Live at the Yelde - Saili Katebe
2023-09-09 19:30 (Europe/London) | The Yelde Hall
Saili Katebe – The Blissful Nomad is a writer, performer and workshop facilitator. Born in Zambia and now based in the South West of England, his work celebrates language and the power of story.
Author of his debut poetry Pamphlet, “Katabasis”, published by Frosted Fire Press, his work has been featured on BBC Arts and BBC Radio Bristol.
From commissions to collaboration, he looks for opportunities to explore and express the nuances of moving through the world.
“Saili’s work is profoundly personal, skilful and abundant with narrative and raw feeling. His creative energy is laced with hope and a sense of possibility. He draws on his rich heritage and experiences as a black person living in rural England to craft stunning poems that are moving and vibrant on both the stage and the page.” Irisi Magazine
‘One of the most captivating poets that I’ve seen over the last few years .” Matt Abbott
£7.50 (in advance or cash only on the night)

Chippenham Sea Cadets Summer Fair
2023-09-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Chippenham Sea Cadets, Long Close, Chippenham
Join us for lots of fun & help raise money to keep our unit going.

bouncy castle
hook a duck
childrens rides
tombola
games
live music
stalls
yummy food • and much more!

61 Long Close, Chippenham, SN15 3LA

diddi dance NEW Intergenerational dance class
2023-09-06 10:00 - 10:45 | Flowers Manor Care Home, Wood Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3DQ
NEW Intergenerational pre-school dance class at Flowers Manor Care Home, Chippenham Thursdays at 10am
A fantastic opportunity for children and parents to take part in a diddi dance class in a caring and supportive environment with older adults and their carers.
At diddi dance we realise and encourage endless enthusiasm and energy in an action packed, full of fun 45-minute dance class.
Classes are suitable for children when they are steady on their feet, so to see if your toddler will enjoy it why not contact your local diddi dance today to book a trial.
*FREE drink and biscuit after the session with the residents (optional)
Parents and carers are encouraged to join in and share the enjoyment with their diddi dancer. Week after week you will soon see their confidence blossom. We do realise that some toddlers are more confident than others and this is why we offer a trial, so you can be confident it’s a class they’ll enjoy. Bookings are then taken in half term blocks instead of having to book for a whole term.
Email caroline.steele@diddidance.com for further information.

Allsorts Community Choir
2023-09-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
Allsorts Community Choir in Chippenham meet on Tuesday evenings from 7.30pm at Sheldon Road Methodist Church.
All sorts of age and gender welcome. No singing experience necessary. No need to read music, No auditions, basically if you’re enthusiastic and committed, you’re in! All sorts of music styles from swing to gospel to folk and pop with a generous helping of everything in between.
Two weeks free trial, then £3 per session (paid termly).

Relationship Fraudsters
2023-09-04 09:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Pop into the Community Hub and find out more about their project with Wiltshire Police or visit www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk.

Yanni’s Old Skool Reggae Night
2023-09-02 20:00 - 2023-09-03 01:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Join Yanni as he hosts an old skool reggae night with all your favourite tunes. The bar will be open and local reggae legend Super T will be heading up the DJ set.
Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please note, this is a standing event.
Last entry 11pm
£10 Advance, £12 on the door

Back to School Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop
2023-09-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Returning to school after the summer holidays can be a daunting prospect for many.
It can cause stress, anxiety and unease.
Perhaps your child is moving up to a secondary school.
Perhaps they are moving to a different school.
Perhaps your child is sensitive to change and finds it difficult to deal with.
Perhaps their experience of being at school is not always enjoyable.
Perhaps they just need a space in which they can re-charge and re-set their mind for the new school year.
I understand how stressful and demanding the transition can be both for children and parents.
This summer I’d like to help you make the experience a bit easier, smoother and less stressful.
That’s why we’ve decided to hold a mindfulness and meditation workshop.
What would it be like to spend 2 hours in a space in which your child can totally relax, escape their worries, be free of anxiety and stress ?
What would it be like for you and your child to spend 2 hours exploring your ability to find peace through fun mindful activities and games, through listening to soothing sounds and a guided visualisation?
What would it be like to learn techniques which can help you and your children ease their anxiety helping them manage their return to school better?
What would it feel like to be with your child, be truly present with them and create genuine connection for you so that you can support them during the transition back to school and beyond?
Our mindfulness and meditation workshop for parents and children offers just that.
I’m Katerina, founder of MindCraft, and at the very end of the summer holidays I bring you a unique workshop for children and their parents. My workshop is designed to support children, young teens and their parents who:
– find the transition back to school after the summer holidays a challenge
– suffer from anxiety, stress or overwhelm
are sensitive to change. New environments and people can cause anxiety and distress
are curious about mindfulness and meditation
– would like to learn tools and techniques to ease anxiety and stress
-look for a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space
– need to unwind and relax after a busy summer
– struggle with self-confidence
Tickets are £10 per child and £20 per adult. Book tickets here.

Talk - The 1921 Census: Highlights and Top Tips
2023-08-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us for the final free talk in our summer series linked to our current exhibition ‘Chippenham Between the Wars’ as we are joined by Dr. Jessamy Carlson from The National Archives.
In this talk, Dr. Jessamy Carlson, will talk about the recent release of the 1921 Census, discuss the findings to date, and share some top tips for making the most of this genealogical resource.
The museum will be open until 6.30pm so visitors can enjoy the exhibition before the talk.
Dr. Jessamy Carlson leads the Community & Transport team in the Collections Expertise & Engagement department at The National Archives.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-the-1921-census-highlights-and-top-tips-tickets-658281667187

Tell Your Story: End of project gig
2023-08-31 15:30 - 17:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
An acoustic gig from Riverbank Studios to celebrate the end of the Tell Your Story project. Open to those who attended the workshops – and anyone else who’d like to join us!

Free Family Activity Day with Wessex Water
2023-08-31 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Get involved with fun games and activities whilst learning about the water cycle, climate change and river quality.
As part of our summer series of free family creative activities we are pleased to have partnered with Wessex Water Community Connectors.
Join the Community Connectors’ Education Advisors to find out about where our water comes from and what happens to our wastewater.
For the grown-ups, there will be information on the range of support available if you are struggling with the cost of living and the extra help on offer through the Priority Services Register.
Free, there’s no need to book, drop-in 10.30am – 3.30pm.
If you’d like more information from Wessex Water Community Connectors, email education@wessexwater.co.uk

Summer Social for over 60s
2023-08-30 14:00 | The Neeld
We are delighted to welcome Strungout to this summer’s event for over 60s.
Strungout are a ukelele band who love the music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Come and listen to them perform whilst enjoying cake and a coffee.
For the second part of the afternoon, try your hand at creating something arty using sun print paper whilst the band continues to provide entertainment.
Please note this event is for the over 60s and is possible thanks to funding from Wiltshire Council’s Community Area Grant scheme.
Tickets: £8.50
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
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.

Tell Your Story
2023-08-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Chippenham Town Hall, High Street, Chippenham, Afghanistan
Tell Your Story
Find your creative voice. Talk about what matters. Make your voice heard.
Free workshops with professional creatives in stand-up, performance poetry, music, podcasting, script-writing and devising.
Limited spaces. Age 13+
Chippenham Town Hall:
Tues 29th August 10.30 – 12.30
Thurs 31st August 10.30 – 12.30
Thurs 31st August 1.30 – 3.30
email: tellyourstorychippenham@gmail.com for more information
Tell Your Story is a Brave Bold Drama project in collaboration with Knapsack Productions. It was funded by The National Lottery Community Fund – Million Hours Funding.
www.bravebolddrama.co.uk/
www.knapsackproductions.co.uk/

Scammers Dream Targets
2023-08-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Community Hub

Fleetwood Max tribute band
2023-08-26 18:30 - 23:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
@thepewsham
Fleetwood Machine at The Pewsham on Saturday 26th August
www.thepewsham.com for tickets

Unlock Reset Festival
2023-08-26 17:00 - 22:00 | The Pitch and Putt Golf Course, Sadlers Mead, Chippenham, SN153PE, United Kingdom
KANDU ARTS HOSTS ITS 3RD ANNUAL UNLOCK RESET FESTIVAL
This August bank holiday weekend Kandu Arts will be hosting their third annual Unlock Reset Festival in association with the Pitch and Putt Golf Course to help raise funds and awareness for kandu Arts Community Projects & Events.
An exciting two-day festival full of live music and poetry with performances on Satuday 26th from; Mosaic Dogs, Oli Hounsel, Ed Deedigan & The Kandu Collective featuring Guillem Mitchel, Jonah Jones, Silvia Johns & Konsuela Yovbak, Tommy Deedigan, Mike Morrisey’s Free Spirits, Quiet!, John Savage and The Kandu Community Choir featuring James Levan. And on Sunday 27th August including; Oli Hounsel, Will Lawton, Guillem Mitchel, Milly Hayward, Jonah Jones, Donna Lee, and Maja Boskovic & our Croatian Visitors.
26th and 27th August 2023 from 5pm-10pm at the Pitch and Putt Golf Course in Monkton Park, Chippenham
Tickets available to buy on Eventbrite
Delicious food and drinks will be available to purchase at The Pitch and Putt Golf Course
There will be a kids play zone and bouncy castle!
Under 16s go free
OAP, NHS, Teachers pay what you can
Tickets also available on the gate at £8
Kandu Arts have been working with families, young people and the community, often the most marginalized and hardest to reach since 1998. In response to the pandemic, Kandu Arts hosted regular digital open mic evenings and films, which offered much support to the local community and those struggling with mental health. Kandu are still hosting festivals and open mic nights to continue to bring everyone together for a sustainable future.
For more information please contact admin@kandu-arts.com or visit our Facebook Page: Kandu Arts for Sustainable Development or Instagram: Kandu.arts

Whole Day Life Drawing - Beginners
2023-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
We’re excited to bring you one more whole day of life drawing for the summer holidays. Join Charlie for an indulgent day of life drawing in the beautiful surroundings of the Cause Arts Centre, Chippenham. Designed for the complete beginner – why not dip your toes in and see if it’s for you?
Fresh coffee, biscuits and all art materials provided. £70 per day. Treat yourself and add on £5 for a hand made sandwich, crisps and a soft drink.
Please complete this enrolment form.
We look forward to meeting you and producing some gorgeous work. Feel free to get in touch with any questions.

Turn up and Play
2023-08-21 13:30 - 16:00 | Stanley Park
Turn Up & Play is not an organised match. It is for groups of friends to Turn Up, pay £3 per person, then play football with their friends during the allocated time slot.
⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ If any girls have been inspired by the English Lionesses fantastic World Cup tournament, we will be running a girls only Turn Up & Play on Monday 21st August from 1:30 – 4:00pm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁

Fraud telephone calls
2023-08-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Community Hub

Absolutely Elton - Rescheduled
2023-08-19 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Absolutely Elton is recovering, and ready to try again on Saturday 19th August at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members £8
Non Members £10

Burts Fest
2023-08-19 12:00 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Come along to the first ever Burt’s Fest at The Arc, Chippenham – a free skate jam hosted by Burts Boards, including a comp with prizes, so bring your board!
There will also be graffiti demos, music by Mac Lloyd, skate shop stalls and a special Arc Cafe pizza and beer deal.
Even if you’re not skating, this will be a great event to watch. It kicks off from 12 noon.
The climbing centre and cafe will be open as usual with Arc skateboards also available to buy.
Follow Burts Boards and The Arc to see updates leading up to the event:-
Burts Boards: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok
The Arc: Instagram

Pressed Flower Workshop
2023-08-16 10:30 - 12:30 | Hilltop, Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire, Hilltop, Yatton Keynell, Wiltshire, SN14 7BA, United Kingdom
Come and join Tracey of Mrs Mosley’s Posies for a creative, relaxing couple of hours, learning the ancient skill of Flower Pressing.
In a small group, participants will be provided with their own flower press to use and hand picked flowers. Tracey will demonstrate techniques and provide plenty of advice on how to create beautiful results.
After some delicious home made refreshments, you will also have the opportunity to create greeting cards with some of Tracey’s pre-pressed blooms to take home with you.
All materials and refreshments are included in the price.

Chippenham Film Club's August feature Portrait of a Lady on Fire
2023-08-14 19:30 - 22:30 | The Reel Cinema, 91 Marshfield Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1JR, United Kingdom
At the end of the 18th century, on an isolated island in Brittany, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel, the film is a beautiful, almost timeless study of power and passion in which observed becomes observer.
Selected for the Palme d’Or at Cannes in 2019, it won the Queer Palm, becoming the first film directed by a woman to win the award, Celine Sciamma also won the award for best screenplay at Cannes.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire was voted the 30th greatest film of all time in the Sight & Sound 2022 critics’ poll.
All Chippenham Film Club events are open to members and non-members.

Fraud Emails
2023-08-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Pop into the Community Hub and find out more about their project with Wiltshire Police, or visit www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk.

Community Dodgeball Tournament
2023-08-14 08:00 - 17:00
Chippenham Chargers Dodgeball Club are hosting a Community Dodgeball Tournament on the 7th September at 7pm in the Chippenham Sports Dome, with Awards, Pizza and Drinks after. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Just register as a team or individual below and pay the entry.

All money raised will be donated to Mind, enabling them to continue to support individuals with their mental health.

Registration:
https://surveyheart.com/form/64b43b3bdd0ead1182d1f15a

Individual donation:
https://chippenham-chargers-dodgeball-club.sumupstore.com…

Team donation:
https://chippenham-chargers-dodgeball-club.sumupstore.com

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Clogettes Summer School
2023-08-14 - 2023-08-18 | St Paul’s Church, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join us this summer for a magical journey into the world of Musical Theatre!
Hot on the heels of their successful Performance of Peter Pan, The Clogettes have their annual Summer School in August. Booking Now Open!!!
Date: August 14th, 15th, 17th and 18th 2023
Location: St Peter’s Church Chippenham
Time: 9:30AM – 4.30 PM
What to expect:
Daily classes in singing, dancing, and acting, led by experienced teachers.
Fun and interactive sessions to enhance performance skills, stage presence, and confidence.
Exciting rehearsals for a musical production at the end of the week.
Opportunities to make new friends who share the same love for musical theatre.
For registration and further information, please contact us at: debiatmilliecatarts@gmail.com

Top Of The Pops Showband
2023-08-12 19:00 - 23:30 | Constitutional Club, 36 Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB, United Kingdom
Remember Top of the Pops? You can relive the good old days with the live showband performing live at the Constitutional Club, Chippenham on Saturday 12th August.
Doors open 7pm
Tickets available behind the bar or via our ticket line 01249 652387.
Members £5
Non Members £5

REME Museum's Summer Fete
2023-08-12 10:00 - 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Our Summer Fete promises to be an exciting day out for all the family, with classic games and activities to get involved in. Think traditional Summer Fete with an added bit of REME flair!
Take on any on the following activities, all included in your ticket:
Soft shoot archery challenge
Miniature golf driving range
Hook a duck
Toy gun shooting gallery
Bouncy castle
Beat the goalkeeper
Miniature assault course
And more!
Plus, we’ll have stallholders including the REME Karting team and local small business owners.

Neptune Swim School - Summer Swimming Crash Courses
2023-08-07 - 2023-08-11 | Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham, SN15 1QF, United Kingdom
Neptune Swim School’s popular intensive swimming crash courses will be running this summer at Starfish Hydrotherapy Pool, Malmesbury Road, Chippenham.
Our crash courses are available for children aged 3 years+, the perfect way to introduce your young child to the swimming lesson environment and learn some basic water skills.
The intensive courses are also an ideal opportunity for swimmers to move further along on their swim program, improve their existing strokes and learn exciting new skills.
We currently offer crash courses for our Ducklings, Turtles and Jellyfish stages (equivalent to Swim England Stages 1-4.)
All courses are 5 days, with children swimming every day for 25 minutes. We welcome all swimmers, including those who do not currently swim with Neptune Swim School.

John Cole’s Park Centenary Celebrations
2023-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
A “Roaring 20s” themed event will take place in John Coles Park with lots of fun and free activities for all the family to enjoy. You are encouraged to dress in the attire of this time period if you would like to.
Some of the attractions will include:

Traditional carousel and swing boats
Chloe’s Mobile Farm
Clare’s Circus activities
1920’s props for dressing up selfies
Atwell Wilson will be bringing a 1920’s car of the day
British Martial Arts demonstrations and opportunity to try out
Town Mayor’s Tombola
Participate in some sporting activities
Chippenham Museum will bring oral history recording equipment along to record memories of the park to connect with the photographic project.

The programme for the day includes:

Chippenham Hospital Radio various slots between 10am to 5pm
Ivan Andre Trumpet Player 11am to 1pm
Allsorts Choir 1.30pm to 2pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 2pm to 2.30pm
Dance Academy 2.30pm to 2.45pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 2.45pm to 3.15pm
Time Capsule Event in the Sensory Garden 3.15pm – 3.30pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 3.30pm to 4pm

The kiosk and an additional unit will be open for refreshments, and there will be a food court with offers from The Rolling Stoves, The Pasty Cove and Ranch Pizzas. Please feel free to bring your picnics, blankets and chairs to be able to sit and enjoy the entertainment.
Please note: For this event, the car park in John Coles Park will be reserved for blue badge holders. If you are able, please use public transport or walk to the park. If you are driving, please park respectfully to local residents who live in the vacinity of the park. Thank you.

John Coles Park Centenary Celebrations
2023-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
A “Roaring 20s” themed event will take place in John Coles Park with lots of fun and free activities for all the family to enjoy. You are encouraged to dress in the attire of this time period if you would like to.
Some of the attractions will include:

Traditional carousel and swing boats
Chloe’s Mobile Farm
Clare’s Circus activities
1920’s props for dressing up selfies
Atwell Wilson will be bringing a 1920’s car of the day
British Martial Arts demonstrations and opportunity to try out
Town Mayor’s Tombola
Participate in some sporting activities
Chippenham Museum will bring oral history recording equipment along to record memories of the park to connect with the photographic project.

The programme for the day includes:

Chippenham Hospital Radio various slots between 10am to 5pm
Ivan Andre Trumpet Player 11am to 1pm
Allsorts Choir 1.30pm to 2pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 2pm to 2.30pm
Dance Academy 2.30pm to 2.45pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 2.45pm to 3.15pm
Time Capsule Event in the Sensory Garden 3.15pm – 3.30pm
Trip for Biscuits Band 3.30pm to 4pm

The kiosk and an additional unit will be open for refreshments, and there will be a food court with offers from The Rolling Stoves, The Pasty Cove and Ranch Pizzas. Please feel free to bring your picnics, blankets and chairs to be able to sit and enjoy the entertainment.
Please note: For this event, the car park in John Coles Park will be reserved for blue badge holders. If you are able, please use public transport or walk to the park. If you are driving, please park respectfully to local residents who live in the vicinity of the park. Thank you.
