Actor or artist? Teen Takeover
2024-04-27 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Artist or Actor? – With Bath based physical theatre actor and improvisation expert Emile Clarke and graphic designer and artist Charlie Graham-May. Brilliantly supported by our assistants Lottie Bywaters and Izzy Perkins.
held on Wednesdays during term time – and see how you feel about it. You might surprise yourself!
Our teams are all professional actors, dancers, performers and artists who have worked extensively in theatre, tv, education and the arts world. We have two members of staff in each session to ensure that we look after every member of our groups.
There’s loads on ALL WEEKEND, and we’re joining in so that you can come along and get a feel for what we do.
This weekend has been created to support young people in Chippenham to find out what’s on – so please get involved and have a go.
Please book in here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/RdiEJKhzXNnT
But please also complete one of these before turning up : https://forms.gle/a8jpoUdd9D72aT8t5
We can’t wait!!!!
See you there.
The Rag and Bone Arts CIC Team.

Kandu Arts New Music Showcase
2024-04-27 12:00 - 15:00 | The Rotary Club, Station Hill, Chippenham
Kandu Art’s Youth-Led Music Showcase. Mark your calendars! On April 27th, 2024, Chippenham’s Teen Takeover Weekend we’re coming together to celebrate the power of music and support some talented young artists.
At the heart of Kandu Arts lies a deep appreciation for music and the power it holds. The benefits of participation cannot be understated. music can enhance the health and wellbeing of participants, boosting mood, cognition, resilience, expression and behaviour.
Kandu Arts, Studio 19B, stands as a vibrant Wiltshire Music Connect hub, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for music performance and recording. It is here that minds of all ages converge through various avenues such as after-school clubs, daily alternative provision, or individual projects to learn to play instruments, refine their vocal skills, compose original pieces or delve into the art of songwriting. Our studio is a safe space where participants can freely express themselves through sound and the creation of music and is used as a practice space for young aspiring bands and older musicians alike.
The Event
To celebrate the profound impact music has on our lives, we’re excited to announce an exciting musical collaboration set to take place on April 27th, 2024, from 12pm-3pm. This eagerly anticipated event promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity and talent. Taking place at the Rotary Hall on Station Hill, Chippenham. This event has been coordinated from start to finish by exceptionally talented students from Chippenham College. These students are part of a Kandu Arts music mentoring programme and also members of bands who are regularly rehearsing/recording in Kandu’s studio. They have poured their passion and creativity into curating an unforgettable afternoon that showcases the best of our young local music scene.
About The Bands
The event will include a lineup of young local musicians, who will take centre stage to share their mesmerising melodies and captivating stories with the audience. One of the bands that will be performing, ‘Quiet!’, came together through Kandu Art’s Social Hub Of Positivity (S.H.O.P) two years ago at age fifteen. Kandu offered them a place to rehearse and since then, they have performed at the Minety Festival, as well as Kandu’s annual community festival, Unlock Reset, which has been a massive success three years running.
Joining the lineup is another remarkable band, The Vivas, who since joining the Kandu Arts Music mentoring programme, will be playing on the Kandu Stage at Minety Festival and Unlock Reset – Also playing Aimee Jasmine and Kula Chakula and a few surprises. Undoubtedly bands and individuals on the brink of greatness.

Teen Takeover - Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley 1:30pm-2:30pm
2024-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Library
Love poetry? Love hip-hop? Come along and experience this inspirational word-wizard. It’ll be a fun hour of creativity and information that might just change your life, if not, it’ll certainly make your day more fun.
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the fantastic Christian Foley will be hosting a Hip-hop poetry workshop at Chippenham Library.
A writer, rapper and a teacher – all at once, Christian’s interactive freestyles and improvised performances have been lauded by stars like 50 Cent, and the creator of the musical Hamilton, as well as FIFA. Having gone viral multiple times, he’s a regular on television and radio, amassing over thirty million views worldwide.
Christian is one of the few poets in the world selected to complete a ‘Spoken Word Education Programme’ and Teaching MA at Goldsmiths University, an opportunity which was created to transform professional poets into specialised facilitators. Over the last decade, Christian has worked with thousands of children, and hundreds of teachers every year, visiting primary and secondary schools and delivering workshops for staff and students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people passionate about writing and performance – not to be missed! For young people age 13-18.
Book your free ticket here – LYN – Teen Takeover Weekend 2024 event tickets from TicketSource

The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board. This weekend is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area. Find out more about the whole weekend here.

Teen Takeover - Chippenham Youth Council: Meet & Mini Debate
2024-04-27 14:00 - 14:45 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board.
The weekend of 27-28 April is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area.
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the Youth Council will be holding an informal session giving young people a chance to share their views on key topics such as the environment and vaping. Open to any young people (approx.11-17yrs), particularly if you are interested in the voices of young people being heard.
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Teen Takeover - The Rise Trust and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Westmead Playing Field, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ
No booking needed to join The Rise Trust youth team and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields for fun activities both on and off the bus.

Teen Takeover Mindfulness Workshop for ages 13 - 15
2024-04-27 14:30 - 16:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Escape the pressures and demands of your day-to-day life and join us for a session of mindfulness, gentle movement, calming breathing exercises, meditation and visualisation, sound bath and creative activities.
Learn techniques to help you feel calmer, feel better in yourself, more connected to yourself and those around you.
Leave with a calmer mind, soothed soul, relaxed in your body, ready to face the world again.
This workshop is part of the Teen Takeover weekend and will provide an opportunity for young people aged 13 to 15 who live in the Chippenham area, to learn ways to regulate their nervous system, manage their emotions and find a sense of calm and general well-being.
No previous experience necessary. You will be gently guided through the session.
Young people with SEN very welcome.
The venue is fully accessible.
If you have any questions about the session or want to check that it’s for you please reach out: hello@mindcraftkids.com
You will find more information about MindCraft at www.mindcraftkids.com
Places are limited. Please book your space in advance.
Thank you.
Looking forward to having you.
Katerina

Teen Takeover - Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley 3:00pm-4:00pm
2024-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library

Teen Takeover - Mindfulness Workshop for ages 16 - 19
2024-04-27 16:30 - 18:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Escape the pressures and demands of your day-to-day life and join us for a session of mindfulness, gentle movement, calming breathing exercises, meditation and visualisation, sound bath and creative activities.
Learn techniques to help you feel calmer, feel better in yourself, more connected to yourself and those around you.
Leave with a calmer mind, soothed soul, relaxed in your body, ready to face the world again.
This FREE workshop is part of the Teen Takeover weekend and will provide an opportunity for young people aged 16 – 19 who live in the Chippenham area, to learn ways to regulate their nervous system, manage their emotions and find a sense of calm and general well-being.
Whether you’re preparing for GCSEs or other exams, or are just in need of some zen this workshop is for you.
No previous experience necessary. You will be gently guided through the session.
Young people with SEN (up to the age of 24) very welcome.
The venue is fully accessible.
If you have any questions about the session or want to check that it’s for you please reach out: hello@mindcraftkids.com
You will find more information about MindCraft at www.mindcraftkids.com
Places are limited. Please book your space in advance.
Thank you.
Looking forward to having you.
Katerina

Doorway SleepOut 2024
2024-04-27 19:00 - 2024-04-28 07:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Challenge yourself, Join us and spend a night out under the stars…and possibly rain! Get your friends and family, work colleagues to sponsor you and raise money for Doorway and take part in an evening that you will remember for a long time.
There will be music, laughter, cardboard and tarpaulin and people there all united in the experience.
Sign up here.

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-04-28 08:30 - 12:30, 2024-05-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
🏉🌟 Rugbytots: Where Little Champions Score Big! 🌟🏉
Calling all mini ruckers! Our action-packed classes blend rugby, fun, and skill-building for kids aged 18 months to 6 years.
From scrums to giggles, we’re all about developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and creating a love for an active, healthy life. Join the scrum-tastic adventure today!
Sessions last between 30-45 minutes with FREE taster sessions available! Plus, we’re so confident your little one will have a blast that we offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t enjoy the first two classes. No try, no cry! 😄👍

Teen Takeover - Blue Bus at Wellington Place Hullavington
2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Wellington Place, Hullavington, Wellington Place, Hullavington
If you are aged 13 – 19 years then as part of teen takeover do join Open Blue with the double decker bus at Wellington Place near Hullavington to participate in fun activities both on and off the bus. Open Blue are being supported by the Army Welfare service.

Derry Tots
2024-05-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-08 09:30 - 11:30 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Derry Tots Under 5’s playgroup located at The Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Fun, friendly and social group for parents/carers and children alike!
Term time only
Wednesdays – 9.30-11.30am

Chippenham Harriers Beginners Running
2024-05-03 18:45 - 19:45 | Chippenham Sports Club
A fully supported journey to 5k for all levels. Joining our beginners running course is a great opportunity to improve your fitness, make some new friends, and achieve something you can be truly proud of. If you’re keen to give running a try, returning to it after a break, or would like some support progressing your running, this course is for you.
Our next beginners course will start on the 3rd May 2024. We’ll have three different groups so that you can choose a level that suits you, and you’ll have the freedom to move groups at any time along the course as you wish. There’ll also be lots of support from our team of leaders every step of the way, helping you progress towards your 5k goal (it’s 100% achievable, we promise!)
No experience whatsoever necessary; just come along in comfy clothes and bring a friend or two to keep you all motivated!

Simon Evans: Have We Met?
2024-05-04 20:00 - 21:30 | The Neeld
After finally solving the mystery of his existence and true identity in Work of the Devil, Simon finds that he has still not overcome the more daily challenges of remembering what he came upstairs for, who these grown-ups are that live with him (and what they have done with his children?) and how can that footage be from 2009, when he only bought those shoes a few months ago?
“In Greek mythology, the Muses were the daughters of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory – though ironically, there is no easy way to remember her name. But Memory was thus clearly regarded by the ancient Greeks as the mother of the arts, wellspring of inspiration, the compost in which imagination takes rooty. Our last defence against tyranny, the consolation of the just and the seat of the soul. Without memory, the illusion of self crumbles. Mine, however, is shot. So where does that leave me?
‘A masterclass’ ***** (Scotsman).
‘Outstanding stuff’ ****½ (Chortle.co.uk).
PS What have I forgotten?
Tickets: £18.50 (includes ticket levy)
Strictly 14+ likely to be swearing and adult content
Please note the reselling of tickets will result in cancellation of bookings
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

Happy Cafe
2024-05-07 02:00 - 15:30 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement.
Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat.
Your local Happy Café is brought to you by the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service….
Chippenham – Rivo Lounge every Tuesday 2-3.30pm
Contact David if you are interested or have any questions: 07483 913159

Visit Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service online:
rethink.org/wiltsmhis
Facebook: WiltshireMHIS
Instagram: wiltshire_mhis

Beginners Arts workshops
2024-05-07 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
2024-05-07 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.

Flower Arranging Class
2024-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge Care Home are inviting the local community to join us for a morning flower arranging with our residents, refreshments will be provided. Come and join us for a lovely morning socialising and networking with others.

Trio Paradis Café Concert at St Andrew’s
2024-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s on the first Tuesday morning of each month at 11am, with a pop-up café serving home-made cakes from 10.30, where you can meet with friends and make new ones.
May’s programme is a collection of beautiful music by English composers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, among them Elgar, Frank Bridge, Ernest Austin and Alice Verne-Bredt.
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by pay-what-you-feel donation, with a retiring collection. All ages welcome, including children.

Improvers Art
2024-05-07 12:30 - 14:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
“A friendly place to learn from experienced people”
Join Charlie for another (incredibly popular) 6 week course in landscape for the improver.
Come along and paint in a beautiful, inspiring venue alongside other local budding artists. Enjoy learning from an experienced artist and make some new friends along the way.
Please book in via our website, then pay by balance transfer to keep our costs affordable for you www.ragandbonearts.com
Terms cost £96 and include all materials and coffee – we ask for a small donation to help with the cost of drinks and biscuits.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch. We look forward to meeting you soon.

Life Drawing
2024-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with over 25 years teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve, all while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn. We look forward to meeting you.

£99 per 6 x 2 hour session term or £20 drop-in
Easels, materials and fresh coffee included.

‘My favourite time of the week’
‘The best life drawing class I’ve found in years’

Allsorts Community Choir
2024-05-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, No auditions, basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

Life Drawing - mornings
2024-05-08 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘My favourite time of the week by far’ – regular attendee
Wednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am (Also runs on Tuesday evenings – 7-9pm)
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with 30 years teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve.
All while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn.
£99 per 6 week term £20 drop in – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits provided.
We look forward to meeting you in 2024.

Teen Art and Design
2024-05-08 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.

Teen Drama Improvisation
2024-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Another brilliant 5 week term kicks off with actor and demon improviser, 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.
Visit www.ragandbonearts.com to book in.

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-05-08 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!

Runny Snotts Open Mic
2024-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
It’s the night for pairing your pints with beautiful acoustic music… it’s Runny Snotts Open Mic Night!
The fun starts at 7pm, so bring a song (and an instrument, if you play), gather your cheer squad, and get ready to take your turn on the mic.
As always, we’re open to absolutely everyone – you won’t find a more welcoming bunch than us! Even if you don’t sing or play, come and join us for the incredible pints and beautiful music from Runny Snotts Acoustic Sessions!
ℹ️ This is a regular event, so keep your diary clear on the second Wednesday of every month!!

Seniors Strong Class
2024-05-09 09:15 - 10:15 | Chippenham Sports Club
NEW Class for the over 50’s starting Thursday 28th September at Chippenham Sports Club 9:15am to 10am
As we age we naturally lose strength, balance and muscle. This class will help improve all of those things and more!
New research suggests the amount of muscle someone has determines how long they will live. So it’s important to maintain and build muscle.
We all want to live a healthy and active life for as long as we can.
Strength training;

Preserves muscle size and strength
Preserves Bone Density
Lowers the risk of falls
Improves mobility
Improves insulin sensitivity
Helps you stay fit and functional, so you can do the things you enjoy! 😊

Seniors Strong™ is a functional strength, cardio, and mobility class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and functional fitness for older adults.
Seniors Strong is a modern, inspiring and fresh class for older adults
Exercising within a group is motivating, fun and sociable.
Bring a couple of tins, filled water bottles or some dumbbells (if you have them.)
You will learn the correct technique for exercise and you can also practice at home too! 😉
FIRST CLASS FREE!
Then £7 per class (block booking will be available at a discounted rate.)
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Please message/email or text me and I will send you the online registration form.
