Monkton Park Scarecrow Trail: A weekend at the MOVIES
2023-05-20 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Monkton Park Estate
Walk, scoot, run or cycle around Monkton Park estate and follow the trail to find the Family Films themed scarecrows.
TRAIL SHEETS £3
Available 10am – 5pm
from Monkton Park Primary School & Monkton Park Golf Course
Extra fun at the School:
Saturday: Family Fun day with activities and a BBQ
Sunday: Cakes and Ice-Cream sale

Chippenham Between the Wars
2023-05-20 10:00 - 2023-09-02 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Explore what life was like in Chippenham in the 1920s & 30s, as objects, costume, photographs & artworks bring the era to life.
Marking the centenary of the opening of John Coles Park in 1923, this exhibition explores the glamour of the cinema and fashions from the period, as well as strikes, protests and the legacy and threat of war.
To accompany the exhibition, there will be a programme of talks and events. More information can be found on the ‘What’s On’ page of our website.
Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility, is free entry, open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm, including bank holidays.

Chippenham Pre-Pride Picnic
2023-05-20 11:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
Chippenham Pride are holding a Pre-Pride Picnic in Monkton Park* on Saturday 20th May – the final social before the very first Chippenham Pride!

*British weather dependent – if it’s awful cake at Grounded instead.

Visit the Chippenham Pride Facebook page to find out the latest.

Triple JD
2023-05-20 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Triple JD are performing live all your rock ‘n’ roll favourites live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 20th May all in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust!

Salisbury Plain Drive Ahead for Calne Classic Car Run
2023-05-21 | Calne Leisure Centre Car Park
This is the Rotary Club’s 7th Annual Calne Classic Car Run.
Between 8am and 9.30am on Sunday the 21st of May one hundred Classic Cars will meet and drive off from Calne Leisure Centre Car park. Calne Lions will provide breakfast butties as drivers set off. Drivers will enjoy a fascinating 70 mile route through the beautiful Wiltshire countryside and over Salisbury Plain to Southern Quarter of Amesbury, finishing at the amazing Five Zero’s Supercar Barn at Holt.
Further support on the day will be provided by Rotarians and a great team of volunteers, the event will be a true community effort.
The car run features VIP Teddy Bears and much loved dogs in some of the cars. The proceeds will go to Julia’s House these are Wiltshire & Dorset Children’s Hospices, also other Rotary Charities.
We would like to thank everyone involved and wish them a safe journey. The event is still looking for more drivers and Kate Tompkins of the Rotary Club of Chippenham said, “If you have a classic car, bike or other vehicle come and join us for a great day out and to raise money for some great causes”.
For further details and entry forms please visit: www.chippenhamrotary.org, Facebook or by email calnerotaryclassicrun@gmail.com

Do you remember when?
2023-05-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Library
With our 50th anniversary coming up, we are offering a chance to reminisce, learn and share stories about the 1970s.

Granny Square - Beginner's Crochet Workshop
2023-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
All you need to crochet is to know how to do two things: Yarn over and pull up a loop. Then you can do anything.
On the day, you will receive your granny square kit. We will start by going over the basics, then jump in to the first techniques to start your granny square.
By the end of the session, you should have 2-3 rounds of your first granny square and be equipped to keep going.

Chippenham Folk Festival - 50th Celebration
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-29 | Wiltshire
Join us in marking 50 years of Chippenham Folk Festival – an amazing community celebration of folk music, song, dance and arts. Bringing Chippenham and Wiltshire alive!
Visit our website to see the current line-up with lots more to follow – BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Chippenham Folk Festival Family & Community Events
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-29 | Chippenham Town Centre
Island Park will be the centre of the family and community programme. There’s something for the whole family including performances from choirs, singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, learn to play Ukulele, dancing, storytelling, crafting, puppetry, face painters, play and sensory sessions for the under 5’s and more!
The full family and community programme is now available on the Chippenham Folk Festival website here.
There will also be music and storytelling found in pubs and various other venues around the town.
Don’t miss the return of the popular Buttercross Ceilidhs on Sunday and Monday.
Check out the dance displays, two dance stages and many dancers around the town all weekend. Don’t miss the parades on Saturday and Monday.
Free entry to the Craft Marquee with many other traders around Island Park and the town and of course don’t miss the festival bar!
Festival Street Market on Bank Holiday Monday.
Don’t forget you can also purchase individual Day, Event and Concert tickets! Ticket numbers are limited though, so don’t miss out. Buy Now.

Autism Friendly Quiet Time Activities
2023-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Autism Friendly Quiet Time sessions offer children, who find our busy drop-in sessions uncomfortable, an opportunity to enjoy our half term craft activities in a relaxed way, before we open to the public.
These sessions are free, with booking essential.
Activity:
Get creative this half term at our free family drop in’s, celebrating 100 years of John Coles Park. Make a fun pinwheel with a John Coles Park twist to celebrate the centenary of the parks opening.
Please note that activities on Tuesday 30 May and Thursday 1 June will be the same and you are advised to book for only one day.
Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/autism-friendly-quiet-time-may-half-term-tickets-631483984597

Community Connectors - Tailored Assistance Programme training
2023-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Training offered for representatives of community groups that provide support for local people struggling with bills or needing extra support. This is a ‘train the trainer’ style session so that delegates can confidently share the advice to other staff and volunteers within their own organisations and support their service users.
The Wessex Water Tailored Assistance programme comprises a wide range of affordability support to help customers who are struggling to pay their bills including flexible payment plans, payment breaks, payments direct from benefits, low income discounts and bill caps.
We are doubling the number of people we can support. Find out what support is available and how to signpost service users to access it.
The session will also cover the scope of our Priority Services Register for customers with health or communication vulnerabilities, who require extra support including assistance during water supply disruptions, help with meter readings, password system to protect against bogus callers and alternative format or language communications.
The nearest long stay (over 2 hours) parking is at Bath Road car park (Wiltshire Council). Parking fees apply. Please be ready to start the session at 10am prompt. We look forward to working with you.

May Half Term: Family Creative Activities
2023-05-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get creative this half term at our free family drop in’s, celebrating 100 years of John Coles Park. Make a fun pinwheel with a John Coles Park twist to celebrate the centenary of the parks opening.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30

Relax and Create with Katerina
2023-05-31 13:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
MINDFULNESS AND CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND PARENTS in Chippenham
Inviting you to unique workshops designed to bring mindfulness to children and families, providing an opportunity to relax, unwind, de-stress and create through mindful art.
These workshops are perfect for children who may need a little mental health and emotional well-being support, have a lot going on in their lives, are sensitive, or just want to try something different and fun.
The parent & child workshop is ideal for parents who wish to learn about mindfulness and incorporate it into their family lives, would like to bring more calm and peace into their lives, would like spend time with their child in a different way would like to connect with their child on a deeper level are in need of relaxation but don’t have childcare in place.
There will be 3 workshops running at Half-Term.
On Wednesday 31st May there will be 2 sessions for children:

1.30 – 3pm for children aged 9 – 10
3.30 – 5pm for children aged 11-12

On Friday 2nd June there will be a special workshop for parents and children (aged 9 – 12) from 10am to 12pm.
For more information and to book please click on the link below.
https://www.mindcraftkids.com/mindfulness-and-creativity-workshops/

LDN Wrestling
2023-06-02 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The BRAND new 2023 tour of the bone-crunching superstars of LDN Wrestling are back!
Bringing a host of top American wrestling stars to the ring to face the very best of home-grown talent and fans’ favourites, in a two-hour rip-roaring entertainment experience for all the family to enjoy.
If you’ve been before, you know how good it gets. If you haven’t, give it a try; we guarantee that the kids will be talking about it for weeks afterwards.
Family-friendly prices make this the best value ticket in town.
Tickets:
Standard £16.25 | Concessions (over 60/under 16) £13.25 | Family of Four £47
Duration: 2 hours including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
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

The Museum of Marvellous Things
2023-06-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Welcome to The Museum of Marvellous Things, where the impossible can happen!
Make stars in jars, catch moons like balloons, dance with Doo-Dahs in cages, sing with Noo-Nahs on stages. Because this is a museum like no other – it’s made from the magic of YOUR imagination – and you get to bring it alive.
With giant puppets, songs, interactive storytelling, LIVE music and a chance to make your own special puppet, this is a fun-filled family show based on the picture book by Kristina Stephenson, bestselling author and illustrator of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks. Meet Norbert Norris and Tilly T. Pott, as they give you a sneak peek inside their amazing museum and ask YOU to fill it with MAGIC!
So…come on in, let the MAGIC BEGIN!
Running time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
Suitable for ages 3 years – 8 years
Tickets: Standard £9.50
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, in the Neeld foyer or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Elvis 56 & The If I Can Dream Band
2023-06-03 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Elvis 56 and his incredible If I Can Dream Band are performing live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 3rd June.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members £8
Non Members £10

Chippenham Lions Cherished Vehicle and Family Fun Day
2023-06-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4LW, United Kingdom
Chippenham Lions will be holding a Cherished Vehicle and Family Fun Day on Sunday 4 June from 11am in the fields at Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, SN15 4LW.
This is the eleventh year we have held this event and it grows in size and popularity every year. We will have a large variety of attractions for all the family to enjoy and we expect to have in excess of 300 cherished cars as well as a performance arena, fairground,, craft, charity, trade stands and local food.
The site is in the Chippenham countryside with the Avon close by – and a couple of miles north of Chippenham and about three miles south of the M4 J17. It has good access through wide lanes with plenty of easy parking – so why not make it a day out?
– Entrance will £7 for adults (children under 10 go free)
– All money raised will go to Wiltshire Air Ambulance, Wiltshire Young Carers and the Scrap Store along with Lions Charities – local, national and international.
– See our event website at: http://cvs.rocks to book, make enquires and much more.

Visual-Impaired Climbing Event - The Climbing Academy - The Arc
2023-06-09 10:00 - 13:30 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Bath University is looking for young people (16-24 years) with vision impairment. They are running a free climbing event at The Arc on 9 June and are looking for participants. This is part of a project where visually impaired young people will co-design research to help identify the barriers and enablers for participation.
There are 12 climbing spaces available for those aged 16-24 years who live in the UK. No experience is required. On the day, you may choose not to climb. You may also come just for a chat to find out more about this event and others being run by the University researchers. Organisers can cover your travel expenses that do not exceed £100. Participation in the climbing aspect of this day is not recommended for people with vertigo. You can withdraw and leave at any time. Please share this post to anyone you think may be interested 🙏
For more info on how to apply to take part, please visit https://www.theclimbingacademy.com/tca-life/visual-impaired-event/

Beekeeping Experience
2023-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Cadenham Manor, Cadenham Manor, Foxham, Wiltshire, SN15 4NH, United Kingdom
Beekeeping Experience at Cadenham Manor including lunch.
A great experience for anyone fascinated by honeybees or considering keeping them. It’s an interesting day out in beautiful gardens.
After an inclusive lunch you’ll suit up in protective clothing, see the bees close up, and get hands on experience if you choose. You’ll go home with a goody bag and photo of yourself beekeeping.

Talking Climate Justice
2023-06-10 18:00 - 21:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
You are warmly invited to an evening of debate, discussion, information sharing and community action on the climate crisis.
Venue: St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
Date: 10th June 2023
Times: 6pm – 9pm
Book Free tickets before the 26th May from:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talking-climate-justice-tickets-620550211387
Dinner and refreshments: Will be sustainably sourced.
Please walk or cycle to the event if you are able. We look forward to seeing you.

Keynote speakers:
Faith Ward, attending in a personal capacity but roles advocating on action on climate change include membership of the Ethical Investment Advisory Group for the Church of England, and Chair of the Institutional Investors Group for Climate Change.
Yvonne Penn, Christian Aid Church Engagement Officer.

Cream Tea and Bubbles
2023-06-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Combe Cottage, Moor Lane, Charlton, Wiltshire, SN16 9DR, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon of Cream Tea and Bubbles on Sunday 11 June, from 3 to 5 pm.
You are warmly invited to to enjoy the wonderful Tree of Trees and Woodland garden at Combe Cottage, Moor Lane, Charlton, SN16 9DR (by kind permission of Teresa and Michael Bromley Garden).
Booking essential, £10 in aid of St Aldhelm’s Parish Fund. Tickets from Teresa on 07969 513 628 or from Gabrielle on 01666 838391.

Pop Up Play Village Bath in Chippenham
2023-06-13 10:30 - 11:45 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Our engaging role play village provides opportunities for children to learn through their play in a safe and welcoming environment. With 13 different play areas and themed challenges in each one, no two sessions are ever the same!
During June we are getting busy in the role play village and outdoor explorer area with activities inspired by The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild 2023 Challenge!
Activities will vary depending on the ages of children attending.
For booking enquiries and celebration hire please email bath@popupplayvillage.co.uk

Runny Snotts Open Mic
2023-06-14 19:00 - 22:00 | The Three Crowns, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
Runny Snotts acoustic session – the 2nd Wednesday of every month.
OPEN MIC
Come join us, bring a song and an instrument if you play one and lets make some music.
If you don’t sing or play why not have a drink and listen to some songs.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Soul Kinda Wonderful
2023-06-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
CLASSIC SOUL & MOTOWN
SOUL KINDA WONDERFUL featuring RICHIE SAMPSON (formerly in the Drifters)
The UKs No.1 award-winning tribute to The Four Tops and The Temptations.
Thoroughly re-live that splendid era with Soul Kinda Wonderful, this is Soul and Motown at its very best.
Classic tracks performed on the night include:
Heard It Through The Grapevine, Love Train, My Girl, Dancing On The Ceiling, Reach Out I’ll be There, I Can’t Help Myself, Going Loco Down In Acapulco, Love Really Hurts Without You and many more!
Award Winners at The National Tribute Awards 2013 / 2016 / 2017
Tickets: £21.50
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
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

Chippenham Pride 2023
2023-06-17 13:00 - 22:00 | Chippenham
We are set up to provide Chippenham and the 18 surrounding villages with a pride event that will bring fun and vibrancy into the town centre and provide a chance to celebrate, support, educate and represent all members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you would like to attend Chippenham Pride then we ask that you register your attendance on our website.
We welcome any and all donations towards funding Pride so we can make sure we can put on Chippenham Pride every year!
A donation of £5 or more will automatically upgrade your wrist band to give you exclusive discounts at local businesses during the Pride event and free access to our Pride After Party!
We will have a wellbeing, information and safe space area at the event and are inviting local and national charities to come along with information and support for the LGBTQIA+ community across all areas of mental, physical and sexual health.
Keep up with the latest news on the Chippenham Pride social media: –
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Crafting Monday
2023-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Get creative at the Chippenham Community Hub. All welcome. Small minimum donation of a minimum £2.00 to contribute towards materials.

Crochet for Beginners - Granny Squares
2023-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom

Talk: From Durex to Gaslighting: Innovation and Invention Between the Wars
2023-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for the first of our free summer talks linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’.
Exhibition curator Alan Fuller will talk about some of the surprising and well-known products, phrases and appliances that have their origins in the 1920s and 30s.
The museum will also be open until 6.30pm so visitors can enjoy the exhibition before the talk.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-from-durex-to-gaslighting-innovation-and-invention-between-the-wars-tickets-657425586627

St. Doctor’s Hospital
2023-06-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Free Association presents St. Doctor’s Hospital
The improvised medical drama, directed by Graham Dickson
Welcome to St Doctor’s Hospital
We’d like to save your life
For the brave frontline heroes at St Doctor’s Hospital, no procedure is too convoluted, no disease is too made-up, and no relationship saga is too inappropriate for the operating theatre. So sit back as we administer 50cc of lols straight to your funny bone. The Doctors will see you now.
Acclaimed improv theatre company The Free Association presents the painfully funny all-star improvised medical drama. Inspired by all of your favourite medical dramas – from Grey’s Anatomy to House to ER – and a few words from our audience, the daring cast will improvise a brand-new episode of your new favourite show: ‘St. Doctor’s Hospital‘.
‘A frantic hour of top-notch improvised comedy.’ ★★★★ Everything Theatre
‘This is what proper improv looks like.’ ★★★★ Fest
Featuring a cast of some of the UK’s best improvisers, as seen across TV and radio, and smash hit live shows Austentatious, SORRY, Do Not Adjust Your Stage, and They Seem Nice.
Tickets: Standard £14 | Concessions (age 14-18) £10
Suitable for age 14+
Duration: approximately 2 hours including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
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

Kington Langley Artists Exhibition
2023-06-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Street, Kington Langley , Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ, United Kingdom
Kington Langley Artists are holding an exhibition/sale of their fabulous and varied paintings in aid of Doorway Chippenham. Some of the Doorway artists’ work will also be on display and for sale.
Pop along on Saturday 24 June between 10am and 4pm at Kington Langley Village Hall. Tea, coffee, and cake will be available. You can also have a dabble with our artists and create your own work of art.
Contact Helen Swan on 07853048822 or helenrosemaryswan@gmail.com for more info. Or find us on Facebook: Kington Langley Artists
