One Chippenham

Virtual Jobs Fair
2020-10-05 09:00 - 10:00 (Europe/London)
The National Careers Service is holding its next Virtual Jobs Fairs from the 5th-9th October. Each region has an hour time slot during that week to promote local opportunities. The Wiltshire slot is 9-10am on Monday 5th October. You can register for full, free access to all the events below as they happen on the Eventbrite website here.

Morrisons Litter Pick in Cepen Park North
2020-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Morrisons Car park, Chippenham
Morrisons Chippenham Community Champion is running a litter pick in Cepen Park North on Sunday 4th October. Meet in Morrisons car park at 9am to start litter picking whilst heading down to Cepen Park, looping back around heading towards Morrisons for a bacon bap afterwards.
Sarah, Morrisons Community Champion will have some litter pick equipment and says “we will be mindful of social distancing advice – and wear masks and gloves if you wish”.
Look out for Sarah in the car park on Sunday 4th at 9am – she will be wearing a pink Hi-Viz. For further information call 07811 716836 or email champion.chippenham@morrisonsplc.co.uk

Autumn Exhibition and sale of paintings at Chippenham Museum
2020-10-01 10:00 - 2020-10-15 15:00
The Open Spaces exhibition runs at Chippenham Museum from 1st to the 15th October. The exhibition showcases the work of Chippenham & District Artists (CDA) who are a group of local artists who formed over 20 years ago. Visitors can browse work in a range of mediums with the opportunity to purchase locally produced artwork, cards and prints.

The exhibition takes place at Chippenham Museum. You can book a Private View ticket at Chippenham Museum which allows for 1 to 6 people (up to 2 households/bubbles) to enjoy sole use of the museum for one hour. Pre-booking before your visit is essential. You can do this on the museum website, by calling 01249 705020 or by popping in to check when the next time slot is available.
The museum’s Visitor Guidelines detail the things you need to know to make your visit safe and enjoyable. Visit England Good to Go status means the museum’s processes to maintain cleanliness and social distancing follow Government COVID-19 guidelines.
Chippenham & District Artists aim to support artists in this locality, helping them to develop and improve their skills and to meet people who have similar interests. The Group is open to all people whether a beginner or an expert. You can find information about how to join here.

St Mary Street Revealed QR Code Trail
2020-09-11 - 2020-09-20
Use a phone or tablet to enjoy Chippenham Museum’s self-led audible walking tour introducing some of the events and people that have shaped St Mary Street. The digital trail takes place Friday 11 – Sunday 20 September for Heritage Open Days and is free to enjoy at any time of day.
Stroll along this hidden gem and scan QR codes for a mixture of family-friendly fun and an introduction to the development of the street. To take part use a QR Code scanning app downloaded to a phone or tablet with access to mobile data. For a guide to the QR code locations, visit Chippenham Museum’s website.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest annual festival of history and culture with sites across the country celebrating their heritage.
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The trail has been created by Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility with free entry and level access throughout. Visits are currently by free timed ticket giving sole use of the museum for one hour Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm. Booking is available via the museum’s page on Chippenham Town Council’s website or by calling 01249 705020.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic please be mindful of others when enjoying the trail, maintain social distancing and if busy return when quieter. In the event of government guidance changing, the trail may be cancelled at short notice.

MC_Combat Summer Course
2020-08-28 - 2020-08-30
New to stage combat? Or ready to refine your skills? We offer something for everyone! Over the three days you will explore and come to love a new weapon system. Rounding off the weekend with an Academy of Performance Combat Exam, you will receive an Industry recognised qualification.

We are following government guidelines very closely to ensure everyone’s safety.

Dates: 28th-30th August
Location: Lacock, Chippenham
Price: £150 (inclusive of all training and exam fees)

To book a place please email admin@mccombat.co.uk

Local Rotary Club Pops Up!
2020-08-11 - 2020-09-18
The Rotary Club of Chippenham have had to adapt to the current circumstances and raise money for their work in the community in a completely different way than they would have done in the past.
Due to the very kind donation of the use of retail premises in Chippenham, they have opened a Pop-Up Shop right in the centre of the town. It is an ideal location, right beside Bath Road car park on the north side of the main river bridge in Bath Road (SN15 2AB) .
It is hoped that the shop, which will remain open for six weeks, will raise lots of money for the Rotary Club’s good causes. There will be a huge selection of quality nearly new clothes, as well as bric-a-brac, books, toys, DVDs, CDs & all sorts of goodies. In addition, they will sell locally made ice cream in hygienic tubs, as well as wonderful oils & salad dressings from a north Somerset farm. There will also be local artwork and notecards on sale.
The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday for the next six weeks from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm. It is Covid safe and all Government guidelines for the retail sector have been implemented.
For further information please contact; Rick Squires: President, rsquires@pienergy.co.uk , or Richard Terrell: Shop Coordinator rgterrell64@gmail.com

Free Online Newspaper Theatre Workshop for Young People
2020-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual event
Performers wanted!
Limelight Collaborative are running a free online workshop for young people aged between 8 and 13. Using their previous experience leading a storytelling workshop in Chippenham library, Jake and Lou have prepared a one-off Zoom session on Newspaper Theatre – where attendees can expect to play drama games, look at world events and reignite their love for theatre in a Covid world.
Visit Limelight Collaborative’s Facebook page or email limelightcollaborative@gmail.com or more details.

Spotlight On: Modern and Contemporary Art from the collection of Chippenham Museum
2020-08-03 - 2020-09-25 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This exhibition brings together nearly 100 years of modern and contemporary art from the collection of Chippenham Museum. All the works included have been acquired by the museum in the past five years with the aim of ensuring the museum’s collection better represents the amazing creativity found in North Wiltshire.
The museum would like to thank all the artists and funding organisations who have helped make the collection possible.
General admission to Chippenham Museum is currently by free timed ticket, booking essential. For up-to-date visitor information and how to book, visit the museum’s website or call 01249 705020.
Famillies can be Art Detectives whilst exploring the exhibition by visiting the museum’s website to print or download a trail ahead of visiting.
Chippenham Museum, Chippenham Town Council facility, is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm with two floors of galleries and level access throughout.

Tea and Chat with Wiltshire Libraries
2020-07-28 15:00 - 15:30, 2020-07-07 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual event
Grab a cuppa and settle in to enjoy some great poetry, prose and chat with Wiltshire Libraries. This week it’s Steph’s turn from the Melksham Library Facebook page.

Fostering Information Session
2020-07-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual event
Join us for this online information session about fostering with Wiltshire Council. The session will start with an introduction to fostering presentation, followed by a live Q&A session with a member of the fostering team. There will also be a live interview with a foster carer, which will help to give you an idea of what being a foster carer is like in real life.

Tea and Chat with Wiltshire Libraries
2020-07-21 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual event
Grab a cuppa and settle in to enjoy some great poetry, prose and chat with Wiltshire Libraries. This week it’s Basil’s turn from the Trowbridge Library Facebook page.

Nature photography workshop
2020-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual event
Stephen Davis, former Head of Conservation at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, gives a FREE online workshop on nature photography. Stephen has previously also worked for English Nature and Natural England, and has lived and worked in nature conservation in Wiltshire for twenty two years.
This is a FREE talk open to all which will be live-streamed on our Facebook and YouTube accounts at 11am.
The event will be 45 minutes long with a 15 minute Q&A at the end.
Please join us for elevenses and learn something new about wildlife photography!
For more information visit: https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/Event/nature-photography-workshop

Tea and Chat with Wiltshire Libraries
2020-07-14 15:00 - 15:30, 2020-06-30 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual event
Grab a cuppa and settle in to enjoy some great poetry, prose and chat with Wiltshire Libraries. This week it’s Philip’s turn from the Salisbury Library Facebook page.

Scarecrow Trail - Cepen Park South
2020-07-04 10:00 - 2020-07-12 16:00
This is the first Cepen Park South Residents Scarecrow Trail and it’s taking place between 4th and 12th July 2020.

The idea came about during lockdown, the residents thought it would be a fun way to raise funds for a fantastic charity whilst giving families something to do in making and attending the trail while many children aren’t at school.
We are hoping to receive a voluntary contribution of £2 from each family taking part in the trail. Once the donation has been made please do contact us via our Facebook page or via email – and a team member will send you a copy of the map.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
There is no prize this year due to the social distancing rules, but we hope to have prizes in future years. We hope you enjoy the trail. Answers will be published after the trail has finished so please do not reveal your answers before this time.

Fostering Information Session
2020-06-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual event
Join us for this online information session about fostering with Wiltshire Council. The session will start with an introduction to fostering presentation, followed by a live Q&A session with a member of the fostering team. There will also be a live interview with a foster carer, which will help to give you an idea of what being a foster carer is like in real life. Click this link at the specified time to join the event.

Wiltshire Libraries Philip & Jane's Bookchat
2020-06-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual event
Our very own Richard & Judy will be talking about British Book Awards – The Nibbies.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
2020-06-25 19:00 - 2020-07-02 19:00 | Virtual event
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’
A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences.
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy was filmed live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream builds on the success of his immersive staging of Julius Caesar (filmed live in 2018).
The theatre becomes a forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving audience following the action on foot.
Available on the National Theatre’s YouTube channel from Thursday 25 June at 7pm UK time until 11 June at 7pm. 12A rating.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We’re propelled into a realm of fairies and fantasy ⁠— conjured up in unapologetically crowd-pleasing style, with Arlene Phillips as movement director and a soundtrack that includes Beyoncé and Dizzee Rascal.
The Standard
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
When, at the end, large moon balloons are tossed into the crowd, it seems the party will go on forever. I found myself calculating: five stars might not be enough. How about throwing in an extra moon?
The Guardian

Wiltshire Libraries Weekly Quiz
2020-06-25 19:00 | Virtual event
Join us every Thursday at 7pm via our Chippenham Library Facebook page for a virtual quiz. Answers posted every Friday at 7pm. It’s not just about books!

Live Rhyme Time with the Chippenham Library Team
2020-06-25 14:00 - 14:30 | Virtual event
Join us on Facebook live for a mini rhyme time session in the comfort of your own home! We will be going live at 2pm every Thursday, just visit the Chippenham Library Facebook page to join in.

Tea and Chat with Wiltshire Libraries
2020-06-23 15:00 - 15:30

WISE CHILDREN - Bristol Old Vic
2020-06-22 08:00 - 2020-06-26 18:00 | Virtual event
Bristol Old Vic at Home presents
WISE CHILDREN
A Wise Children and The Old Vic production. Co-produced by the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Oxford Playhouse and York Theatre Royal.

‘Let’s have all the skeletons out of the closet, today, of all days!’

It’s 23 April, Shakespeare’s birthday. In Brixton, Nora and Dora Chance – twin chorus girls born and bred south of the river – are celebrating their 75th birthday. Over the river in Chelsea, their father and greatest actor of his generation Melchior Hazard turns 100 on the same day. As does his twin brother Peregrine. If, in fact, he’s still alive. And if, in truth, Melchior is their real father after all…
Emma Rice (Romantics Anonymous, Brief Encounter) brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s great last novel. A big, bawdy tangle of joy and heartbreak, Wise Children is a celebration of show business, family, forgiveness and hope. Expect showgirls and Shakespeare, sex and scandal, music, mischief and mistaken identity – and butterflies by the thousand.
USEFUL INFORMATION

Venue: Your Home
Free (donations welcome)
Approx. 2 hours 30 mins (inc. short interval)
Ages 14+
Some sexual content, swearing and adult themes throughout
Available to stream live here until Friday 26th June

★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Life-enhancing, brilliantly uninhibited, all-singing and dancing

The Observer
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Summer Solstice at Stonehenge Live!
2020-06-20 20:30 - 2020-06-21 05:30
Watch the summer solstice LIVE from Stonehenge, wherever you are in the world! ☀
We can’t welcome you in person this year because of the measures in place to combat coronavirus – but our live coverage of sunset and sunrise means you won’t miss a moment of this special occasion. Our cameras will capture the best views of Stonehenge, allowing you to connect with this spiritual place from the comfort of your own home.
⚠️ Please, to help keep everyone safe, do not travel to Stonehenge for summer solstice this year. We look forward to welcoming you in person at next year’s event.
? Stonehenge is a world heritage site which has been a place of worship and celebration at the time of Summer Solstice for thousands of years.
? To watch the livestream and for more information go to the English Heritage’s official Facebook event page.

Chippenham Comedy Festival 2020
2020-06-20 19:00 - 2020-06-21 21:00 | Virtual event
The annual Chippenham Comedy Festival is back for another year with a brand new format.
Chippenham Comedy club are going to be running their annual festival online this year with all profits going towards their usual venue, The Old Road Tavern, to help them through these tough times. They have an amazing line up for you, including:

Saturday 20th June from 7-9pm – online comedy marathon!
Simon Donald, Suzy Bennett, Charlie Baker, Caroline Mabel, Howard Read & Little Howard, Cina Minney, Sooz Kempner, Andrew O’Neill, Danny Buckler, Sean McLoughlin, Laura Monmouth and Kate Smurthwaite
Sunday 21st June from 6-9pm – a bit more relaxed:
– An extra special episode of the We Hope It’s Chips podcast. Wil and Fortch are joined by the incredible Robin Ince
– Pub Quiz with John Robbins
– True Crime Story Time with Danny Buckler
Follow the event on the Chippenham Comedy Facebook event site to read about more updates.

One ticket will give you access to the whole festival via Zoom. Can’t make the date? Buy a ticket anyway as you’ll be able to watch it all later via a replay link that you’ll be sent afterwards.

Online Life Drawing
2020-06-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual event
Join the Chippenham Life Drawing – (part of Rag and Bone Arts CIC), group as they take their learning online. Usually based at the beautiful Cause Arts Centre, we’ve adapted the provision and it’s working very well.
Take a couple of hours out from your day and draw in the comfort of your home, with other keen local (and further afield) artists.
Tutored online by experienced artist and lecturer of 20 years, Charlie Graham-May – with an experienced Life Model.
Newcomers always welcome. To book send an email to Charlie. Please note you need to pay by 3pm on the day, to have access to the session link.

Airwaves - BBC Wiltshire Festival
2020-05-29 10:00 - 2020-06-01 22:00
A music festival is coming to Wiltshire – and you don’t even need to leave your home to attend!
Some of the UK’s favourite artists, along with a host of up-and-coming local acts, will be playing at Airwaves, a three day festival broadcast entirely on BBC Radio Wiltshire.
From 10am until late on Friday 29 May, Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May, presenters will be bringing you the latest from the main stage, BBC Introducing stage, Upload stage, dance tent and more! Festival goers can tune in on FM, DAB, online or on the BBC Sounds app.
BBC Radio Wiltshire’s presenters will be talking to local chefs bringing their culinary skills to the festival’s food area, there will be morning well-being workshops, live poetry and fun activities for all the family!
More information here.
#BBCAirwaves, a festival to enjoy from home this month! 29-31 May | 10am-10pm | BBC Radio Wiltshire | Wellies optional

Salsa Step Party
2020-05-23 09:00 - 09:45
Join Roz for a FREE FaceBook live Salsa Step Express Party on the GLOW CHIPPENHAM Facebook page
