Andrew O'Neill at Chippenham Comedy Club
2024-01-25 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | Old Road Tavern
Chippenham’s longest running comedy club is back for another year! We’re starting as we mean to go on with an amazing night of comedy featuring one of the most entertaining, original and hilarious headliners on the circuit today – the one and only Andrew O’Neill.
Back by popular demand, Andrew is an award-winning comedian, musician and best-selling writer. A psychedelic non-binary whirlwind, they combine surrealism, polemic and good old-fashioned stagecraft to produce uniquely counter-cultural stand-up.
As seen on Saxondale, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Good Omens 2. Supported Amanda Palmer, Les Claypool and The Kaiserchiefs on tour. Their Radio 4 show Pharmicist Baffler won an award.
“In their own extraordinary way, O’Neill is one of the most powerfully, radically political comics in Edinburgh” The Scotsman
“…has the massive advantage of the funny being turned up to twelve” Alan Moore
As always, the show starts at 8pm in The Barn at The Old Road Tavern, Chippenham. There will be support acts TBC and your host will be our own Wil Hodgson. Buy your ticket online now to avoid disappointment. Seats are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis with standing room at the back. If you need a seat reserved for you, please email us so we can arrange this chippenhamcomedy@gmail.com

Music Cafe
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A popular music show with 5-7 different musical acts performing a variety of songs from jazz standards to folk to blues to classic pop with lots of fun!
Always the last Friday of the month and always different.

Jack & the Beanstalk- Grown Ups Only!
2024-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Following the huge success of Cinderella & Aladdin, Made to Measure Productions are back on the road with a hilarious new pantomime for Grown-Ups – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there weren’t any children in the audience? Now’s your chance to find out…!
This unique production is not for the faint-hearted – it’s panto as you’ve never seen it before! The show is packed to the brim full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs and audience participation, creating a performance that’s sure to be hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty…okay…very naughty…!
Starring a whole host of experienced, professional pantomime performers alongside a dazzling ensemble cast, stunning scenery, great music and side-splitting comedy routines this is a night that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives!
Just how impressive is Jack’s beanstalk?! There’s only one way to find out…boys and girls!
Early booking is highly recommended as this adult panto invariably sells out theatres up and down the country – Don’t miss it!
Please Note: This production features strong language and adult themes and is not suitable for the easily offended.
Suitable for ages 16+

Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop
2024-01-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
🌟 Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop 🌟
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST…2 dates available in 2024!
Join Gabriela from NuReflexology and Natalie from Precision Pilates Studio for this half day ✨ GLOW & RESTORE ✨ workshop.
✨ Gabriela will deliver a Gua Sha Masterclass – learn how to use a Gua Sha tool like a professional.
✨ Natalie will close the session with a gentle Pilates session with guided meditation – to relax your body and mind.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday 27th January & 23rd March 2023
Time: 1:20pm to 5pm. Arrive at 1:20am for a prompt start at 1:30pm
Venue: The Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
Price: £75
Book and to find out more info visit www.nureflexology.co.uk

Collection Conversations
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join in our exciting new series of art talks at Chippenham Museum. Book your tickets via Eventbrite.
Artists from the museum’s Modern and Contemporary Art collection will be talking about their work, providing insights into their inspiration and practice. This will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions with the audience encouraged to join in the conversation.
Coming up:
Mark Golder – Saturday 27 January
Richard Deacon – Saturday 17 February
Anita Taylor – Saturday 20 April
Sarah Gillespie & Amy-Jane Blackhall – Saturday 25 May
James Castle & Anna Gillespie – Saturday 22 June
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.

Jack & the Beanstalk- The Giant Family Pantomime Adventure
2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
It’s Panto time – Oh yes it is!
Made to Measure Productions are delighted to return to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre, bringing with them their magical family pantomime adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103, this magical production boasts stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and laughter by the bucketful – you really won’t want to miss this traditional, yet innovative, hilarious family pantomime!
Join our hero Jack as he makes his way up the beanstalk to Cloudland to save Princess Apricot from the clutches of the evil Giant Blunderbore!
Never fear, Fairy Daffodil’s here! She’ll be sprinkling some sparkle over proceedings and making sure that we get that ‘Happy Ever After’ after all!
Jack’s outrageous mother ‘Dame Trott’ will be showing off a spectacular wardrobe, and his brother ‘Silly Billy’ will have you rolling in the aisles!
So beat those festive blues and join in the fun with Jack and the Beanstalk at the Neeld this January!

70’s 80’s 90’s disco at The Pewsham
2024-01-27 19:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Party at The Pewsham
The best of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
Tickets £5 available online here.

Walking Quiz Around Chippenham
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29
Join us for the 10th Chippenham Scout Group Fundraising Walking Quiz. Pay £3 online for a quiz sheet emailed to you. Perfect for a February family adventure!
Answer as many questions as you can and either email your answers back or hand the quiz sheet in at 10th Chippenham Scout Hut.
Start at The Three Crowns & finish at Chippenham Cinema. Answer as many questions as you can. Hand your quiz sheet in by February 29th for a chance to win. Good luck!

Senior Friendship Group
2024-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A weekly friendship group for Senior Members at the Chippenham Community Hub. Lots of laughter, fun and games with Bingo, quizzes and lots of biscuits, tea and coffee and chatter.

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
The Chippenham Community Hub is available to help you with any one to one Job Coaching requirements on Friday’s from 10am to 12 Noon.
Tips and advice to help with interview techniques, CV writing and cover letters.
Encouraging new ways to get yourself noticed and employed.

Take the stage 2024
2024-02-02 20:00 - 22:30 | The Neeld
Take The Stage is back for 2024!
Starting in February, the competition will see 12 young music acts compete across four heats for a place in the final, with the chance to play for some great prizes. So long as you are under 21 years of age, you can apply.
Keep an eye on www.riverbankchippenham.co.uk for further information on how to enter this year’s battle.
Tickets: Purchased in advance = £5.00 Purchased on door = £6.00
Doors 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start. Approx. 10:30pm finish
Heat 1 – Friday 2nd of February
Heat 2 – Friday 23rd of February
Heat 3 – Friday 8th of March
Heat 4 – Friday 22nd of March
The Final – Friday 19th of April
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
This is a standing event with limited, unreserved seating available.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

RETURN TO THE HIDING PLACE - A Searchlight Theatre Performance
2024-02-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Emmanuel Church Chippenham, Emmanuel Church, Goldney Avenue, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1ND
Everyone is welcome to join us for the theatrical performance of “Return to the hiding place”, the story of Corrie Ten Boom. Doors open at 6:45 and only £7 per ticket!
A reimagining of Corrie Ten Boom’s biographical tale of forgiveness and reconciliation in the shadows of WW2. The family bravely hide Jews in their small clock shop. The consequences are dark and devastating.
The production looks not only at the story from Corrie’s viewpoint but also from a German army officer’s angle as well. How do they both regard their families, their faith, the Jewish people and the occupation of Holland?
They begin in different worlds, but eventually come face to face with each other. Moving and inspiring, and relevant for today.
Suitable for anyone age 12+

Drop-Ins
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Victim Support are looking at opportunities to work more closely with the community to support those that are vulnerable or have been affected by a crime or traumatic incident. Drop-ins will be the first Tuesday of every month from 10am to 12pm.

Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church
2024-02-06 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
NEW SERIES
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) bring a brand new series of monthly Café Concerts to Chippenham.
Every first Tuesday of each month at 11am in the beautiful surroundings and fine acoustic of St Andrew’s Church they will play an informal concert with a pop-up café from 10.30am, where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and cakes, and then enjoy live music.
‘Iberia’ is a collection of music by mostly Spanish composers to bring us some sunshine during February, including Turina’s Circulo and works by de Falla, Fernandez-Arbos, Albeniz and others.
The concert lasts c45m and entrance is by donation, with a retiring collection. All ages welcome, including children. A cake and a drink in the café costs £3.50. There’s no need to book, just turn up early for best choice of seat/cake.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Counterfeit Sixties Show
2024-02-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands.
The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time. The fantastic music of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks and The Monkees – to name but a few – all recreated in this stunning show.
The band members have performed their unique tribute shows all over the UK and abroad, and have a wide range of experience in that field. The members of the band have individually worked with notable sixties’ artists such as The Searchers, The Ivy League, The Fortunes, The Tremeloes and many more.
Join us for a night of sixties nostalgia!

Jumble Sale
2024-02-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Sea Cadets, Long Close, Chippenham
Come grab a bargain, we have books, CDs, DVDs, clothes, shoes, toys, jigsaws and much much more.
We will be offering tea, coffee and hot chocolate and maybe a cake or two!
Entry is 50p per adult, children are free.
All money goes towards the running of the unit.

Free Community Lunch
2024-02-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
We are providing a simple 2 course lunch to anybody who walks through our door on a Saturday lunchtime – anybody can come, there is no qualification. Please contact us if you need further information.

Dragons! Half term at Chippenham Library
2024-02-12 | Chippenham Library
Do you love dragons? To mark the start of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, we will be celebrating all things dragon-ish this half-term at Chippenham Library. We have story times, Lego challenges, an animal trail, games, colouring, crafts and, of course, lots and lots of books for your little ones to enjoy so come and have fun in the library this half-term!
For bookable activities, ask at the library counter or call 01249 650536

Chippenham Film Club February feature
2024-02-12 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
On Body and Soul is a 2017 Hungarian drama/ comedy/ romance about the central finance officer (Géza Morcsányi) of a slaughterhouse, and the newly appointed meat quality inspector (Alexandra Borbély) who discover they can communicate with each other through their dreams, leading to an unlikely romance.
On Body and Soul won the Berlin Golden Bear in the main competition section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival, was selected as the Hungarian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film and was nominated at the 90th Academy Awards. Alexandra Borbély won the European Actress award at the European Film Awards for her performance in the film.

Quiet Time: Half Term Activity
2024-02-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Tuesday 13 February
9.30am – 10.30am
Free, booking essential via Eventbrite
Book one of four places for accompanied children to enjoy our free drop-in activities in a quieter way.
These free sessions are for children who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable. Instead, book to join a smaller group of children in a quieter session before the museum is open to the public.
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for all accompanied children attending.
Workshop details:
Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson on display before the museum opens to the public and get creative with our related craft activity.

February Half Term Activities at REME Museum
2024-02-13 10:00 - 2024-02-16 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
A range of family-friendly activities suitable for all ages and abilities!
LEGO® Engineering Workshops – Pre-bookable sessions
Unleash your inner engineer and build a vehicle from LEGO® that will actually drive! Led by our Education Officer, Andrew, these sessions are limited in capacity to allow for suitable supervision, please book your space in advance to avoid disappointment. Recommended for ages 7 and above.
Assault Course – Drop-in
Please note: This activity is weather dependent. Challenge yourself to our miniature army-style assault course based on our grounds. Supervised by serving REME soldiers, you’ll be sure to have fun and surprise yourself!
All activities included in entry fee, general entry applies (see details on our website).

Half Term Craft Activity at Chippenham Museum
2024-02-13 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Tuesday 13 February
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in
Explore work by artist Ellie Thompson, on display in the museum and get creative with our related craft activity.

Turn up & Play
2024-02-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Stanley Park
We will be running a few Turn Up & Play days on the 3G during February half term.
Wednesday 14th Feb – 10:00 – 16:00pm
Thursday 15th Feb – 13:00 – 16:30pm
Friday 16th Feb – 13:00 – 16:30pm
Please bring:

Suitable clothing
Football boots
Towel if wet weather
Refreshments/ Snacks

Please note this is not an organised match, this is for groups of friends to turn up, pay then play.

For Footballers over the age of 10yrs.
For more information, please contact Stanley Park using the details below.
Email: Stanleypark@chippenham.gov.uk
Tel: 01249 463905
£3 per person (Either cash/card is fine)

Chippenham Museum Photo Club presents
2024-02-14 10:30 - 2024-02-17 15:30 | The Yelde Hall
Wednesday 14 February to Saturday 17 February
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, in the Yelde Hall
Visit the historic Yelde Hall for a display of work by this talented group of Young Photographers. Find out more about the museums after school club including their current project ‘More time to play’ celebrating play and sporting activities.
On Friday 16 February, members of the photo club will be running their popular pop-up photo booth. Drop in between 11am and 2pm and smile for the camera to pick up your free portrait photograph.

Bristol Avon Rivers Trust - Yellow Fish
2024-02-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Riverside Drive, Monkton Park, Riverside Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3NU, United Kingdom
Join BART to help protect your local river this Wednesday 14th February.
We want to raise awareness of the impact road drains can have on river health. Often these drains lead directly into rivers carrying whatever untreated pollutants are put down them along too. This can be very damaging to river ecosystems.
To raise awareness that “only rain should go down the drain” we need local volunteers who are passionate about protecting rivers to help BART staff to paint yellow fish symbols next to these drains using biodegradable spray paint.
Open to children aged 5-15 years, accompanied by responsible adult. Spaces limited and booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yellowfish-campaign-chippenham-tickets-807905776927?aff=eivtefrnd

Love Stories
2024-02-14 19:30 - 22:30 | The Rotary Club, Station Hill, Chippenham
A Valentine’s Day you’ll never forget 🎭❤️
Kandu Arts is bringing a show to Chippenham that promises a whirlwind romance of stories, chat and laughs about love. Love Stories, by Mark Rutterford, promises a Valentine’s Day event like no other and one you’ll never forget. As the audience eats Love Heart sweets, they will hear tales of love affairs and heartache but like any romantic encounter, Love Stories is not a passive experience.
Audience engagement is a big part of the show. It’s the audience that decides who wins the World Cup of Love Songs, what happens in one story and, having heard Mark’s best and worst romantic moments, they’ll be invited to share their own triumphs and disasters. Laughs and empathy are guaranteed.
This interactive theatre piece is that latest offering from Kandu Arts, a Chippenham based company that has been using the arts and activities to explore a wide range of issues and nurture strong relationships within the community for 25 years.
An alien reports that he just ‘doesn’t get it,’ but the 4-Star Review from last year’s Bath Fringe Festival says that you will feel the connection and that you might be beguiled into leaving your cynic at the door.
“the connection…is what makes the night – during our short time together we become friends hanging out”
Background
Mark Rutterford is a writer-performer that has been performing stories across the South West for a decade. Love Stories is Mark’s first solo show – it made its debut at Bath Fringe Festival in May 2023 (4-Stars) and went on to Shaftesbury Fringe in July and Camden Fringe in August last year. The mix of performance, props, emotions and audience engagement are key features in the inclusive, funny and entertaining show Mark wanted to create. He is delighted to be working with Kandu Arts and to be performing in Chippenham for the first time – he hopes to do more of both in future.
Kandu Arts for sustainable development is based in Chippenham, Wiltshire, and has worked since 1998 with communities, often the most marginalized and hardest to reach up and down the country. They use music, film, visual arts & sport as a means to explore a wide range of issues. Combined with nurturing strong relationships, this approach is highly effective in areas of engaging the disaffected, increasing community cohesion and development.

Canal Day
2024-02-15 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Thursday 15 February
10.30am – 3.30pm
Free, drop-in
Join the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and Chippenham Museum for our annual celebration of the Chippenham Arm of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Find out about the history of the canal and join in with free family friendly activities.
Canal Day is a great opportunity to meet the volunteers of the Wilts & Berks Canal Trust and learn about the ongoing restoration of Pewsham Locks, a remarkable industrial site and natural haven on the footpath between the Pewsham estate and Lacock.
Details of how to reach the site and volunteer opportunities to support its restoration will be available at the event.

Rethink Mental Health at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-02-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Rethink are available for walk-in support every Friday at Chippenham Community Hub. Discuss struggles one-on-one and get help where needed. All welcome without appointment.

VALENTINES CONCERT
2024-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
WILTSHIRE POLICE BAND Valentines Concert with guest Gemma Brown in aid of the Alzheimers Society.
Tickets available here.
The Wiltshire Police Band is a wind band comprising of woodwind, brass and percussion sections. Find out more on our website – www.wiltshirepoliceband.com

Valentines Ball - Terry Franks and 41 degrees big band
2024-02-18 20:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dress to impress for an evening of big band music, singing, and dancing. Terry Franks and the 41 degrees big band have been performing for many years and will transport you back to that golden era of jazz, swing, and crooning.
Over 18s only – £22 per ticket
Prosecco and nibbles will be included.
10% discount for complete table bookings.
Every single penny of profit will be given to Sarcoma UK
Doors open 1930
Event starts 2000
Tickets available from: https://fixr.co/event/valentines-big-band-ball-tickets-385397693
