One Chippenham

Easter Creative Family Drop In
2023-04-11 10:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us during the Easter holidays for free crafty activities
Inspired by the sculpture of Ken Hughes in our latest exhibition ‘KEN HUGHES: A Retrospective’ join this creative family drop in and make a portrait head out of air-drying clay.
Workshops on Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 April
Free, drop in from 10.30-3.30

Stanley Park Easter Football Camp
2023-04-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Stanley Park
A jam packed day of football fun at Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham
Games, challenges, competitions and more.
Contact us now to book in: –
Email: mattcosnett@soccerexcellence.co.uk or call: 07846 204174
soccerexcellence.co.uk
sporting excellence.uk

Let’s Dance
2023-04-14 10:30 | The Neeld
Bring your little one along and enjoy music for dancing from across the centuries!
Whether it’s a Gavotte or a Minuet, a Ragtime or a Tango, a Two-step or a folk dance, we’ve got it. Especially for tapping toes and wriggling bottoms.
Performed by clarinet, oboe and piano.
Tickets for the performance at The Neeld available here.
Adult & child ticket: £9
Extra adult: £5
Extra child: £4

Oasis Tribute - Oasish
2023-04-14 18:30 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
The official number one tribute to Oasis – Oasish

Wilts & Berks Canal Trust – Quiz Night in Chippenham
2023-04-14 19:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Our ever popular Quiz Night is being held at the Neeld Community and Arts Centre on Friday 14th April.
Get yourself a team, sign up and see if you can be the best in Chippenham! See the poster for details.

Charity Car Wash
2023-04-15 | Chippenham Fire Station, Dallas Road, Chippenham, SN15 1LE
Chippenham Fire Station are running a charity car wash on Saturday 15th April 2023 raising money for the Firefighters Charity to support the fantastic work they do.

Botanical Casting Workshop
2023-04-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Hilltop, Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire, Hilltop, Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire, SN14 7BA, United Kingdom
A collaborative workshop with Clare of Clare Mahoney Ceramics & Tracey of Mrs Mosley’s Posies creating a plaster & Cornish stone circular cast, using foraged plants and flowers to make a clay impression. Preserve a moment in time in this immersive experience where Clare will be on hand to guide you through the workshop.
Tea/coffee and home made cake are included as well as all materials needed.
Contact Clare: info@claremahoneyceramics.co.uk to book your place.

Eco Future Fest
2023-04-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
Please join us for a one-day community festival to celebrate our natural world, share information about sustainable living and to create a positive, hopeful vision of a greener future.
11am– 4pm Saturday 15 April 2023
Free entry, activities, performances, talks, and hot and cold drinks.
View more event detail on our website including information about the Art for the Environment competition.

Chippenham Lions Club Auction of Promises
2023-04-15 19:30 | Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RP
The Chippenham Lions Club Auction of Promises will take place on Saturday 15th April at Sutton Benger Village Hall.
Event attendees can bid for a range of fantastic items which can be found in the online catalogue on the Chippenham Lions website.
This includes carriage driving, a gypsy caravan experience, golf and much more. Money raised through the event will support Youth Action Wiltshire Young Carers Service, Julia’s House Children’s Hospice and other Lions charities.

Women's Walking Football
2023-04-19 19:30 - 20:30 | Stanley Park

Charity Fashion Show in association with Roz Chandler Fitness and Pretty Peacocks Home & Gifts
2023-04-20 19:00 | St Mary’s School, Rowden Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AH
Charity Fashion Show for Springboard and Doorway

Tickets are on sale now – £12.75 including a welcome drink – https://www.rozchandlerfitness.co.uk/events

Chippenham Creative Carers
2023-04-21 11:30 - 13:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Explore your creative side with different crafts in our free friendly creative carer groups. No experience needed, just a desire to have fun.
Tea and coffee supplied but please bring your own lunch. The Chippenham group meets every 3rd Friday of the month, 11:30am – 1:30pm.

Earth Day Celebrations
2023-04-22 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Celebrate Earth Day and the national launch of The Wild Escape collective artwork and create mirror and handprint moths and our free creative drop-in.
The Wild Escape project led by Art Fund, celebrates UK wildlife and creativity. Over the past few months Chippenham Museum has been encouraging its young visitors to discover the amazing story of the colour-changing Peppered Moth and imagine its ‘escape’ back to its natural habitat.
Join us as we catch up with the journey of our Peppered Moth and reveal some of the some of the stories and artwork produced over the past few months. Take part in crafty activities making mirror and hand print moths.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30

Murder Mystery Dinner
2023-04-22 19:00 | Chippenham Golf Club, The Club House, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5LT, United Kingdom
Get ready for a fun filled evening of drama and excitement as teams work out which suspect committed the crime!
Starting at 7pm a group of professional actors will take you on an interactive journey during a delicious 3-course meal with a big reveal at the end and prizes for the winning team!
Open to non-members.
For Food Menu and to book visit Chippenham Golf Club’s website here.

Three Choirs Sing Out
2023-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
A concert for Wellboring Charity with 3 choirs performing a variety of songs ranging from Gospel and World Music to Pop and Folk

Family Open Day
2023-04-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club

Beyond the Stars
2023-04-23 18:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Wiltshire Young Musicians most senior players showcase their hard work this year in an evening with a space theme. Both groups will perform a selection of pieces individually and they will also join forces to finish the evening, a sound not to be missed!

Featuring West Wiltshire Concert Band and West Wiltshire Youth Orchestra

Individual ticket price
£5.00 – £10.00*
*booking fee applies

Jay Miller’s Circus
2023-04-26 - 2023-05-01 | Allington Farm Shop, SN14 6LJ
ROLL UP. ROLL UP!! JAY MILLERS CIRCUS IS COMING TO TOWN.
Make sure to catch one of our SPECTACULAR BRAND NEW 2023 performances –
Wednesday – 6pm only
Thursday & Friday – 5pm & 7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday – 2pm & 5pm
Monday – 11am & 1:30pm
SUPER SAVER NIGHTS – Wednesday & Thursday – EVERYONE ENTERS FOR £10 PER PERSON!
BOOK NOW – https://www.jaymillerscircus.co.uk/tickets/ and collect your tickets 30 minutes prior to showtime.
Chippenham, Allington Farm Shop, SN14 6LJ
SEE YOU ALL THERE!

Stanton Grand Jumble Sale
2023-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Stanton Parish Hall, Church Ln, Stanton St Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DE
Stanton Grand Jumble Sale on Saturday 29 April at Stanton St Quintin Parish Hall, Church Lane, SN14 6DE – from 1pm to 3pm. Bring your collection along to the hall at 10am or reach Hilary or Gabrielle on 01666 837 850 and 01666 838 391. Then, on the day, ‘Come and Have a Rumble Through Our Jumble’.
Funds for Doorway, DEC, SSQ Primary School and The Church Roof Fund

A Midsummer Night's Dream Masquerade - The Mayors Charity Ball
2023-04-29 18:00 - 2023-04-30 01:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
A night of magic, music and mischief awaits at the Mayor’s Charity Ball!
Join Cllr Liz Alstrom the Mayor of Chippenham for a magical night of live music and entertainment.
The full event ticket includes a welcome drink, 2-course meal, costumed performers, live music and a disco.
Or you can attend the after party only with live music and disco from 9:30pm.
Tickets: Full Event £50 | After-party only £12
With a dress code of Faerie Folk and Mythical Creatures, masquerade masks through to full costumes are absolutely encouraged, so let your imagination run wild and create something spectacular! (Prize for the Best Costume!) 🎭
We have the amazing Funke and the Two Tone Baby headlining, light spinning from Arcanic Events, mesmerising vocals from local talent Harmony-Asia and more.
Proceeds from the tickets and a cash raffle will support the Mayors chosen charities – Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Heals.
This event is brought to you with support from The Arts Society – Kington Langley and from Rag and Bone Arts.

Elvis & Dolly at The Pewsham
2023-04-29 18:30 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
A night with Dolly and Elvis on the big stage at The Pewsham.
Book tickets online –
www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-pewsham-livemusic
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Meet the Funder: Arts Council Project Funding and other local funders
2023-05-04 17:30 - 20:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
An opportunity to learn more about the National Lottery Project Grants application process and guidance with Declan Westwood, Relationship Manager, Arts Council England.
Declan will talk through Arts Council England’s open access funding scheme, National Lottery Project Grants, including what it funds, how to apply, and what happens to your application.
Following an overview there will be time for a brief Q&A session.
We’ll also have short talks by some other local funders, including about their funding for community groups, charities and CIC’s.

5.30 – 6.30pm Arts Council Project grant funding
6.30 – 7pm Light refreshments
7-8pm Other local funders including Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and Wiltshire Area Board

Tickets are free but limited. Please book via the event link below.
This event is being hosted by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity with thanks to Chippenham Town Council for use of their venue.

Hail the Curious
2023-05-05 - 2023-06-30 | The Forbidden Carnival Gallery, 64a Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HG
Hail The Curious is the inaugural group exhibition from The Forbidden Carnival Gallery.
It brings a diverse group of local, national, international and overseas artists together, from Lowbrow to Street to Dark to Surreal and back again.
Artists include:
Simon Griffiths, Miller, Rae Melody, Sarah Christie, BRT Street Pop Art, Matt Lodge , Montague Tott, David Nicholls and more…
Exhibition running between 5th May – 30th June 2023. Open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-3pm. Other times by appointment only.
Gallery & Exhibition Opening night – Friday 5th May 6.30-9pm.

64A Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HG
Check out The Forbidden Carnival website for more information.

Coronation Live Screening
2023-05-06 11:00 - 18:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
VENUE UPDATE: this event is now taking place at the Town Hall due to inclement weather.
The Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort will be live-streamed on a large screen in John Coles Park.
Come along with a picnic and enjoy the special occasion. The Derek Nash 6-piece band will play live from the bandstand afterwards.
To finish the afternoon, there will be a showing of Disney’s Lion King (2019 live-action version) for everyone to enjoy.

Park Yoga Chippenham
2023-05-07 09:30 - 10:30 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Come along to FREE Park Yoga at John Coles Park. Park Yoga is open to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Join your local yoga instructor, Kyla, for your weekly dose. No need to book – just turn up!
Every Sunday 9.30am – 10.30am, from Sunday 7th May to Sunday 17th September 2023.
Things to bring:
– mat (or towel or blanket)
– bottle of water
– a friend
PLEASE NOTE – all sessions are weather dependant. Be sure to keep an eye on the Park Yoga Facebook page regarding any cancellations (announced at least an hour before the start). We will go ahead in light rain.
💚 If you would like to support the Park Yoga charity in whatever way you can, you can:
– Go online at www.parkyoga.co/donate
– Text PARKYOGA to 70560
Find out more about Park Yoga Chippenham here.

Coronation Party
2023-05-07 14:00 - 19:00 | Monkton Park Golf Course, Monkton Park, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PE, United Kingdom
Book a table by contacting Monkton Park Golf Course

Weekly bandstand concerts in John Coles Park
2023-05-07 15:00 - 17:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Enjoy a diverse lineup of local talented musicians at free weekly concerts Sundays in John Coles Park – listen to some amazing music in a beautiful outdoor setting.
07 May – Chippenham Town Band
14 May – The Cricklade Band
21 May – Wroughton Silver Band
28 May – Bristol East & Kingswood Brass Band
04 June – Saxophonics
11 June – City of Bath Brass Band
18 June – Wilton Royal British Legion Band
25 June – Dodington Parish Band
02 July – Malmesbury Concert Band
09 July – Chippenham Town Band
16 July – Wootton Silver Band
23 July – Bratton Silver Band
30 July – Cirencester Band
06 August – Centenary Celebrations
13 August – North Swindon Big Band
20 August – Ramsbury Silver Band
27 August – Wiltshire Police Band
03 September – Swindon Brass Band
10 September – Marshfield Band
17 September – Chippenham Town Band

Tiny Forest - Monkton Park - Progress Session
2023-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Tiny Forest at Monkton Park, 22 Station Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QF, United Kingdom
Join us on Monday, May 8th to observe the growth and progress of our trees. In addition, you can engage with us in a range of activities, such as having a friendly chat, learning about citizen science tasks related to biodiversity, or even lending a hand to help remove any thistles or other invasive plants that may be competing with our trees for vital resources like water and nutrients.
Your involvement in our efforts to care for and protect our environment would be greatly appreciated. We hope to see you there!

Digital Skills for Everday Life and Work Progression
2023-05-10 09:30 - 14:30 | Wiltshire College, Cocklesbury Lane, Chippenham
Would you like to improve your digital skills? Know someone who could benefit from a digital skills course?
Join us on every Wednesday for 3 weeks from 10 May, 9:30am to 2:30pm, and you will gain digital skills to help with everyday life including:
👉 Learn how to find information online or complete simple personal or household tasks
👉 Create and save documents, images or video
👉 Send online communications
👉 Learn how to use digital devices safely and responsibly
👉 Identify and respond to technical problems
*This course is free to those who earn under a certain threshold or are on benefits. If you don’t meet eligibility criteria, you can pay a fee of £75 per person to participate.
Give us a call on 0845 345 2235 to find out more or click here

Chippenham One Plan - public drop in events
2023-05-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Wiltshire
Residents and businesses are invited to share their valuable views and ideas on the development of an all-encompassing Town Centre Masterplan for Chippenham.
The Chippenham One Plan aims to revitalise the town’s economy, enhance the environment, and celebrate its rich heritage. This is your chance to contribute towards shaping an exciting future for Chippenham’s town centre.
To ensure a thorough discussion of the proposals and to provide an opportunity for any queries to be addressed by the Board members, the following in-person public drop in events are being held: –

Borough Parade, Thursday 11 May 2023, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Olympiad, Saturday 13 May 2023, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Chippenham Library, Friday 19 May 2023, from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM

All feedback on the Chippenham One Plan needs to be submitted by 5:00 PM on Tuesday 6 June 2023.
For more information, please visit: https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/news/opportunity-to-shape-an-exciting-future-for-chippenham-town-centre
