aKa Dance Theatre present Shed-ache, Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Be prepared to be blown away by aKa’s brand new family friendly show which is bright and sunny!
Today’s forecast includes brisk boogying, severe silliness and spells of confetti showers.With extreme movement travelling in all directions, we predict joy spreading across large areas.
You’ll need to hold on to your hats, as we foresee a high chance of slapstick, with all predictions pointing towards it raining snacks and socks.
Unpredictable and unusual conditions prompt us to travel hand in hand as we join together to soak up the silly.
With 100% chance of laughter you’ll be reminded of the importance of embracing experiences whatever the weather.

Aimed at 3-8yrs but older and younger children very welcome
Tickets – on the door £5-7, but pre-book in advance for £5 here

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Lucky Number 7 and Work Experience live at The Old Road Tavern
2024-02-25 17:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Lucky Number Seven and Work Experience play a special Sunday afternoon show at the Old Road Tavern as part of Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024!
The gig starts at 5pm and is COMPLETELY FREE thanks to support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity and Melt Productions.
Search Fringe Feb for a complete list of all the events happening over the weekend, including our own Fringe Feb MEGASHOW on Saturday 24th.
LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN are an alternative-rock band, with a lot of on stage energy they bring you a dramatic, “in your face” stage performance. With influences from the likes of Placebo, Nirvana, and Muse. Their melancholic stories and toxic love fuelled lyrics paint a taboo picture of passion and lust.
WORK EXPERIENCE are a pop-punk band from Chippenham, expect high energy songs, catchy guitar hooks, and a huge dose of Blink-influenced fun.
The Old Road Open Mic starts after at 8pm.

ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII! Fringe Feb
2024-02-25 19:30 - 20:40 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Spitz & Co presents – ELVIS IN BLUE HAWAII!
Determined to give Oscar-nominated Austin Butler a run for his money, award-winning Elvis impersonator Joe Reeve stars in his own version of the classic Elvis film “Blue Hawaii”. His long-time tour manager Josephine Cunningham is there to keep the show on the road … next stop Vegas!
A musical which will leave you all shook up. So dig out your best Hawaiian shirt and escape to Paradise! Expect the usual mayhem and lots of audience interaction, plus all your favourite Elvis songs.
From the creators of “Gloriator”, “Glorilla’, and “Les Gloriables”.
Original, witty and great fun! An appreciative Chedworth audience once again filled our Village Hall with hoots of laughter. Spitz & Co have done it again(Event organiser)
An absolutely brlliant show!!! I laughed until I cried!!! (Audience member)
Devised and performed by Susie Donkin and Joe Reeve. Directed by Greg Banks , Angus Barr and Rina Vergano. Designed by Sue Condie.
Tickets

£6-£14.00 on the door
Booked in advance all tickets £6 – available to book here.

This event is part of a three-day arts festival happening around Chippenham from the 23rd-25th February. Find out more about Chippenham Fringe Feb 2024 and the other creative and vibrant Fringe performances and activities taking place by visiting our website here.
Chippenham Fringe Feb is produced and delivered by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Borough Lands Charity (CBLC) and the Chippenham Chat group. Funding for the event is provided by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.
#FringeFeb24 #FringeFeb #ChippEvents

Improvers Art workshops
2024-02-27 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join Charlie for another (incredibly popular) 6 week course for the improver. (Please check our website for the list of topics)
A beautiful venue, experienced tutor and fresh coffee – come and indulge with other lovely local budding artists.
Enjoy learning from a passionate and experienced artist and make some new friends along the way.
Please book in via the website, then pay by balance transfer to keep our costs affordable for you – www.ragandbonearts.com
£96 for 6 weeks – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits supplied.
We look forward to meeting you!

Talk the BIG C - Cancer Support Group
2024-02-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Chippenham Community Hub
A welcoming meet up for those affected by cancer. Enjoy support, conversation, and hot drinks in a compassionate environment. With assistance from Hathaway Surgery, we also offer crafts, chatter, and connections with others facing similar challenges.

Teen Drama Improvisation
2024-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | St Paul’s Church Hall, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PS
Another brilliant 5 week term kicks off with actor and demon improvisor, Bath based Emile Clarke.
Learn some games, exercises and make up some short scenes – learn how to think on your feet and let your imagination go!
Great for confidence building and letting off steam after a long day at school 🙂
Running alongside Art and design next door.
These sessions are subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Area Board – £65 for 5 weeks or £120 for 10.
www.ragandbonearts.com to book in.

Beginners 2-week learn to Nordic Walk Course
2024-03-02 09:30 - 23:00 | The Springfield Community Campus Corsham, Beechfield Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DN, United Kingdom
A two-week course for Beginners to learn how to Nordic Walk with British Nordic Walking Instructor Tash Wilkinson. 9.30am- 10.45am
Meet at Springfield Community Campus, Beechfield Road, Corsham

Annie Get Your Gun (musical)
2024-03-02 14:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
🌟SADDLE UP🌟
Join us for Annie Get Your Gun from 28th Feb – 2nd March, and see Annie’s high flying adventure through the Wild West 🤠
Featuring classic hits “Anything You Can Do I Can Do Better” & “There’s No Business Like Showbusiness”, it’s a sharp-shootin’ sensation 🎶
Wed – Sat 7:30pm
Sat 2:30pm
Tickets available NOW! 🌟
🎟️ https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/191555
🗓️ 28 Feb – 2 March
📍Neeld Community & Arts Centre in Chippenham

Chippenham Roller Disco
2024-03-02 16:00 - 17:30 | The Olympiad
We’re delighted to welcome you back to Chippenham Roller disco roller disco, at the Olympiad Leisure Centre.
Join us for skating fun, games and great music, hosted by our volunteer marshal team who work hard so you can skate safely. Bring your own skates or borrow ours – hire skates and safety kit (strongly recommended!) are included in the ticket price.
Get your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/elevenrollercic/1098053
And here’s the website https://elevenrollerdisco.org/booking/

Chippenham Menopause Cuppa & Chat
2024-03-04 19:00 - 21:00 | 3A Union Road Chippenham SN15 1HW, Inspire Fitness, 3a Union Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HW, United Kingdom
A supportive group for guidance, signposting and a good chat! Held at Inspire Fitness in Chippenham. Bring your own keep cup for a hot drink.

Calm with Katerina
2024-03-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Leave the chaos of the outside world and enter a space of peace and tranquility. Find calm. Find peace.
Join me for an hour of meditation and deep relaxation. Leave deeply rested and rejuvenated, ready to face the world again.
In my session you’ll be guided through simple yet powerful breathing techniques, mindfulness meditation and a sound bath. All designed to help you feel a sense of calm and peace.
No previous experience necessary. You’ll be gently guided and supported throughout the session.
Join me on Monday 4th March, 7.30 – 8.30pm for an hour of peace. If you have a teenager in your house bring them with you 🙂
For more details and to book your place please go here:
https://buytickets.at/mindcraft/1162793
“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it.” – Eckhart Tolle Session

Beginners Arts workshops
2024-03-05 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join Charlie for another of our incredibly popular 6 week courses in everything from portraiture to colour for the beginner, or someone who wants to work at a slower pace (check our website for details of the next 6 weeks).
A beautiful venue, experienced tutor and fresh coffee – come and indulge with other lovely local budding artists.
Enjoy learning from a passionate and experienced artist and make some new friends along the way.
Please book in via the website, then pay by balance transfer to keep our costs affordable for you – www.ragandbonearts.com
£96 for 6 weeks – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits supplied (donations tin available to help with refreshments)
We look forward to meeting you in February 2024. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Victim Support at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-03-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
A chance to pop in to speak with Alex who is in the Chippenham Hub to support anyone in the community needing support. Alex likes to keep busy so please do come in as she is always pleased to give her time to those in need.

Eldermirth
2024-03-06 14:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
ELDERMIRTH do comedy in the afternoons for older people who love a laugh. If you’re sick and tired of Bingo, done and dusted with the cinema and want to experience some top-class hilarity come join us at ELDERMIRTH. Free hot drinks and cake will be provided.
This event is possible thanks to funding from Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area Board
Tickets: Standard (over 60s) = £8.50
Over 60s only
Duration: 1 hour 30 including interval.
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

Teen Art and Design
2024-03-06 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join our artist Charlie to learn to help design new pieces and work collaboratively, while listening to music and eating biscuits!
We work in 10 week blocks, but you can enrol for 5 at a time. Our team of designers have created work for stage and events and learn to create work to adorn the streets of Chippenham and buildings.
Charlie has been working in education and visual arts for nearly 30 years and is a working artist and set designer.
There’s a new focus each term and we’ll be asking for your input so that the ideas are yours.
Kindly supported by Kington Langley artists and Wiltshire Council’s Area Board, paying for our materials and helping us keep our sessions affordable and high quality.
10 week block – £120
5 weeks – £65
Visit www.ragandbonearts.com to book in.

Free Home Energy Workshop
2024-03-08 14:00 - 16:30 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
Free Home Energy Workshop delivered by Zero Chippenham in association with the Centre for Sustainable Energy.
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire
The two and a half hour session includes:

Why energy is important
How you can use less energy & save money
Technologies for generating renewable electricity & heat in your home
Common myths and challenges
Practical examples in real people’s homes
Thank you to Wessex Water Community Connectors for funding this workshop.

To see the full agenda and reserve your free place, please book on our Eventbrite page

Charity Ball for Heddington & Cherhill Preschool
2024-03-09 19:00 - 2024-03-10 00:30 | Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Derry Hill, Calne, SN11 9PQ, United Kingdom
We are holding a charity ball for Heddington & Cherhill Preschool. The funds raised will allow us to further equip our preschools, giving our children the best start in their education journey.
It will be a three course sit down meal with evening entertainment to follow by Brother from Another and a raffle. It will be a black tie event, so get dressed up and enjoy an evening raising money for a worthwhile charity!
£70 per ticket, or £600 for a table of 10.

ABBA Sensation
2024-03-09 19:30 | The Neeld
Making their first ever appearance in Chippenham!
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.
The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance. If however you are ‘too posh’ to join in, then no problem, just rattle your jewellery !!!
Please note, this bands concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.
TICKETS £19.50
From The Neeld Box Office 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall or online at www.neeld.co.uk
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

NWSO Spring 2024 concert at St. Andrew’s Church
2024-03-09 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
North Wiltshire Symphony Orchestra presents:

Saint-Saens: Symphony No 3 ‘Organ’ and Danse macabre
Faure: Pavane
Chabrier: Espana
Debussy: Prelude a l’apres- midi d’un Faune

Soloist: Michael Butterfield
Conductor: Alex Arkwright
Leader: Sara Stagg

Standard ticket: £15 | Concessions (under 16s) £2
Duration: 2 hours including interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or from The Neeld.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed.

ABBA Sensation
2024-03-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Making their first ever appearance in Chippenham
Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges.
The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance. If however you are ‘too posh’ to join in, then no problem, just rattle your jewellery !!!
Please note, this bands concerts tend to sell out very quickly, so please book your tickets as soon as possible for a great night out.

Chippenham Film Club March feature
2024-03-11 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Wild Tales is a 2014 Spanish-language black comedy anthology film, written and directed by the Argentine filmmaker Damián Szifron. The film, a Spanish-Argentinian co-production, is composed of six stand-alone shorts with a common theme of catharsis, violence and vengeance. The film has an ensemble cast which includes Ricardo Darín (The Secret in Their Eyes, Carancho), Oscar Martínez (Official Competition), Leonardo Sbaraglia (Dolor y gloria), Érica Rivas.
The film received critical acclaim, particularly for being a good example of an engaging anthology film, for its cast (mainly Rivas), humour, cinematography, and music. It won a number of awards including eight Platino Awards, the BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language, and the Goya Award for Best Spanish Language Foreign Film. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, and for the Palme d’Or at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. Wild Tales is the most-seen Argentine film of all time.

Sahara Sisters - Free Open Class
2024-03-12 19:30 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
The Sahara Sisters bellydancing group are holding a FREE Open Class on Tuesday 12th March in the King Alfred Hall from 7.30-9.30pm.
This is to celebrate International Women’s Day, and is in association with She Can Be Active, which is a fantastic organisation aimed at getting more women into a wider range of fitness activities without fear of judgement.

Doorway Presents Cathy Come Home
2024-03-14 18:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations Doorway invites you to watch the ground-breaking drama Cathy Come Home, directed by Ken Loach. We are extremely pleased to announce that Ken Loach himself will be joining us to introduce the film, which will be followed by a Q&A session and a raffle with some amazing prizes.
Cathy Come Home was first broadcast in 1966 and tells the story of Cathy and Reg, a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his job. It’s gripping and emotional, and it remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction that helped make change back then, and raises questions for us now about current levels of poverty and homelessness.
Tickets are available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.

Doorway Film Night : Cathy Come Home
2024-03-14 19:00 | The Neeld
As part of its 20th anniversary celebrations Doorway invites you to watch the ground-breaking drama Cathy Come Home, directed by Ken Loach. We are extremely pleased to announce that Ken Loach himself will be joining us to introduce the film, which will be followed by a Q&A session and a raffle with some amazing prizes.
Cathy Come Home was first broadcast in 1966 and tells the story of Cathy and Reg, a couple with three young children, who find their life spiralling into poverty when Reg loses his job. It’s gripping and emotional, and it remains a truly ground-breaking piece of dramatic fiction that helped make change back then, and raises questions for us now about current levels of poverty and homelessness.
Tickets: Standard £10.00 | Concessions (U16s & Over 65’s) £8.00
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, from the Neeld Box Office or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Fish & Chip Club
2024-03-15 12:30 - 14:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Don’t dine alone, come and join us on the third Friday of every month for Fish & Chip Club at 12:30pm. No charge. Join us for an afternoon of great food and socialising.
To book and for more information please contact CepenLodge@barchester.com or call 01249 707280.

Saint Patrick's Celebration
2024-03-17 19:00 - 22:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
KANDU ARTS HOSTS ST PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION FOR CHIPPENHAMS LOCAL COMMUNITY – SUNDAY 17TH MARCH 7PM – 10PM AT THE KING ALFRED HALL
Join Kandu Arts – a non-profit organisation – this Sunday as they host a St Patricks Day Celebration for any and all members of the Chippenham community. Taking place at the King Alfred Hall from 7pm – 10pm with a variety of live music from local musicians, homemade Irish stew, and a selection of refreshments. Live performances from; Kandu Arts’ very own founder and director Ed Deedigan playing with The Kandu Collective featuring Guillem Mitchel, Jonah Jones and Konsuela Yovbak, Mike Morrissey’s Free Spirits, Maddie Ellis & Konsuela Yovbak, Oli Hounsel, Guillem Mitchel, Jonah Jones & John Savage, and Kula Chakula.
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.
Any money raised from this St Patrick’s Day Celebration will go towards future events like this one which provide an important outlet for the community and a platform for local musicians.
If you would like to get in touch, please email: admin@kandu-arts.com or call our office on: 01249 444009
Follow us on social media – Facebook: Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development
YouTube: KanduArts Instagram: Kandu.arts Spotify: Kandu-Arts

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-03-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
FIGHT KLUB® is the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the program is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and Thai boxing.
FIGHT KLUB® is a workout built around a freestanding professional grade punch bag using simple combinations of kicks and punches whilst keeping time with the high energy beat.
FIGHT KLUB® is sweeping the workout scene as participants benefit from improvements in cardiovascular endurance, weight loss and muscular toning fused with the atmosphere of a nightclub. Fight Klub® is an intense workout utilising all the muscle groups in the upper and lower body including the core, whilst increasing flexibility.
Laura Caddy launched Fight Klub in Chippenham in January 2024. You get your first class free!

Baking Club
2024-03-21 14:30 - 16:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge are opening their doors to the local community to invite older people to join us for our fortnightly baking club! Starting Thursday 21st March, and running every other Thursday – come and join our residents to bake some delicious treats and enjoy refreshments with us. A great opportunity to socialise and network.

Women and Children’s Clothes Swap
2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire
Swap Not Shop
Come along to our women and children’s clothes swap!
Swap the clothes you no longer wear and save them from landfill and bring them to our swap shop for new favourites.
Children’s clothes welcome this time, so come and swap some of your outgrown items for clothes your children can grow into.
Bring up to 10 items of good quality clothing (10 children’s and 10 Adults), and swap them for some new items for your wardrobe.
£2 entry fee. If you don’t have enough items to bring, you can buy items at charity shop prices. (proceeds donated to Moonbeams preschool)
Refreshments will be available as usual for a voluntary donation.
It’s kind to your wallet and kind to the planet!

Collection Conversations
2024-03-23 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:

Rosalind Whitehouse – Saturday 23 March
Anita Taylor – Saturday 20 April
Sarah Gillespie & Amy-Jane Blackhall – Saturday 25 May
James Castle & Anna Gillespie – Saturday 22 June
Rosalind Robinson & Claire Loder – Saturday 27 July
Helen Simmonds & Penny Grist – Saturday 24 August
Nicholas Lees & Jo Taylor – Saturday 21 September
Ian Chamberlain & Sandra Porter – Saturday 19 October
Ron George & Alun Crockford – Saturday 23 November
Iain Cotton, Richard Crooks & Guy Thomas – Saturday 14 December

Monthly from 2pm – 3.30pm
Free, booking essential
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.
