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Autism and self confidence workshop (16+)
2020-10-29 19:30 - 20:30 (Europe/London)
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The Autism and self confidence workshop for aged 16+ will take place on Zoom at 3pm on the 29th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Supporting Autism in mainstream schools workshop
2020-10-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
Supporting Autism in mainstream schools workshop will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 29th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Supporting Emotions workshop
2020-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The Supporting Emotions workshop will take place on Zoom at 3pm on the 28th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism and Self-confidence for aged 10+
2020-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
Autism and Self-confidence for aged 10+ will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 28th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism in the classroom workshop
2020-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual event
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The second of these is Autism in the classroom. Learn the strengths of Autistic pupils, and how to improve their school day. For families and all involved in education.
It’s a free workshop that will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 27th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Autism Explained for children & teens
2020-10-26 13:00 - 14:00
Autism specialist, Helen Eaton is running a series of Autism workshops this Autumn.
The first of these is Autism Explained for children & teens. This workshop is designed for families to explore Autism together in an accessible, gentle and enjoyable way (aged 8+).
It’s a free workshop that will take place on Zoom at 1pm on the 26th October. Please note booking is essential and places can be booked here.
Helen has over 20 years’ experience as a trainer, working with leading UK companies delivering communication, behavioural and leadership training. After gaining a post-graduate qualification in education, she began to specialise in autism. She has now delivered over 300 autism workshops and online training sessions across the UK. More information on Helen’s website – https://www.heleneaton.co.uk/shop

Paddington's First Concert
2020-10-26 10:00 - 15:25 | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
Paddington arrives in London is a live performance coming to Chippenham this half term. Suitable for ages 1-7, this delightful tale sees Paddington arrive, meet the Brown’s and experience his first concert. The performance features a piano and a narrator.
There are 5 x 25 minute performances taking place on Monday 26th October* in at St Alfred’s Hall in Chippenham. Book to attend at 10am, 11.15am, 12.30pm, 2pm or 3pm. Tickets are free but donations very much appreciated! You MUST book your tickets in advance. There are no tickets available on the door.
Music for Miniatures are delighted to be able to offer our amazing live music in a relaxed atmosphere again for you and your little ones. Socially distanced, and Covid-safe, come enjoy live music and storytelling in Chippenham.
BOOKING DETAILS – PLEASE READ

Tickets are bookable via our website – Music for Miniatures
Please bring a rug to sit on – and if you need a chair, please either bring your own, or advise us in advance.
You need to book the ‘number of bubbles’ you are bringing – each bubble must fit on an average picnic rug.
– within the bubble, state the number of adults and children there will be.
For example:
– if you’re coming as a family of 3 (2 adults and 1 child) you need to book 1 bubble, 2 adults and 1 child.
– If you’re coming as 2 friends, each with 1 child and are happy being in a bubble, you would book 1 bubble, 2 adults and 2 children.
A BUBBLE CANNOT HAVE MORE THAN 6 people.

*If you can’t make the Monday 26th October in Chippenham you can find more dates/locations on our website.

FOQC Half term Pumpkin Trail
2020-10-23 09:00 - 2020-10-30 17:00 | Co-op Conway Road, 17-19 Conway Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0PW, United Kingdom
Friends of Queen Crescent school (FOQC) and Co-op are very excited to be running our second Pumpkin Trail around the local estate this half term. We will be hiding pumpkins around the estate between the 23rd and 30th October. The theme this year is Video Games and each pumpkin will also contain a letter for an anagram on the same theme.
We suggest a minimum donation of £2 per family and the map will be available digitally from the 22nd October either on our FOQC Facebook page or get in contact at our competitions email address. All correct answers emailed to us will go in a draw with the chance to win one of the sweetie hamper prizes kindly donated by Bonnie’s Sweet Shop.

Winners will be drawn at random from all correct entries on 3rd November. Winners will be notified that week and posted on our Facebook page.
We really hope you will enjoy this event. Please be considerate of the local community whilst doing the trail. Lots of pumpkins go to landfill every year so FOQC are encouraging all our pumpkin trail volunteers to go eco friendly and use their pumpkins to feed themselves or the wildlife. You may also see alternatives around the trail made of cardboard or papier-mâché.

Black History Month 2020 - Wiltshire Conference
2020-10-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Virtual event
Black History Month is an annual global event observed in the UK in October to celebrate the culture, history and achievements of African Caribbean communities. Wiltshire Police and Wiltshire Council are joining forces to mark this year’s Black History Month with a free online conference open to their employees and the public.

I’m delighted that alongside our partners, we’re celebrating the diversity of this country. Black History Month is an extremely important event in the calendar and is vital in bringing our communities together. I encourage you all to register for the free online conference and learn from some inspirational people.
Philip Whitehead, Leader of Wiltshire Council

The New Normal – Collecting Covid
2020-10-19 - 2021-01-02 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
PLEASE NOTE THIS EXHIBITION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED & WILL REOPEN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER LOCKDOWN 2.
There isn’t a single aspect of life that hasn’t been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This special exhibition brings together objects, images and artworks donated to the museum by local businesses and the community to represent this important period in Chippenham’s history.
Chippenham Museum is free to visit, with opportunity to drop-in between 10am and 1pm or book an hour’s sole use of the museum between 1pm and 4pm. For more details or to book visit www.chippenham.gov.uk/chippenham-museum or call 01249 705020.
From half term until the end of the exhibition the museum is offering family friendly fun with Covid secure activity packs which can be used to explore the museum’s two floors of galleries.
Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility, is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm with level access throughout.

Stay Safe Online! Cyber Security training for smaller charities and community groups.
2020-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual event
Anyone can be impacted by cyber crime, even charities. To the criminals you’re just another target that hasn’t protected themselves properly. Doing the basics right will go a long way in keeping your charity secure, which is what this awareness session from NAVCA and the NCSC aims to provide.
Further Information:
What is cyber crime?
Cyber crime is an ‘umbrella’ term for lots of crimes which either take place online or where technology is a means and/or target for attack.
It is one of the fastest growing criminal activities across the world, and can affect both individuals and community groups and charities.
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that charities and community groups are either too small or too ‘nice’ to be targeted, but have you thought about the impact of a fraudulent invoice getting through the system, how difficult it is to be truly data secure, and how damaging it is to find your email system or website unexpectedly offline? The smallest organisations are often the most vulnerable in all sorts of ways. And the average cost to a charity of a cyber security breach has been calculated to be around £1,030.
If you are running a small group, organisation or charity you are likely to be holding data. Come and find out how some simple effective measures can protect you and your community group or charity.
Who the course is aimed at:
Throughout the session, your trainer will help you understand the content through real life examples, videos and most importantly by removing the jargon that can make cyber security seem difficult to understand. The training will also be attended by the Cyber Prevent & Protect Officers for the Wiltshire Police.
What the course will cover:
Through this session you can expect to learn –

What is cyber security
Threats that charities face
Backing up your data
Protecting your charity from malware
Keeping your smartphones safe
Using passwords
Avoiding phishing attacks
Reporting an incident

This is a free course for charities, social enterprises, community or voluntary groups.
The virtual session will be deliver online via Zoom. Attendees will receive a link to join the event a week prior, via email.

Virtual Jobs Fair
2020-10-05 09:00 - 10:00
The National Careers Service is holding its next Virtual Jobs Fairs from the 5th-9th October. Each region has an hour time slot during that week to promote local opportunities. The Wiltshire slot is 9-10am on Monday 5th October. You can register for full, free access to all the events below as they happen on the Eventbrite website here.

Morrisons Litter Pick in Cepen Park North
2020-10-04 09:00 - 10:30 | Morrisons Car park, Chippenham
Morrisons Chippenham Community Champion is running a litter pick in Cepen Park North on Sunday 4th October. Meet in Morrisons car park at 9am to start litter picking whilst heading down to Cepen Park, looping back around heading towards Morrisons for a bacon bap afterwards.
Sarah, Morrisons Community Champion will have some litter pick equipment and says “we will be mindful of social distancing advice – and wear masks and gloves if you wish”.
Look out for Sarah in the car park on Sunday 4th at 9am – she will be wearing a pink Hi-Viz. For further information call 07811 716836 or email champion.chippenham@morrisonsplc.co.uk

Autumn Exhibition and sale of paintings at Chippenham Museum
2020-10-01 10:00 - 2020-10-15 15:00
The Open Spaces exhibition runs at Chippenham Museum from 1st to the 15th October. The exhibition showcases the work of Chippenham & District Artists (CDA) who are a group of local artists who formed over 20 years ago. Visitors can browse work in a range of mediums with the opportunity to purchase locally produced artwork, cards and prints.

The exhibition takes place at Chippenham Museum. You can book a Private View ticket at Chippenham Museum which allows for 1 to 6 people (up to 2 households/bubbles) to enjoy sole use of the museum for one hour. Pre-booking before your visit is essential. You can do this on the museum website, by calling 01249 705020 or by popping in to check when the next time slot is available.
The museum’s Visitor Guidelines detail the things you need to know to make your visit safe and enjoyable. Visit England Good to Go status means the museum’s processes to maintain cleanliness and social distancing follow Government COVID-19 guidelines.
Chippenham & District Artists aim to support artists in this locality, helping them to develop and improve their skills and to meet people who have similar interests. The Group is open to all people whether a beginner or an expert. You can find information about how to join here.

St Mary Street Revealed QR Code Trail
2020-09-11 - 2020-09-20
Use a phone or tablet to enjoy Chippenham Museum’s self-led audible walking tour introducing some of the events and people that have shaped St Mary Street. The digital trail takes place Friday 11 – Sunday 20 September for Heritage Open Days and is free to enjoy at any time of day.
Stroll along this hidden gem and scan QR codes for a mixture of family-friendly fun and an introduction to the development of the street. To take part use a QR Code scanning app downloaded to a phone or tablet with access to mobile data. For a guide to the QR code locations, visit Chippenham Museum’s website.
Heritage Open Days is England’s largest annual festival of history and culture with sites across the country celebrating their heritage.
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The trail has been created by Chippenham Museum, a Chippenham Town Council facility with free entry and level access throughout. Visits are currently by free timed ticket giving sole use of the museum for one hour Monday – Saturday 10am – 4pm. Booking is available via the museum’s page on Chippenham Town Council’s website or by calling 01249 705020.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic please be mindful of others when enjoying the trail, maintain social distancing and if busy return when quieter. In the event of government guidance changing, the trail may be cancelled at short notice.

MC_Combat Summer Course
2020-08-28 - 2020-08-30
New to stage combat? Or ready to refine your skills? We offer something for everyone! Over the three days you will explore and come to love a new weapon system. Rounding off the weekend with an Academy of Performance Combat Exam, you will receive an Industry recognised qualification.

We are following government guidelines very closely to ensure everyone’s safety.

Dates: 28th-30th August
Location: Lacock, Chippenham
Price: £150 (inclusive of all training and exam fees)

To book a place please email admin@mccombat.co.uk

Local Rotary Club Pops Up!
2020-08-11 - 2020-09-18
The Rotary Club of Chippenham have had to adapt to the current circumstances and raise money for their work in the community in a completely different way than they would have done in the past.
Due to the very kind donation of the use of retail premises in Chippenham, they have opened a Pop-Up Shop right in the centre of the town. It is an ideal location, right beside Bath Road car park on the north side of the main river bridge in Bath Road (SN15 2AB) .
It is hoped that the shop, which will remain open for six weeks, will raise lots of money for the Rotary Club’s good causes. There will be a huge selection of quality nearly new clothes, as well as bric-a-brac, books, toys, DVDs, CDs & all sorts of goodies. In addition, they will sell locally made ice cream in hygienic tubs, as well as wonderful oils & salad dressings from a north Somerset farm. There will also be local artwork and notecards on sale.
The shop is open Tuesday to Saturday for the next six weeks from 10.00 am until 4.00 pm. It is Covid safe and all Government guidelines for the retail sector have been implemented.
For further information please contact; Rick Squires: President, rsquires@pienergy.co.uk , or Richard Terrell: Shop Coordinator rgterrell64@gmail.com

Free Online Newspaper Theatre Workshop for Young People
2020-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual event
Performers wanted!
Limelight Collaborative are running a free online workshop for young people aged between 8 and 13. Using their previous experience leading a storytelling workshop in Chippenham library, Jake and Lou have prepared a one-off Zoom session on Newspaper Theatre – where attendees can expect to play drama games, look at world events and reignite their love for theatre in a Covid world.
Visit Limelight Collaborative’s Facebook page or email limelightcollaborative@gmail.com or more details.

Spotlight On: Modern and Contemporary Art from the collection of Chippenham Museum
2020-08-03 - 2020-09-25 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
This exhibition brings together nearly 100 years of modern and contemporary art from the collection of Chippenham Museum. All the works included have been acquired by the museum in the past five years with the aim of ensuring the museum’s collection better represents the amazing creativity found in North Wiltshire.
The museum would like to thank all the artists and funding organisations who have helped make the collection possible.
General admission to Chippenham Museum is currently by free timed ticket, booking essential. For up-to-date visitor information and how to book, visit the museum’s website or call 01249 705020.
Famillies can be Art Detectives whilst exploring the exhibition by visiting the museum’s website to print or download a trail ahead of visiting.
Chippenham Museum, Chippenham Town Council facility, is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm with two floors of galleries and level access throughout.

Tea and Chat with Wiltshire Libraries
2020-07-28 15:00 - 15:30, 2020-07-07 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual event
Grab a cuppa and settle in to enjoy some great poetry, prose and chat with Wiltshire Libraries. This week it’s Steph’s turn from the Melksham Library Facebook page.

Fostering Information Session
2020-07-23 12:30 - 13:30 | Virtual event
Join us for this online information session about fostering with Wiltshire Council. The session will start with an introduction to fostering presentation, followed by a live Q&A session with a member of the fostering team. There will also be a live interview with a foster carer, which will help to give you an idea of what being a foster carer is like in real life.

Tea and Chat with Wiltshire Libraries
2020-07-21 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual event
Grab a cuppa and settle in to enjoy some great poetry, prose and chat with Wiltshire Libraries. This week it’s Basil’s turn from the Trowbridge Library Facebook page.

Nature photography workshop
2020-07-17 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual event
Stephen Davis, former Head of Conservation at Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, gives a FREE online workshop on nature photography. Stephen has previously also worked for English Nature and Natural England, and has lived and worked in nature conservation in Wiltshire for twenty two years.
This is a FREE talk open to all which will be live-streamed on our Facebook and YouTube accounts at 11am.
The event will be 45 minutes long with a 15 minute Q&A at the end.
Please join us for elevenses and learn something new about wildlife photography!
For more information visit: https://www.wiltshirewildlife.org/Event/nature-photography-workshop

Tea and Chat with Wiltshire Libraries
2020-07-14 15:00 - 15:30, 2020-06-30 15:00 - 15:30 | Virtual event
Grab a cuppa and settle in to enjoy some great poetry, prose and chat with Wiltshire Libraries. This week it’s Philip’s turn from the Salisbury Library Facebook page.

Scarecrow Trail - Cepen Park South
2020-07-04 10:00 - 2020-07-12 16:00
This is the first Cepen Park South Residents Scarecrow Trail and it’s taking place between 4th and 12th July 2020.

The idea came about during lockdown, the residents thought it would be a fun way to raise funds for a fantastic charity whilst giving families something to do in making and attending the trail while many children aren’t at school.
We are hoping to receive a voluntary contribution of £2 from each family taking part in the trail. Once the donation has been made please do contact us via our Facebook page or via email – and a team member will send you a copy of the map.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
There is no prize this year due to the social distancing rules, but we hope to have prizes in future years. We hope you enjoy the trail. Answers will be published after the trail has finished so please do not reveal your answers before this time.

Fostering Information Session
2020-06-30 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual event
Join us for this online information session about fostering with Wiltshire Council. The session will start with an introduction to fostering presentation, followed by a live Q&A session with a member of the fostering team. There will also be a live interview with a foster carer, which will help to give you an idea of what being a foster carer is like in real life. Click this link at the specified time to join the event.

Wiltshire Libraries Philip & Jane's Bookchat
2020-06-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Virtual event
Our very own Richard & Judy will be talking about British Book Awards – The Nibbies.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
2020-06-25 19:00 - 2020-07-02 19:00 | Virtual event
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’
A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences.
Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy was filmed live from the Bridge Theatre in London. Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.
Directed by Nicholas Hytner, this production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream builds on the success of his immersive staging of Julius Caesar (filmed live in 2018).
The theatre becomes a forest – a dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving audience following the action on foot.
Available on the National Theatre’s YouTube channel from Thursday 25 June at 7pm UK time until 11 June at 7pm. 12A rating.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We’re propelled into a realm of fairies and fantasy ⁠— conjured up in unapologetically crowd-pleasing style, with Arlene Phillips as movement director and a soundtrack that includes Beyoncé and Dizzee Rascal.
The Standard
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
When, at the end, large moon balloons are tossed into the crowd, it seems the party will go on forever. I found myself calculating: five stars might not be enough. How about throwing in an extra moon?
The Guardian
