One Chippenham

Sunday Picture Book Club
2023-03-12 15:00 (Europe/London) | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Sunday afternoon picture book story time. We will be reading the bouncy ‘Don’t Wake Mum’ by Eden Wells and Sharon Davey. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

80s Disco
2023-03-11 19:30 - 23:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Dig out your leg warmers and throw on your best neon outfit as we are heading BACK TO THE 80S this March.
Whether you remember the emergence of EDM, the invasion of New Wave, the call of the New Romantics or the Two-tone revolution, we’ve got the night for you!
Our Video DJ, Eventimate, will be bringing not only the music itself but the classic music videos for a truly immersive experience.
Standard ticket: £8
Duration: 7:30pm-11:30pm. Last entry at 10pm
Age 18+
This is a standing event with limited, unreserved seating available. Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Please note: Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Sloe Train - Blues Rock Band
2023-03-10 20:00 | The Pewsham, The Pewsham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3RU, United Kingdom
The Sloe Train pulls out of the engine sheds for our first event of the year. Playing some blues and rock – a chance to hear the new material we’ll be playing at on the 2023 summer festival tour.

Open Mic Night on International Women's Day
2023-03-08 19:30 | Three Crowns Pub, 18 The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DB, United Kingdom
On International Women’s Day 2023 join in our Open Mic session. Anyone is welcome to perform, although we also want to strongly encourage woman to take part, especially if they have not performed at an open mic or in public before.
You can sing a song or two, recite a poem, play an instrument. You can stand up on your own or with others (but don’t forget we are a small pub, so Chumbawumba for example won’t fit in the space). The only thing we ask is that whatever your contribution, it fits with the celebratory spirit of the day.

Wessex Water - Your say, your future
2023-03-07 12:30 - 16:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Wessex Water invites you to come along to Chippenham Museum on Tuesday 7 March to find out more about our investment proposals for 2025-2030. You can learn about future improvements to water and sewerage services and our plans to protect and enhance the environment.
Meet our team, ask any questions and have your say on our plans for the future. We’ll have refreshments on hand as well as information available on support with your bills and water efficiency.
Just pop in at any time from 12:30 to 16:30.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it in person, we’ll also be holding an online session in April – further information coming soon at https://corporate.wessexwater.co.uk/our-future/business-plan-2025-2030/have-your-say

Café Concert at St Andrew’s Chippenham
2023-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis (Jacquelyn Bevan – piano, Lisa Betteridge – violin & Linda Stocks – cello) play the second in a new series of monthly Café Concerts to Chippenham.
Every first Tuesday of each month at 11am in the beautiful surroundings and fine acoustic of St Andrew’s Church they play an informal concert with a pop-up café from 10.30am, where you can meet friends and make new ones over tea/coffee and cakes, and enjoy live music.
To mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, our Café Concert programme is Daughters of the Muse – music by women composers, including Germaine Tailleferre, Lila Boulanger, Pauline Viardot, Rebecca Clark (Dumka) and Rosalind Ellicott.
The concert lasts c45m and entrance is by donation, with a retiring collection. All ages welcome, including children. A cake and a drink in the café costs £3.50. There’s no need to book, just turn up early for best choice of seat/cake.
More information at www.trioparadis.com.

Tuesday Picture Book Club
2023-03-07 10:30 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Tuesday morning picture book story time. We will be reading the humorous ‘Let’s Stick Together’ by Smriti Halls and Steve Small. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Chippenham Flower Club
2023-03-06 19:00 - 21:30 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
A demonstration by Jayne Morris. Chippenham flower club has its monthly meeting tonight at Sheldon School Hall. Doors open at 6.45 pm for a 7pm start. Tonight we have a demonstration by Jayne Morris entitled ‘Anything Goes’
Come along and join us, it’s £6.00 per visit and if you like what we do, consider becoming member.
Check out our website.

Poetry Group
2023-03-06 05:30 - 18:30 | Chippenham Library
Do you wander lonely as a cloud? Compare your spouse to a summer’s day? Planning to wear purple? Or just wish you’d looked after your teeth? Then you’ll love our new poetry group, every Monday evening, 5.30-6.30, starting 6th March. For more information, phone the library on 01249 650356!

Sunday afternoon picture book story time - Waterstones
2023-03-05 15:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Sunday afternoon picture book story time. We will be reading the vibrant ‘Out Of The Blue’ by Robert Tregoning and Stef Murphy. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Birth Network North Wiltshire's Chippenham Baby Show
2023-03-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Birth Network North Wiltshire’s baby show is an opportunity for parents of babies and toddlers, as well as expectant parents, to find out about a huge range of local bump, birth and baby related organisations and services.
The show is free to attend and you are welcome to bring along children of any age.
There is no need to book in advance. You can turn simply up anytime between 10am and 1pm.
The first 50 attendees will get a free goody bag. (Couples and families count as one attendee for goody bag purposes!)

Codebreakers: The Story of Enigma
2023-03-04 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Returning to the Neeld following a sell-out performance in 2019, this show by Dr Mark Baldwin tells one of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories – that of the Allied Codebreakers, who deciphered a vast number of German secret messages and used the intelligence so gained to hasten Allied victory. The Germans had entrusted their secret communications to an ingenious ciphering machine, the Enigma, which was portable, easily operated, and could be set up in millions of ways. The codes were used and every one was changed every 24 hours.
This fascinating talk includes the life and work of the great mathematician, computer scientist, philosopher and theoretical biologist Alan Turing OBE FRS.
The Allies gained invaluable information about troop and aircraft dispositions, orders of battle, U-boat movements, technical development, military intentions and tank and artillery strengths. It is generally reckoned that the intelligence from Enigma shortened the war by about two years.
Dr Mark Baldwin has made a detailed study of the Enigma machine, the code-breaking work at Bletchley Park, and U-boats and has built up a unique collection of slides which illustrate the main features of those important facts of the Second World War. He has prepared an entertaining instructive show on this subject.
The show is divided into two parts. It is followed by an opportunity for questions, then a hands-on demonstration of one of the very few surviving Enigma machines.
Tickets: £15.00
Duration: approx. 2 hours 10 minutes including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Charcoal Drawing Workshop by Rita Subba
2023-03-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Kandu Arts, Emery Gate, Chippenham
At the Kandu Arts S.H.O.P. in Emery Gate. Limited spaces available so please reserve your space by coming into our S.H.O.P. or sending us a message via our Facebook page.

Rooted in Chippenham - Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre Open Day
2023-03-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre, Wiltshire & Swindon History Centre Cocklebury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 3QN
The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre are holding an open day as part of their Rooted in History project.
Come and find out what happens at the county archives, take a look at the gardening archives we have found and take away some seeds for your own garden. You will also have a chance to see what Rooted Chippenham have been doing in the community garden.

𝑸𝒖𝒊𝒛 𝑵𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕'𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒓
2023-03-03 19:00 | Chippenham Town Football Club, Bristol road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6LR, United Kingdom
We will be hosting our first Quiz event on Friday 3rd March, £3 per person.
7pm for a 7:30pm start

Ninja Fit Kids Martial Arts
2023-03-01 17:30 - 18:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
A new martial arts club for children ages 3-8 years coming to Chippenham on the 1st March.
In Ninja Fit we make sure your child has fun whilst developing various skills that will help them as they grow –
– Physical skills
– Intellectual skills
– Emotional skills
– Social skills
As well as teaching them stranger awareness and helping them make new friends with their fellow ninjas!
Spaces are available to book for a free trial class.
Email – hello@ninjafitkidsma.com
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Learn to Solder with Chiptic at Wiltshire College - Tuesday 28th February 7pm to 9pm
2023-02-28 19:00 | Wiltshire College, Cocklesbury Lane, Chippenham
Chiptic (Chippenham Technology and Innovation Club) is a new club for all people interested in designing and making things with a focus on technologies such as electronics, coding, 3D printing, 3D modelling and CNC machining.
The club kicked off a few months ago and we have recently begun a collaboration with Wiltshire College and they are allowing us to use their facilities (electronics lab, 3D printers, machine shop and more).
Our first practical session at the college will focus on soldering – an essential skill for creating electronic circuits. Do please come along and learn to solder or refresh your soldering skills. The session is free. Just come along to Wiltshire College, Cocklebury Road, Chippenham from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday 28th February. If you park at the college, then make sure to register your car at reception to avoid a parking fine.
The club aims to support anyone who has an interest in designing and making things and who wants to learn new skills and collaborate with others. Come along and let us know what you would like to achieve and we will see what we can do to assist you.
To keep up to date with what the club does each week, register your email on the Chiptic website and check your spam filter if you don’t start to receive any messages.

Not on your own
2023-02-28 18:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Need someone to talk with or wanting some company, maybe just a little interaction? Please come and join this new Chippenham group – no one should feel alone.
Not on your Own is a support group looking to engage with adults wanting some company and to just freely chat. A great opportunity to get yourself heard.

Tuesday Picture Book Club - Waterstones
2023-02-28 10:30 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Tuesday morning picture book story time. We will be reading the special ‘Mums Are Magnificent’ by Simon Philip and Dawn Lo. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!
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Free Creative Flower Making Workshop
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Come and join us for a fun morning of crafting at the Community Hub.
We’ll be making beautiful flowers to be used as a backdrop for photos at the Mayor’s Ball.
Materials will be provided, tea & coffee will be available for donation to the Hub and Cllr Liz Alstrom will be bringing the biscuits!

MOVE WITH ME - creative movement for under 5's
2023-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Bromham Social Centre – Clubhouse, Bromham Social Centre, New Road, Bromham, Wiltshire, SN15 2JB, United Kingdom
Dance and movement classes led by an experienced teacher, using play and creativity to foster development and connection.
We use props, story, sensory work, music, our whole selves to have fun together! Georgie comes from a background in creative and inclusive community dance. She combines this experience with a knowledge of child development to provide an opportunity to explore ourselves, our relationships with each other and our world.
Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us – first trial session free!
Email Georgie for information and to sign up:

Find out about fostering online session
2023-02-27 18:00 - 19:00
Find out about fostering at our next ‘Bring a cuppa and your questions’ session” on Monday 27th February. This is an informal drop in session for anyone who would like to find out more about fostering, to ask questions or simply to know what fostering is like in real life scenarios. One of our foster carers will be online to share his experience and fostering staff will be able to help with fostering queries.
A link to join the session can be found here – https://bit.ly/3XjaI5i.

Fringe Feb at The Neeld
2023-02-26 18:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
The Neeld and Riverbank Studios, Chippenham present three amazing homegrown acts, celebrating Chippenham’s up-and-coming music scene.
Boston Green were Nibley Festival slot winners in last year’s Take The Stage competition and recently released their self-titled debut on Spotify and Apple Music.
They will be joined by Intermission, and fellow Take The Stage 2022 finalist Meg.
This event is part of Chippenham Fringe February – follow the Fringe Feb Facebook page for info on all of the events happening.
Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for supporting this event.

Sunday afternoon picture book story time - Waterstones
2023-02-26 15:00 | Waterstones Borough Parade Chippenham
Join us for our Sunday afternoon picture book story time. We will be reading the beautiful ‘ The Fairy Garden’ by Georgia Buckthorn and Isabella mazzanti. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you!

Instant Wit - The quick fire comedy improvisation show
2023-02-25 20:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
A quick-fire comedy improvisation show packed full of sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of ‘Instant Whip’ and prizes!
Completely improvised and directed by the audience the show is highly addictive, interactive, engaging & fun.
Participate as much or as little you like: shout out during the show or write down suggestions in the interval to win prizes. For audiences aged 12+.

‘Expect the unexpected, smirk for the bizarre in an evening of unalloyed merriment, courtesy of the brilliant Instant Wit – a show to make you literally wobble with laughter!‘ Hackney Gazette

‘Instant Wit are a team of very funny people who produce a professional, very funny show.’

Brought to you by Rag and Bone Arts CIC – dedicated to increasing the arts provision in Chippenham

Bag your tickets here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/rag-and-bone-arts-cic

Hairy Stars
2023-02-25 14:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
Hunting for hairy stars in the Messy Kitchen of the Sun.

What is a hairy star and where would I find one?
What has it got to do with your hairdresser and a bottle of ketchup?
Are we really all just stardust?
Did the world’s oceans fall from the sky and why is the Sun a messy cook?

Join Paul to find out how the solar system formed, how we know and where the ice in a G&T really comes from.
Warning! This show contains exciting experiments and fascinating facts!
This Fringe Feb event has been made possible with support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity
Tickets: Pay What You Can £6 | £4 | £2
Age: 14+
Duration: approx. 50 minutes no interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

The Wild Escape Takeover Day
2023-02-25 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Join us as we start our Wild Escape adventure inspired by artist Sarah Gillespie’s beautiful print of the Peppered Moth, now part of the museum collection, with family friendly creative sessions.
Discover the amazing story of the colour changing Peppered Moth. Imagine the moths escape back to its natural habitat and help it by creating it some crafty camouflage.
Free, drop-in 10.30-3.30.
We’re excited to be part of The Wild Escape, a major new project led by Art Fund uniting hundreds of museums and schools in a celebration of UK wildlife and creativity. Find out more:
artfund.org/thewildescape

Yesterday's Story CIC presents Queen Mary 1
2023-02-25 10:00 | Chippenham Town Centre
This a brand new performance was commissioned by Yesterday’s Story to share the story of Queen Mary I and her association with Chippenham Borough Lands for Fringe Feb 2023.
Devised and performed by Wiltshire based songwriter and performer Louise Jordan – The Pop-Up Pedestal is a one woman street theatre performance. Watch the statue come to life, be entertained and experience local history which still has an impact on Chippenham residents today.
Saturday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 3pm in Borough Parade
Sunday – 10am at Chippenham Bridge, 12pm at The Buttercross, 2pm at Borough Parade
Yesterday’s Story CIC aims to tell stories from the past, by bringing them to life through arts, culture and live events.
Funding support from Chippenham Borough Lands Charity.

Fringe Feb Megashow Weekender
2023-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
Big two-dayer music event at the Old Road Tavern with Oxygen Thief, Qariaq, Kate Lomas, Ravetank, Just Parsons, Mac Lloyd, Harmony Asia, Lucky Number Seven, Phreakers, Peter You’re a Pirate?, Lonely Daughter, Lloyd Edwards, Kirsty Clinch, and the mysterious MASCARPONE, plus DJ sets from Poor Mans Friend Records.
Pay what you can – £5 suggestion.
Thanks to Chippenham Borough Lands Charity for supporting this event.

Cause Music Cafe
2023-02-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Cause Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
An evening of great music and fun from 5 different lineups in relaxed cafe atmosphere with full bar.
