PSG Choirs
2024-04-04 20:00 - 21:30, 2024-03-28 20:00 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | King Alfred Hall, Market Place, Chippenham, SN15 3HT
This lively and popular choir meet on Thursday’s at 8:30pm at the King Alfred Hall. We sing a wide range of Pop, Soul and Gospel arrangements. New members are always welcome. Please get in touch if you would like to come along to a free taster session.
Find out more – www.psgchoirs.co.uk

Baking Club
2024-04-04 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.

Easter Drop-in Activities
2024-04-04 10:30 - 15:30, 2024-04-02 10:30 - 15:30 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Easter Drop-in Activities
Tuesdays 2 & 9 April
Thursdays 4 & 11 April
10.30 – 3.30
Free
Join in with our 1960s themed craft activities inspired by the museum’s temporary exhibition celebrating the Diamond anniversary of Sindy.
Please note that activities change weekly so Tuesday and Thursday of any week will be the same activity.

Thursday Club
2024-04-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-03-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Chippenham Library
Thursday Club is a new club at Chippenham Library for those who would like to join in lively and interesting discussions.
The first discussion theme (22nd Feb) will be ‘Libraries then and now’.
Each week will have a different topic to discuss – remember how things were, how things are going to be – who knows where the conversation will take you?!
Head along meet new people and get chatting, it’s good to talk!

Senior Friendship Group
2024-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-28 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.

Quiet Time: Easter Holidays
2024-04-04 09:30 - 10:00, 2024-04-02 09:30 - 10:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Quiet Time: Easter Activities
Tuesdays 2 & 9 April
Thursdays 4 & 11 April
9.30 – 10.00
Free
Experience the museums free drop-in activities in a quieter way before the museum is open to the public.
Limited to four accompanied children our Quiet Time sessions offer children, who would find the busy nature of our drop-in sessions uncomfortable an opportunity to enjoy our activities in a relaxed way.
These sessions are free, with booking essential. Please book a space for each accompanied children attending.
Workshop details:
Enjoy our latest temporary exhibition celebrating the Diamond anniversary of Sindy before the museum opens to the public and get creative with our 1960s themed craft activity.
Please note that activities change weekly so the Tuesday and Thursday of any week will be the same activity, you are advised to book for only one day per week.

Seniors Strong Class
2024-04-04 09:15 - 10:15, 2024-03-28 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.

Chippenham Museum Creative Writing Group - Maud's Way
2024-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
Maud’s Way
First Wednesday of the month
3 April to 4 September, 7pm – 9pm
Free, spaces limited
Join Chippenham Museum’s Creative Writing Group and take part in our new series of 6 linked writing workshops led by local writer and facilitator Ruth Hill.
Inspired by the 550th anniversary of Maud Heath’s Causeway and the Museum’s summer exhibition, Re-imagining Maud Heath, discover how Maud and her Causeway has been celebrated by artists, writers, and everyday people across the centuries. Explore the stories surrounding Maud Heath and consider how local myths and legends begin and grow over time.
Over the 6 months, explore, discover, share and create your own local stories and perhaps some of these will develop into longstanding legends which will be told for years to come!
These sessions are suitable for beginners to experienced writers and will culminate with performed readings as part of the Maud’s Way Heritage Open Day’s events in September.
Group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Chippenham Museum.
Workshops are free but spaces are limited. Email heritage@chippenham.gov.uk to reserve your place.

Fight Klub Chippenham
2024-04-03 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!

Victim Support at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-04-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
A chance to pop in to speak with Alex who is in the Chippenham Hub to support anyone in the community needing support. Alex likes to keep busy so please do come in as she is always pleased to give her time to those in need.

Happy Cafe
2024-04-02 02:00 - 15:30 | The Rivo Lounge, 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham, SN151EX
A Happy Café is one which has agreed to be part of the Happy Café Network, which is being set up by members of the Action for Happiness movement.
Happy Cafés provide a warm welcome for anyone interested in happiness and wellbeing, encouraging people to meet together for a drink and friendly chat.
Your local Happy Café is brought to you by the Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service….
Chippenham – Rivo Lounge every Tuesday 2-3.30pm
Contact David if you are interested or have any questions: 07483 913159

Visit Wiltshire Mental Health Inclusion Service online:
rethink.org/wiltsmhis
Facebook: WiltshireMHIS
Instagram: wiltshire_mhis

MOVEMENT for PARKINSON'S
2024-04-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Pewsham Community Centre, Lodge Road, Chippenham, SN5 3SY
Weekly movement to music group for people with Parkinson’s or other neurological conditions and their carers.
Using creativity to focus on developing strength, balance, flexibility and to practice fluidity of movement . Followed by tea and biscuits.
Email: iidconsortium@gmail.com
Visit the iiD (inclusive, intergenerational dance) website here.

Easter Activities at the REME Museum
2024-04-01 10:00 - 2024-04-12 16:30 | REME Museum, Calne Road, MOD Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4XX, United Kingdom
Bring the whole family for a visit this Easter holidays and get involved in some craft-based and STEM activities.
Make and Do

Monday 1 April – Sunday 7 April (Bank Holiday Monday inclusive)
Self-guided, drop-in
Show off your artistic skills with our Easter-themed and WW2-themed art projects, which you can get stuck into in our galleries amongst our array of historic vehicles and artefacts.

Meccano Makes Workshops

Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 April
Pre-bookable sessions
Get hands-on with Meccano construction sets to engineer your own vehicle, equipment and more!
Led by our Education Officer in our dedicated Education Suite.
Each session lasts about 2 hours with each family working as a team.
Due to small parts this is activity is not open to anyone under the age of 7.

Bottle Rockets Workshops

Wednesday 10 and Friday 12 April
Drop-in sessions
Do you have what it takes? We challenge you to build a Bottle Rocket and see how high you can make it fly!
Sessions led by our Education Officer. No need to book, just drop-in to our Education Suite!
Tickets for pre-bookable sessions can be purchased online and include Museum entry, general entry applies (see our website).

The Arc Easter Holiday Sessions
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-14 | The Arc, Westmead Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HZ, United Kingdom
Join us for some holiday fun!
From 1-14 April, we are running fun Easter holiday climbing sessions for 6-15 years at The Arc in Chippenham. No experience is required.
A variety of sessions are available at both centres for the Easter Holiday Kids’ climbing sessions with additional kids & family taster sessions also running throughout the Easter week. All sessions last between 1 and 1.5hrs depending on which course you choose. Sessions are run by experienced coaches and will be loads of fun!

Free Community Lunch
2024-03-30 12:30 - 13:30 | Sheldon Methodist Church, Audley Road, SN14 0DU
We are providing a simple 2 course lunch to anybody who walks through our door on a Saturday lunchtime – anybody can come, there is no qualification. Please contact us if you need further information.

Roaring Easter
2024-03-30 11:00 - 15:00
Join us in celebrating Easter at Emery Gate on Saturday, 30th of March, from 11 am to 3 pm, as we embark on a thrilling ‘Roarsome Dino Easter Trail’ throughout the centre!
🦖🥚 Hunt for the dino eggs hidden in our store windows and make sure you scan the QR codes as they reveal an important clue!
Solve the clue and note it down on your trail sheet. ✅
When you’ve completed your mission, return it to one of our amazing event staff and they’ll present an Easter Dino treat!
Good luck! 🌟
T&C’s Apply see link below.
https://www.emerygate.co.uk/news/2024/3/21/join-us-for-dino-easter-at-emery-gate

Sindy 60th Anniversary Exhibition
2024-03-30 10:00 - 2024-05-11 16:00 | Chippenham Museum, 9-10 Market Pl, Chippenham, SN15 3HF, United Kingdom
30 March – 11 May
Step into Spring with the Diamond anniversary celebrations of Sindy, curated by local collectors Karen Colley and Bonita Turner.
Opening Times:
Monday – Saturday
10am – 4pm

Chippenham parkrun
2024-03-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Monkton Park, Chippenham
A free, weekly, timed 5k run, jog or walk in the park.
Organised by local volunteers, the 5k parkrun event encourages individuals and groups to meet their mental as well as physical health goals in a friendly community atmosphere.
We have runners out to beat the course record, their own Personal Best and meet with friends as well as walkers out to do almost exactly the same!

Music Cafe
2024-03-29 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.

Rethink Mental Health at Chippenham Community Hub
2024-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub
Rethink are available for walk-in support every Friday at Chippenham Community Hub. Discuss struggles one-on-one and get help where needed. All welcome without appointment.

Job Coaching at the Chippenham Community Hub
2024-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Chippenham Community Hub, 1 Gladstone Parade, Timber Street, Chippenham, SN15 3BS
The Chippenham Community Hub is available to help you with any one to one Job Coaching requirements on Friday’s from 10am to 12 Noon.
Tips and advice to help with interview techniques, CV writing and cover letters.
Encouraging new ways to get yourself noticed and employed.

James Dowdeswell at Chippenham Comedy Club
2024-03-28 20:00 - 23:00 | The Old Road Tavern, SN15 1JA
James Dowdeswell is a favourite on the south west comedy circuit and beyond, we’re delighted to have him back! As seen on Russell Howard and Extras. He also headlined at the first ever Chippenham Comedy Club, which we would argue is an even bigger accolade.
As always, the night starts at 8pm in the barn at The Old Road Tavern. Your host is Wil Hodgson and we’ll have some fantastic open spots for you as well to start the night off. Also, it’s Nigel’s birthday so make sure to buy him a drink
Buy your tickets in advance using the link above. If you haven’t already, make sure you sign up to the mailing list on our website to be in with a chance of winning tickets for next month’s comedy club – we’ll draw the winner during the night on the 28th 🤞
Seating is limited with standing room at the back, if you need us to reserve a seat for you please let us know in advance and we can arrange this chippenhamcomedy@gmail.com

Drink and Draw @31
2024-03-28 19:30 - 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.

Spanish Club Wilts Pub Night
2024-03-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Lansdowne Hotel, The Strand, Calne, SN11 0EH
Join us for an evening of Spanish conversation practice in a relaxing and social environment. Our pub nights are informal, bringing together people of Spanish backgrounds with Spanish speakers in the local community in order to share experiences, build language skills and confidence, as well as develop friendships.
