One Chippenham

Dementia Café at Cepen Lodge Care Home
2024-11-29 11:00 (Europe/London) | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge care home, in Chippenham have invited members of the local community to their monthly dementia café.
The first session starting on the 31st May 2024 will be hosted in conjunction with Chippenham Police, who will be joining to discuss the Herbert Protocol and offer dementia wristbands to the community to support those who may leave their homes and get lost.
Taking place on the last Friday of every month at 11am, guests will have a chance to meet other carers supporting others living with dementia. Free to all, the dementia café at the home provides small respite and social support.
During the care group session, guests will also have a chance to meet the team at the home, to discuss any questions they might have about care.
Senior General Manager Jade said: “We’re really looking forward to making more friends in our local community. The condition itself can be quite lonely and frightening, and the more support we can provide to each other, the better. If anyone is unable to make it on the day but would like to pop in for a tour and a cup of tea, our doors are always open.”
Cepen Lodge care home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Cepen Lodge provides residential care and dementia care for 63 residents from respite care to long term stays.

Music Cafe
2024-11-29 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.

Drink 'n' Draw @31
2024-11-29 19:00 - 23:00 | 31.Co.work, 31.Co.work, Chippenham, SN15 3HP
Calling all artists, illustrators and doodlers of Chippenham!
A social evening packed full of creativity. Come along and get involved with a few drawing games, communal doodle, work on your sketchbook and collaborate with other artists. All art supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own.
A friendly safe space to meet other creatives and dedicate a couple of hours to having fun and getting creative.
No pressure, No judgement, all levels and abilities welcome. Come and be inspired. Bring your favourite drink, meet other local artists and start a new creative community with us.
Monthly meet up. Last weekend of every month.
For ages 18+ BYO drinks.

Knatty Knitters Christmas Tree
2024-11-30 - 2024-12-26
A Christmas Tree made of knitted hats will be displayed in the YMCA shop window from 30 November. There will be a ‘Guess the number of Hats’ competition to win NATTY – a gorgeous knitted Christmas Teddy Bear. All hats will be on sale after Christmas, so have a good look and see if you can spot one that you would like to buy.

Chippenham Christmas Lights Switch On
2024-11-30 | Chippenham Town Centre
We’ve got a great line-up of entertainment lined up for you at our Christmas Light Switch On on Saturday 30 November!
There are some names you will recognise from previous events, such as singer Robbie Culley, 5 piece band Switch, Wiltshire Police Band and local youth am-dram group CLOGS Musical Theatre CLOGettes alongside interactive walkabout entertainment and children’s creative activities.
The festivities will conclude with the traditional abseiling Santa and the countdown to the switch-on at 4.55pm.
Main Stage
🎄12 noon – 12.45pm Robbie Culley
🎄1.30pm – 2.15pm CLOGettes
🎄2.15pm – 3.15pm Switch
🎄4.30pm – 5.30pm Switch
Outside the Town Hall
🎄12.45pm – 1.30pm Robbie Culley
Market Place
🎄3.15pm – 4.30pm Wiltshire Police Band
And at the Roundhouse on Christmas Island, as part of the Christmas Fringe programme run by Melt Productions, there will also be some later evening entertainment:
Roundhouse
🎄7pm – 8pm Spitz & Co Present… ‘Elvis On Christmas Island’
🎄8.30pm – 10pm Live Music from Bradley Cowtan
Chippenham Christmas Island will be open from Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December, with family friendly activities in the day and an adult evening programme.
Find out more details and view the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-11-30 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within it’s usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group.

Family Creative Activities, Christmas Special
2024-11-30 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Free festive activities for families, drop-in.

Christmas Craft Market, Yelde Hall
2024-11-30 10:30 - 16:30, 2024-12-01 10:30 - 16:30 | The Yelde Hall
Explore products by local artists and makers in the historic Yelde Hall. Free entry, drop-in.

Rise Trust Christmas Fayre
2024-11-30 11:00 - 13:00 | The RISE Trust Community Hub, The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU
Join the preschool team on the 30th November at the RISE community hub for a Christmas fete. We have been donated some amazing raffle prizes, such as a meal voucher from the Brunel in Chippenham, Tesco and B&M vouchers, a Christmas food hamper and other fab prizes!
Come and join in the fun!

Arts & Crafts Day 2024
2024-11-30 11:00 - 15:00 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
We’re excited about our arts and crafts day with 30 stalls, craft activities to join in with, a children’s area with face painting and tea, coffee and cake for sale (plus burger van).
It’s free entry, so see you there on Sat 30 Nov, 11 til 3!

Grounded Café Bar Christmas Market
2024-11-30 15:00 - 18:00 | Cafe Grounded, 1 Bath Rd, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2BB, United Kingdom
We’ve got some really lovely stallholders and some fabulous festive treats – FREE entry!

Winter Concert - Celtic Connections
2024-11-30 19:30 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Join Wessex Concert Orchestra for a celebration of St Andrew’s Day at St Andrew’s Church in Chippenham. We’re excited to be part of the Church’s patronal celebrations with a mixture of Scottish and other Celtic music from Ireland and Wales.
Programme:
Mendelssohn: Overture to The Hebrides
Stanford: Irish Rhapsody No.1
Grace Williams: Fantasia on Welsh Nursery Tunes
Amy Beach: Gaelic Symphony

Chippenham Christmas Island & Festive Fringe
2024-12-01 | Island Park, Chippenham
For the fourth year running, come and experience the banks of the River Avon spectacularly lit up, bringing some wonderful Christmas cheer into the heart of Chippenham. Situated within its usual spot of The Island in Monkton Park, the event will once more feature a full roster of live, festive entertainment.
The trail will be open Thursday 28th November – Sunday 1st December (inclusive).
With family friendly activities, workshops and performances throughout the afternoon, leading on to more adult based evening entertainment. Showcasing live Music and Comedy from some excellent musicians and comedians, to Film Screenings, Festive Workshops, Artisan Market stall traders and even a live Brass Band playing Christmas Carols by Candlelight!
The event is funded by Chippenham Town Council in collaboration with Melt Productions and is a completely free experience for the local community and surrounding areas to enjoy.
All seating will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis, so please ensure you arrive nice and early if you are keen to watch any of the live shows and entertainment.
This years’ focal point will once again be the beautiful wooden Roundhouse, a cosy, heated wooden structure serving up delicious hot and cold drinks and tasty food from local vendors. A perfect spot to enjoy the entertainment as well as some much needed ‘Hygee’.
View the full programme on the Chippenham Town Council website here.
A huge thank you to our generous sponsors who have kindly sponsored the event now for several years:-
Hale Veterinary Clinic, Scott Windle – the local property guy, Nightingale Emergency Vets, Propercorn and Wiltshire Print Group

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-12-01 08:30 - 12:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
🏉🌟 Rugbytots: Where Little Champions Score Big! 🌟🏉
Calling all mini ruckers! Our action-packed classes blend rugby, fun, and skill-building for kids aged 18 months to 6 years.
From scrums to giggles, we’re all about developing motor skills, fostering teamwork, and creating a love for an active, healthy life. Join the scrum-tastic adventure today!
Sessions last between 30-45 minutes with FREE taster sessions available! Plus, we’re so confident your little one will have a blast that we offer a full money-back guarantee if you don’t enjoy the first two classes. No try, no cry! 😄👍

Museum Shop Sunday
2024-12-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Shop with purpose – discover unique products you’ll love and support your favourite local attraction on Museum Shop Sunday.

Chris Dallimore Book Signing
2024-12-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Exclusive book signing of local author’s new book, ‘Chippenham On This Day’. Free entry, drop-in

Santa’s Grotto & Xmas Fayre
2024-12-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Sports Club
Join us on Sunday 1st December between 11am and 3pm for the Xmas Fayre with stalls, food, drinks, games, choir, face painting and more!
When Santa came to visit last year it was just magical. Everyone enjoyed their day, especially those children who got to meet Santa and tell him what they wished for at Christmas.
Visits to Santa will start from 10am and booking is essential!

Exhibition: Spotlight On 4 - Modern and Contemporary Art from the Collection of Chippenham Museum
2024-12-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Open Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, until 8 March.
This exhibition is the fourth in Chippenham Museum’s Spotlight series dedicated to its growing Modern and Contemporary Art Collection.
The project began in 2019 with the desire to celebrate the rich artistic history of this part of North Wiltshire. As a permanent collection, it acts as a source of inspiration, education and enjoyment for all.
At the heart of the Modern and Contemporary Art Collection are works that acknowledge the legacy of the Bath Academy of Art in Corsham, a pioneering residential art school that counted some of the biggest names in modern and contemporary art amongst its teachers and students.
North Wiltshire’s creativity proudly extends beyond the Academy, and the collection records and celebrates the many contemporary artists who continue to live and work in this area today.
The exhibition featured work by the following artists:
Kay Le Seelleur Ara, Kenneth Armitage, Guy Bigland, Alma Boyes, Susie Brooks, John Chilver, Dominic Clare, Andrew Cross, William Crozier, Anna Currey, Simone Dawood, Stephen Ellis, Alex Faulkner, Selina Fischer, Astrid Furnival, John Furnival, Katherine Gili, Patrick Haines, Keith Harrison, Verity James, Richard Kennedy, David King, Julia Manning, Michael Stubbs, Marianne Fox-Ockinga, Ione Parkin, Tim Parry-Williams, Michael Pennie, Jackie Pope, Terry Pope, Paul Rudall, James Scott, Robert Scott, William Scott, Jack Shirreff, Alice Sielle, Hugh Hamshaw Thomas, Julia Vezza, Helen Wilks, and Alistair Young.
Further details about the artworks can also be found in the accompanying catalogue available in the museum shop.

Sparkly Lite singing group
2024-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Sparkly Singers is the award-winning Wiltshire-based choir experience, founded with the simple aim of bringing the joy and benefits of group singing to everyone, regardless of age, experience or ability.
Launched in September 2023, our ‘lighter’ daytime sessions are perfect for anyone who just fancies popping out for an hour or so each week to meet new people and sing a fabulous selection of feel-good songs.
No part-singing, no practising, no performing in public – just turn up each week at our brand new venue in Chippenham and sing!
So if you love the idea of simply singing for the fun of it, why not come along to one of our FREE taster sessions and see what we’re all about.

Grief Encounters, a talk by Nigel Linacre
2024-12-02 14:30 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
Most of us will be unprepared for grief. Nigel will share his journey after his son’s death, with lyrics and verse from the Grief Opera, Love Goes On, as featured on BBC and ITV. There will be an opportunity to share and ask questions.
This is a free event, but space is limited, so please book in advance.
There will be CDs available to purchase and a collection for the charity Suicide & Co.
To reserve a place or for more information, pop in or call us on 01249 650536

Billie and Louie Live at Cousin Norman's
2024-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Cousin Norman’s, 5 Union Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HW
Billy And Louie Fundraiser For Early Earth Protectors at Couain Norman’s.

Bringing beautifully blended voices to our christmas family event. Billy and Louis will be treating us to some classic and modern treats.
Book your tickets here.

Walking Netball
2024-12-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Chippenham Sports Club
Walking Netball is a slower version of the game designed so that anyone can play it, regardless of age or fitness level.
Whether you have dropped out of the sport due to injury, not played since school or want to start something new, Walking Netball is a great social activity!
We are a very friendly, welcoming bunch, it you want to find out more about Walking Netball or come along to meet the group contact Selina.
Monday evenings 6.30-7.30pm
Venue: Chippenham Sports Club Dome, Bristol Road, Chippenham
Contact: Selina Porter selina@portershouse.co.uk

Chippenham Flower Club Christmas Open Evening
2024-12-02 19:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
A Spectacular treat awaits:
Come and see Nick Grounds – a Nafas National Demonstrator as he
JINGLES A PARTRIDGE WITH TINSEL!
We also have local craft stalls, a tombola, festive refreshments and more. A perfect way to start your Christmas festivities.
Don’t forget the Raffle where you could win one of Nick’s amazing creations.
Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.30 pm start.
Members: £10.00 & Visitors: £15.00 in advance.
All tickets £18.00 on the door.
– Visit our website www.ChippenhamFlowerClub.co.uk for tickets
– Email Elizabeth@Stonehayes.com for more information.

Calm with Katerina
2024-12-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
FROM ANXIETY, STRESS AND (Pre-Christmas) OVERWHELM TO PEACE, TRANQUILITY AND STILLNESS..
I’d like to invite you to my monthly meditation and relaxation session, Calm with Katerina , held in the beautiful space of Platinum House, 35 Market Place, Chippenham.
I’m Katerina and I am a therapeutic coach, mindfulness and meditation teacher and a Reiki practitioner based in Chippenham.
My session provides an opportunity for you to step away from the busyness and demands of life and spend an hour engaging in calming breath and mindfulness exercises, guided meditation and a sound bath with soothing sounds of gongs and chimes.
You will be welcome in a safe and nurturing space and leave calm, rested, rejuvenated and deeply relaxed ready to move through the festive period with more ease.
✨Give yourself permission to relax.
✨Experience deep rest.
✨Leave feeling renewed and reinvigorated.
No previous experience necessary. I’ll gently guide you through the session.
Accompanied teens very welcome.
To find out more and to book your place please go to:
https://www.mindcraftkids.com/mindfulness-and-meditation-workshops/
“Thank you, Katerina. You’ve helped me discover and appreciate the power of live meditation and ultimately reach inner peace, which I was so desperate for. You are a natural.”
#mindfulness #meditation #breathwork #soundbath #calm #peace #stillness

Beginners Art workshops
2024-12-03 09:30 - 23:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Uniquely designed and delivered 6 x 6 week courses for beginners.
Taught by local artist and designer Charlie who has over 25 years experience teaching art.
Tuesdays at 9.30am – 11.30am
Term 1 – Still life (drawing) – Sept 17th – October 22nd
Term 2 – Objects in interiors (drawing, painting) – November 5th – December 10th
Term 3 – Portrait (painting)- January 7th – Feb 11th
Term 4 – Interiors (drawing)- Feb 26th – April 2nd
Term 5 – Landscape (painting) – April 23rd – June 4th
Term 6 – Still life revisited (collage, mixed media) – June 11th – July 16th
In both beginners and improvers, the sessions we will follow the classic method for learning to draw and paint. It is easy to learn to draw by copying the example of a tutor leading the group, but this tends to produce a ‘house style’ where everyone ends up drawing in the same way. Your drawing style is as unique to you as your handwriting (if school hasn’t obliterated it) – here you will learn to enhance your own drawing style, not replace it with ours.
(Please note: all Improvers courses begin with drawing, and include a talk about relevant art movements and practitioners)
Price includes all materials and coffee and biscuits (donations taken to help with refreshments)
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon

Mental Health First Aid - Level 1
2024-12-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Chippenham Collective is opening up this nationally accredited course to non-members for a nominal fee of £7.50. It is a 4 hour course held over two sessions on Tuesday mornings in central Chippenham. Participants must be able to attend both parts.
The course will help you to respond in a helpful way to any friends, family and colleagues struggling with their mental wellbeing.
No experience necessary and reasonable adjustments can be made to help everyone participate.
Email chippenhamcollective@outlook.com to book your place.

Little Robin Red Vest
2024-12-03 11:00 | Chippenham Library
Come along and see Little Robin Red Vest, a lovely performance for 2-6 year olds which will take place on Tuesday 3rd December at 11am at Chippenham Library.
Tickets are £3 per child (each ticket includes entry for one adult).
To purchase your tickets please pop into our library with your library card or ring us on 01249 650536.

We look forward to seeing you!

Trio Paradis Café Concert: A December Evening at St Andrew’s
2024-12-03 11:00 - 11:45 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s Church on the first Tuesday of each month at 11am: informal music events with a pop-up café from 10.30 where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and home-made cakes.
This month’s programme is inspired by snow, ice and winter landscapes, with music by Elgar, Vivaldi and Palmgren, alongside evenings out at the theatre: movements from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and more…
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by donation, with a retiring collection.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Flower Arranging Class
2024-12-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge Care Home are inviting the local community to join us for a morning flower arranging with our residents, refreshments will be provided. Come and join us for a lovely morning socialising and networking with others.
