Spanish Club Wilts Pub Night
2024-01-04 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Lansdowne Hotel, The Strand, Calne, SN11 0EH
Join us for an evening of Spanish conversation practice in a relaxing and social environment. Our pub nights are informal, bringing together people of Spanish backgrounds with Spanish speakers in the local community in order to share experiences, build language skills and confidence, as well as develop friendships.

StayFit with Emma
2024-01-05 10:00 - 11:00 | St Peter’s Church Hall, Lords Mead, Chippenham, SN14 0LL
Starting a new fitness journey for 2024 or simply wanting to age well and stay active? Sessions suitable for all fitness levels and mobilities starting again in Chippenham on January 5th! Come and join our fun groups where plenty of laughs are also had! Places are limited so contact me, Emma, asap to book your space. TRY FIRST WEEK FREE!

Twelfth Night Celebrations
2024-01-06 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for our annual family friendly celebration of all things Saxon!
Learn about life during the Anglo-Saxon period as it is brought to life with the help of some inspiring re-enactors.
Discover Chippenham’s Royal connections and its role in the events of 878AD.
Free, drop in 10.30am-3.30pm
All ages welcome

The Arc - Kids and Youth Sessions - Terms 3 & 4
2024-01-08 - 2024-03-31 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Kids climbing classes for ages 6+ with The Climbing Academy at The Arc in Chippenham.
Kids are natural climbers. It’s a great way to get them active, whilst having lots of fun. Climbing is a sociable sport that can help with focus, coordination, balance and of course fitness.
Term 3 runs from Mon 8 Jan – Sun 11 Feb 2024.
Term 4 runs from Mon 19 Feb – Sun 31 Mar 2024.

Rethink Football
2024-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Stanley Park
A weekly friendly kick-a-bout for men 18+ to team up and be part of a safe group where they can talk openly and freely without judgement.
WHEN: Starting on Monday 8th January, then weekly, 5:30 to 6:30pm
WHERE: Stanley Park Sports Ground, Chippenham, SN15 3RR
COST: £3 per session
Contact David if you are interested or have any questions:

Call: 07483 913159
Email: david.scourfield@rethink.org

It’s ok to talk
Visit Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service online:
rethink.org/wiltsmhis
Facebook: WiltshireMHIS
Instagram: wiltshire_mhis

Chippenham Film Club's January feature
2024-01-08 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Aftersun is a 2022 coming of age drama written and directed by Charlotte Wells in her feature directorial debut. Starring Paul Mescal (Normal People, God’s Creatures), Frankie Corio and Celia Rowlson-Hall, the film follows an 11-year-old girl Sophie, on holiday with her father at a Turkish resort on the eve of his 31st birthday.
The film tells the story through a series of memories and personal recollections, filtered through a haze of memory and imagination by the now-adult Sophie (Celia Rowlson-Hall) looking back on things she didn’t really understand at the time. Aftersun had its world premiere at Cannes on 21 May 2022, where Wells was nominated for the Golden Camera, Scottish-born, New York-based writer-director Wells picked up a whopping 16 nominations at the British Independent Film Awards.

Life Drawing - mornings
2024-01-10 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.

Kinship Carer Group
2024-01-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Our group is for all kinship carers to come and chat over a cuppa in a friendly and confidential setting.
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for all kinship carers – the grandparents and siblings, the aunts, uncles, and family friends who step up to raise children when their parents can’t.

Lingmara - Chippenham World Music Choir
2024-01-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
If you’ve ever wanted to sing lovely songs from all over the world, then this is the perfect place to start! The repertoire is varied and there is no need to read music.
Lingmara is a community choir led by musical director Alex Walker. Open to Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass singers with some singing experience.

PSG Choirs
2024-01-11 20:00 - 21:30 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
This lively and popular choir meet on Thursday’s at 8:30pm at the King Alfred Hall. We sing a wide range of Pop, Soul and Gospel arrangements. New members are always welcome. Please get in touch if you would like to come along to a free taster session.
Find out more – www.psgchoirs.co.uk

Aftermirth
2024-01-12 11:00 - 12:15 | The Neeld
Daytime comedy for new parents
DO YOU OWN A BABY? ARE YOU SICK OF SINGING CUTE SONGS? DO YOU WANT GROWN-UP LAUGHS?…
…Then look no further, AFTERMIRTH do adult, sweary comedy especially for new parents. Join us for our daytime comedy gigs at our glorious venues, where you can catch top national circuit comedians and have a lovely time. We don’t mind if your babies (or you) cry either.
To find out more visit www.aftermirthcomedy.co.uk or follow us on Facebook
We welcome babies up to 12 months old, please don’t bring older children as they tend to heckle.
” ALL THE ACTS WERE BRILLIANT, CAME AWAY FEELING SO UPLIFTED. BEST MEDICINE EVER!!! ” – George Southville.
” THE BEST THING I DID DURING MATERNITY LEAVE.” – Jo Redland
“SOMETHING FOR MYSELF THAT’S STILL BABY FRIENDLY. I’LL DEFO BE GOING AGAIN. ” Ellie Easton
” SO GOOD, IT WAS WORTH HAVING A 2ND BABY FOR ” Kate, Bishopston

Tickets: Adults £13.25
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.

Hidden Comedy Club
2024-01-12 20:00 | The Neeld
Your headliner for the night is, Stuart Goldsmith.
Stuart is an internationally award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster and host.
Host of the globally renowned Comedian’s Comedian Podcast, Stuart has a reputation for smart, accessible stand-up in which his enthusiasm and natural charm conceal a fearless quick wit. As seen on TBS’ Conan.
Truly a comedy masterclass… Endlessly inventive.
The List ★★★★
A master of the form.
Further acts to be announced.
Tickets: £17.00
Suitable for age 18+
Duration: 1 hour 45 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.

Frozen Sing-A-Long
2024-01-13 14:30 - 16:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
CLOGS Musical Theatre presents Musical Movie Sing-A-Long. Experience the Magic of Disney’s Frozen with us!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with music, laughter and memories. Sing along to your favourite Frozen tunes and get lost in the enchanting story of Anna, Elsa and Olaf.
But wait, there’s more – you might even get a chance to meet our beloved princesses!
Come to the Neeld in Chippenham ready to be entertained! Get ready to sing along to ‘Let It Go’, ‘For the First Time in Forever’ and ‘Love is an Open Door’.
Tickets: Adults £15* | Concessions (under 16s) £10* | Family of Four £40*
(*Plus booking fee)
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Women’s Recreational Football Sessions
2024-01-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Stanley Park
No matter your skill level, whether you’re a football enthusiast or just want to get more active, these sessions are open to ALL women. £3 per player.

18:30 – 19:30pm
Every Monday up until Monday 29th April

Chippenham Warm Spaces
2024-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
#WarmSpaces in Chippenham offer a friendly welcome to support anyone who needs help during the chilly weather and the cost of living crisis.
Baptist Church, Station Hill
Monday, 1000 – 1200
Café Spero, Wood Lane
Thursday, 0900 – 1100, refreshments £1.50
Central Methodist Church, Monkton Hill
Friday, 1000 – 1130, warm place with tea and coffee, FREE
Chippenham Community Hub, Borough Parade
Wednesday, 1000 – 1200, tea/coffee and biscuits plus board games, FREE
Thursday, 1300 – 1500, tea/coffee and biscuits plus board games, FREE
Kandu Arts SHOP, Emery Gate
Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday, 1100 – 1500
Hot drinks, FREE
Library, Timber Street
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday, 1400 – 1500
Activities and hot drinks, FREE
Methodist Church, Sheldon Road
Monday, 1000 – 1200, bit of cake, bit of fun
Saturday, 1100 – 1400, community lunch, FREE
St Andrew’s Church, Market Place
Wednesday 0930 – 1230, tea and coffee, £1

Get Out, Get Active
2024-01-18 10:00 - 11:15 | The Olympiad
GOGA is Get Out Get Active. A multi sports project designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to come together to get moving in a friendly, social environment. Focusing on enabling disabled and non-disabled people to spend time actively together.
This is FREE to attend with the aims to:
1) improve physical health
2) improve self-esteem
3) improve energy levels and mood
For more information or to register interest – please email sportsdevelopment@wiltshire.gov.uk

LDN Wrestling
2024-01-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
It promises to be an evening of non-stop action when all of your favourite heroes and villains of LDN Wrestling meet again! It’s every man for himself. Friend against friend and foe against foe. Anything goes as the wrestlers battle for supremacy. One thing is for sure, it will be sensational!
Suitable for the entire family, book in advance for guaranteed tickets!

National Trust Volunteer Recruitment Event at Lacock Abbey
2024-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Manger Barn, Nethercote Hill,, Lacock, Chippenham, SN15 2LG
A chance to meet staff and find out more about the volunteer opportunities at Lacock Abbey, The Courts Garden, Great Chalfield and Westwood Manor.

Chippenham Record Fair
2024-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, Doorway, The Citadel, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN15 2AB
A whole shopping mall of vinyl records, CD,s etc 25 x 6ft tables. Expert sellers from all over South and West. Almost all genres catered for. Free entry.

Harm Joy
2024-01-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Ellie Thompson is an artist currently practicing in the South-West. Since graduating from The Ruskin School of Art in 2022, Ellie has exhibited a host of hapless characters across Oxford, London, Bath, Bristol, Rugby and Corsham.
Thompson’s interest in schadenfreude (the joy derived from another’s misfortune), anatomy and a cartoonish sense of humour informs each of her soft sculptures. Her puppet-like characters are at once extinct and alive, forever stuck in a sticky situation.
Harm Joy features a cast of perpetually wretched skeletons, all made out of felt fabric and created by Thompson over the last year. Though each character is motionless, they are animated by their all-seeing yet unknowing eyes.

Ceilidh at the Consti with the Lucky 7 Band
2024-01-20 20:00 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Looking for something a bit different to brighten up your January? Look no further!
A fantastic evening of music, dancing and plenty of laughter all for a good cause!
Register your space by emailing jilly.tinson@gmail.com

Chippenham Film Club January bonus feature
2024-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
An epic and intimate journey filmed through five years during which Waad al-Kateab tells the story of how she fell in love, married and gave birth to her daughter.
For Sama is a 2019 documentary film produced and narrated by Waad Al-Kateab, and directed by Waad Al-Kateab and Edward Watts. The film focuses on Waad Al-Kateab’s journey as a journalist and rebel in the Syrian uprising, her husband Hamza al-Kateab, is one of the few doctors left in Aleppo, and they raise their daughter Sama Al-Kateab during the Syrian Civil War.
For Sama made history when it was nominated in four categories in the BAFTA awards, making it the most nominated documentary ever, it was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary and the Oscars.
For Sama is rated an 18 certificate, and is described as ‘a reality-based horror film, a harrowing first person documentary’, please be aware that some of the content is very upsetting.

Burns Night Bagpipes at Wine Monkey
2024-01-25 19:00 - 21:00 | The Cellar by Wine Monkey, 20 Borough Parade, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
Join us and listen to local Chippenham resident Callum as he plays his bagpipes in celebration of Burns Night.
We serve great wines, beers, ciders, cocktails and soft drinks as well as amazing charcuterie, cheeses and homemade dips. Sounds like a great night out!

Open 2-10pm
Music 7-9pm
Free entry

Andrew O'Neill at Chippenham Comedy Club
2024-01-25 20:00 - 23:00 | Old Road Tavern
Chippenham’s longest running comedy club is back for another year! We’re starting as we mean to go on with an amazing night of comedy featuring one of the most entertaining, original and hilarious headliners on the circuit today – the one and only Andrew O’Neill.
Back by popular demand, Andrew is an award-winning comedian, 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.
As seen on Saxondale, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Good Omens 2. Supported Amanda Palmer, Les Claypool and The Kaiserchiefs on tour. Their Radio 4 show Pharmicist Baffler won an award.
“In their own extraordinary way, O’Neill is one of the most powerfully, radically political comics in Edinburgh” The Scotsman
“…has the massive advantage of the funny being turned up to twelve” Alan Moore
As always, the show starts at 8pm in The Barn at The Old Road Tavern, Chippenham. There will be support acts TBC and your host will be our own Wil Hodgson. Buy your ticket online now to avoid disappointment. Seats are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis with standing room at the back. If you need a seat reserved for you, please email us so we can arrange this chippenhamcomedy@gmail.com

Music Cafe
2024-01-26 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A popular music show with 5-7 different musical acts performing a variety of songs from jazz standards to folk to blues to classic pop with lots of fun!
Always the last Friday of the month and always different.

Jack & the Beanstalk- Grown Ups Only!
2024-01-26 19:30 - 21:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Following the huge success of Cinderella & Aladdin, Made to Measure Productions are back on the road with a hilarious new pantomime for Grown-Ups – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Have you ever watched a pantomime and wondered what mischief the cast would get up to if there weren’t any children in the audience? Now’s your chance to find out…!
This unique production is not for the faint-hearted – it’s panto as you’ve never seen it before! The show is packed to the brim full of innuendo, hilarious comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs and audience participation, creating a performance that’s sure to be hilarious, cheeky, saucy and sometimes just a little bit naughty…okay…very naughty…!
Starring a whole host of experienced, professional pantomime performers alongside a dazzling ensemble cast, stunning scenery, great music and side-splitting comedy routines this is a night that audiences will remember for the rest of their lives!
Just how impressive is Jack’s beanstalk?! There’s only one way to find out…boys and girls!
Early booking is highly recommended as this adult panto invariably sells out theatres up and down the country – Don’t miss it!
Please Note: This production features strong language and adult themes and is not suitable for the easily offended.
Suitable for ages 16+

Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop
2024-01-27 13:30 - 17:00 | Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
🌟 Facial Gua Sha & Restorative Pilates Workshop 🌟
BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST…2 dates available in 2024!
Join Gabriela from NuReflexology and Natalie from Precision Pilates Studio for this half day ✨ GLOW & RESTORE ✨ workshop.
✨ Gabriela will deliver a Gua Sha Masterclass – learn how to use a Gua Sha tool like a professional.
✨ Natalie will close the session with a gentle Pilates session with guided meditation – to relax your body and mind.
Workshop Details
Date: Saturday 27th January & 23rd March 2023
Time: 1:20pm to 5pm. Arrive at 1:20am for a prompt start at 1:30pm
Venue: The Vitality Rooms, 4b Cavalier Court, Bumpers Way, Chippenham, SN14 6LH
Price: £75
Book and to find out more info visit www.nureflexology.co.uk

Collection Conversations
2024-01-27 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:
Mark Golder – Saturday 27 January
Richard Deacon – Saturday 17 February
Anita Taylor – Saturday 20 April
Sarah Gillespie & Amy-Jane Blackhall – Saturday 25 May
James Castle & Anna Gillespie – Saturday 22 June
For sold out events, email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to join a waiting list.

Jack & the Beanstalk- The Giant Family Pantomime Adventure
2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
It’s Panto time – Oh yes it is!
Made to Measure Productions are delighted to return to the Neeld Community & Arts Centre, bringing with them their magical family pantomime adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk!
Suitable for all ages from 3 to 103, this magical production boasts stunning scenery, colourful costumes, toe-tapping songs and laughter by the bucketful – you really won’t want to miss this traditional, yet innovative, hilarious family pantomime!
Join our hero Jack as he makes his way up the beanstalk to Cloudland to save Princess Apricot from the clutches of the evil Giant Blunderbore!
Never fear, Fairy Daffodil’s here! She’ll be sprinkling some sparkle over proceedings and making sure that we get that ‘Happy Ever After’ after all!
Jack’s outrageous mother ‘Dame Trott’ will be showing off a spectacular wardrobe, and his brother ‘Silly Billy’ will have you rolling in the aisles!
So beat those festive blues and join in the fun with Jack and the Beanstalk at the Neeld this January!

70’s 80’s 90’s disco at The Pewsham
2024-01-27 19:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
Party at The Pewsham
The best of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
Tickets £5 available online here.
