One Chippenham

Robin Ince - Live! Online for Fringe Feb
2021-02-27 20:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Online
Join us for an evening with the incredible Robin Ince – you may know him from his many podcasts with Josie Long, Prof Brian Cox and others or from his many appearances on the BBC.
He is delightfully shambolic and funny, you’re in for an absolute treat. Introduced by our very own Wil Hodgson.
Book your FREE ticket here. Once you have booked you will be sent all the details required to watch the show via Zoom.

Chippenham Ukuleles Play & Singalong
2021-02-27 19:00 - 20:45 | Online
Chippenham Ukuleles Play & Singalong – Saturday 27 February 2021, 7:30-8:45pm
Join in on your ukulele or just singalong to 11 songs which were old favourites back in the day when we met monthly at the Three Crowns. Ukuleles players of all levels, and those who just want to sing are welcome. We made recordings of the featured songs before this latest lockdown which we hope will make it feel more like a proper session!
Read more information and book here.

Museum Jukebox Premier
2021-02-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual event
Join Chippenham Museum for a special Fringe Feb premier of the Museum Jukebox with a commissioned piece of music by Cressida Nash made possible through funding from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity. The recorded performance responds to our online exhibition Loose Threads: The Don Little Collection X Bath Textile Artists.
The Museum Jukebox is a new way to experience the collections and exhibitions of Chippenham Museum.

Photography Live Q&A with The Photo Club
2021-02-27 13:00 | Online
Do you have any burning questions about photography or the Family FUN Activity pack made especially for #FringeFeb available on this site? Join professional photographer, Kez from The Photo Club, who will answer your questions and help inspire you to take more photographs!
Kez started The Photo Club in 2018 after being a freelance photographer and qualified youth worker. She has 10 years of photography experience to share with you. This Q&A is open for all ages, Kez teaches photography from ages 7 years up and is passionate about sharing her knowledge with everyone.
Please drop any questions you have for Kez here: GOOGLE FORM
Book a ticket to attend the live Q&A here.

Ukulele Beginner Session
2021-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Ukulele Beginner Session – Saturday 27 February 2021, 12 noon – 1:00pm
Wendy Carter Bee, a core member of Chippenham Ukuleles and the charity gig band Junction 17, will help get you started on the ukulele with some easy chords, strumming patterns and tips. By the end you will play a song or two!
This introductory level ukulele session will liven up your Saturday! It will be fun and educational, providing information and guidance on basic ukulele chords and strums. During the session you will play some easy 2 or 3 chord songs. The music will be provided before the event. You will be able to meet others and ask questions if you are just starting out on the uke and need a bit of advice.
Read more information and register here.

Beer Mat Poets
2021-02-26 19:30 - 20:45 | Online
Beer Mat Poets – Friday 26 February 2021, 7:30-8:45pm
Join Three Crowns ‘poet-in-residence’ Rob Jones & friends for a fun evening. There will be some poetic entertainment – and you will get a chance to write your own bite-sized, pub-themed short poems.

Read more information and register to join the event here.

Sketchbook Making and Keeping
2021-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Create your own sketchbook and fill it using a selection of drawing techniques with Artist Kirsty Jones, who will also share her own collection of sketchbooks. We will be blind drawing, drawing with both hands, making rubbings and much more! All to strengthen your seeing capabilities and loosed up your drawings. All ages welcome!

For this activity you will need: Paper, scissors, elastic band, cardboard (cereal packet is good), pens, pencils, crayons, (ink and paint optional) and some objects from home to draw.
Book your FREE place here: – https://buytickets.at/generousheartart/484701

PLAYBILL! Join Allsorts Community Choir for a Music Hall themed sing-a-long on Zoom
2021-02-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Virtual event
Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and Girls!
It’s with great pleasure that Allsorts Community Choir, led by the most musically, musical, music-making man, Marius Frank, invite you to join us for a lyrically lovely, sometimes lively, sometimes serenely, but always fun, sing-a-long, covering the hits (and possibly misses?!) of the Music Hall era.
On Tuesday 23rd February at 7.30pm, in the comfort of your own home, twirl your feather boas, flip up your top hat, get ready to sing your hearts out (it’s okay, everyone’s muted so only your neighbours will hear you!) and kick up your heels to the likes of ‘The Old Bull and Bush’, ‘Daisy Daisy’, ‘The Laughing Policeman’, and many, many more!
So, Don’t Dilly Dally on the Way, join us for this free event by simply clicking this Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86536035942?pwd=[REDACTED] (clicking the link should suffice but just in case ID 865 3603 5942 password 864832)
Like the Music Hall genre, Allsorts choir is for all sorts of people. We have fun singing and have enjoyed keeping ourselves entertained online each week, but have missed performing, so Marius came up with the idea to open up a session for friends and family, and friends of those friends and family, to join us for a themed evening. This way we can at least keep everyone’s spirits up with the bonus of us coming to you rather than you coming to us! So, Pack Up Your Troubles and we’ll see you there!

Autistic Adults
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autistic Adults workshop will explore positive lives for Autistic adults. Designed for late diagnosis / waiting for diagnosis adults, partners, families and professionals. The session will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 16th February on Zoom lasting 90 minutes + Q&A time.
Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Half Term: Greetings from Chippenham
2021-02-13 - 2021-02-21 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A half term week of fun on a postcard theme! Inspired by Chippenham Museum’s current online exhibition Loose Threads, explore Chippenham by postcard. Download family activities and follow our online how-to videos to design your own postcard to send to a loved one. Discover mirror writing, perspective drawing and more!
Chippenham Museum’s online exhibition Loose Threads is a celebration of Chippenham’s heritage with creative responses by Bath Textile Artists to the Don Little Collection. A well-regarded local figure, Donald Little bequeathed to Chippenham Museum his vast collection of postcards, photographs and ephemera relating to the town.
Chippenham Museum is a Chippenham Town Council facility with free entry, two floors of galleries and level access throughout. When out of lockdown, the museum is open 10am – 4pm every day except Sunday.

Online Talk: A Postcard From Chippenham
2021-02-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Enjoy a nostalgic journey through a selection of Chippenham postcards with Chippenham Museum. Featuring postcards from our Loose Threads online exhibition, join us as we explore the joys of the postcard as a means of communication and spotlight on the past.
Booking is essential for this free talk. The talk will take place via Zoom and is approximately 45 minutes followed by the opportunity to ask questions. A link to join will be emailed to ticket holders the day before the talk (please check your junk and spam folders). We don’t want you to miss anything, please ensure you are familiar with Zoom and join in good time before the talk begins.
Loose Threads is a celebration of Chippenham’s heritage with creative responses by Bath Textile Artists to the Don Little Collection. A well regarded local figure, Donald Little bequeathed to Chippenham Museum his vast collection of postcards, photographs and ephemera relating to the town.
Chippenham Museum is a Chippenham Town Council facility with free entry, two floors of galleries and level access throughout. When out of lockdown, the museum is open 10am – 4pm every day except Sunday.

Autism and Self-Confidence
2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autistic and Self-Confidence workshop will explore how to improve self-confidence from an Autistic Perspective. The session will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 2nd February on Zoom lasting 60 minutes + Q&A time.
Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism and the School Day
2021-02-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autism and the School Day workshop will consider how the whole school day impacts Autistic children and how best to support them. The session will take place at 7.00pm on Monday 1st February on Zoom lasting 60 minutes + Q&A time.
Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Drama Improvisation and Acting
2021-01-27 19:00 - 2021-03-31 21:00
Come along and join our brilliant Chippenham actors who like to chat, play games and come up with nutty and brilliant scenes to make each other laugh out loud. It’s a welcome escape from the madness of the real world. If you’re keen to see what we do, but are not sure about taking part you could join us to watch and do the bits that you’re comfortable with or none at all! No pressure to do anything that is out of your comfort zone until you want to. But you’ll probably want to as it’s so much fun. We look forward to meeting you on zoom.

Loose Threads: The Don Little Collection X Bath Textile Artists
2021-01-22 - 2021-03-31 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Now available to visit online! A celebration of the heritage of Chippenham and the surrounding area, Loose Threads is a collaborative exhibition between Chippenham Museum and Bath Textile Artists.
The exhibition centres on the Don Little Collection. Donald Little lived in Chippenham his entire life and bequeathed to Chippenham Museum his vast collection of postcards, photographs and ephemera relating to the town. Alongside the collection will be works especially created by the Bath Textile Artists in response to different parts of the collection as diverse as Goss crested china, World War One postcards and Don’s personal family photographs. View the exhibition on Chippenham Museum’s website here.
Chippenham Museum has launched two online talks and a February half term activity linked to the exhibition – all free to enjoy from home until the museum can re-open again.
Chippenham Museum is a Chippenham Town Council facility. When back open, the museum is free entry with two floors of galleries and level access throughout. Open 10am – 4pm every day except Sunday.
Image: ‘Patchwork of Life’ by Diane Jackson, featuring a photograph of Don Little, is one of the artworks by Bath Textile Artists in the exhibition.

Crazy Crochet & Nutty Knitting
2021-01-15 - 2021-03-07
Calling all yarn lovers… to create a crazily crocheted or nuttily knitted item to enter into our mad competition. Let your imagination run wild – silly hats, wacky animals… anything fun to help brighten these dull days.
Please visit our Facebook Page – Crazy Crochet & Nutty Knitting – you can post your creation there and finalists will be invited to drop off their work or post it to us by Sunday 7th March.
This competition is part of Fringe February. Winners chosen by public vote. Entries will be displayed in a Chippenham shop window as soon as lockdown is lifted.

A Nativity for Chippenham
2020-12-20 | Virtual event
This year’s Nativity from Sheldon Road Methodist Church is planned to be a video presentation. ‘A Nativity for Chippenham’ is scheduled to be published on December 20th via both the Sheldon Road, Methodist Church’s website and Facebook page.

Keep It Cosy
2020-12-16 | Virtual event
This Christmas why not get involved in the Forever Friends Appeal Keep It Cosy fundraising day on Wednesday 16 December (or any day that suits you) and help show how much you care for the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH).
From festive knitwear, to coffee morning catch-ups and film nights, why not Keep It Cosy your way, and raise some funds for patients and RUH Heroes who save lives on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and every day.
Whether you take part at home, school or by video calling, when you register to take part, you’ll receive an activity pack full of tips and ideas to help you navigate the world of virtual fundraising.
To find out more information and register to take part visit here.

Autism in the Classroom
2020-12-15 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autism in the Classroom workshop is FREE and aimed at families, schools and professionals. Explore ideas to help support Autistic children in the classroom. Sessions will take place on Zoom at 7.00pm for 45 minutes on the following dates: –

Tuesday 15th December
Tuesday 12th January
Tuesday 24th February

Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism for Kids & Teens
2020-12-14 19:00 - 19:45 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Winter.
The Autism for Kids & Teens workshop is FREE and aimed for children and teens to watch together with their families/careers. Learn about Autistic strengths and challenges. Sessions will last 45 minutes and take place on Zoom on the following dates/times: –

7.00pm – Monday 14th December
11.00am – Saturday 16th January

Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Chippenham Art Fair
2020-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Come and see a range of local artists displaying and selling their work.
This event is now taking place on Sunday 6th December between 10am and 3pm at King Alfred Hall, by St Andrews Church in Market place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT.
Visit the Chippenham Art group on Facebook for more information and to see the work of the different stall holders attending the fair.
You can also purchase artwork directly from the Facebook group – or if you have any further questions you can email ChippenhamArt@gmail.com.

Chippenham Craft Market
2020-12-05 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Come and see a range of local artists and crafters displaying their work. A perfect time to buy your Christmas gifts whilst supporting local independent businesses.
This event is taking place on Saturday 5th December between 10am and 3pm at King Alfred Hall, by St Andrews Church in Market place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT.
Visit the Chippenham Crafters group on Facebook for more information and to see the work of the different stall holders attending the fair.
You can also purchase their craft directly from the Facebook group – or if you have any further questions you can email ChippenhamArt@gmail.com.

Special Screening of War Horse on Remembrance Sunday
2020-11-11 06:30 - 21:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
Reel Cinema in Chippenham are hosting a special screening of the critically acclaimed and international smash-hit play War Horse this Remembrance Sunday (12A).
The National Theatre Live will broadcast the recording, based on the Michael Morpurgo novel, at cinemas across the UK.
War Horse tells the story of a young boy called Albert and his horse Joey, set against the backdrop of the First World War. The movie adaptation of War Horse – famously used the Wiltshire village of Castle Combe as a backdrop to scenes in the film.
At the outbreak of World War One, Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Now seen by more than 8 million people around the world, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-size puppets by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

Lisa Burger, joint chief executive of the National Theatre, said: “At a time when live performance is scarce and much missed due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19, we aim to continue to bring the best of British theatre to cinema audiences around the country.”
The screening will take place at 6.30pm on November 11. Tickets £15/£12.50. To book tickets visit the Reel Cinema website here. For further information about National Theatre Live visit www.ntlive.com

Spot the Pumpkin Walk
2020-10-31 17:00 - 20:00
This year, instead of the traditional ‘Trick or Treat’ night, Monkton Park Estate are holding a “Spot the Pumpkin Walk” – a socially distanced, COVID-19 safe, community event for local children.
Children can dress up and walk around the estate to spot lit up Pumpkins instead of receiving sweets from the neighbours. If you still like to treat your kids, you could always give them a sweet every time they spot a pumpkin!
If you live in Monkton Park please join in by placing a lit up pumpkin outside your house!

Autism and self confidence workshop (16+)
2020-10-29 19:30 - 20:30
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The Autism and self confidence workshop for aged 16+ will take place on Zoom at 3pm on the 29th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Supporting Autism in mainstream schools workshop
2020-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
Supporting Autism in mainstream schools workshop will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 29th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Supporting Emotions workshop
2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The Supporting Emotions workshop will take place on Zoom at 3pm on the 28th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism and Self-confidence for aged 10+
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
Autism and Self-confidence for aged 10+ will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 28th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism in the classroom workshop
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The second of these is Autism in the classroom. Learn the strengths of Autistic pupils, and how to improve their school day. For families and all involved in education.
It’s a free workshop that will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 27th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism Explained for children & teens
2020-10-26 13:00 - 14:00
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The first of these is Autism Explained for children & teens. This workshop is designed for families to explore Autism together in an accessible, gentle and enjoyable way (aged 8+).
It’s a free workshop that will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 26th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop
