Teen Takeover - Chippenham Youth Council: Meet & Mini Debate
2024-04-27 14:00 - 14:45 (Europe/London) | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board.
The weekend of 27-28 April is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area.
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the Youth Council will be holding an informal session giving young people a chance to share their views on key topics such as the environment and vaping. Open to any young people (approx.11-17yrs), particularly if you are interested in the voices of young people being heard.
Places are limited, so book now to avoid disappointment.

Teen Takeover - The Rise Trust and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields
2024-04-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Westmead Playing Field, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3HZ
No booking needed to join The Rise Trust youth team and Open Blue Bus at Westmead Playing Fields for fun activities both on and off the bus.

Teen Takeover Mindfulness Workshop for ages 13 - 15
2024-04-27 14:30 - 16:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Escape the pressures and demands of your day-to-day life and join us for a session of mindfulness, gentle movement, calming breathing exercises, meditation and visualisation, sound bath and creative activities.
Learn techniques to help you feel calmer, feel better in yourself, more connected to yourself and those around you.
Leave with a calmer mind, soothed soul, relaxed in your body, ready to face the world again.
This workshop is part of the Teen Takeover weekend and will provide an opportunity for young people aged 13 to 15 who live in the Chippenham area, to learn ways to regulate their nervous system, manage their emotions and find a sense of calm and general well-being.
No previous experience necessary. You will be gently guided through the session.
Young people with SEN very welcome.
The venue is fully accessible.
If you have any questions about the session or want to check that it’s for you please reach out: hello@mindcraftkids.com
You will find more information about MindCraft at www.mindcraftkids.com
Places are limited. Please book your space in advance.
Thank you.
Looking forward to having you.
Katerina

Teen Takeover - Hip-Hop Poetry workshop with Christian Foley 3:00pm-4:00pm
2024-04-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Chippenham Library
Love poetry? Love hip-hop? Come along and experience this inspirational word-wizard. It’ll be a fun hour of creativity and information that might just change your life, if not, it’ll certainly make your day more fun.
As part of the Teen Takeover weekend, the fantastic Christian Foley will be hosting a Hip-hop poetry workshop at Chippenham Library.
A writer, rapper and a teacher – all at once, Christian’s interactive freestyles and improvised performances have been lauded by stars like 50 Cent, and the creator of the musical Hamilton, as well as FIFA. Having gone viral multiple times, he’s a regular on television and radio, amassing over thirty million views worldwide.
Christian is one of the few poets in the world selected to complete a ‘Spoken Word Education Programme’ and Teaching MA at Goldsmiths University, an opportunity which was created to transform professional poets into specialised facilitators. Over the last decade, Christian has worked with thousands of children, and hundreds of teachers every year, visiting primary and secondary schools and delivering workshops for staff and students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for young people passionate about writing and performance – not to be missed! For young people age 13-18.
Book your free ticket here – LYN – Teen Takeover Weekend 2024 event tickets from TicketSource

The Teen Takeover weekend is a new initiative led by the Local Youth Network (the LYN) as part of the Chippenham Area Board. This weekend is dedicated to young people from the Chippenham area aged 13-19 and up to 24 for those with SEND needs and is to showcase the current youth provision that is available for young people in the Chippenham area. Find out more about the whole weekend here.

Teen Takeover - Mindfulness Workshop for ages 16 - 19
2024-04-27 16:30 - 18:00 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
Escape the pressures and demands of your day-to-day life and join us for a session of mindfulness, gentle movement, calming breathing exercises, meditation and visualisation, sound bath and creative activities.
Learn techniques to help you feel calmer, feel better in yourself, more connected to yourself and those around you.
Leave with a calmer mind, soothed soul, relaxed in your body, ready to face the world again.
This FREE workshop is part of the Teen Takeover weekend and will provide an opportunity for young people aged 16 – 19 who live in the Chippenham area, to learn ways to regulate their nervous system, manage their emotions and find a sense of calm and general well-being.
Whether you’re preparing for GCSEs or other exams, or are just in need of some zen this workshop is for you.
No previous experience necessary. You will be gently guided through the session.
Young people with SEN (up to the age of 24) very welcome.
The venue is fully accessible.
If you have any questions about the session or want to check that it’s for you please reach out: hello@mindcraftkids.com
You will find more information about MindCraft at www.mindcraftkids.com
Places are limited. Please book your space in advance.
Thank you.
Looking forward to having you.
Katerina

Doorway SleepOut 2024
2024-04-27 19:00 - 2024-04-28 07:00 | John Coles Park, John Coles Park, Chippenham, SN15 1NZ, United Kingdom
Challenge yourself, Join us and spend a night out under the stars…and possibly rain! Get your friends and family, work colleagues to sponsor you and raise money for Doorway and take part in an evening that you will remember for a long time.
There will be music, laughter, cardboard and tarpaulin and people there all united in the experience.
Sign up here.

Rugbytots Chippenham
2024-04-28 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! 😄👍

Teen Takeover - Blue Bus at Wellington Place Hullavington
2024-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Wellington Place, Hullavington, Wellington Place, Hullavington
If you are aged 13 – 19 years then as part of teen takeover do join Open Blue with the double decker bus at Wellington Place near Hullavington to participate in fun activities both on and off the bus. Open Blue are being supported by the Army Welfare service.

Derry Tots
2024-05-01 09:30 - 11:30, 2024-05-15 09:30 - 11:30 | Lansdowne Hall – Derry Hill
Derry Tots Under 5’s playgroup located at The Lansdowne Hall in Derry Hill. Fun, friendly and social group for parents/carers and children alike!
Term time only
Wednesdays – 9.30-11.30am

Chippenham Harriers Beginners Running
2024-05-03 18:45 - 19:45 | Chippenham Sports Club
A fully supported journey to 5k for all levels. Joining our beginners running course is a great opportunity to improve your fitness, make some new friends, and achieve something you can be truly proud of. If you’re keen to give running a try, returning to it after a break, or would like some support progressing your running, this course is for you.
Our next beginners course will start on the 3rd May 2024. We’ll have three different groups so that you can choose a level that suits you, and you’ll have the freedom to move groups at any time along the course as you wish. There’ll also be lots of support from our team of leaders every step of the way, helping you progress towards your 5k goal (it’s 100% achievable, we promise!)
No experience whatsoever necessary; just come along in comfy clothes and bring a friend or two to keep you all motivated!

Simon Evans: Have We Met?
2024-05-04 20:00 - 21:30 | The Neeld
After finally solving the mystery of his existence and true identity in Work of the Devil, Simon finds that he has still not overcome the more daily challenges of remembering what he came upstairs for, who these grown-ups are that live with him (and what they have done with his children?) and how can that footage be from 2009, when he only bought those shoes a few months ago?
“In Greek mythology, the Muses were the daughters of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory – though ironically, there is no easy way to remember her name. But Memory was thus clearly regarded by the ancient Greeks as the mother of the arts, wellspring of inspiration, the compost in which imagination takes rooty. Our last defence against tyranny, the consolation of the just and the seat of the soul. Without memory, the illusion of self crumbles. Mine, however, is shot. So where does that leave me?
‘A masterclass’ ***** (Scotsman).
‘Outstanding stuff’ ****½ (Chortle.co.uk).
PS What have I forgotten?
Tickets: £18.50 (includes ticket levy)
Strictly 14+ likely to be swearing and adult content
Please note the reselling of tickets will result in cancellation of bookings
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

Trio Paradis Café Concert at St Andrew’s
2024-05-07 11:00 - 12:00 | St Andrew’s Church, St Mary’s Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JN, United Kingdom
Trio Paradis play a Café Concert at St Andrew’s on the first Tuesday morning of each month at 11am, with a pop-up café serving home-made cakes from 10.30, where you can meet with friends and make new ones.
May’s programme is a collection of beautiful music by English composers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, among them Elgar, Frank Bridge, Ernest Austin and Alice Verne-Bredt.
Concerts last c45m and entrance – or rather, exit! – is by pay-what-you-feel donation, with a retiring collection. All ages welcome, including children.

10th Chippenham Scout Group Open event
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | 10th Chippnham Scout Hut, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Volunteer with 10th Chippenham Scout Group. We have lots of volunteering opportunities available from working with young people to supporting the Group behind the scenes.
Register your interest here.
If you would like to come along and find out more, then pop down to 10th Chippenham Scout Hut, Westmead Lane on Thurs 9th May at either 4-5pm or 5.30-6.30pm.
Thank you

80's Disco Night
2024-05-10 19:30 - 2024-05-11 00:00 | The Neeld
Our legendary 80s Disco Night returns!
Dig out your leg warmers and throw on your best neon outfit as we are heading back to the 80s.
Whether you remember the emergence of Synth Pop, the invasion of New Wave, the call of the New Romantics or the Two-tone revolution, we’ve got the night for you with your favourite sounds!
For one night only our Video DJ, Eventimate, will be bringing not only the music itself but the classic music videos for a truly immersive experience.
80s dress is encouraged!

Standard ticket: £8.50
Duration: 7:30pm-midnight.
Last entry at 10pm
Age: 18+
This is a standing event with limited, unreserved seating available.
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

Wartime Britain
2024-05-11 10:00 - 2024-05-12 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Join us at the REME Museum for our annual re-enactment and living history event “Wartime Britain” over the weekend of 11 – 12 May 2024! Come along for an amazing weekend exploring the equipment, military life and home front culture experienced by many during World War II.
Featuring:

WW2-era vehicles from the Museum’s Reserve Collection and from private collectors and enthusiasts around the country;
Re-enactment/living history groups and individuals re-telling the history and stories of those who lived through World War II;
Period costume;
Live demonstrations of WW2 equipment, including firearms;
Performances from the Lyneham Military Wives Choir

Refreshments will be available to purchase from Crown’s Café, which will only be open to visitors with a ticket to the event. Free parking, including Blue Badge spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. We ask that you please reserve a parking space if you need one in advance! If you can, please consider travelling by alternative means.
Tickets available from 1 February 2024.

Town Walks
2024-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Saturdays and Thursdays
Free, booking essential via Eventbrite
Join a member of the Chippenham Museum team for a free guided walk introducing the town’s history, from King Alfred and the Saxons to the present day. This 40 minute exploration of the town is perfect for both residents and visitors, families welcome.
Our walks are free to enjoy but booking is essential as places are limited.
Saturdays at 2pm:
11 May, 8 June, 13 July,
10 & 24 August, 14 September
Thursdays at 7pm:
23 May, 20 June, 25 July,
15 & 29 August, 19 September

The Fureys
2024-05-11 19:30 - 22:00 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
When The Fureys make their eagerly awaited return to the Neeld, they will treat their audience to one of popular music’s richest legacies.
They are one of Ireland’s all-time most acclaimed and influential middle of the road, folk and traditional bands. Fureys’ classics like I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Red Rose Café, Leaving Nancy, The Old Man, From Clare to Here and The Green Fields of France have become the soundtrack to the lives of fans all over the world.
The Furey brothers were still trying to make it as folk singers in the late Sixties when Eddie Furey shared flats in Scotland with then fellow folk stars-in-waiting, Billy Connolly and Gerry Rafferty (of Baker Street fame).
Eddie and George Furey are particularly proud of their UK chart success with songs such as I Will Love You and When You Were Sweet Sixteen, which in turn helped bring Irish folk and traditional music to a completely new audience. The band made their Top of the Pops debut in 1981.
Eddie Furey recalls how “many musicians have told us we influenced them after hearing a record from their parents’ or grandparents’ collection”. Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on the guitar. Eddie would return the compliment by joining Dave on stage in Paris for a jam during the latter’s wedding to Bananarama’s Siobhan Fahey.

The Ultimate Commitments and Blues Brothers Experience
2024-05-12 19:30 | Neeld Community & Arts Centre, The Neeld, High Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3ER, United Kingdom
In a show that has been described as “absolutely amazing” and “truly authentic”, take a trip down memory lane as you hear the best songs and re-live both stories of The Commitments and The Blues Brothers in a full live-band experience, in this brilliant show of two halves.
Get your dancing shoes on, as Jake and Elwood meet Deco and Jimmy in a fantastic experience where Chicago Blues meets Dublin Soul.
The stage show includes visual effects as well as iconic scenes from both cult-classic films.
Expect top quality musical performance from the professional Big Soul Band, along with authentic performances including songs from favourites such as Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers and Andrew Strong.
Songs including ‘Everybody (needs somebody)’, ‘Try a Little Tenderness’, ‘R.E.S.P.E.C.T’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’ can be heard in the repertoire in a night to truly remember.
Definitely a show not to be missed.
Tickets: £22.00
Duration: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes including an interval
Please contact the venue for any access requirements.
Tickets are also available through our Box Office on 01249 446699, in the Neeld foyer or at the Town Hall.
Tickets are non-refundable unless this event is cancelled or postponed

Michael Bowyer MBE - Twixt Spring and Summer
2024-05-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Sheldon School Dance Studio, Sheldon School, Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, United Kingdom
Chippenham Flower Club is honoured to host Michael Bowyer, MBE as he performs his floral demonstration ‘Twixt Spring and Summer’.
Michael is a NAFAS demonstrator, judge and president of the South West Area of NAFAS. He is known as the David Beckham of Flower Arranging, admired and respected for his floral art. He supervises the arrangements at Salisbury Cathedral and was in charge of two pedestal at Westminster Abbey for the funeral of our late Queen.
Michael is joining us on 13th May at Sheldon School Hall. This promises to be an enjoyable evening, apart from Michael’s demonstration we have our popular Plant Stall, Bring and Buy stall and our Sales Stall, as well as refreshments. As always there is a raffle where for £1.00 a strip of tickets you could win one of Michael’s displays.
Members are free
Visitors – £6.00
Accompanied children are welcome.
Doors open at 6.45pm

Calm with Katerina
2024-05-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Platinum House, Chippenham, 35 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HT, United Kingdom
Leave the outside world for an hour and enter a space of calm and tranquillity.
Let me help you:
FIND CALM.
FIND PEACE.
FIND STILLNESS.
Let me help you relax and just BE.
Join me for a unique meditation and relaxation session, in which:
– I will introduce you to simple (yet powerful) breathing exercises to calm your nervous system and connect back to your body.
– I will guide you through a beautiful visualisation for deep relaxation and restoration.
– You will enjoy the soothing sound of gongs and chimes helping surrender and let go.
– You will be held in a safe and nurturing space throughout.
If you have a teenager in the house who would benefit from this session feel free to bring them with you.
At the end of the session you will leave feeling deeply relaxed, rejuvenated, re-charged and ready to face the world again.

Life Drawing - mornings
2024-05-15 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cause Music and Arts Centre, 42 The Causeway, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3DD, United Kingdom
‘My favourite time of the week by far’ – regular attendee
Wednesday mornings 9.30 – 11.30am (Also runs on Tuesday evenings – 7-9pm)
A chance to indulge, draw and to practice some essential drawing skills in a beautiful environment, guided by someone with 30 years teaching experience.
You’ll use a diverse range of styles and techniques that stretch you and keep you motivated to improve.
All while enjoying fresh coffee and meeting some other lovely local artists. You can work at your own pace and be left alone to draw if this is how you prefer to learn.
£99 per 6 week term £20 drop in – all materials, coffee, tea and biscuits provided.
We look forward to meeting you in 2024.

Teen Art and Design
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Join our artist Charlie to learn to help design new pieces and work collaboratively, while listening to music and eating biscuits!
We work in 10 week blocks, but you can enrol for 5 at a time. Our team of designers have created work for stage and events and learn to create work to adorn the streets of Chippenham and buildings.
Charlie has been working in education and visual arts for nearly 30 years and is a working artist and set designer.
There’s a new focus each term and we’ll be asking for your input so that the ideas are yours.
Kindly supported by Kington Langley artists and Wiltshire Council’s Area Board, paying for our materials and helping us keep our sessions affordable and high quality.
10 week block – £120
5 weeks – £65
Visit www.ragandbonearts.com to book in.

Teen Drama Improvisation
2024-05-15 17:30 - 19:00 | St Pauls church hall, Malmesbury rd, Malmesbury Rd, Chippenham, SN15 1PW, United Kingdom
Another brilliant 5 week term kicks off with actor and demon improviser, Bath-based Emile Clarke.
Learn some games, exercises and make up some short scenes – learn how to think on your feet and let your imagination go!
Great for confidence building and letting off steam after a long day at school 🙂
Running alongside Art and Design next door.
These sessions are subsidised by Wiltshire Council’s Area Board – £65 for 5 weeks or £120 for 10.
Visit www.ragandbonearts.com to book in.

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-05-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
FIGHT KLUB® is the high intensity fun workout that makes getting in shape an addiction. Set to music, the program is a combination of boxing, kick boxing and Thai boxing.
FIGHT KLUB® is a workout built around a freestanding professional grade punch bag using simple combinations of kicks and punches whilst keeping time with the high energy beat.
FIGHT KLUB® is sweeping the workout scene as participants benefit from improvements in cardiovascular endurance, weight loss and muscular toning fused with the atmosphere of a nightclub. Fight Klub® is an intense workout utilising all the muscle groups in the upper and lower body including the core, whilst increasing flexibility.
Laura Caddy launched Fight Klub in Chippenham in January 2024. You get your first class free!

Seniors Strong Class
2024-05-16 09:15 - 10:15 | Chippenham Sports Club
NEW Class for the over 50’s starting Thursday 28th September at Chippenham Sports Club 9:15am to 10am
As we age we naturally lose strength, balance and muscle. This class will help improve all of those things and more!
New research suggests the amount of muscle someone has determines how long they will live. So it’s important to maintain and build muscle.
We all want to live a healthy and active life for as long as we can.
Strength training;

Preserves muscle size and strength
Preserves Bone Density
Lowers the risk of falls
Improves mobility
Improves insulin sensitivity
Helps you stay fit and functional, so you can do the things you enjoy! 😊

Seniors Strong™ is a functional strength, cardio, and mobility class designed to improve cardiovascular fitness and functional fitness for older adults.
Seniors Strong is a modern, inspiring and fresh class for older adults
Exercising within a group is motivating, fun and sociable.
Bring a couple of tins, filled water bottles or some dumbbells (if you have them.)
You will learn the correct technique for exercise and you can also practice at home too! 😉
FIRST CLASS FREE!
Then £7 per class (block booking will be available at a discounted rate.)
Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
Please message/email or text me and I will send you the online registration form.

Senior Friendship Group
2024-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | 23 Borough Parade, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3WL, Unit 23, Chippenham, SN15 3WL, United Kingdom
A weekly friendship group for Senior Members at the Chippenham Community Hub. Lots of laughter, fun and games with Bingo, quizzes and lots of biscuits, tea and coffee and chatter.

Alzheimer's Support Memory Cafe, Chippenham
2024-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, SN14 0DU, Sheldon Road Methodist Church, Audley Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DU, United Kingdom
Chippenham Memory café meets fortnightly for activities, chat, and a chance to catch up informally with dementia professionals.
As well as the general café, there is also a quieter area where couples can sit and enjoy the refreshments and entertainment.
If this is your first time then please call us on 01380 739055. If you are a regular visitor to our cafe just turn up!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Please note, to help towards our costs we ask everyone to pay £4.50 on the door.

REEL CLASSIC season
2024-05-16 14:30 | Reel Cinema Chippenham, 91 Marshfield Road, Chippenham, SN15 1JR
At 2:30pm every Thursday from April 18 to June 13 you can watch a classic movie at your local REEL Cinema, with tickets just £3.99 each!*

Spanning more than fifty years, the eight award-winning films in the REEL Classics Season feature some of the world’s greatest movie stars in front of the camera, and some of the big screen’s finest directors behind it. Digitally remastered and looking better than ever, the films being shown are:

THU APRIL 25: SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN (1952)
THU MAY 02: NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959)
THU MAY 09: LAWRENCE OF ARABIA (1962)
THU MAY 16: DR ZHIVAGO (1965)
THU MAY 23: AGE OF INNOCENCE (1994)
THU JUNE 06: HOPE AND GLORY (1987)
THU JUNE 13: THE ENGLISH PATIENT (1996)

*Standard online booking fees apply

Visit the REEL cinema website for more information and to book.

Baking Club
2024-05-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Cepen Lodge Care Home
Cepen Lodge are opening their doors to the local community to invite older people to join us for our fortnightly baking club! Starting Thursday 21st March, and running every other Thursday – come and join our residents to bake some delicious treats and enjoy refreshments with us. A great opportunity to socialise and network.
