10th, May 8th, June 12th. No booking needed)

Beginners Art workshops
2025-05-20 09:30 - 23:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners.
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting) – November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with ours.
(Please note: all Improvers courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners)
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Improvers Art workshops
2025-05-20 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘A really friendly place to learn from experienced people’
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners. Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.30pm
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting)- November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with ours.
Please note: all courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners.
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Free Walking Netball Sessions in Chippenham
2025-05-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Join us for Walking Netball – a low-impact version of the game where you walk instead of run. Perfect for all abilities!

Stay active in a fun, supportive environment
Meet new people and socialise
Enjoy a free cuppa and chat after each session
FREE weekly indoor sessions

No experience needed – everyone welcome!
Contact: rachael.cornish@wiltshire.gov.uk for more information

Chippenham & Caine Good Afternoon Choir
2025-05-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Love to sing? Want to make friends? Come along to Pewsham Community Centre Tuesdays between 1.30-3.30pm. Taken by the wonderful Matt Finch. It’s all about having fun and singing in the afternoon!
Matt runs 4 popular Good Afternoon Community Choirs every week and loves the fun of singing together and making amazing music during the afternoons. Matt lives in Bath where he is well-known as Musical Director of the Bath Light Operatic Group, you may well have attended one of their wonderful shows at the Bath Theatre Royal in years past. All Good Afternoon Choir members enjoy singing Matt’s very special arrangements, especially at the Big Sings when all the Good Afternoon Choirs join together to sing in one venue.
A warm welcome awaits any new members, there are NO auditions and everyone is welcome! There is no charge for attending your first rehearsal. Come alone or with a friend – either way Matt and the Choir will be pleased to meet you. You will be joining over 1,000 people singing at Good Afternoon Choirs around the South West and beyond!
Membership forms are available to collect at every rehearsal. The choir rehearsals are in 4 terms of 10 weeks and members pay £58 per term – this covers room and piano hire, music, admin and musician fees. You do not need to join at the start of a term, you can simply come along to any rehearsal and pick up a membership form should you wish to join the choir – your fee will then be worked out for the remainder of that term.
If you have any questions about the Choir please contact Tracey or Karin via email gac@grenvillemusic.co.uk or tel 01761 472468.

Free Weekly Walking Football Sessions
2025-05-20 14:45 - 15:45 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0BA
Are you looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people? Walking football might be just what you need! This slower and gentler version of the traditional game is designed to be inclusive – whether you’re a football enthusiast looking for a less intense way to enjoy the sport, or someone who’s never played before but wants to try something new, walking football offers a welcoming environment for everyone.
A great way to improve fitness, balance, and coordination whilst socialising and making new friends.
For more information about these free weekly sessions, please contact:

rachael.cornish@wiltshire.gov.uk
kev@doorwayproject.org.uk

Please note sessions run term times only.

The Village Singers
2025-05-20 19:15 - 21:15 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Love to sing?
The Village Singers are a community choir with members of all ages coming from the villages and towns around Chippenham. We have no auditions and we always welcome new members. We have been making music together since 2011.
We are united by our love of music and our love of fun but also through many shared emotional experiences. As well as performing in local churches we have had several wonderful tours including singing in Bruges, Paris, New York and Amsterdam.
We meet at St Andrew’s Church Chippenham every Tuesday during term time from 7.15pm-9.15pm.
Why not come along and have a free taster?
If you would like to try us, please email info@villagesingers.co.uk
Find out more by visiting our website: villagesingers.co.uk
2025 REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

7th January – 11th February rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
18th February:- NO REHEARSAL HALF TERM
25th February – 1st April rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
8th April & 15th April:- NO REHEARSAL EASTER BREAK
22nd April – 20th May rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
May 27th:- NO REHEARSAL HALF TERM
3rd June – 15th July rehearsals (7.15pm – 9.15pm)
SUMMER BREAK
2nd September – 23rd September rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
September 30th:- NO REHEARSAL HALF TERM
7th October – 16th December rehearsals (7.15pm- 9.15pm)
CHRISTMAS BREAK.

Allsorts Community Choir
2025-05-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, and there are no auditions; basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

She Can Be Active - Paddleboarding
2025-05-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Chippenham Sailing and Canoe Club
She Can Be Active Paddleboarding returns this May!
Join us next month for our She Can Be Active Paddleboarding sessions, specially designed for beginners, and expertly delivered by Phoenix Paddlesport. Enjoy a fun and friendly experience on the water with other women in Wiltshire! Our sessions take place on Wednesday evenings in Chippenham.
Don’t miss out—limited spaces are available!
Find out more and book week 1: https://ow.ly/ckq350VzZVk
Additional weeks via – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/wasp-wiltshire-swindon-sport-28485318149?

Drama Tots Rising Stars (for children age 18 months - 3 years)
2025-05-22 10:00 - 10:40 | Langley Burrell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom
Drama Tots provides award-winning drama, music and imaginative play classes for children aged 18 months to 5 Years. We run weekly classes, nursery sessions, parties and events.
We combine music, movement and creative play to allow your child to be imaginative, gain confidence and have fun in a friendly and nurturing environment.
We use a fantastic range of props, puppets and instruments to bring our adventures to life.
Become part of the Drama Tots family today and join us on a trip to the moon, build a sandcastle on the beach and even go for a ride on Santa’s sleigh! There are no limits to our adventures, the possibilities are endless!
The Drama Tots programme has been carefully written using the Early Year Foundations Stage Curriculum.

Rediscover the Past through Audio
2025-05-22 10:15 - 15:00 | Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
 Great opportunity for neurodiverse young people
 A set of cassettes tapes from the 1980s which haven’t been accessible for many years have just been digitised as part of the Sounds of the South West project.
 Be the first to find out the content in these oral histories, become skilled in the technical aspects of working with audio material, get creative using the contents as a starting point, with the chance to be mentored by experienced practitioners who will support you every step of the way.
 You’ll be able to create something special to share with others, learn new skills, have fun, and maybe make some new friends. Come and enjoy spending time in a calm, accepting and welcoming environment.
Join the sessions in person or online if you’d prefer.
The project will run every Thursday from 10.15am-3pm from 20th March to 22nd May. We can pay the cost of your travel to and from the Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre too.
Contact Gianna Torchia, Project Administrator, for further information. Email: gianna.torchia@wiltshire.gov.uk or tel: 01249 705500
Sounds of the South West has been made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Chippenham Memory Cafe
2025-05-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Our first café opened in 2009 as a meeting place for people with dementia and their families, at a time when there were few opportunities to socialise with others affected. Since then our seven cafés have developed into much-valued social and information-gathering occasions where people can strike up friendships, chat informally to professionals, find out more about dementia and support from a wide range of speakers, and enjoy refreshments and entertainment.
Chippenham Memory café meets fortnightly for activities, chat, and a chance to catch up informally with dementia professionals. As well as the general café, there is also a quieter area where couples can sit and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment.
Find out more and book here.

Drama Tots Bright Stars (for children age 3-5 years)
2025-05-22 11:00 - 11:45 | Langley Burell Village Hall, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LL, United Kingdom

Dementia Care & Homecare Workshop
2025-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 | 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, SN15 3RS, 15 Forest Gate, Chippenham, ENG, SN15 3RS, United Kingdom
Are you an unpaid carer or supporting a loved one at home? We’re here for YOU.
Dementia care is an area where families often face emotional, physical, and mental challenges while trying to support their loved ones. Join our FREE community workshops designed to give you practical skills, confidence & support in your caregiving journey.
Dementia Care: Practical advice on caring for a loved one with dementia
CPR Awareness: Life-saving skills everyone should know
What’s Homecare: Understanding the benefits of professional support and the journey
Refreshments included — limited seats available, so please book early!

Painting Smiles Together - Children's Draw & Paint Class in Chippenham
2025-05-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Unleash your child’s creativity with this exciting Kids Drawing and Painting Class! Join me every other Thursday evening from 6 to 7 PM during the school term. In each class, the kids choose the subject for the session, and together we’ll draw and paint, allowing each child to create their own unique piece of art.
What to Expect:
Guided Creativity: I will demonstrate how to draw and paint the chosen subject, guiding the kids step-by-step. However, I encourage them to ‘make it their own’ and explore their creativity, rather than just copying my example
Skill Development: Through repetition and practice, students will gain confidence and learn new skills in every session
Artwork to Take Home: Each child will create their own masterpiece to take home after every class
All Materials Provided: There’s no need to bring anything except clothes that can get a bit messy. I’ll supply all the art materials!
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Exhibition in August: As we approach the next summer holidays (2025), we will prepare for a proper art exhibition where the children can display their art work in a professional manner, to exhibit to the general public as well as friends and family.
Class Details:

Location: Sheldon Road Church, Audley Road, Chippenham
Cost: £30 per month
Schedule: Every other Thursday, 6 – 7 PM​
Approx age 7-11 years old.

Why Join Me?

Creative Fun: These classes are both fun and challenging, designed to inspire creativity and artistic expression.
Safe Environment: I am fully DBS-checked, so you can leave your kids with me for the hour with peace of mind.
Affordable Pricing: Only £30 per month. The first payment is taken on 1 September and then monthly on a rolling basis. Each payment covers all classes that fall within that month.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity for your child to develop their artistic skills in a fun, supportive environment. Spaces are limited, so sign up today and secure your spot
Term Dates up to end of July 2025:
30 January
13 February
27 Feb
13 March
27 March
24 April
8 May
22 May
5 June
19 June
3 July
17 July
