One Chippenham

FREE drop-in seated exercise session with Emma from Sit-Fit Wiltshire!
2023-01-12 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Community Hub
Taster session of gentle exercise to music for men and women of all ages and abilities. Do come and meet us and have go!

Mental health training for non-paid carers of loved ones with mental health challenges
2023-01-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Sanford House, Swindon, Sanford House, Swindon, SN1 1HE, United Kingdom
This training aims to help non-paid carers supporting a loved one with lived experience of mental health problems.
Being a non-paid carer can take many forms, you might be a friend, family member, neighbour, partner, peer, or colleague. You might provide practical, emotional support, or both. In fact, anyone could be a carer – a student supporting a housemate with early signs of an eating disorder, a family member supporting their brother-in law with depression, or a husband supporting his wife with complex PTSD.
Training delivered over 4 sessions, covering the following topics:
1. Understanding mental health challenges – An opportunity to explore what it can be like to experience mental health challenges and how mental health needs impact on people’s behaviour.
2. Support people with mental health needs to make changes – To explore some of the challenges of supporting people to make changes and introduce some techniques for working with change.
3. Conflict and crisis – Reducing and managing conflict and crises with the person you support.
4. Learning, reflecting and support – To be better able to establish clear boundaries, positive communication and relationships.
Funded by BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group (BSW CCG).
“Caring for someone with mental health problems can often be challenging. Those that attend the training leave with a range of skills and approaches to aid their caring role, as well as a range of stress management techniques and self-care ideas”, Carolyn Trippick, St Mungo’s Volunteer.
Feedback from past participants:
“If you are a carer, this course is vital to understanding how looking after you helps look after the person you are caring for”.
“The content was really informative. People were interactive with each other. Trainer was knowledgeable and friendly”.
“Everyone was given time to have a voice “share” their stories if they wanted to, as much or as little as they wanted. No pressure. Looking at self was really useful tool to be a better carer and look after myself better….”.
“Really helpful – covering quite a range of topics. Meeting other carers invaluable, too. Really well organised, wish I’d known about it ages ago!
Booking via Eventbrite. Participants should be available to attend all 4 sessions, in order to complete the course – Tuesday 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st January 2023 (10:00am-1:30pm). Free to carers living or supporting someone in BANES, Swindon or Wiltshire.
For more information (or to sign up to a course), contact Ralph Lillywhite, St Mungo’s Building Bridges Manager on 07825 115 775 or email ralph.lillywhite@mungos.org.
Further information can also be found on St Mungo’s Building Bridges to Wellbeing website www.bridges2wellbeing.co.uk.

Chippenham Film Club's January feature - Parallel Mothers
2023-01-09 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
From Pedro Almodovar comes the story of two mothers who bond in an unexpected way after giving birth the same day, both are single and both pregnancies are unplanned.
Janis, middle-aged, doesn’t regret it and is exultant, Ana, an adolescent, is scared, repentant and traumatised. Janis tries to encourage her while they move like sleepwalkers along the hospital corridors. The few words they exchange in these hours will create a very close link between the two, which by chance develops, complicates, and changes their lives in a decisive way.

Chippenham Support Group
2023-01-09 10:30 - 12:00 | The Angel Hotel, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HD
These are monthly groups which are open to all carers. There is always a support worker on hand to help you and discuss any difficulties you may have and most months we also have a guest speaker.

Moving Beyond The Pose : Yoga Course
2023-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
This new course is for those who love yoga and feel inspired to expand their knowledge beyond the physical poses. It is a chance to delve a little deeper into the traditional yoga teachings, and understand how they can help us lead calmer, and more fulfilled lives.
Each week the class will be themed to reveal an element of yogic wisdom. The concepts will be presented in a way that makes them easy to understand and relevant to our modern day lives. Through movement and meditation we will explore the teachings and their relevance to us both on and off the mat.
In person at Platinum House, Chippenham Town Centre, SN15 3HT, Mondays from January 9th 2023, 10:30-11:30am.

Yoga for Absolute Beginners
2023-01-09 09:15 - 10:15 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
A NEW 5 week course ideal for anyone brand new to yoga, or who would like to return after a long break. We will cover the basics of movement, breath work, and meditation together.
This will be a small, friendly group where you will be encouraged to listen to your body and work at your own pace.
Feel free to contact me if you would like to have a chat before signing up or have any questions or queries.
Mondays 9:15-10:15am, January 9th – February 6th 2023, Platinum House, Chippenham Town Centre, next to St Andrew’s Church.

Nordic Walking Beginners Course
2023-01-07 14:00 | Westmead Open Space, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham, SN15 3GW
A short course of 3 weekly sessions to teach you the fundamentals and techniques of British Nordic Walking using the INWA Ten Steps Programme. After which you’ll be able to book and join us on any of our weekly Nordic Walks.
Each session will start at 2pm and last between 60 and 75 minutes and We’ll meet at Westmead Open Space Car Park, Pewsham Way, Pewsham, Chippenham SN15 3GW
Pole hire is included and the course fee is £30
Course Dates: Saturday 7th, 14th and 21st January 2023

Twelfth Night at Chippenham Museum
2023-01-07 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Our Twelfth Night celebrations are back!
Join us on Saturday 7 January 10.30 to 3.30 as we explore all things Saxon. With the help of some inspiring re-enactors and a special performance by poet and musician Nick Harper, learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period and discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the events of 878AD.
More information and booking on our website.

Coffee and Cake
2023-01-02 13:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us for coffee and cake. A relaxed and informal time to meet and chat over a hot drink.
All free and everyone welcome! Monday afternoons from 1-4pm at St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road.
For more details visit our website.

Christmas Day meal
2022-12-25 12:30 - 15:30 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
If you are on your own or without family on Christmas Day this year, why not join us?
We are offering a free traditional lunch from 12.30pm, but you will need to book.
Please contact admin@sheldonroad.church or 01249 765868 to book your place.

Family Service - Christmas Day
2022-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ!

Company for Christmas - a lunch invitation
2022-12-25 | Corsham Scouts Hall, The Lagger, Corsham, SN13 0DE
If you will be alone this Christmas you are invited to join local people on Christmas Day for lunch.
The lunch will bring together people from Corsham, Box, Chippenham and surrounding villages who would otherwise be spending Christmas Day alone and provide a space to celebrate together.
You are also welcome if you aren’t alone but perhaps want more company for the day, e.g. a couple where one person is the carer for the other person/person, single-parent families who perhaps have previously been a bigger family and are now adjusting etc.
The event is FREE to attend and will be held at Corsham Scout Hall, The Lagger, Corsham, SN13 0DE.
Guests will be served coffee, tea, non-alcoholic cold drinks, a 3-course meal and mince pies and biscuits. There will also be a quiz, a raffle and plenty of great conversation!
Transport can be arranged for those that require it (wheelchair accessible if needed). All guests will receive a small gift bag with a wrapped present and a Christmas card.
Pre-booking is essential and places must be booked by 15 December. Contact Company for Christmas on 07467-248273 or by email: christmaslunch@hotmail.com
Visit their website here: https://www.companyforchristmas.com/
To make a Christmas donation: https://www.companyforchristmas.com/donations

Midnight Communion
2022-12-24 23:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us to welcome in Christmas Day with carols at Midnight!

All-Age Christingle Service
2022-12-24 16:30 - 17:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Everyone is welcome to join us at our annual Christingle Service.

Christmas Eve Pool Parties
2022-12-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Our Christmas Eve Pool parties are perfect for keeping the children entertained whilst they wait for Father Christmas. We’ll be getting in the festive spirit with a decorated pool, a Christmas playlist, pool toys, floats and our sensory lighting.
Don’t forget however cold it is outside our pool is always heated to a lovely warm 33 degrees!
There are 6 swim sessions to choose from including our special session for families with additional needs.
BOOK BY SUNDAY 18TH DECEMBER FOR OUR GUARANTEED BEST PRICE!

Music Cafe Show
2022-12-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A special year end show featuring the Cause Music Cafe musicians and guests with classic pop songs, folk, jazz and surprises! The Show is in support of local charity, Doorway, and will be a great evening of entertainment.

A Christmas Celebration!
2022-12-20 12:30 - 13:15 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The perfect way to bring the magic of Christmas alive! Puppets, actors and piano perform festive classics, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and The Snowman.
Suitable for children aged 3-8. PLEASE NOTE, due to the staging of the performance, we can’t accommodate crawling babies or wandering toddlers – children must be able to sit and watch for 45 mins. Children of all ages will need a ticket.
Image licensed and puppets created with the permissions of Snowman Enterprises Limited. © Snowman Enterprises Limited 2022. THE SNOWMAN™ Snowman Enterprises Limited.

Carols by Candlelight
2022-12-18 19:00 - 20:30 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Everyone welcome!

Nativity service
2022-12-18 10:00 - 11:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
All age Nativity Service – everyone welcome!

Jingle All The Way
2022-12-17 19:30 - 22:00 | SN15 3HT, St Andrews Church, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT
Christmas Music and Good Cheer with The Village Singers.
The Village Singers are a very friendly, informal choir based in Sutton Benger, with members coming from the many villages and towns in and around Chippenham, Wiltshire. We began as a small group in 2011 but now have over 70 members whose ages range from 10 to 80+ led by our dynamic Musical Director, Rachel McCorry.
Join us on Saturday 17th December at 7.30pm,
St. Andrew’s Church, Chippenham
Tickets are £10 for Adults (16 and over) and are free for U16s, and can purchased from choir members.
Alternatively, they can be purchased online from Ticketsource.

Magical Midwinter Music
2022-12-17 19:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A seasonal event not to miss here in Chippenham! Two excellent local choirs performing a wonderful selection of music from across the world.
Reserve your tickets by emailing fred@thecausevenue.com or alexandrawalker@me.com

Lingmara, Chippenham’s world music choir, meet on Tuesdays at 7.30pm at The Cause Venue. New singers welcome.
Gospel Rocks, Chippenham’s gospel choir, meet on Thursdays at 7.30pm at The Cause Venue. New singers welcome.

Fabulously Fun Festive Fair
2022-12-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY

Stanton St Quintin Christmas Trail
2022-12-17 | Stanton Parish Hall, Church Ln, Stanton St Quintin, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6DE
The villagers of Stanton St Quintin will be staging special Christmas Decorations for all the family to enjoy and to run alongside this, there will be a ‘seek and find’ competition with the Decorations in place from Sunday 11 December. You can find your entry form and more details on the Village Website.
The event finishes with a seasonal gathering at the Parish Hall on Saturday 17th December at 4pm with mulled wine and mince pies and the winner being announced at 5pm. We look forward to seeing you there.
This year The Stanton Social Committee will be supporting two main charities – Doorway and The Disaster Emergency Committee. As in the past, we will also continue to support the primary school and the Parish Hall.

The Mayor's Christmas Coffee Morning
2022-12-16 10:30 - 13:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join Cllr Liz Alstrom the Mayor of Chippenham for a coffee, cake/mince pie and a chat on Friday 16th December 10:30am to 1:30pm at The Meeting Place in Neeld Community & Arts Centre. The entrance is via Borough Parade carpark.
There will be hot and cold drinks (non-dairy milk options available too), cakes and tasty bakes to buy, colouring in pages for kids and a raffle too, so please pop in to say hi!
All proceeds will go to the Mayors two chosen charities the Wiltshire Air Ambulance and HEALS of Malmesbury who do outreach work in Chippenham with disadvantaged children.
Please note: this is a cash only event so please bring change.

Christmas Cracker Concert
2022-12-15 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Our Annual Christmas Cracker Concert at St Andrew’s Church, Chippenham will be on Thursday 15th December at 7:30 pm. Our special guests for the evening are Bratton Silver Band and renowned Mezzo Soprano, Marie Elliott.
The printing of tickets, posters and Concert Programmes are being kindly sponsored by Haine & Smith, Opticians. Proceeds from a collection at the end of the evening will be donated to Julia’s House, Children’s Hospice in Devizes.
Tickets are £10 and are available from Choir Members, Dolmans Furnishers, Haine & Smith, Chippenham Museum and St. Andrew’s Church.
We look forward to seeing you all, and performing for you!

Chippenham Film Club December feature - Bait
2022-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Martin is a fisherman without a boat, his brother Steven having re-purposed it as a tourist tripper. With their childhood home now a get-away for London money, Martin is displaced to the estate above the harbour.
Bait is a British drama film, written and directed by Mark Jenkin, the film deals with the tensions that arise between locals and tourists in a Cornish fishing village, against a backdrop of second homes, short-term lets, and gentrification.
Mark Jenkin received numerous nominations for his debut feature and was awarded a BAFTA and BFI award in 2020.

The Everly Brothers & friends: A Christmas Special
2022-12-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Neeld Community and Arts Centre is pleased to present The Everly Brothers & Friends: A Christmas Special.
The Temple Brothers, the UK’s No.1 Tribute to The Everly Brothers, are proud to announce the return of their show, The Everly Brothers & Friends Tribute Show at Christmas.
The show is dedicated to the music of one of the greatest harmony duos of all time – The Everly Brothers. Just as the Everly Brothers were, the Temple Brothers are real life brothers, their harmonies are unlike anything ever heard, truly not to be missed.
With live acoustic guitars and flawless harmonies, it’s a truly impressive outing for all, accompanied by special guest star tributes. All the hits are performed in the original keys that The Everly Brothers recorded in their early years, so they do not lose any of the magic the Everlys created.
Taking you on a walk back down memory lane with all the classic songs that you remember. ‘Cathy’s Clown’, ‘ Walk Right Back’, ‘Ebony Eyes’, ‘Bird Dog’, ‘Dream’, ‘Let It Be Me’, ‘Love Hurts’, ‘Devoted To You’, ‘Til I Kissed Ya’, ‘Wake Up Little Suzie’, ‘When Will I Be Loved’ plus many, many more and with Christmas in the air prepare to sing and clap along to some of your favourite Christmas Tunes.
Also including special guest tributes to: Hank Marvin (The Shadows), Buddy Holly & Jerry Lee Lewis.
This spectacular 2-hour tribute show is simply unrivalled anywhere. Get your tickets now and enjoy The Temple Brothers as they bring to life the magic of THE EVERLY BROTHERS AT CHRISTMAS!
To book tickets, please visit: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/168099

Indoor Christmas Fayre
2022-12-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Lots to do for everyone from a variety of stalls for adults and children. Some fun games where the children can win prizes and an exciting treasure hunt.
We have the amazing PSG Choir performing throughout the afternoon.
We will be serving food all day and the bar will also be open. Festive mulled wine, mince pies, luxury hot chocolate.
Everyone welcome and free entry

Christmas Extravaganza Concert
2022-12-10 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
The Rotary Club of Chippenham is once again organising their traditional Christmas Extravaganza Concert, it will be held at the beautiful venue of St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham SN15 3HT. This year the musical celebration will be held on Saturday 10th December, starting at 7.30 pm.
For the event we will welcome back the local Military Wives Choir and the Dodington Parish Band. We had an entertaining evening last year and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the music, singing and the atmosphere. During the interval there will be tea, coffee, soft drinks, and cakes on sale, plus a selection of wines will be available.
If you would like to come along, please book your tickets as soon as possible, as it is anticipated that, due to the seasonal timing, and also the fact that we have a well-known local choir and band, this annual event could once again be a sell-out..
Tickets for the event are available now, at just £10.00 each from Stuart Gilbert at Platinum Mortgages on 07879 440064.
The monies raised will be divided between a number of local and international charities which the Rotary Club supports.
We would love to see you there and please bring your friends to share the evening and festive spirit!
Season’s greetings

St Paul’s Church Christmas Fayre
2022-12-10 14:00 - 16:00 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Free entry for everyone – come and enjoy the Christmas season!
