One Chippenham

Discovery Time at Chippenham Museum
2022-07-25 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Every Monday (excluding bank holidays) 10.30 – 12pm, at the museum. £1.50 per child.
Messy play for under 5’s develop their creative side at Chippenham Museum with crafts, paint, toys, sandpits, and more! Please note that this is a drop-in session, and places are limited. We recommend arriving at the start of the session to guarantee a space.
This session takes place upstairs (with lift access) in the education room, and buggy parking is available downstairs in the museum.
Find out more here.

A Teddy Bear's Picnic
2022-07-25 10:30 - 11:15 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Join us for a musical Teddy Bear’s Picnic! Bring your teddy and journey with us to a magical garden to play with all the other teddies! Suitable for age 0-4 (older siblings welcome too!)
Adult/child pair (one adult and one child together) £9.00 Admits one adult and one child (baby/toddler/preschooler)
Extra adult £5.00
Extra child £4.00 Admits an extra child (any age over 6 weeks)
Newborn (up to 6 weeks old) – FREE

Summer Lego Club at Chippenham Library
2022-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
From 23rd July, and throughout the Summer holidays, our FREE Lego Club will run EVERY afternoon from Monday to Saturday (except Wednesday).
2 – 4pm. Just sign up at the counter on the day with your child’s library card.
Up to 10 children, aged 6-12. Duplo available for under 6s
Under 8s must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian

Free Community Lunch
2022-07-23 12:30 - 13:30 | The Beacon Centre at Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
FREE Community Lunches each Saturday throughout the summer holidays. Come along for good food and company.
For more information contact admin@sheldonroad.church

Battle of Chippenham Re-enactment
2022-07-23 11:00 - 17:00
The English Civil War returns to Chippenham as the Town plays host to the English Civil War Society and the town is returned to the dramatic Summer of 1643 when the Civil War raged across Wiltshire and the West Country.
Each afternoon there will be intense conflict as the Royalist and Roundhead Armies clash in Battle on Monkton Park with over 400 Pikemen, Musketeers, Gunners, and Cavalry all taking part. This event, inspired by a dramatic moment in Chippenham’s history will prove to be a massive weekend of Entertainment, Excitement and Education by the English Civil War Society.
As in 1643, Chippenham Village will also be occupied by Royalist soldiers from Sir Ralph Hopton’s army marching from the hard-fought battle at Lansdown Hill near Bath. Soldiers and Officers will be working at their Military Encampment while expecting a visit from their General Sir Ralph. A Regiment of Foote, Cavalry on Horseback, and Cannon will be taking part in further displays through the day for Visitors to see on Monkton Park.
There will be a large and thriving encampment and tented village on The Island, Monkton Park, where 17th Century trades and crafts will be demonstrated by the townsfolk and including a working printing press giving out the latest newssheets with tidings of the war and other news. Here the re-enactors will be happy to meet visitors, explain their work and to share stories about Chippenham’s role in the English Civil War.
Check out the full timetable giving details of all the Displays through each day: –

King Arthur - A family adventure (Outdoor Theatre)
2022-07-20 18:00 | Ivy Lane School Field
Somewhere in Britain, a long time ago, a very, very, very long time ago. So long ago that nobody quite knows whether it happened or not. Or where it happened or not.
A boy pulled a sword from a stone and became King. A story of the old world, with knights, wizards, mist and magic.
This fun and farcical adventure is a deliberately anarchic and anachronistic re-telling of the Arthurian Legend with live music, physical comedy and lo-fi acrobatics. And some silly jokes…

The Last Baguette makes entertaining, accessible and eccentric work for family audiences and is company in residence at Pound Arts, Corsham.
The company was formed from a shared love of theatre, bakery and humour in Paris by graduates of the Philippe Gaulier and Jacques Lecoq schools.
Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC – committed to increasing the arts provision in Chippenham with generous support from the Chippenham Lions Club.

Tickets cost £6.50 in advance, £8 on the day.
Bringing seating or picnic blankets
Suitable for age 5+
Gates open from 5.30pm
Refreshments available from Nourishers.

Book tickets here.

Two Rooms @ Chippenham
2022-07-16 20:00 - 23:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
A Ceroc Dance event with top teachers and music. Rooms of contrasting music from up to 4 top DJ’s!
Upstairs in the town hall will be chill out music, while in the main hall it will be a full mix of music focusing on upbeat tracks.
For more information, please see: https://www.ceroc.com/30/7991/2-rooms-chippenham

Revival - ABBA Tribute Band
2022-07-16 17:30 - 23:00 | The Recreation Ground, Christian Malford, The Recreation Ground, Station Road, Christian Malford, Wiltshire, SN15 4BQ, United Kingdom
ABBA Revival, the UK’s top voted ABBA Tribute Band and support bands will be playing at Christian Malford Recreation Ground.
This will be a fantastic event with FREE onsite parking, amazing food outlets including Hog Roast, Full Bar and Children’s Fairground Games. Building on the success of our previous events of The Wurzels and Queen this will be a great family night out
Adults (16yrs and Over) – £17
Children aged 5 (under 16yrs) – £5
Children under 5 free

Fused Glass Workshop
2022-07-16 10:30 - 13:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for this fused glass workshop to make either a 5cm x 20cm sun-catcher, or a 10cm x 10cm panel which can be framed or hung in a window.
You will be supplied with a pre-cut piece of glass of your choice, plus a selection of coloured glass to complete your project. Once completed your tutor will take your work away and fire it in a kiln, and you will be able to collect it from the museum on the following Saturday. All tools and materials are supplied. No experience is necessary. The workshop is suitable for anyone over the age of 10 years.
Your tutor for the session is Pj Buchanan, the owner and inspiration of SkyDog Glass. Pj’s studio is located in Chippenham, and she is currently one of the resident artists at The Corsham Gallery in Corsham. Pj is an experienced workshop tutor.
Workshops at 10.30am & 1.30pm
Standard ticket: £25
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Please note: Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or alternatively tickets are also available at the Town Hall and Museum.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Box Ukulele Festival
2022-07-16 | The Queen’s Head, High Street, Box, SN13 8NH, The Queen's Head, High Street, Box, Box, Wiltshire, SN13 8NH, United Kingdom
The Box Ukulele Festival is a jam packed, family-friendly day, full of musical ukulele fun! A fantastic and varied line up of musical ukulele talent is scheduled, with ukulele groups from near and far performing on stage throughout the day.
If you thought ukulele was just about George Formby then think again! This festival hosts bands catering to every taste!
Gates open at 1pm, with live music throughout the afternoon and into the evening (ending at 11pm). Food stalls will be available and The Queen’s Head bars will be open, with an outdoor bar and stage undercover in case of inclement British summer weather.
Entrance is £10 per adult, children are free and all proceeds will be donated to the wonderful Dorothy House Hospice Care. With happy ukulele sounds, strum-alongs, delicious food, plenty to drink and a great village location this is a festival for music lovers young and old.
So come along and join us and bring your ukulele if you fancy a strum-along!

Stand Up Comedy Night
2022-07-15 20:00 | The Pheasant Inn, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AE
We are joining in with Chippenham Comedy Club and we have a Stand up Comedy Night happening here at The Pheasant with some Fantastic Acts.
Join us for some belly aching laughs with Danny Buckler, Sally Anne Hayward and Wil Hodgson.
This will be a ticket event so pop to the pub and buy your ticket now!
This is definitely one not to be missed!

MeatLoud - Bat Out of Hades
2022-07-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
MeatLoud present a number of MeatLoaf’s greatest hits, mixed in with Jim Steinman’s songs for Bonnie Tyler and songs by Cher.
The blend of backing vocals, driving piano, out of this world guitar playing, and the outstanding vocal talents of Sally Rivers and Andy Plimmer delivers an incredible experience for all MeatLoaf fans.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit: https://neeld.co.uk/whats-on/meatloud-bat-out-of-hades/

Sutton Benger Art & Music Festival
2022-07-15 18:30 - 2022-07-17 18:30 | Sutton Benger Recreational Ground, SN15 4RP
Sutton Benger Arts Festival – hosted by BArts
Friday 15th, Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th July 2022.
This Arts Festival is a weekend of Live Music, Dance, Theatre, Art, Song, Workshops and Children’s Activities. Everything from Folk, Rock and Jazz, to circus skills, Art Exhibitions, Arts and Craft stalls, amusements and even a collection of cherished vehicles from the local area. Variety of food traders, beer tent and Gin and Prosecco bar available all weekend.
Festival line-up:
Folk Friday (ticketed event)
Three fantastic professional Folk bands all at one venue will open the festival. These are: FALSE LIGHTS, FLATS & SHARPS, and SUTHERING

Gates open 6.30pm
Tickets and more information available at www.bengerarts.org

Festival Saturday
Fun packed family day with the choice to participate in art, crafts, theatre and music workshops, strolling around the art exhibition, browsing through the arts and craft stalls, enjoying the fairground rides and getting involved in dancing a Ceilidh (Barn Dance) the finale of the day will be to sit back and enjoy fantastic live music on the stage provided by local bands:
MICK O’TOOLE, MY BELOVED MONSTER, AIMIE K and RUSTY MIKES

Gates open 11am.
Live music will start at approximately at 4pm.

Jazz Brunch Sunday
Come along and chill out by enjoying a delicious brunch box available to purchase from Canape Kitchen and even a cocktail, whilst listening to the wonderful Big Brunch Band.

Gates open 10.30am

Truly something for everyone.
Location: Sutton Benger Recreational Ground, Chestnut Road, Sutton Benger, Wiltshire, SN15 4RP. Wiltshire village located just off Junction 17 of M4. Closest railway station: Chippenham Station.

To keep up to date on the latest news and information follow BARTS – Sutton Benger Arts Festival Facebook page or for more information, to book tickets visit BArts Festival website www.bengerarts.org

Wiltshire's Woodland Biography: a new Ancient Woodland Inventory
2022-07-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
A talk with Euan Mckenzie (Ancient Woodland Inventory Officer at Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Record Centre)
The Ancient Woodland Inventory maps woodlands which are at least 400 years old. These irreplaceable habitats have been shaped by centuries of use for fuel and building materials, but many are now under-managed or threatened from development.
As part of a Natural England-led project, Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC) is gathering evidence to recreate the Inventory from scratch. This will include reviewing historical maps and documents held at WSHC, as well as field surveys for woodland plants and archaeology. The new Inventory will capture ancient woodlands that are currently undesignated and help to protect them for future generations.
This talk will explore the historical and ecological value of ancient woodlands, how we are approaching this significant piece of landscape history research, and how volunteers can get involved.
FREE but please book online.
As the county’s environmental records centre WSBRC has been collecting, collating, managing and interpreting biological data for over 40 years. We make this detailed information about the wildlife, sites, habitats and geology of Wiltshire & Swindon available to agreement holders, customers and the public. By providing a range of data services we ensure that the data we hold is used to help monitor and protect the counties wildlife and habitats. http://wsbrc.org.uk/about-us/
The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre houses the county Wiltshire & Swindon Archive and Local Wiltshire Studies Library, Archaeology team, Wiltshire Buildings Record and the Conservation and Museums Advisory Service. https://wshc.org.uk/

Craft and Chat at Chippenham Library
2022-07-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Chippenham Library
Bring your knitting, crochet or other craft to the library and meet other creative people on the second Thursday of each month 1.30-2.30pm

Summer Pop Up Garden
2022-07-13 - 2022-09-12 | Chippenham Town Centre
From Wednesday 13 July – Monday 12 September, there will be a Summer Pop Up Garden in the marketplace for you to enjoy.
This has been funded by the Government’s Reopening High Streets Safely scheme to produce imaginative and impactful dressing projects in town centres.
So, make yourself comfy, take some time out to enjoy the garden, meet friends for a coffee, have a picnic or sit and read a book.

Chippenham Film Club's July Presentation
2022-07-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
Chippenham Film Club’s next offering will be Sweet Bean, a lovely Japanese film starring the late Kirin Kiki.
Made in 2015, Sweet Bean tells the story of Sentaro, the manager of a pancake stall, who finds himself confronted with an odd but sympathetic elderly woman looking for work. A taste of her homemade red bean paste convinces him to hire her, which starts a relationship that is about much more than just street food.
Tickets are available through the film club’s website.

Chippenham Town Band 30th Anniversary concert
2022-07-10 14:00 - 16:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Chippenham Town Band will be celebrating our 30th anniversary with a special concert on Sunday 10th July 2022, 2-4pm at The Cause in Chippenham.
It’s also a chance to celebrate 20 years of The Cause Music & Arts.
If you plan to attend please RSVP to norma@thecausevenue.com or telephone 01249 446893.

Cherished Vehicle & Family Fun Day
2022-07-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4LW, United Kingdom
Chippenham Lions will be holding a Cherished Vehicle and Family Fun Day on Sunday 10 July.
We will have a large variety of attractions for all the family to enjoy! We expect to have more than 250 cherished cars attending as well as a performance arena, a fairground, local foods, craft, charity and trade stands.
The entrance fee is £7 for adults and under 10’s go free, all the money raised will go to Wiltshire Air Ambulance and relate to Lions Charities.
For more information, please visit: http://cvs.rocks/

Chippenham Lions - Cherished Vehicle & Family Fun Day
2022-07-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Meadow Farm Nurseries, Langley Burrell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4LW, United Kingdom
This is the tenth year we have held this event and it grows in size and popularity every year.
The site is in the Chippenham countryside with the Avon close by – and a couple of miles north of Chippenham and about three miles south of the M4 J17.
It has good access through wide lanes with plenty of easy parking – so why not make it a day out…
We will have a large variety of attractions for all the family to enjoy and we expect to have in excess of 250 cherished cars attending as well as a performance arena, a fairground, Local Foods, Craft, Charity and Trade Stands.
The entrance will be £7 for adults (children under 10 go free) and all money raised will go to Wiltshire Air Ambulance and Relate with Lions Charities – local, national and international.

Little Pickles Markets
2022-07-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
Buy and sell great quality baby & children’s clothes & equipment. From furniture to maternity clothes, books to toys, pushchairs to children’s clothes 0-5 years & much more!

Book your entry tickets – https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/little-pickles…/e-qqazva

Or reserve one of the last sellers spaces (nearly new or as a business) to make some money for Summer days out – https://bookthatin.com/link/IKSV9O

Summer Concert - WCO Goes to the Movies!
2022-07-09 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Join Wessex Concert Orchestra for our summer concert! Featuring music from:
Mission Impossible
Gladiator
The Pink Panther
Les Misérables
Star Trek
Witches of Eastwick
Star Wars
ET
West Side Story
Tickets:
£12 adults / £10 concessions
To buy your tickets online, please click here.

Family Fun Day and Shire Horse
2022-07-09 12:00 - 15:00 | The Pheasant Inn, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AE
We have Sam from Wadworth Shire Horses coming to visit us on Saturday 9th of July so why not make a celebration of it with a Family Fun Day.
Join us for fun and entertainment with singing from Jodie Evans, our amazing Adele Tribute Act, let the kids bounce on our bouncy castle and have your face painted with other activities as well.
Looking to be a great day for all.

Family Fun Day
2022-07-09 12:00 | The Pheasant Inn, Bath Road, Chippenham, SN14 0AE
Join The Pheasant Inn team for a family fun day. With Sam (Wadworth Shire Houses), bouncy castle, facepainting, music and an Adele Tribute Act.

Cepen Park South Scarecrow Trail 2022
2022-07-09 - 2022-07-17 | Cepen Park
Follow the trail of Scarecrows (red, white and/or blue theme), collect the letters and solve the bonus anagram! And most importantly, have fun!
Please donate to Wiltshire Mind via our Just Giving link to take part… https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/CPS-Scarecrow-Trail-2022

Our map can be printed off or, if you have a smart phone, save paper by downloading & using it directly from your phone.
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Once Upon a Musical
2022-07-08 19:30 | St Peters Church, Kington Langley, SN15 5NR
Fancy a night at the musicals? ‘Once upon a musical’ – features songs from musicals based on books performed by Chippenham’s Clogs Musical Theatre group.
Book tickets by sending an email.

Silent Disco
2022-07-08 07:30 - 22:00 | The Neeld
Make waves on the dance floor and curate the soundtrack to your night at our Silent Disco!
Get your dancing shoes on for an unforgettable night as our three DJs battle for your attention. Will the 80’s, 90’s or 00’s be triumphant?
This event is for age 18+
To book tickets, please visit: https://neeld.co.uk/whats-on/silent-disco/

Chippenham Harriers River Run
2022-07-06 18:00 - 20:30
The River Run is back for 2022!
The 5k River Run and 2k Fun Run follow a largely traffic free multi-terrain route along the banks of the River Avon, starting and finishing in Monkton Park, near the Olympiad Leisure Centre.
The River Run is a great community event which attracts people of all abilities and ages. The 5k distance means that it is ideal for the beginners and the inclusion of the Fun Run makes it the perfect summer evening event for families. The 5k is open to anyone aged 13 and over and the Fun Run is for 4 – 14 year olds.
Prizes in age categories for both races. All 5k finishers will receive a Tech T shirt with a brand new design for 2022. All Fun Run 2k finishers receive a medal.

Wimbledon afternoon for the over 60's
2022-07-06 14:30 - 17:00 | The Neeld
Come along and watch Wimbledon live on our big screen whilst enjoying some delicious food!
This event is for over 60s and brought to you thanks to funding from Wiltshire Council’s Chippenham Area Board.
For more information and to book tickets, please visit: https://thelittleboxoffice.com/neeld/book/event/159028

The Arts Society Kington Langley July Lecture - Hybrid Illustrated Lecture
2022-07-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Kington Langley Village Hall, Church Street, Kington Langley , Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NJ, United Kingdom
‘Bombed, Burned or Bulldozed’ – Britain’s Lost House‘.
There is something incomparably romantic about a long-lost country house, and although Britain still possesses some of the finest of these architectural treasures to be found anywhere, many have been destroyed. A single ruined lodge or pavilion, an over-grown drive or group of mature trees are sometimes all that now exists to remind us of a lost house and pleasure-ground.
This lecture tells the story of just some of these losses to our National Heritage – destroyed for a variety of reasons; from neglect, arson, enemy action, incompetence, family rivalry, financial disaster or even insanity! In the mid-twentieth century particularly, profound social change, wars, high taxation and bad management often contributed to the demise of many grand houses. Hundreds were demolished after 1945 – some beautiful, some ugly, but each lost house, as the lecture shows, is fascinating in its own way.
You can join Matthew Williams (experienced lecturer, writer and broadcaster) and us in either Kington Langley Village Hall or via zoom from 10:15am. More information can be found on the event website (see below link).
