Summer Swimming - Crash Courses
2022-08-08 09:00 - 2022-08-12 11:00 (Europe/London) | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Neptune Aquatic’s small-group intensive swimming crash courses at Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool are suitable for children aged 3 years+ and are the perfect way to introduce your young child to a swimming lessons environment or build on skills learned in weekly lessons. We currently offer crash courses (with a maximum of 6 children in each class) for our Ducklings, Turtles and Jellyfish stages (equivalent to Swim England Stages 1-4.) All courses are 5 days, with children swimming every morning for 25 minutes. We welcome all swimmers, including those who do not currently swim with Neptune Swim School.
Session times:
9:00-9:30
9:30-10:00
10:00-10:30
10:30-11:00

Chippenham Film Club's August screening
2022-08-08 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Chippenham Film Club’s next offering is the classic British dark-comedy, Withnail and I; a film with such popular appeal, it would probably be unfair to describe it as a cult film.
The film will be shown at The Reel Chippenham on Monday 8th August, curtain goes up at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available through the film club’s website – https://chippenhamfilmclub.co.uk/

An Avon Ginko
2022-08-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Town Bridge, Chippenham Town Bridge, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EX, United Kingdom
A walking, watching, writing, short poetry experience!
A “ginko” is a traditional activity in Japan, and is the term for going on a walk, in a group, specifically to write poetry.
Come and write short poems with us, on a walk along the Chippenham Avon and its environs. There’ll be plenty of time to stop, stare, and take notes along a maximum of 2.5 miles distance. We’ll then sit down outside (under outside cover according to weather) to finish three-line Japanese-style “haiku”, or other short poems. A hot or cold drink will be included in the ticket price. At all points there will be plenty of one-to-one guidance, from published poets and experienced tutors Alan Summers and Karen Hoy of Call of the Page.
Seasons are important in Japanese poetry. We will be leading a summer, autumn, winter, and spring walking writing workshop. You can book for the first one, a summer ginko, below. Anticipate dragonflies, swans, lily pads, and willow trees.
Date: Saturday August 13th 2022
Time: 10 am to 1 pm
We start and end at Chippenham Town Bridge (less than 5 minutes walk from Chippenham station, and car parks). The bridge postcode is SN15 1EX.
Maximum group size: 10
Tickets: £38 full price, including a hot or cold drink. An early bird rate of £34 applies until Sunday 7th August 2022.
Bursaries: We have a free bursary place and a half-price place on each ginko. Please contact us for details of qualifying for these. As well as affordability and income level we take into consideration social benefit, for instance if you are bereaved, or are requiring “social prescribing”.
Find out more –
https://www.callofthepage.org/events/avon-ginko-workshops/

Garden Party at St Andrew's Lodge
2022-08-17 14:00 - 16:00 | St Andrew’s Lodge, The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HN
Join us for our annual summer party!
Enjoy live music, traditional ice-creams, Pimms and Fizz at St Andrew’s Lodge.
Celebrate with Churchill Retirement Living come rain or shine! If we’re unlucky with the weather we’ll carry on in the Owners’ Lounge instead.

Whole Day Life Drawing
2022-08-18 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join Charlie in the beautiful Cause Arts Centre auditorium, to drink fresh coffee and indulge in a whole day of Life Drawing with other keen artists.
Beginners welcome – tutoring dependent on need. Select how much tuition you receive – experienced artists can be left to draw. Please let us know your expectations.
£65 – all materials, easels and drinks provided. As a small social enterprise, we have no core funding and do all the work ourselves. We keep our costs as low as we are able, while paying our experienced practitioners and related company costs.
Payment by balance transfer – please email ragandbonearts@gmail.com to book your place and get transfer details.
Places are limited to 14 due to resources and to make the experience the best it can be.
We look forward to seeing you.

Creative Carers Chippenham
2022-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Explore your creative side with our friendly carer groups. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun. Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch.
20 January, 17 February, 17 March
11.00am–2.00pm
King Alfred Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Market Place

One Chord Wonder
2022-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
One Chord Wonders are here and ready to play you all your post punk and new wave favourites!
For more information, please visit: https://www.consticlub.co.uk/regular-events/

Summer Swimming - Crash Courses
2022-08-22 09:00 - 2022-08-26 11:00 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Neptune Aquatic’s small-group intensive swimming crash courses at Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool are suitable for children aged 3 years+ and are the perfect way to introduce your young child to a swimming lessons environment or build on skills learned in weekly lessons.
We currently offer crash courses (with a maximum of 6 children in each class) for our Ducklings, Turtles and Jellyfish stages (equivalent to Swim England Stages 1-4.) All courses are 5 days, with children swimming every morning for 25 minutes.
We welcome all swimmers, including those who do not currently swim with Neptune Swim School.
Session times all take place between 9-11am:
Session 1 – 9:00-9:30am
Session 2 – 9:30-10:00am
Session 3 – 10:00-10:30am
Session 4 – 10:30-11:00am

Tiny Forest Carbon Storage Training Webinar
2022-08-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Are you interested in getting involved with the Tiny Forest in Monkton Park? There is no commitment, just get involved in the things that interest you. Great for individuals, families, schools and groups.
Learn how to monitor Carbon Storage in your Tiny Forest, an important metric that informs us how much atmospheric carbon trees can capture at this webinar. The webinar is an open invitation for you to learn to monitor Tiny Forests. No previous experience on the topic is required! And no specific background needed to be part of this research.
Carbon measuring will take place between 17-25 September.

Cause Music Café
2022-08-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
7 musical acts performing Jazz, Folk and classic songs

Rod Stewart tribute at The Pewsham
2022-08-27 19:00 - 23:30 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
The best Rod Stewart tribute act in the UK is at The Pewsham on Saturday 27th August
Tickets £45 for a three course dinner and Rod
Please contact events@thepewsham.com
for tickets and more information

Chippenham River Festival
2022-08-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Wiltshire
The return of the Chippenham River Festival is on Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2022 from 10am-4pm
Bringing you an Artisan market, community stalls, a duck race, Tree high ropes activity, Boat trips and Stand up paddle boarding.
Find out more information and book the high ropes and paddle boarding here.

Lego Club
2022-09-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
Every Saturday from 2-4pm and Thursdays 3.30-4.30pm
Up to 10 children age 6-12, under 8’s must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Glow Mama Fitness Class
2022-09-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Chippenham Town Football Club, Bristol road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LR, United Kingdom
Glow Mama Fitness Class is calling all Mums from Chippenham and the surrounding areas. New term time bookings are open for pre & postnatal fitness classes that are baby and toddler friendly.
Image Source: Glow Mama Fitness Class’s Facebook Page
This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Babies and toddlers up to the age of 5 are welcome.
Glow Mama Fitness classes start at 10:00am at Chippenham Town Football Club.
Places are limited, if you want more information or to book your place please visit: www.glowmamafitness.co.uk

Allsorts Community Choir
2022-09-06 19:30 - 21:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Allsorts Community Choir at Sheldon Melodist Church:
Allsorts Community Choir are opening auditions, music reading, experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm, commitment, and a good sense of fun are essential.
The first two sessions are FREE, once you have signed up, it is £3 per session.
For more information, please visit: https://www.allsortschippenham.co.uk/

Chippenham Chamber Summer Event
2022-09-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
Join the Chippenham Chamber of Commerce for drinks and canapés – a perfect opportunity to take a moment out of your busy day to meet fellow business owners based in and around Chippenham.
The details: –

Where: The Angel Hotel, Chippenham
When: Wednesday 7 September, 5-7pm
Book your spot here.
The cost is free for members of the Chamber and £10 for non members.
Not yet a member? – Membership costs £108 (incl. of VAT) for the year.

Drinks are sponsored by Monahans Chartered Accountants and canapés sponsored by the Chamber.
Find out more about the Chippenham Chamber by visiting our website or send us an email.

Heritage Open Day 2022: Hidden on the High Street
2022-09-10 10:00 - 11:00 | The Neeld
Join our free guided tour to explore areas of the historical Neeld and Town Hall which are usually off-limits. Learn about our fascinating history and find out more about our exciting plans for the future.
For more information, please visit: https://neeld.co.uk/whats-on/heritage-open-day-hidden-on-the-high-street/

Old Time Sailors
2022-09-10 20:00 - 23:00 | The Neeld
Join us for a night of sea shanties, rum, dancing, shenanigans and good times. Journey back and become a sailor for an epic night with Captain Nicholas and his 17 strong crew of musicians.
Every member of the audience receives a copy of the Sunday Sailor, a newspaper-shaped program which includes the lyrics to all the songs, in order to sing-along and become a Sailor for one epic night!
Please note this is a standing event for over 18s
To book tickets, please visit: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/159355

Script acting - online
2022-09-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Online
‘It gently stretches our abilities, while making it fun’
3 x 6 week Acting projects delivered online to the comfort of your home.
Covid gave our improvisation group a chance to try out lots of techniques for radio and script acting and we liked it. We produced a 50 minute piece for Malmesbury Community Radio to great success.
For those of you who can’t make it on person, have childcare or mobility difficulties or just want to learn from the comfort of your own home – join us for 2 Mondays each month to play some warm up games and record some extracts of script.
Dates below: Mondays 7-9pm online
£10 per week or £50 for the whole 6 week project.
September 12th and 19th
October 10th and 17th
November 14th and 21st
January 16th and 23rd
Feb 20th and 27th
March 13th and 20th
May 8th and 15th
June 12th and 19th
July 10th and 17th
We’re currently working on a specially written piece of 6 x 2 minute monologues for Malmesbury Community Radio. We’ll then choose a well known script to work on and record for listening back – and potentially to be recorded too.
Contact us to have a chat – you’ll just need a small room to mess about in and a good internet connection.
Please complete this form to enrol: https://forms.gle/ZnSNxa6iSctyRXNv9
Payments by balance transfer to:
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number: 65718094
We look forward to meeting you!

Chippenham Film Club September feature - Dogman
2022-09-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Dogman is the story of Marcello (played by Marcello Fonte), a timid dog groomer who moonlights as a drug dealer, and his encounters with Simoncino, a violent gangster. When Simocino frames Marcello in a crime, Marcello begins to plot his revenge.
Dogman enjoyed some 40 nominations and 32 industry awards, most notably Marcello Fonte, who won the Palme d’ Or for best actor, the canine cast also picked up the Palm Dog, I’m not joking, they really did.
The film will be shown at The Reel on Monday 12th September, tickets are available through the Chippenham Film Club’s website.
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Beginners Art Sessions
2022-09-13 09:30 - 11:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
6 x 6 week courses for beginners.
Still Life/mark making – 13th September – 18th October 2022
Interiors/perspective – 1st November – 6th December 2022
Portraits/proportion – 3rd January – 7th February 2023
Abstraction/mixed media – 21st February – 28th March 2023
Landscape/Outdoors – 18th April – 23rd May 2023
Painting disciplines/colour 6th June – 11th July 2023
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays from 9.30am – 11.30am
£90 including all materials and coffee.
Please book through completing this google doc form – https://forms.gle/DZopVYktcigxhWUVA
Please pay by balance transfer so that we can keep our costs down for you.
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon.

Improvers Art
2022-09-13 12:30 - 14:45 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Rag and Bone Arts CIC presents the Improvers Art program at the Cause Arts Centre.
6 x 6 week courses
A friendly place to learn from experienced people’
Our NEW 6 x 6 week courses for artists with some experience, who’d like to improve on existing skills.
Starting with Still Life and mark making – taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art in a range of settings.
Tuesdays at 12.30 – 2.45 to fit in with the school run.
£95 including all materials and coffee. Please book through the google doc form here:
https://forms.gle/hXpJMsCFXpSYZsC8A
Please email us if you have difficulty doing this and we can book you in.
Your place will be confirmed on receipt of payment. Please pay by balance transfer so that we can keep our costs as low as possible.
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon and creating some beautiful art.

Life Drawing
2022-09-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
For those at work in the daytime, join Charlie in the beautiful auditorium of the Cause Arts Centre, to keep those essential art skills up to date.
(Wednesday morning sessions run alongside these)
It’s also a great way to for leave all of your worries outside and do something just for you. You’ll find a group of lovely people all very happy to be doing the same.
A great way of practicing your observation and drawing techniques.
You can attend the first session as a drop in, then pay the balance if you sign up for the term.
Happy to answer any questions – feel free to email or message us.
We’re a Chippenham based social enterprise, dedicated to increasing our arts provision.
For the full range of our art, dance and drama workshops and performances, got to www.ragandbonarts.com.

Youth Theatre - Designers and Actors (10-13’s)
2022-09-14 03:45 - 17:25 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
We’re back!
We admit – Covid bruised us a bit, but we’re never down for long.
Ideas to start – The Snow Queen/Jekyll and Hyde stimulus – the actors decide where it goes…. with the designers input on props, costume and set.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DeoX5iKNMPpAboHN7
Ages 10 -13: 3.45pm – 5.25pm
Ages 14 -18: 5.35pm – 7.15pm
Do the first session before paying if you like – but we’ll need your info please.
10% sibling discounts – 1hr 40min sessions (£65 for 6 weeks, £125 for 12) but we’ll combine groups during the second 6 weeks when working on a project so more like 2.5 hours sometimes.
We’re flexible about ages and times – you choose the session that suits your personality and schedule.
See you on September 14th!!

Life Drawing mornings
2022-09-14 09:30 - 11:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
For those who love to draw in the mornings, join Charlie in the beautiful auditorium of the Cause Arts Centre, to keep those essential art skills up to date. (Tuesday evening sessions run alongside these 7-9pm)
It’s also a great way to for leave all of your worries outside and do something just for you. You’ll find a group of lovely people all very happy to be doing the same. A great way of practicing your observation and drawing techniques.
You can attend the first session as a drop in, then pay the balance if you sign up for the term.
Happy to answer any questions – feel free to email or message us. We’re a Chippenham based social enterprise, dedicated to increasing our arts provision.
For the full range of our art, dance and drama workshops and performances, go to www.ragandbonarts.com

Youth Theatre - Designers and Actors (14-18's)
2022-09-14 17:35 - 19:15 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
We’re back! We admit – Covid bruised us a bit, but we’re never down for long.
Ideas to start – The Snow Queen/Jekyll and Hyde stimulus – the actors decide where it goes…. with the designers input on props, costume and set.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DeoX5iKNMPpAboHN7
Ages 10-13: 3.45 – 5.25pm
Ages 14 -18: 5.35pm – 7.15pm
Do the first session before paying if you like – but we’ll need your info please.
10% sibling discounts – 1hr 40min sessions (£65 for 6 weeks, £125 for 12) but we’ll combine two age groups during the second 6 weeks when working on a project so more like 2.5 hours sometimes.
See you on September 14th!!

Careers Fair
2022-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | The Olympiad
Careers Fair on Friday 16th September, from 10 am-1 pm at the Olympiad Centre in Chippenham, in partnership with Wiltshire College & University Centre.
It’s free to attend and open to all – a perfect opportunity for local people who are looking to reskill or upskill, those who are out of work or even those who just fancy a change of job!
You’ll be able to meet some of the best employers in the county, find out more about current vacancies, discover apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships, ask any questions which you may have, and get CV advice.
It’s a brilliant opportunity to showcase the huge range of talent, skills and job opportunities which we have locally, and there will employers from a whole host of industries attending, including engineering, manufacturing, retail, science, legal, logistics and banking – to name just a few!
For more information please visit: https://michelledonelan.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=18f26ee30ce000ee749b9a36b&id=7adf55a594&e=bc6139a01a

Tiny Forest Carbon Measuring
2022-09-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Tiny Forest at Monkton Park, 22 Station Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QF, United Kingdom
Tiny forest carbon measuring week (17-25 September 2022)
On Saturday 17th September 2022, we’re asking for volunteers to take park in Earthwatch Europe’s Tiny Forest carbon week by measuring and recording all silver numbered tagged trees at Monkton Park’s Tiny Forest.
Why take part?
Carbon Week has benefits both for you, and for science!
By taking part in citizen science, you become a vital part of our environmental research. We use science to better understand the environmental challenges we face, and to find solutions to these issues. In particular, the data you provide will allow us to calculate the carbon stored at your Tiny Forest so we can understand changes over time and location.
The health and wellbeing benefits of spending time in nature are well-documented. Taking part in a Tiny Forest citizen science survey is a great opportunity to spend some mindful time outside in your local area. It’s also a brilliant way to connect with your community and spend time with family and friends in the fresh air and green space.
For more information, please visit: https://tinyforest.earthwatch.org.uk/carbon-week-2022

Earth Care Choices Day
2022-09-17 10:30 - 15:00 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
A free event for everyone, Earth Care Choices Day at Sheldon Road Methodist Church is back following the postponement due to Covid!
We are very aware that there are many HUGE challenges in everyone’s lives at the moment, but we want this occasion to encourage all of us by celebrating all the options that many of us have already chosen to engage with climate change action.
The problem hasn’t gone away. Climate change in our world requires all of us to take some actions in our lifestyles: we don’t need a handful of people doing climate action perfectly, we need millions of people doing it imperfectly!
Come and be part of this celebration: an interactive display from local individuals, groups and organisations! Find out more about what is possible and share your own experiences and ideas!
Refreshments and a simple lunch served. Contact admin@sheldonroad.church for more information.

Eddie Cochran Tribute Alldayer
2022-09-17 12:00 - 2022-09-18 00:00 | The Olympiad
Darrel Higham & The Enforcers at The Olympiad, Chippenham, Wilts. A tribute to the music of Gene Vincent & Eddie Cochran. Other bands on the bill include; The Carolinas, One Way Out, The Drag Links and The Hay Riders.
£20 for advance tickets – call 07545 154079 or 07413 035268 to book.
