One Chippenham

Indoor Christmas Fayre
2021-12-05 11:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Sports Club
Come and join us for our Christmas Fayre. Lots of craft stalls as well as festive performances.

Caution: Artist at Work!
2021-12-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A display of sketches, models and maquettes, revealing what goes into making a work of art.
This exhibition is part of Chippenham Museum’s annual season dedicated to local art and artists – @ARTSPACE at Chippenham Museum.
Visit between 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday from 4th to the 31st December.

Enchanted Light Trail
2021-12-03 16:30 - 21:30
Enjoy a spectacular wintery light trail around the ‘River Island’ in Chippenham, just as you walk over Town Bridge.
See the trees and riverbank illuminated as never seen before, including a Floating Iceberg Pontoon, Enchanted Talking Trees and Northern Lights Dome.
Produced by Melt Productions in collaboration with Chippenham Town Council, the light trail is free and accessible for all.
A variety of food vendors including pizza, cakes and festive drinks will be dotted around the Trail.
The trail is all outdoors. Wrap up warm and please wear sturdy, waterproof footwear.
During busy times, you may be asked to wait whilst the events staff manage the flow of people. All attendees are kindly requested to do their best to maintain social distancing.
Please note, there is no parking on site, however if you are driving from a distance, parking in Emery Gate Car Park is recommended.

Andrew O'Neil at Chippenham Comedy Club
2021-12-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Road Tavern
Chippenham Comedy Club is delighted to welcome back the fantastic Andrew O’Neill. Andrew is an award-winning comedian, punk-rock musician and best-selling writer. A psychedelic non-binary whirlwind, they combine surrealism, polemic and good old-fashioned stagecraft to produce uniquely counter-cultural stand-up. Andrew has performed in over a dozen different countries, at over a hundred different festivals and is equally at home in rowdy comedy clubs as performing to their own cult following.
Also, Chippenham’s own Wil Hodgson will be trying out some new material for their forthcoming brand new hour stand up show Wil Hodgson’s Waffle House

The Festival of Christmas launch day
2021-11-28 10:00 - 19:00
“The Festival of Christmas” is a series of events in Chippenham celebrating all things festive running from Sunday 28th November until Sunday 19th December.
The launch day takes place on Sunday 28 November, when Chippenham Town Centre will be full of fun and free entertainment between 10am – 7pm, bringing the community together safely to enjoy a range of activities including:
Lantern Making Workshops and Glitter-Glo Face Paintingat the Town Hall, 11am-4pm
Fire Performers in the Market Place, at intervals between 4pm-6pm
Festive Stilt-walkers on the High Street, at intervals between 10am-4pm
Snow Globe Photo Experience in Borough Parade, 9am-6pm
Meet Santa at the Yelde Hall, 10am-6pm (SOLD OUT)
In addition to the events above, the High Street will host a festive Artisan Market between 10am-7pm. There will be over 30 stalls to visit and enjoy across the day including artisan cider, mulled wine, and roasted chestnuts as well as, handmade gifts, and baked goods.
A small community stage will also feature in Market Place where the Christmas Tree can be found. The stage will feature a variety of local acts between 11am – 6pm including Corsham and Colerne Military Wives Choir, Chippenham’s Dancing Academy, Ministry of Samba, Rock Choir: Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster/Westbury and Chippenham, CLOGG’s Musical Theatre.
The Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm however, to reduce the risk of mass gathering there won’t be an official countdown, or switch on this year.

Museum Shop Meet the Makers
2021-11-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
A special Sunday opening of Chippenham Museum with festive offers celebrating Christmas gifts with a local twist. Enjoy 20% off all Chippenham themed books, cards and calendars and meet some of the local makers and authors supported through our museum shop:
Bloemen & Blue: Cyanotype Kits to try a historic photographic process in your own home
Blue Artemis: hand finished Chippenham fine china baubles and mugs
Meet the Author book signings with 20% off all books
12-2pm: Ray Alder, Unity & Loyalty: The Story of Chippenham’s Red Cross Hospital
2-4pm: Chris Dallimore, Chippenham Street Names
Plus! Christmas badge making and family crafts with the Friends of Chippenham Museum.
This is event is part of Museum Shop Sunday, a national event celebrating cultural shops, and also an additional opportunity to visit exhibition Sam Heath: The Three Crowns, open until Tuesday 30 November.
Enjoy lots more festive fun in the town centre on this day, with Chippenham’s Festival of Christmas brining lantern making, fire performers and festive stilt walkers to the town plus much more!

Christmas Craft Sale
2021-11-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Sutton Benger Village Hall, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Chippenham, SN15 4RP
Christmas is just around the corner which means it’s time for a Christmas craft sale! You will find a variety of handmade goods from local businesses including jewellery, clothing, confectionary, candles and much more.
Take part in our raffle with local restaurant vouchers, Christmas hampers, wine and lots more up for grabs!
This fundraising event in memory of David Godwin will be raising money for the Great Western Air Ambulance Service and the HELP appeal, which raises funds for air ambulance landing pads.
This is the fourth fundraiser for The Bless His Heart Foundation which has so far raised over £5000 for charities close to Dave’s families hearts.

Chippenham Art Fair
2021-11-13 10:00 - 15:00 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Chippenham’s Art Fair is here again! This month is our Christmas Art Fair.
FREE admission, refreshments available from the delicious TeaCups and it’s all at a handy location in Chippenham Town centre at the King Alfred Hall, next to St Andrew’s Church, Market Place, Chippenham.

Art Fairs and Craft Markets alternate monthly in Chippenham, and we have different people selling each time – giving Chippenham a different shopping experience and supporting our local artists too. This means there will be something new and exciting every time you go.
Have a llook at our website for more information – www.independentartistgroup.co.uk

Castle Combe and the surrounding areas
2021-11-06 09:30 - 14:15
A walk starting from the upper car park at Castle Combe, which then passes through some lovely countryside on our way to the village of Ford via Long Dean.
We then head to North Wraxall, on to Nettleton Mill House. then the Castle Combe golf course and back to the cars. Hilly in places.
Please bring packed lunch and refreshments. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROUTE DIFFERS FROM THAT WHICH APPEARS IN THE WALKS PROGRAMME
Full details can be found at https://www.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/find-a-walk-or-route/walk-detail.aspx?walkID=4127378
Please contact Alan on 01249 446465 if you wish to join the walk.

Spooky Soup & Sparkles at St Andrew's Lodge November 4th
2021-11-04 12:30 - 14:30 | St Andrews Lodge, The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3HN, United Kingdom
If you enjoy a get-together then why not come along to St Andrew’s Lodge this November where we will be cooking up an Autumn feast?
The event is from 12.30-2.30pm on Thursday November 4th and will be in the development’s spacious Owners’ Lounge and there are still a few places available.
One thing the last year has taught us is how important companionship is, so you’ll get to meet some of our lovely Owners and really get a feel for the lifestyle you could be enjoying with Churchill.
Places are limited so please call Anita to book your place.

The Three Crowns - Art Exhibition
2021-11-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
In his first solo exhibition, local artist Sam Heath depicts the everyday life of his local pub and its community.
This exhibition is Chippenham Museum’s annual season dedicated to local art and artists – @ARTSPACE at Chippenham Museum.
Visit between 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday from 4th to the 30th November.

Halloween Hunt Around Pewsham
2021-10-31 10:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham
Fun for all ages with all donations going to a local charity. ur popular refreshment stall will be open on the day to keep you fuelled between 10am and 4pm. Double up your day with a spot of trick or treating on the way round!

Chippenham Folk Festival - Evening Ceilidh
2021-10-23 20:00 - 22:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
An evening of Ceilidh dancing.

Chippenham Folk Festival - Special Patrons Choice Concert
2021-10-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Join us for an evening concert featuring Belinda Kempster and Fran Foote, along with Melrose Quartet.
Belinda Kempster and Fran Foote
As mother and daughter, Fran and Belinda have sung together privately for years, but it’s only now we all have a chance to hear the duo bring timeless renditions, without frills or fuss, to a repertoire that is rich and varied. Come and hear their unique interpretations of mostly Essex-collected traditional songs.
Melrose Quartet
From deep roots in their hometown’s vibrant music, song and dance scene, to smashing concert appearances in the UK and abroad, Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet have attracted a reputation for making music that truly connects with people. Melrose Quartet perform a diverse repertoire – carousing chorus songs, lively dance tunes, ancient stories and modern pieces written in celebration of everything from weddings & birthdays to issues that affect all of our 21st century lives.

Chippenham Folk Festival - Playford Ball
2021-10-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
Come join the Playford Ball. Colin Hume, one of the leading dance callers in the country will lead the evening with music provided by the glorious Boldwood.

Chippenham Folk Festival - Balfolk Workshop
2021-10-23 15:30 - 18:30 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
Jenny Norris from BalFolk Bristol will introduce you to (or remind you of) the basics of some of the most common Bal folk dances so you’re ready to throw yourself into the Bal. With beautiful music from Confluence Duo, Jos Style (also from BalFolkBristol) will be teaching the workshop with Jenny.

Chippenham Folk Festival - Children's Special Concert
2021-10-23 14:30 - 16:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Jess and Richard Arrowsmith together with John Kirkpatrick will share children’s songs and nursery rhymes. Plenty of joining in, actions and animal noises for all! Suitable for babies, toddlers, and big kids of all ages (even grown up ones). Children free with an accompanying adult.

Chippenham Folk Festival - English Country Dance Workshop
2021-10-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
A high quality dance workshop by Colin Hume, one of the leading dance callers in the country, with glorious music provided by Boldwood.

Museum Photoclub Half Term Takeover!
2021-10-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This half term join Chippenham Museum’s Photoclub for some free photo fun.
Exhibition ‘Our Photo Journey’
The club’s autumn photographic exhibition and first display together as a group.
Museum Trail
Take part in the club’s photographic challenge to see if you can find their favorite objects around the museum.
Free Photography Workshops
Wednesday 27 October, ages 11 – 17, booking essential. Two sessions giving tips and techniques for taking great photos on whatever camera you have, including a mobile phone, with Photoclub leader Kez.
Around the Museum: 10.30am – 12pm book here
Take part in a photography challenge hunting around the museum for the best objects to photograph.

Museum Objects: 1.30pm – 3.30pm book here
Join us as we handle and photograph a collection of museum objects. Learn about their history and how to photograph the object in a professional setting.

The museum’s afterschool Photoclub for ages 11 – 17 meets on Wednesdays in term-time 4.30 – 5.30, £6 per session. The club aims to improve self-expression and motivation, focusing on activities to help mental health and wellbeing while capturing great images and having fun. Contact the museum to join a free trial session.
Chippenham Museum is a Chippenham Town Council facility, open Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm with free entry.

Chippenham Folk Festival - John Kirkpatrick Concert
2021-10-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A special concert featuring the Patron of Chippenham Folk Festival – John Kirkpatrick.
John has been patron of the Chippenham Folk Festival since 2019 and is a distinguished folk musician and morris dancer. Apart from being a brilliant Musician and a great teacher he is a thoroughly nice bloke. John has contributed music, song, and dance to a great number of plays in the theatre, and to a lesser extent radio, television, and film. As a virtuoso session player, his squeezeboxes can be heard on hundreds of recordings and as a creator of new work in all these fields he has established an enviable reputation. But on his own live gigs you’re more likely to see him in his natural habitat pursuing his first love – traditional English music and song.
No stranger to success he has quite a few accolades to his name. In 2002 John was made an honorary lifetime member of the International Concertina Association. A year later he was awarded the @EFDSS Gold Badge for his outstanding contribution to English Folk Music. In 2010 he was named Musician of the Year at the @BBCR2 Folk Awards. Most recently John was appointed an MBE in the 2021 New Year’s Honours List.

Quiz Night in aid of Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
2021-10-22 19:00 - 22:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
General Knowledge Quiz in aid of the restoration of the Wilts & Berks Canal.
Friday 22nd October 7:00 pm for 7:30pm start
Entry £15 per team (up to 4)
Tea, Coffee, Cake available. Licensed Bar.
To enter email Quiz@wbct.org.uk (preferably by 1st October but late entrants will be accepted if space available)

Chippenham Station 180 Exhibition
2021-10-22 10:30 - 15:30 | The Yelde Hall
An exhibition celebrating the heritage of Chippenham Station, 180 years on from the station’s opening in 1841.
Enjoy a journey through the station’s history from Victorian times to the present day. Taking place in the medieval timber framed Yelde Hall, the exhibition is also a good opportunity to step inside one of Chippenham’s most historic buildings.
This exhibition has been created in partnership between the Friends of Chippenham Station and Chippenham Museum.
The Friends of Chippenham Station are a voluntary group seeking to promote and improve the experience of everyone using the station whether they be commuters, shoppers or visitors. The group officially adopted Chippenham Station in 2019 through the Association of Community Rail Partnerships.

JD Wetherspoon Real Ale Festival
2021-10-20 - 2021-10-31 | The Bridge House – JD Wetherspoon, Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Festival Pint £1.99
Featuring:
– Vegan & vegetarian beers
– Gluten free beers
– Award winning beers from the UK & Ireland
– Sixteen beers new to Wetherspoon.

Chippenham & District Artists Exhibition
2021-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Chippenham Museum’s annual season dedicated to local art and artists – @ARTSPACE at Chippenham Museum – returns with a series of new displays.
The first event in the season is the Chippenham & District Artists: 18 – 30 October. The local group’s annual selling show is perfect for some early Christmas shopping.
Visit between 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday – please note the exhibition finishes at 2.30pm on Saturday 30th October.

Come and See Sunday - St Andrews Church
2021-10-10 10:30 - 11:30
Come and See Sunday is a special Harvest Service designed for anybody who isn’t familiar with Church!
It will be our normal Family Communion service but we’ll try to explain what we do and why we do it as we go along. They’ll be some cracking hymns, and there will be no strings attached – no one will corner you, or pressurise you to come again if you don’t want to.
So why not give it a try? We’re a friendly church and there are services to suit all sorts, from traditional choral music, to children’s worship; from reflective chants from the Taizé Community to Family Praise with a band and choruses. So, if you’ve ever thought you’d like to give church a try…come and see!

Regular Sunday Services
9am Said Eucharist
10.30am Sung Eucharist
2nd Sunday of the month:
4pm Andy’s@4 for young families
6.30pm Evening Service

Make a Silver & Copper Autumn Leaf Necklace
2021-10-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Master traditional silver smithing techniques to make your own autumn leaf necklace with Chippenham based designer-maker Barking Hen Jewellery. Inspired by nature, you will make a copper leaf and silver leaf to hang from a silver chain provided. You will be taught how to design, saw, file and shape, silver solder and texture or polish your pendant.
This workshop is designed for beginners and is taught in a small group. All materials, tools and equipment are provided including a silver chain. Refreshments will be available throughout the day; please do bring a packed lunch.

Barking Hen Jewellery is a Chippenham based business developed by jewellery designer Tamara. With over 25 years of experience, Tamara uses traditional silver smith techniques partnered with a flair for the unusual to create designs inspired by the British countryside. A number of Barking Hen pieces are available in the shop at Chippenham Museum.
10am – 3pm
£70, book here

St Andrew's Church Autumn Fayre
2021-10-02 10:00 - 14:00
The St Andrew’s Church Autumn Fayre will be opened by the Mayor of Chippenham, Cllr. John Scragg at 10am on Saturday 2nd October 2021. Admission Free with proceeds to Church Funds.
Stalls include: Cakes, books, handicrafts, gifts, white elephant, plants, jams & pickles, sweets, flower baskets, greeting cards, games, tombola, traidcraft etc.
GRAND DRAW (winners announced at 1.30pm)
Refreshments & lunches in Church.

Outdoor Cinema Night - The Greatest Showman
2021-09-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Chippenham RFC, Allington Field, Chippenham, SN14OYZ
Chippenham Rugby Club are running an Outdoor Cinema Night showing The Greatest Showman on the 25th September. This is a fundraising event for the U11s team at Chippenham Rugby Club.
Key Information

Gates open 5.30pm with the film starting at 7.00pm
Burgers, hot dogs, popcorn and hot drinks
Club bar open
Please bring your own rugs / camping chairs

Advance ticket prices:

Family Ticket £25 + booking fee (2 adults & 2 children)
Adult ticket £10 + booking fee
Child Ticket £5 + booking fee
Tickets available from – www.Jumblebee.co.uk/crfcoutdoorcinemanight or the clubhouse bar.

On the night ticket prices:

Family ticket £35 (2 adults & 2 children)
Adult ticket £15
Child ticket £7.50
Under 3’s free

Subject to government guidelines. Card payments subject to £10 minimum.
Chippenham Rugby Club would like to thank Allington Farm Shop for the sausages and Reel Cinema for the Popcorn boxes. Thank you for your support!

Music Cafe
2021-09-24 19:00 - 21:00
Relaxed and fun evening with live music and full bar, wide range of songs from jazz to pop to folk.

JACK DEFROST | Outdoor Pop-Up Show
2021-09-18 14:00 - 14:30
Traceworks Dance presents JACK DEFROST | Outdoor Pop-Up Show
JACK DEFROST is bringing live theatre magic to care home gardens, parks and the town centre of Chippenham. An enchanting dance performance, exploring seasonal change & new environments.
“JACK DEFROST was mesmerising and held us all with a beautifully choreographed performance”
Directed & Performed by Julian Lewis & James Aiden Kay
Creative Producer | Jessica Haener
Costume Designer | Yann Seabra
Make-Up Designed & Painted by ROUGEDMILK
CHIPPENHAM COMMUNITY TOUR | 16-19 SEPTEMBER 2021
FREE PUBLIC SHOWS (15 minutes):
SAT 18 SEP | 2PM | MARKET PLACE
SAT 18 SEP | 3PM | ISLAND PARK (near Town Bridge)
SUN 19 SEP | 2:30PM | JOHN COLES PARK
FOR MORE INFO VISIT traceworks.co.uk/jackdefrost
BEHIND-THE-SCENES – FOLLOW @TRACEWORKSDANCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Supported by Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, Chippenham Arts and Cultural Events, One Chippenham, Chippenham Town Council & Arts Council England
Photo | Jessica Haener
